Christy's Corner: November 2005

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

‘Tis the season! And I love everything about it. And this year, I’m even excited about the cold. After spending the past two Christmases in 100-degree weather, I’ve decided that snow and cold really do make Christmas so much more cozy. There’s nothing like coming in from looking at Christmas lights and sitting down in front of the fire by your Christmas tree with a nice big cup of hot chocolate.

And starting tomorrow, December 1st, I plan to enjoy every minute of December. Anyone for ice skating, a gingerbread house culinary creation, or making a snowman?

Thursday, November 24, 2005

I'm thankful for...

On this Thanksgiving Day, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude. In a recent conversation with a friend, as I was expressing my discontent with my life at the moment, he said he was so happy and grateful for all the little things in his life. He said that life could be so much worse, and it’s really true. I realized I do have so many blessings and I need to focus more on what I have rather than what I wish I had. So, on that note…

I’m grateful for…..

Friends
The opportunity to live in a free country
The opportunity to reach whatever goals I set my mind to
Medical technology
Having English as my native language
Being able to speak Spanish
The Book of Mormon
A living prophet
My health
Being a member of the true church of Jesus Christ
My church calling
Technology—the fact that we can keep in touch with friends all over the world.
My job
My Savior, Jesus Christ
A warm home
Central heating
The opportunity I had to serve a mission
The sun coming up over the mountains every morning
The pale pink and blue sky as the sun sets behind the snow-capped mountains each evening as I step out of my office and drive home from work.
A creative mind
Education, and the opportunity to learn and gain knowledge
The ocean
A temple just down the street

And…last but not least….my family.

I’m glad to be home this Thanksgiving Day. It’s the first time in 3 years I’ve been able to celebrate this holiday with my family. Even though they think I hate them, that’s far from the truth. I love them a lot and I hope that someday soon, we’ll be able to accept each other’s differences and show our love.

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Teri ties the knot

Well, Teri is one of the last of my college roommates to get married. I think there's only 3 of us (out of like 25!) who are still single. Maybe if I start planning my wedding, it'll happen sooner. Teri's been planning hers for years! But, let me just say that Teri's wedding was one of the best I've ever been to. She sure knows how to throw a party! It wasn't one of those boring stand-in-a-line, sign-a-book, get-a-piece-of-cake-and-go-home wedding receptions. It was an out-and-out par-tay. When Teri came out onto the dance floor in her bright red sneakers and started to boogie, I think her new groom thought for half a second, "What have I done?" But that's Teri for you. And I wouldn't have her any other way...and I'm sure he wouldn't either. Thanks Teri for reminding me of what I want to be--confident, elegant, unique, ambititous, creative, and FUN!

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

It's a Great Day to be a Miner!

My annual murder mystery party was yet another success, if I do say so myself. This Bingham High School class reunion had a few twists, one being that one of the fellow classmates was murdered at the South Jordan Country Fest. The excellent sleuthing of these talented Bingham alumni caught the killer by the end of the reunion. She may look innocent, but she's deadly! Can you figure it out? In attendance: Enna Flash, Missy Priss, Donald Trumpet, George Dubbleyu, Kandie Kicker, Tex Roper, Glen Rich, Karl Maloney, Molly Powers, Canta Treese....and me (Principal Jensen)!