Latter-Day Sounds

So I'm in a Community Choir called Latter-Day Sounds.

It . Is. AMAZING.

I haven't been in a choir so legit since high school and I'm very excited about it. I'm singing alto which is perfect because I can get back into the swing of really reading music again!
HOORAY!
But really, I'm very excited. Heather, the director, is brilliant and I'm
loving the Christmas music that we're singing right now.
I'm also very excited for our performance.
It's going to be in December and I can't help reminiscing about my high school Christmas Choir concerts. I seriously can't wait.
I definitely needed this!

Healthy is Beautiful

I've started to be careful about what I eat.
Granted, that doesn't mean I don't tend to snack on my favorite "junk foods" from time to time. But here are a few things that I like to eat that I feel are benefiting my health...

Pears and Cottage Cheese
Whole Grain/Wheat Bread vs. White Bread
White Nectarines. Yes, they are the best things EVER!
SHRIMP! Just about the only seafood I'll eat.
Asparagus. Or as I like to call it "Gussy"

NANERS! Yum. These yellow yummies are fabulous
for getting all the potassium I need!
Baby Carrots. Yum. Yum. Yum.

These are just some of my favorites but I have many things I like to eat. In fact, I'm going to the store soon to buy some more fruit! YAY!

Searching

I had a dream
Once upon a time
That I was searching
Not knowing what I'd find.
I looked up high
I looked down low
I look for answers
Only finding "no".
Frustrated, confused
angry and hurt,
My senses were numbed
I was far from alert.
The darkness was pressing
so hard on my chest
These words kept repeating
"You are not the best."
I cried and I shuddered
At all of the pain
I didn't know if I'd have
the strength to stand again.
But down on my knees,
I was keenly aware
of a feeling, of this something
that would make life fair.
Already positioned
I steadied my mind
and readied my mouth
for the words I had to find.
My soul spoke a prayer
to the Lord up above
And immediately
I was filled with his love.
He told me to pause
He told me to wait
He told me that soon enough
I would meet with fate.
With his gentle kindness
and eternal plan
I knew without doubting
I was in His hands.
I stood up at last
Just to turn and see
a poor stranger struggling,
struggling like me.
I ran to him, met him
and with open arms
I told him that he too
could overcome all his harms.
Just pray my dear friend
and soon you will find
that God's love is endless
it's selfless and kind.
So next time you falter,
while searching high and low,
remember your Savior
and the way to you He will show.

Sometimes

Sometimes you need a little kick in the pants in order for your homework to get done.
Sometimes you need a little push to do your laundry and clean the bathroom.
Sometimes you need a little R & R to make all the craziness worth while.
Sometimes you need to push yourself to make that extra mile.
Sometimes you need a hug.
Sometimes you want to scream.
Sometimes you want to laugh so hard, you cry.
Sometimes you wonder why you are where you are.
Sometimes you wonder if you'll ever find someone to share your happiness with.
Sometimes you feel pretty.
Sometimes you don't.
Sometimes you're homesick.
Sometimes you are stir crazy.
Sometimes you succeed.
Sometimes you fail.
Sometimes you cry.
Sometimes you're afraid.
Sometimes you're fearless.
Sometimes you remember...
"God loves me...Always."