All I can say is that sometimes, some people need spotlighting just because they do something for me that I didn't really deserve on any account.
Bro. Wear, my former bishopbric member and newly adopted employer person, is one of those people.
He is funny, kind, blunt, HUMBLE, tender, serviceable, a lover of the outdoors, and a lover of the gospel.
Also, his name is Glenl. Which.. I'm not sure where that came from, but to me that adds to his goodness.
Also, if I were balding, I would want to bald like him. He balds very well.
He is just GREAT! I loved having him as my bishopbric member because he brought a lot of good laughs and taught a lot of good lessons.
So all I can say is, if you want friendship to just fall upon your head when you don't really deserve such goodness, approach the near vicinity of Glenl Wear, and you will find providence smiling upon you.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Mrs. Morrow!
The reason I love learning so much now and the reason I know what my passions are can pretty much be traced back through trails of good teachers here and there primarily all the way to Mrs. Morrow.
I pretty much had her as my teacher for 6 years because my Char, Bum, and I all had her for two years each. It was the best!
Math Quest, Chocolate Chip Cookie Fridays, Mideavil festival, life-size chess, good advice, one-on-one writing consultation sessions, a pure smile, a good hearty laugh, love for cardinals, owner of schnauzers, mother to two, lover of sun chips, reader of books, adorer of chocolate, lover of plants, insitituter of traditions, otherrandomthingsthatremindmeofherare Vivaldi, thumbtacks, science kits, stumps, tuna fish, window companies, painted maps of the United States, cockroaches/shoebags, swooping hair, limericks, cursive, Newton, fish, beeswax candles, also, passionate teaching, friendly, sincere, kind, talented, funny, and wonderful!
Every Friday before we would leave for school she would say, "What's your homework!?" and we would squeal in joyous unison, "Read and eat chocolate!"
Ever day before we came into the building to start school she would line us up and give us each a hug!
She is the teacher who pulled us through the early and tragic death of one of our classmates.
She is also the teacher who informed us of and comforted us on September 11, 2001.
She is the teacher who taught us to learn to love and to help each other.
She is the teacher who saw me meet, befriend, bond, and cement some of my best friendships in life.
She is the teacher who taught me that I can teach! I don't think I knew that before she showed me it was so.
She was the teacher who rightfully defined what I had no idea was a love for writing poetry.
She is the teacher who gave us chocolate chip cookies every Friday, helped us grow plants every year, let us sit next to our friends, talked with us at recess, laughed at our elementary jokes, supported us in our every endeavor and
she is the teacher
who is more
than just
a teacher,
but a friend :)
I pretty much had her as my teacher for 6 years because my Char, Bum, and I all had her for two years each. It was the best!
Math Quest, Chocolate Chip Cookie Fridays, Mideavil festival, life-size chess, good advice, one-on-one writing consultation sessions, a pure smile, a good hearty laugh, love for cardinals, owner of schnauzers, mother to two, lover of sun chips, reader of books, adorer of chocolate, lover of plants, insitituter of traditions, otherrandomthingsthatremindmeofherare Vivaldi, thumbtacks, science kits, stumps, tuna fish, window companies, painted maps of the United States, cockroaches/shoebags, swooping hair, limericks, cursive, Newton, fish, beeswax candles, also, passionate teaching, friendly, sincere, kind, talented, funny, and wonderful!
Every Friday before we would leave for school she would say, "What's your homework!?" and we would squeal in joyous unison, "Read and eat chocolate!"
Ever day before we came into the building to start school she would line us up and give us each a hug!
She is the teacher who pulled us through the early and tragic death of one of our classmates.
She is also the teacher who informed us of and comforted us on September 11, 2001.
She is the teacher who taught us to learn to love and to help each other.
She is the teacher who saw me meet, befriend, bond, and cement some of my best friendships in life.
She is the teacher who taught me that I can teach! I don't think I knew that before she showed me it was so.
She was the teacher who rightfully defined what I had no idea was a love for writing poetry.
She is the teacher who gave us chocolate chip cookies every Friday, helped us grow plants every year, let us sit next to our friends, talked with us at recess, laughed at our elementary jokes, supported us in our every endeavor and
she is the teacher
who is more
than just
a teacher,
but a friend :)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Taylah!!!
Taylor Joel Woodward was my first real crush, my only romantic fling, and my best guy friend.
He has a good testimony like Alma, he is brilliant like Einstein, he is hilarious like Strongbad, he can dance like Michael Jackson, he can run like a robot, he works hard like a good boy should, he loves his siblings like Claire, and he is friends with everyone.
Looking back now, I don't know why I ever liked him in a girl-likes-boy kind of way and I know I could never marry him or anything, but I will say this:
Outside of my family, there are probably currently only 6 people for whom I have real live, always present, truly deep, never ceasing, unconditional, charitable, love and admiration.
And Taylor Joel Woodward is one of those people.
He has a good testimony like Alma, he is brilliant like Einstein, he is hilarious like Strongbad, he can dance like Michael Jackson, he can run like a robot, he works hard like a good boy should, he loves his siblings like Claire, and he is friends with everyone.
Looking back now, I don't know why I ever liked him in a girl-likes-boy kind of way and I know I could never marry him or anything, but I will say this:
Outside of my family, there are probably currently only 6 people for whom I have real live, always present, truly deep, never ceasing, unconditional, charitable, love and admiration.
And Taylor Joel Woodward is one of those people.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Stand a Little Taller
My religion teacher mentioned that Joseph Fielding Smith was the prophet when he was growing up, which made me think very very fondly of President Hinckley, because when I'm 80, he's the prophet I'm going to tell my kids I grew up with (ps, no pleasant way to end that sentence not in a preposition)
I love President Hinckley! If there is any more optimistic man and humble servant in the world, show him now or forever hold your peace! There isn't! I just admire so much Pres. Hinckley's amiable nature, unexpected but always present sense of humor, firm belief in the gospel, and ability to inspire his congregation to the same standards.
Remember when President Hinckley said, "You can be wise and happy or stupid and miserable. The choice is yours"? hahaha that was the best.
Also here's another story about President Hinckley. Some of Utah has bad inversion problems (like pollution I guess?) My friend's bishop was standing in an elevator in the church offices and President Hinckley walked in. The bishop, all in good humor, joked with Pres. Hinckley and said something like, "Hey, can't you do anything about this inversion!?" And President Hinckley just smiled and said, "I'm not in charge of facilities!"
Hahah. And not to mention, POWERFUL SPEAKER AND TENDER MAN. I love him.
Stand a little taller!
I love President Hinckley! If there is any more optimistic man and humble servant in the world, show him now or forever hold your peace! There isn't! I just admire so much Pres. Hinckley's amiable nature, unexpected but always present sense of humor, firm belief in the gospel, and ability to inspire his congregation to the same standards.
Remember when President Hinckley said, "You can be wise and happy or stupid and miserable. The choice is yours"? hahaha that was the best.
Also here's another story about President Hinckley. Some of Utah has bad inversion problems (like pollution I guess?) My friend's bishop was standing in an elevator in the church offices and President Hinckley walked in. The bishop, all in good humor, joked with Pres. Hinckley and said something like, "Hey, can't you do anything about this inversion!?" And President Hinckley just smiled and said, "I'm not in charge of facilities!"
Hahah. And not to mention, POWERFUL SPEAKER AND TENDER MAN. I love him.
Stand a little taller!
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