Friday, February 6, 2009

Hmmm....What in the world happened to the past few months?

Hmmm...today, I realized is February 6th, 5 months ago, I received my own Endowment, I've gone to the Temple almost 1x a week for those last 5 months, there were the few exceptions I went 2x a week, and there were 2 weeks I was very ill, and didn't go, and that really was crazy how it changed my whole week.
What happened to the time? I know they say as you get older, time seems to go by faster, but geez...is it necessary to fly away like this? It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's good, it makes it closer to the Second Coming, time to be at Peace. I know for myself, it makes me stop and think about what I'm doing now, what i'm not doing, what I need to be doing, what I want to be doing.
My health has been ok, I've gotten Bronchitis 2x since December, and this last time was really bad, I'm still trying to kick it, but it doesn't help that I can't take anything for it. Work is good, at least I still have a job, though somedays I wish I were else where, I'm very grateful that I'm employed and that I have wonderful co-workers who make it bearable.
In December, I went and saw the movie Twilight, I hadn't anticipated liking it so much, in fact, I was surprised how I became such a fan. (I've always loved Vampires and Werewolves) but, I went to the movie, after it was done, I went straight across the road to Walmart and bought the book. I started it that night, the next day, I went back to Walmart and bought New Moon. I had the first book done in 2 days and on my way through New Moon, I had asked my Mom for Christmas to get me Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Well, I asked her 2 days later if she'd bought me the books, she hadn't because she couldn't find them. I told her never mind, because I couldn't wait the 2 weeks until Christmas..haha, so I went to Walmart, and found them!!! YAY, So, I had all 4 books read in 2 weeks, but I was devistated when they ended, I loved them , I was caught up in it all. Yes, I'm a Romantic, I loved the story..all 4 books, I really enjoyed, I loved the chemistry between Edward and Bella, my mom saw the movie and then understood why I loved it all, it's so like me she said...haha. I surprised myself, my family and friends in liking them so much. I felt silly, but I enjoyed liking something so much. I've re-read the books, all 4 again, and have read the Midnight Sun online. I've seen Twilight 8 times, and have it on pre order..geesh..haha. I have decided what some of my fascination is, and that is, even though they are "Vampires" and there are no such thing in real life, they are an Eternal Family, they deal with day to day struggles, against the "norm" or the "world" as we as Latter Day Saints do, but they have each other for support and love. They stand together no matter what and try to do the right thing. I know some feel that my thoughts are a far reach, but it's how I feel. I absolutely love the series, and can't wait until New Moon comes out.
I have read The Host, it was interesting, if you can make it through the first 162 pages, then it gets good.
Wow...lots of rambling, not a whole lot of excitement. I am looking forward to this year, I'm hoping that Ryan and Pam will be able to move to Utah. I pray that everyone stays healthy and happy.

2 comments:

Jordan and Elaine's Family said...

Welcome to the club of Twilight fanatics! Best books ever. :)
I am coming to Utah today for a two week visit. Just me and the boys. I'd love to see you!

Leah and James Bangert Family said...

I ended up "giving in" and reading the books this summer, and got hooked... and I went and saw the movie the opening night with a group of ladies from Relief Society. I haven't got the time to reread or rewatch though, someday. I am also looking forward to the 2nd movie.