No, I am not going to talk about political implications here.
I'm talking about my GPA.
I find myself watching clips from debates, reading opinion columns, checking RCP polls...
All in place of doing homework. And then I end up staying up really late to finish a 300 point assignment due at 9:30 a.m. that I had a week to do but instead started at 9:30 p.m. the day before...
Yay for politics!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
I'll miss you till we meet again, my dear friend.
I never met President Hinckley. Not in person, anyways. But I knew the man. He was incredible. Vivacious, loving, gentle, wise...the list of his virtues could go on for pages. He became a dear friend because I knew of his love for me.
It was a love that came from careful self-cultivation over years of development. He became who he was because he chose that path.
It was a love that he was blessed with through divine might--because of his call to preside over Heavenly Father's sons and daughters on the earth today, the Lord gave President Hinckley the power of a deep, resounding love for all of His children.
It was a love that I could feel through the television screen, the satellite broadcast, or through the distance of the Marriott Center or conference hall in Salt Lake.
Today he died. I tear up again as I type those words. He is a wonderful man. I will miss his words of counsel. I will miss his smile, his jokes, his love of all things good.
He was such an amazing communicator! He took the Gospel from a religion of obscurity to a spotlight of better understanding and relationships with government and media. I admire him as a public relations master! He did so much for the image of the church.
And his dedication to building temples! How grateful I am that he took on that great work. The sacred temple ordinances are available to so much of the world due to his efforts.
The Perpetual Education Fund was another great work he spearheaded. The blessings of education are so rich, and those bounties are more widely available to people who would never previously been able to imagine being able to gain an education.
Oh, I could go on forever about everything he has accomplished. but most important, I know he was and is a prophet of God, sent to lead the church, sent for me, sent for everyone on the earth! All people can know God's will for His children because of the gospel, through the conduit of prophets, and Gordon Bitner Hinckley was most certainly the mouthpiece of the Lord on the earth. Of this I testify.
President Hinckley's testimony of Heavenly Father and the Savior Jesus Christ was a true witness of their existence and continued concern and love for all men and women.
How grateful I am to have lived when he lived, to have heard his witness and to have beheld his wonderful works as president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Yet the work moves onward and upward. While I mourn the loss of a great man, I understand that my Lord's house is one of order, and the priesthood keys remain. The prophet who takes the stand in April at General Conference holds the power and witness necessary to guide the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It was a love that came from careful self-cultivation over years of development. He became who he was because he chose that path.
It was a love that he was blessed with through divine might--because of his call to preside over Heavenly Father's sons and daughters on the earth today, the Lord gave President Hinckley the power of a deep, resounding love for all of His children.
It was a love that I could feel through the television screen, the satellite broadcast, or through the distance of the Marriott Center or conference hall in Salt Lake.
Today he died. I tear up again as I type those words. He is a wonderful man. I will miss his words of counsel. I will miss his smile, his jokes, his love of all things good.
He was such an amazing communicator! He took the Gospel from a religion of obscurity to a spotlight of better understanding and relationships with government and media. I admire him as a public relations master! He did so much for the image of the church.
And his dedication to building temples! How grateful I am that he took on that great work. The sacred temple ordinances are available to so much of the world due to his efforts.
The Perpetual Education Fund was another great work he spearheaded. The blessings of education are so rich, and those bounties are more widely available to people who would never previously been able to imagine being able to gain an education.
Oh, I could go on forever about everything he has accomplished. but most important, I know he was and is a prophet of God, sent to lead the church, sent for me, sent for everyone on the earth! All people can know God's will for His children because of the gospel, through the conduit of prophets, and Gordon Bitner Hinckley was most certainly the mouthpiece of the Lord on the earth. Of this I testify.
President Hinckley's testimony of Heavenly Father and the Savior Jesus Christ was a true witness of their existence and continued concern and love for all men and women.
How grateful I am to have lived when he lived, to have heard his witness and to have beheld his wonderful works as president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Yet the work moves onward and upward. While I mourn the loss of a great man, I understand that my Lord's house is one of order, and the priesthood keys remain. The prophet who takes the stand in April at General Conference holds the power and witness necessary to guide the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Ah ha!
Two boys signed up to write articles for Bridal Guide today. Sweet, diversity.
It's crazy being in charge of things like this. It's bigger than I could imagine before--I mean, I get final say over content. Whoa.
Well, kind of. There's still the administrative oversight, not just of my bosses, but of their bosses. But still. I decide, then they decide if it stays.
It's crazy being in charge of things like this. It's bigger than I could imagine before--I mean, I get final say over content. Whoa.
Well, kind of. There's still the administrative oversight, not just of my bosses, but of their bosses. But still. I decide, then they decide if it stays.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Official retraction
An amendment, if you will, to my previous assertion about my mother's top commitment to reading my blog. Gabe declares himself just as devoted to my blog as my mother, and I suppose he probably is. Eric's probably pretty up there too.
Umm
Mom, my most faithful blog audience, wanted another post--I don't know why she wasn't satisfied with sneezing.
My job is fun. I get stressed out because I have no idea what I'm doing, but it's nice because I have a boss who vetos anything he realizes won't work. So really I get to grow and expand and do most anything I see working, as long as I have a good reason for why it is a good idea.
Such as our first ever facebook Front Row Fanatics contest. I even researched copyright policies on their Web site so I could ensure we weren't violating any rules...We had a really good response and Drew and I didn't even have to leave the comfort of the office.
Speaking of the office, I love my coworkers. We've recently decided to have a party every Friday. Such is life in the advertising department at The Daily Universe. We eat good food, dance around, play games and laugh our socks off.
Last week One Republic's manager came in to place an ad in the paper for their upcoming concert. It pays to ask questions, as we found out--Mekelle, one of the ad reps, asked if he could get us tickets. Next day there was a sign-up on the door for VIP passes to the concert.
I took Eric; it was pretty nice. We got free Costa Vida on top of free admission. Neat.
That's all I can think of for now. More later, I'm sure.
My job is fun. I get stressed out because I have no idea what I'm doing, but it's nice because I have a boss who vetos anything he realizes won't work. So really I get to grow and expand and do most anything I see working, as long as I have a good reason for why it is a good idea.
Such as our first ever facebook Front Row Fanatics contest. I even researched copyright policies on their Web site so I could ensure we weren't violating any rules...We had a really good response and Drew and I didn't even have to leave the comfort of the office.
Speaking of the office, I love my coworkers. We've recently decided to have a party every Friday. Such is life in the advertising department at The Daily Universe. We eat good food, dance around, play games and laugh our socks off.
Last week One Republic's manager came in to place an ad in the paper for their upcoming concert. It pays to ask questions, as we found out--Mekelle, one of the ad reps, asked if he could get us tickets. Next day there was a sign-up on the door for VIP passes to the concert.
I took Eric; it was pretty nice. We got free Costa Vida on top of free admission. Neat.
That's all I can think of for now. More later, I'm sure.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Now I'm not saying you have to vote for him...
But the soft bias against Mitt Romney because of his religious affiliation is glossed over too often. This article does a pretty good job at pointing out the blatant inconsistencies.
On another note...Today I got an email from a professor. Good news.
I wrote him an email when he posted the grades asking him if I would get to see the particulars on why I got an A- instead of an A. Now I know this seems a bit extreme to some of you. I know an A- is nothing to cry about. But sometimes you just feel an A, so when you get an A- you want to know why.
He wrote back, informing me why, and I took it at face value and went on in life.
Well, my friends, the story does not end there.
The email I received from him today told me that he had added points to one of my assignments, "recognizing your commitment to the class, enough to put you over the A boundary."
I really lead a charmed life.
On another note...Today I got an email from a professor. Good news.
I wrote him an email when he posted the grades asking him if I would get to see the particulars on why I got an A- instead of an A. Now I know this seems a bit extreme to some of you. I know an A- is nothing to cry about. But sometimes you just feel an A, so when you get an A- you want to know why.
He wrote back, informing me why, and I took it at face value and went on in life.
Well, my friends, the story does not end there.
The email I received from him today told me that he had added points to one of my assignments, "recognizing your commitment to the class, enough to put you over the A boundary."
I really lead a charmed life.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No, I'm not engaged.
I'm just immersing myself in the world of bridal magazines.
Bridal Guide has to be done by February 1st. No prob, Bob.
I've planned so many publications in my life...
I've planned so many publications in my life...
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Figuring out life
So the question really is...where will I be in a year?
Right now, I have no clue.
I thought I had things very figured out, my life neatly compartmentalized.
Then I decided to stay in Provo over the summer instead of doing an internship. And I decided to take a class I was going to take in the fall during the summer.
I'm a public relations major. What does that mean? I mean, I am doing what I'm supposed to, but public relations can take me in so many directions.
While I was getting set apart today the blessing spoke to me about my future. So much is coming my way! Am I prepared for it? Is my life what it needs to be? All the choices I make right now will determine if I end up where the Lord has planned for me--where great things await me.
And then there's the fact that I turn 21 in a measly five months. Wrap your head around all the implications of this.
I have a new job. One of two Daily Universe Special Sections Coordinators. Sounds very important, doesn't it? I'm scared out of my mind I'm not competent enough. I just have to make myself, that's all. Good luck, Cindy.
The new job complicates things too. I have a company depending on me now. I can't just run off, at least until we have the next guy trained and comfortable in the position. Which means...what?
This is one of my most disconnected blog entries. I probably should have just written it in my journal or something and spared you all.
Right now, I have no clue.
I thought I had things very figured out, my life neatly compartmentalized.
Then I decided to stay in Provo over the summer instead of doing an internship. And I decided to take a class I was going to take in the fall during the summer.
I'm a public relations major. What does that mean? I mean, I am doing what I'm supposed to, but public relations can take me in so many directions.
While I was getting set apart today the blessing spoke to me about my future. So much is coming my way! Am I prepared for it? Is my life what it needs to be? All the choices I make right now will determine if I end up where the Lord has planned for me--where great things await me.
And then there's the fact that I turn 21 in a measly five months. Wrap your head around all the implications of this.
I have a new job. One of two Daily Universe Special Sections Coordinators. Sounds very important, doesn't it? I'm scared out of my mind I'm not competent enough. I just have to make myself, that's all. Good luck, Cindy.
The new job complicates things too. I have a company depending on me now. I can't just run off, at least until we have the next guy trained and comfortable in the position. Which means...what?
This is one of my most disconnected blog entries. I probably should have just written it in my journal or something and spared you all.
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