Last night, Lauren, Erika, and I had the chance to go see Lion King 3D in the dollar (except not ever a dollar) theater. It was pretty cool to see it on the big screen and be in a theater full of 20-somethings watching a kid movie. While I wasn't as freaky happy/emotional as Lauren was (it's her absolute favorite movie so I think it like made her life to see it.), there was one part that really got me.
No, it wasn't when Mufasa died. While that part always made me cry as a kid, the part that brought tears to my eyes was when Simba was all grown up and talking to his father (in heaven). Since I can't sum it up as great as it was, I'll just put the dialogue here.
Mufasa: Simba.
Simba: Father?
Mufasa: Simba, you have forgotten me.
Simba: No. How could I?
Mufasa: You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of Life.
Simba: How can I go back? I'm not who I used to be.
Mufasa: Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king. Remember...
What hit me wasn't what I heard with my ears, but what I heard with my heart. There in that nasty, decrepit theater, I heard instead:
Brooke, you have forgotten me. You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Brooke. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place next to me. Remember who you are. You are my daughter, and true royalty. Remember...
While I haven't forgotten my Father, I have forgotten who I am. When we left the presence of our Heavenly Father, a veil covered our eyes. We couldn't be tested and grow if we could remember our Father and who we are. Satan (or Scar in this case) does everything to make us run from that heritage and steal away our full potential. It is so easy to forget that we are truly sons and daughters of a king. I am a daughter of God. I am not just some nobody. He is here inside each and every one of us. All we have to do is look, really look, and we will see His image inside of us. He loves us. He hasn't forgotten us and will never stop watching over us. We just need to remember Him and He will guide us.
It meant so much more knowing that just last week, President Monson specifically chose that message, a quote from a Disney movie, to share with us BYU students in his devotional. Now is such a difficult time to be alive. There is so much turmoil and uncertainty all around us. One thing is certain though. We have a Father in Heaven. He loves us and knows us and will always be with us. It is never too late to turn around and return to Him and our heritage.
All He asks of us is to remember.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
It makes sense if you don't think about it...
But what if you do?!
Do you ever see a smiley face or something on Facebook and you think "What the heck is that supposed to be in real life?"
Well I do.
So I made this blog post. Here is a list of smileys people do on Facebook that just don't make any sense to me. Don't be offended if something you use is on here, I just personally don't get it.
Also, please forgive me for any severely unattractive faces.
1) XD
What is this? I mean, I know what it is, but when does anybody actually make this face?!
If I find more, I'll add them. Don't worry ;) (One that actually makes sense!)
Do you ever see a smiley face or something on Facebook and you think "What the heck is that supposed to be in real life?"
Well I do.
So I made this blog post. Here is a list of smileys people do on Facebook that just don't make any sense to me. Don't be offended if something you use is on here, I just personally don't get it.
Also, please forgive me for any severely unattractive faces.
1) XD
What is this? I mean, I know what it is, but when does anybody actually make this face?!
2) ;(
The only thing I can imagine for this one is Popeye missing his pipe.
3) >_<
Is this the "If I close my eyes tight enough, whatever I am talking about will disappear" face?
4) :S
I must admit I've used this one a time or two, but how many times has anyone actually made that face in real life when they were worried?
5) ^_^
I feel like this is some sort of happy face but after recreating it, it doesn't work the same.
6) :P
Ok. Anyone who knows me knows I HATE when people post pictures of themselves with their tongue out. Therefore, I don't really like this one much.
7) :V
I don't even know.
8) :3
Once again, I seriously have no idea.
Friday, November 4, 2011
I'll see your em dash and raise you one more.
I'm sorry I haven't blogged in so long. Not that anyone has necessarily noticed. Life lately has been wonderful but so horribly incredibly difficult that I've had a hard time blogging. I'm sick of sounding so negative in my posts but life just isn't as easy as it used to be. Good and bad, though, I've decided to post an update of my life for anyone who cares to read but doesn't talk to me on a regular basis.
1) I changed my career path. I've realized that I really don't like editing that much (at least copy editing) and I can't see myself doing it as a career and being happy. I have decided to fast forward to what I really want to be: a literary agent. In order to do that, I have to get a job as an assistant to one. That means I need to get an internship as an assistant to one.
2) Internships are hard to find. Lauren's family said we could stay with them in Maryland and commute to DC if we could find internships/jobs there. I emailed 10 agencies one night and... ONE EMAILED BACK! Granted they only said maybe and asked to see my resume, but still. That's a start.
3) Money sucks. There's never enough but there's always a need. Guess I should just quit my job and start protesting. ;)
4) I don't care about certain people one way or another anymore. Honestly, they have pretty much just become another person in the world to me. Kinda sad but it was their choice and I'm sick of letting it control me and my emotions. I have enough emotions to deal with and I don't need that as one of them.
5) I asked someone on a date. They said no. Granted they had a pretty good excuse and began it with "I wish I could but" but still. Rejections suck.
6) The shift I really wanted at work was given to someone else. That means the most hours I can get next semester is like... 10 a week. So not good.
7) I applied to be a Writing Fellow. While it pays more than my job, you only get 60 hours a semester. Those 60 hours occur in two one-week waves known as "Hell week...s." Part of me really wants it for the money and the "wow this looks really good on your resume" factor, but part of me is scared. And unqualified.
8) I don't even know. I'm so tired. I just need a break. Just over two weeks until I get to escape to southern Utah/Vegas for a few days. HALLELUJAH!
9) I am so sick of writing. By the end of tonight, I'll have written over 15 pages, completed essays in two languages, come up with a cover letter and resume, and edited about 16 pages written by 4 people. I'm so sick of reading and writing. I'm dying.
10) I'm still trying really hard to live by this. It hasn't gotten any easier.
1) I changed my career path. I've realized that I really don't like editing that much (at least copy editing) and I can't see myself doing it as a career and being happy. I have decided to fast forward to what I really want to be: a literary agent. In order to do that, I have to get a job as an assistant to one. That means I need to get an internship as an assistant to one.
2) Internships are hard to find. Lauren's family said we could stay with them in Maryland and commute to DC if we could find internships/jobs there. I emailed 10 agencies one night and... ONE EMAILED BACK! Granted they only said maybe and asked to see my resume, but still. That's a start.
3) Money sucks. There's never enough but there's always a need. Guess I should just quit my job and start protesting. ;)
4) I don't care about certain people one way or another anymore. Honestly, they have pretty much just become another person in the world to me. Kinda sad but it was their choice and I'm sick of letting it control me and my emotions. I have enough emotions to deal with and I don't need that as one of them.
5) I asked someone on a date. They said no. Granted they had a pretty good excuse and began it with "I wish I could but" but still. Rejections suck.
6) The shift I really wanted at work was given to someone else. That means the most hours I can get next semester is like... 10 a week. So not good.
7) I applied to be a Writing Fellow. While it pays more than my job, you only get 60 hours a semester. Those 60 hours occur in two one-week waves known as "Hell week...s." Part of me really wants it for the money and the "wow this looks really good on your resume" factor, but part of me is scared. And unqualified.
8) I don't even know. I'm so tired. I just need a break. Just over two weeks until I get to escape to southern Utah/Vegas for a few days. HALLELUJAH!
9) I am so sick of writing. By the end of tonight, I'll have written over 15 pages, completed essays in two languages, come up with a cover letter and resume, and edited about 16 pages written by 4 people. I'm so sick of reading and writing. I'm dying.
10) I'm still trying really hard to live by this. It hasn't gotten any easier.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
twenty for twenty
Since my teen years are totally and definitely over, I feel like I should do some sort of post to prove to myself that I have just wasted the last two decades of my life. I have decided to make a list of things I'm grateful for and of what I've done to somehow be worthy of the time I've been given so far.
1) I am thankful for my trials. If I didn't go through everything I've been through, I wouldn't be me and I wouldn't be worthy of being an adult for sure.
2) Volunteering at a soup kitchen and enjoying it. It taught me how lucky I am and taught me to have more compassion for those in need.
3) Getting my AA before graduating high school was so wonderful and such a blessing because not only did I fulfill pretty much all of my GEs for free, I was able to really decide what I wanted to do before coming to BYU.
4) Getting into BYU. I really didn't think I would and I know it was such a huge blessing for me. I don't see how my life could be any better at another school.
5) My family. I miss them a lot and I'm so grateful I've had the time that I've had with them. Heavenly Father really knew who I needed and definitely guided my family in the best direction when we chose each other.
6) My friends. While some of my friends have abandoned me, the best ones I could ask for are still by my side, literally and figuratively. They make life easier to live and make each day a pleasure.
7) My injuries. I've suffered MANY injuries but if I hadn't, I really wouldn't be me. I mean common. I'm meant to be clumsy. That's part of why I'm so great!
8) Editing books. It really fills me with joy and I know more than anything that it's what I want to do, besides raise a family of my own. I'm thankful to know this, too, since many people my age still struggle with the choice of what to do!
9) Invisible Children is one organization that I am so happy I can say I've worked with. They do so much good and help so many kids. It made my high school experience so wonderful because instead of being selfish and doing my own thing, I was able to do something I enjoy while benefiting others.
10) Food for Thought. While my project never made it far, my heart still wants to help kids who have no food for the weekend. Maybe Erika will pick that as her project for her class and I can help and redeem myself some for failing ;)
11) Genealogy has become so important to me lately and I can feel my ancestors prodding at me to continue onward. I know that I am the person that can seek them out and do their work and that's what I plan to do.
12) Financial security. While this year hasn't been as secure as some years past, I know that Heavenly Father is training me for other things (like faith). Things work out the way they do for a reason and I'm learning slowly to accept that.
13) My lack of boyfriend. Yeah. This one's a little far-fetched, I know, BUT I know it's because the Lord is preparing me and my future husband to be ready for each other. While he is an abstract person right now, he won't always be and when he's not, I'll be ready :)
14) My future children. I'm already grateful for them. I'm in a marriage prep class and in it, we talk a lot about the children we'll one day have. In order to have an eternal family, I have to create an eternal family. So of course I am thankful for those that will come to me one day.
15) I'm taking a class to learn more about Joseph Smith because I want to know more about him and what he did for me to be where I am today.
16) I've technically broken my back (which hopefully will be getting fixed soon!!)
17) I'm being sued for $100,000. Not too many people can say that...
18) I'm learning to forgive. Last night in my Joseph Smith class we talked about how ready and willing Joseph Smith was to forgive and I'm trying to be like that. When we talked about that, I was immediately able to forgive the one person in particular who has hurt me more than anyone ever has. I'm over it now.
19) I pay for my own tuition, food, rent, car, and car insurance. I think that's pretty cool. Seriously. That's not sarcasm.
20) I've been blessed to be in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have a testimony of my Savior and Redeemer and of my Heavenly Father. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God and restored Christ's church on the earth with His help. I know he translated the Book of Mormon and that it is a true book, not just some made up stories. I know that the prophets we have on the earth today are called of God and are true messengers of God. I know that this Church is true. I know that I have felt of the Spirit and it has testified of these things to me. I know that through His Gospel, I can have eternal life and an eternal family. I know all of these things are true more than anything else. This alone, I feel, makes my last 20 years worth something.
1) I am thankful for my trials. If I didn't go through everything I've been through, I wouldn't be me and I wouldn't be worthy of being an adult for sure.
2) Volunteering at a soup kitchen and enjoying it. It taught me how lucky I am and taught me to have more compassion for those in need.
3) Getting my AA before graduating high school was so wonderful and such a blessing because not only did I fulfill pretty much all of my GEs for free, I was able to really decide what I wanted to do before coming to BYU.
4) Getting into BYU. I really didn't think I would and I know it was such a huge blessing for me. I don't see how my life could be any better at another school.
5) My family. I miss them a lot and I'm so grateful I've had the time that I've had with them. Heavenly Father really knew who I needed and definitely guided my family in the best direction when we chose each other.
6) My friends. While some of my friends have abandoned me, the best ones I could ask for are still by my side, literally and figuratively. They make life easier to live and make each day a pleasure.
7) My injuries. I've suffered MANY injuries but if I hadn't, I really wouldn't be me. I mean common. I'm meant to be clumsy. That's part of why I'm so great!
8) Editing books. It really fills me with joy and I know more than anything that it's what I want to do, besides raise a family of my own. I'm thankful to know this, too, since many people my age still struggle with the choice of what to do!
9) Invisible Children is one organization that I am so happy I can say I've worked with. They do so much good and help so many kids. It made my high school experience so wonderful because instead of being selfish and doing my own thing, I was able to do something I enjoy while benefiting others.
10) Food for Thought. While my project never made it far, my heart still wants to help kids who have no food for the weekend. Maybe Erika will pick that as her project for her class and I can help and redeem myself some for failing ;)
11) Genealogy has become so important to me lately and I can feel my ancestors prodding at me to continue onward. I know that I am the person that can seek them out and do their work and that's what I plan to do.
12) Financial security. While this year hasn't been as secure as some years past, I know that Heavenly Father is training me for other things (like faith). Things work out the way they do for a reason and I'm learning slowly to accept that.
13) My lack of boyfriend. Yeah. This one's a little far-fetched, I know, BUT I know it's because the Lord is preparing me and my future husband to be ready for each other. While he is an abstract person right now, he won't always be and when he's not, I'll be ready :)
14) My future children. I'm already grateful for them. I'm in a marriage prep class and in it, we talk a lot about the children we'll one day have. In order to have an eternal family, I have to create an eternal family. So of course I am thankful for those that will come to me one day.
15) I'm taking a class to learn more about Joseph Smith because I want to know more about him and what he did for me to be where I am today.
16) I've technically broken my back (which hopefully will be getting fixed soon!!)
17) I'm being sued for $100,000. Not too many people can say that...
18) I'm learning to forgive. Last night in my Joseph Smith class we talked about how ready and willing Joseph Smith was to forgive and I'm trying to be like that. When we talked about that, I was immediately able to forgive the one person in particular who has hurt me more than anyone ever has. I'm over it now.
19) I pay for my own tuition, food, rent, car, and car insurance. I think that's pretty cool. Seriously. That's not sarcasm.
20) I've been blessed to be in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have a testimony of my Savior and Redeemer and of my Heavenly Father. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God and restored Christ's church on the earth with His help. I know he translated the Book of Mormon and that it is a true book, not just some made up stories. I know that the prophets we have on the earth today are called of God and are true messengers of God. I know that this Church is true. I know that I have felt of the Spirit and it has testified of these things to me. I know that through His Gospel, I can have eternal life and an eternal family. I know all of these things are true more than anything else. This alone, I feel, makes my last 20 years worth something.
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