Week 6 and Finals

Hope y'all are doing ok with your finals out there. I'm so blessed that I'm not stressed out at the present time. I only have one final. That is done. I'm just finishing up the last touches of our class.

Week 6 has been a great last week to finish out my class. I DO feel like I've grown a little bit in my knowledge of the gospel. I've studied parts of the scriptures I've never studied before. And THAT feels good. I've always had a love for the 4 Gospels and I mean I LOVE them. I have scribbles and pen marks over everything in those books. But the rest of my New Testament pretty much remained untouched and unexplored. I'm grateful that I've this has, in a way, forced me to get to know other scriptural prophets and peoples. I'm surprised at how many jews of truth I've been able to uncover and never knew they were there! I can honestly say: 'Look at what I was missing out on!'

I can also say that I have a renewed sense of love and appreciation for my Father in Heaven and for His Son, Jesus Christ. I know they live and I know they love us. May we all remember that during this Christmas season.

Week 4

Most of you have gone....Hey! 5 does not come after 3. Well, it doesn't! I've been behind on Week 4 as of present....up until NOW that is.....Better late than never!

Week 4. Hm... where to begin. I liked the reflecting on the power of the priesthood. wish I had an "Army of Adamson" to post to show y'all.
Guess these will have to do...

Family


Minus One Missionary


I'm so blessed to have the power of the Priesthood literally at my fingertips whenever I need it.

I also really enjoyed my Student Choice assignment this week and applying it directly to problems we face in the Church.

Week 5

Lots has been going on this week. Trying to play catch up is NOT fun. SO, we got to cram Week 4 & Week 5 into one week. Thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday for messing up my regular schedule.

This week has been so awesome because I've been able to connect just about everything. I did an awesome job {if I do say so myself} of getting ALL of the reading in AND ... UNDERSTANDING it. From my studying, to my principles, to my student assignments and teaching and group assignments. It all connected. It's too much to go into it all right now in detail, on this blog....but trust me, it was GREAT and felt really good.

I FINALLY FOUND the best way to STUDY! This little laptop of mine is genius. I pull up the Church's website in order to use the online scriptures {they have some NIFTY features that I love - I can click on footnotes that pop right up without taking me out of my current reading spot} BUT I've downloaded the New Testament onto this little laptop in order to LISTEN to it AS I read it on the laptop. Laptop to book version allowed me to become extremely distracted. I have everything I need, right here at my teeny finger tips. THANK YOU HEAVEN! Cuts down on those distractions. BUT, if I allow things to get outside those boundaries....forget it. I only get the job half done.

Prayers always help beforehand - which did not happen this time around, and should have.

Keep thinking about Elder Christofferson's quote......

Week 3

I'm a little late with Week 3, but never late than never I guess.
We studied Acts and Romans {basically} with this lesson this week.
There have been so many things going on in the scriptures. I've not
spent as near as much time as I should have in my school work
the last few weeks. With weddings and Thanksgiving, my life has been
so so crazy. Crazy, but wonderful. Family is wonderful. Faith is an important
principle seeping out in all these scriptural happenings and I think that Paul
is a great example of it. He knew who he was. He knew where he was going.
He knew the purpose of his life. I wish I had that right now in my life. But, I'm
not the one 'in charge.' HE is the one that controls all, even if I don't have
a control of anything.

Change of gears. I THINK I've found a good study method - again?!
Listening to the scriptures while I follow along in my own. I need to spend
much much more time immersed in the scriptures. I have this quote by Elder
Christofferson next to my bed:
"For the gospel to be written in your heart, you need to know what it is and grow to understand it more fully. That means you will study it. When I say "study," I mean something more than reading. It is a good thing sometimes to read a book of scripture within a set period of time to get an overall sense of its message, bot for conversion, you should care more about the amount of time you spend in the scriptures than about the amount you read in that time. I see you sometimes reading a few verses, stopping to ponder them, carefully reading the verses again, and as you tink about what they mean, praying for understanding, asking questions in your mind, waiting for spiritual impressions, and writing down the impressions and insights that come so you can remember and learn more. Studying in this way, you may not read a lot of chapters or verses in a half hour, but
you will be giving place in your heart for the word of God, and He will be speaking to you. Remember Alma's description of what it feels like: "It beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious unto me." (Alma 32:28) You will know that the gospel is being written in your heart, that your conversion is happening, as the word of the Lord from His prophets, past and present, feels more and more delicious to your soul." Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Ensign, April 2004

Another Religious Blog - Week 2

Dear Friends - This New Testament class takes almost all of my time outside of working full time. I'm always exhausted. (And I'm still hoping to be a mom one day?!) --- uh oh! - I'm in trouble.

This week has been full of new things brought to pass. Soooo, where to begin?! Probably at the beginning...

I try to study. I try to study differently to see whats best for me. I thought I knew, now...not so sure of myself. I get too comfy and fall asleep. Never thought I would be grateful for desks at school. Hmmm...I tweeked the approach this week slightly. Still unsure if it worked... The one thing I WAS proud of - was my principle finding. I was pulling truths out of the scriptures like y'all wouldn't believe! (Pat on the back there.)

I am constantly amazed at the connections that there are in the scriptures. I really enjoyed studying 'Grace' the other day. We were talking in the 'tribulation' department. But, today, as I'm studying 'justification'; I discover that grace and justification go hand in hand. I couldn't fully grasp it - but if any of you have insights - please feel free to share. I'm still trying to connect it all together.... :/

I've connected last weeks lesson to this week's lesson because of the studying I did comparing Paul's life to Joseph Smith's. I was constantly thinking about that as I spent time in the scriptures last week and here it pops up in this weeks lesson. (I don't believe in coinsidences, btw...)

The other part I really enjoyed this last week was studying about the Impact of Example. We can't simply say we know what is right, we have to live it. The phrase that has come again and again to my mind is: Actions speak louder than workds. It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, how you were raised, what religion you are...Actions speak louder than words. We can all be examples of what is GOOD in this world.
Food for thought for all of us...

Reflections of Week 1

I guess I'll try to compile lots of things I've done for class this last week. I'm learning more and more about my study habits. I am so so easily distracted. It could be something I hear, something else I see on the computer, something I hear, something i smell. You all may laugh at that....but it's TRUE! I have to sit somewhere VERY familiar - otherwise, I'm distracted. My attention span is short! I have to work real hard in a short burst of energy. Then, it's best to get up, do something else and come back to focusing. I have to take advantage of those moments. I get overwhelmed with too much going on. Then, I need to simplify and regroup. My laptop is also my best friend. A) is has my 'study instrumental' playlist on my iTunes -- but again....I walk a fine line. And B) I often need a dictionary to clarify things. I have a little Wiki on my Corners application that is FANTASTIC for this sorta thing. It makes me happy :)

During my study time this last week, I've often thought about how little I know about the New Testament. (Especially this second half we are studying right now.) I love the Four Gospels, but have never taken the time to get to know the people and stories of this second half. Hand in hand with that (and my mom pointed this out to me) is that the more you learn, the less you realize you actually know. You realize how far you have to go in your knowledge of the gospel.

The last thing I've been thinking about is principle finding. I'm not practiced at that. I grateful that we are practicing it for our class! I worked really hard this week to dig in deep. We only need three to submit for class, but I made notes in my notebook and found that I had more than three when I really really applied myself and focused really well on the material.

***I want you all out there in BLOG LAND to know that I have a testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ! Just like the song says: He Lives. All Glory to His Name. He Lives My Savior Still the Same. Oh Sweet the Joy this sentence gives. I know that my Redeemer lives. What an awesome opportunity I have to reflect on the gift my Heavenly Father gave to me. Not only was I blessed with the ability to live forever, but I was given the opportunity to live in the presence of an Almighty, Omnipotent and Loving Father in Heaven who created the Sun, the Earth, the Stars - worlds without number!... down to sidewalks, rain drops, spider webs and me. He has a plan put together SPECIFICALLY for me. That specific plan is not for Jane down the street, not for Dad, but for ME. And yes, he takes care of Jane down the street and Dad - because he loves them too. But, He loves and knows ME! He knows the deepest corner of my soul, the tiniest worry of my heart and the craziness of my brain. I'm incredibly grateful for that.***

My Word!

It's been a long long time since I blogged.
I'll give you all the Reader's Digest version of what's happening with my life.

I'm living at home. I work full time as a dental assistant again. And, it's kickin my trash! I'm so out of shape and so so out of it. I've currently put school on hold for awhile. I'm not sure why exactly Interior Design turned out NOT to be the answer I'd always thought it would be. I have been toying with the idea of taking classes again at UVU to give UVU another shot. (I didn't like it freshman first semester.) I AM however, taking on online New Testament class through BYU I to keep Rexburg an open option....if that's what I decide.

- THEREFORE -

I'm going to be posting a lot again. But, it's going to be New Testament things and gospel stuff I'm learning :)
Hope you are all doing swell!

Hello There! It's Been Awhile!

Alright folks. I THINK I'm back on track. For whatever reason, I've not been able to log on to the blogness. I've been writing a list of all the things to blog about so......this is gonna be a MONDO post. {i apologize}

Within the last few months, life's gone fairly well. I'm working full time now. And so blessed to have just received another raise. Thank you Dr. Scott Healey who is THE. best. boss. ANYONE could EVER ask for. I really do have it good.

1- First thing to document was my honorary nieces birthday. That's right, she turned ONE. I managed to capture the highlights of her birthday party.



FOR her birthday, she was publicized.... and her mom used MY photo. I'm so humbled. See it here. She ALSO got her picture on TV for Good Things Utah Baby's First Birthday :) Famous girl for turning one! Love you Lynli Chayce!

2- Second thing to document: Lots of new things for creativity blog. I think I'll save those and blog those on the other blog. To read it, click here.

Little Girl

i just love her

A New Blog

I decided to start a new blog for all the creating I do. It's called "Creation Adventures". I decided I would separate. This blog about life. That blog about creating. Enjoy.

{making, miguel, miracles}

it's been awhile...my bad.
First thing, I love charms. They are all little pieces of memories for me. I put the newest pieces together on my bracelet and my mom’s today. With the list of charms that I need to replace… I’ve been doing a lot of looking and I want more. They are so. much. fun. ANYONE know of how to get sterling silver charms online for cheap(er)?! I've been looking.....but it'll cost a BOAT.LOAD. in order to order all the ones I want. =/

Second thing, my most wonderful brother Elder Michael David Adamson has come home. {Riverside California Mission} a photo blog to come later. --- I wasn’t overly excited. I was mostly a little nervous that it would be awkward. I’d known how awkward my guy friends had been, so I thought it would be for him. Turns out…it wasn’t too bad. (It’s like he said… “She’s my sister!) He has felt a little bit lost within the 24 hours he’s been home. He misses California. A lot I think. I’ve been worried (along with my Mother) that he hasn’t been eating like he normally did. He’s developed acid reflux. Go figure. Runs in the family. He’s acted like himself so far. Not seeming too weird. Except the eating thing. He ate better tonight. He’s supposed to meet friends tonight, so I’m excited for him.

Lastly, our dear friend and neighbor Craig Perry is in remission from cancer! I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! Our God truly is a god of miracles. We’ll continue to pray for them. But he went for his PET scan last week and his cancer doctor said he’s cancer free. He has a large lump still in his body so they sent him to a surgeon to continue his treatment and continue to monitor him. I’m very excited and happy for them.

Word Regurgitation

I just want to have a direction.
I have nothing to channel my juices right now. First it was dance. It became apparent after awhile that THAT was not my path. It taught me so many things. Discipline, passion, emotion, expression. I still love it. Next came dental assisting. I learned that my hands are key to happiness. If they are busy, my mind in engaged. Equaling happiness. That is still apart of life. Thankfully, it has become a vehicle in funding my life. After that came interior design. I love design. It has changed the way I view the world. A few years later; in the 'here and now', it has became apparent that THAT is not my path.

I have a few great examples. Take my friend Ashley Sargent. Many of my design friends will know her. Her parents live here in my home stake. She's a BYU Idaho Design graduate. She's completely talented and brilliant. She's currently living in Seattle, designing, working her tail off and living an awesome single life.

Another great example is Melissa Nickle. View her success here. She's the same way. She's made a name for herself as well. She's completely talented and doing great things with the talents she's been handed.

Can't I be like them?! This is what I want!

Will the rest of my life be this search to find something to suffice my creative juices?! Will the 'beginning again' phase ever really end? Is there something out there that will settle my creative soul? I guess I need to pull it together.

What I've Been Taught

I've been thinking about how interesting it is that time changes so many things.
Something that floated around FB this last week:

My curfew was the yard light at my house, my mom didn't call my cell, she called my name, I played outside w/ friends, not online. If I didn't eat what mom cooked, I didn't eat. Sanitizer didn't exist, but you COULD get your mouth washed out w/ soap. I rode a bike w/o helmet, getting dirty was OK, & neighbors cared as much as your parents. Re- post if you drank water from a garden hose & survived!

I got this next one from my sweet friend Leslie Nelson (she posted on FB some time ago.) Her beautiful daughter is one of my dearest friends Paige who've I mentioned in previous blogs. This appeared in a news article. I don't know who wrote it or what newspaper, but I love it.

Different Drug Problem
Editors Note: The following letter has appeared on the Internet and viewed by many readers. Many felt it would be appropriate for the readers of Avoyelles Parish.

The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, "Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?"

I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young: I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth the best effort in everything that was asked of me. I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity. I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flower bed and cockleburs out of dada's fields. I was drug to homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some fire wood, and, if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.

Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroine; and if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a much better place. God bless the parents that drugged us.

Credit where Credit is Due...

Much love to Kirsten for teaching me and taking the time to teach the rest of us. I now have a better blog thanks to her :)

Birthday Boy. Are you really 17?!

On Cinco de Mayo, most people celebrate Mexico; or simply look for an excuse to party. Well, WE celebrate THIS kid. He's one of my BEST friends and biggest comforts in life. And I simply wouldn't know what to do without him. I love you Puma.

History

I sat flipping through channels because I was trying to find my favorite TV show on at 9pm Sunday night. I was in Mom & Dad's room chatting with them when we decided to turn the TV on. THIS is what we sat and watched. My two youngest brothers came running out of interest. And together, we watched history be made.


No one can argue that the American people are blessed. It was so good to hear our President "In God we Trust" at the end of his speech because that's who it's all about. The only reason we are kept safe and out of harms way is because of the design of God's plan and our trust IN that plan. I won't ever forget walking to school ten years ago as a fourteen year old to hear two of my best friends Chantel {Goodman} Burgquist and Tricia {Terry} Bunderson tell me about the attack on the WTC. My response was: What's that?! Only to get to school and sit around the TV and watch as thousands of people's lives were drastically changed throughout the events of that day. I didn't understand the significance. But, that too was part of God's plan and we continued to trust in Him. Let's home we can continue to trust Him. God Bless America.

1st Day Back, Dear Jiffy Edition 2 & Culinary Skills

1st Day Back-
I'm so blessed that I have a part time job. I'm back and working with Dr. Scott Healey. Of course, I'm still looking to fill the rest of my days, but it's been SO NICE to simply walk into the office and know EXACTLY what I'm doing. It's just been like ridin a bike. Dr. Healey has been very complementary to me as well. He said it's been helpful to not have to go through the whole training process of having someone new. He told me how impressed he was that I could just sit down and work.

Dear Jiffy Edition2 -
This last week mom and dad go to WA for tulip festival. they had such a blast and took hundreds of photos. the colors were beautiful. you knew it was coming, but didn't know when. Little did we all know we'd have this dilemma BEFORE you got your call. you went biking this last pday and that made you SOOOO happy, I think. you are so macho sometimes too. i think the adjustment is still a little bit of an issue for you. but i know you LOOOOVE Washington. i just wish you were here these last few weeks. Over the Delta break (Spring Break for the boys) we took Sassy to the kennel to be boarded and sure enough ---- she has a tumor. LUCKILY - it's called a fatty tumor and they are benign. Dr. DeGering said he sees it in older large breed dogs that are common to labs. SO rest assured that she is fine. The BUMMER thing is, she got sick. and I've been feeding her medicine every day. ($100 + later -- yep, just like one of the kids.) You'll be happy to know that she is doing MUCH better and still as happy as ever :)

Improving One's Culinary Skills -
Dear Folks,
I'm preparing to be a better wife and mother. I made my FIRST roast today. The only disappointment was that photos do not capture SMELLS. I figure that if I got captured by an evil villian and his plan was to torture info out of me. ALL he would have to do is cook a roast and simply let me SMELL it.
Mom's receipe: Compliments of "Daddy Dave" Parchman. Our friendly neighborhood (no really, our neighbor) meat man from Macey's. Also compliments to my mother's crock pot :)

--salt & pepper (both sides) one cross cut roast (it tenderizes better than anything else)
--add 1/3 c of worsteshire sauce pouring all over meat (makes my mouth water)
--add 1 c of good ole H20 (don't pour on top of seasoned meat)
--add 1 pkg of Lipton Onion Soup mix
Turn it to High for a few hours (2)
Continue cooking on a lower setting for another 6 hours.
And WA-LA!
You get this:



please don't mind the photos, they look awful

Cute As A Button Rings

If any of you are remotely interested.... I'm selling button rings again this summer. Only $3 per ring. See my FB Photo Album here to get some ideas of what they look like. Send me an email glitterfeet@msn.com or a FB message for an order.
Find out your ring size in order for me to make a ring for YOU! :)

Reflection & Symbolism

Today is an important day.
Today I have two reasons to celebrate.
FIRST and foremost to the Savior who has
given me eternal and everlasting life.
SECOND to the woman who gave me mortal life.
Happy Birthday Mom. Here's to another 49 years.
OOPs, I mean 29. :)

Today is not about the Bunny, It's about the Lamb.

A Big Kick - for all you female swooners

I got the biggest kick outta this. Mostly, because it's just about all true. Sometimes, MSN does the stupidest stuff {along these lines}
but this one was blog worthy. We all wish we could have dreamy husbands (or significant others - just like this.)
Check it out HERE.

Dedicated to Creativity

Check THIS out.
{It's a looong video [abt an hour] so make some time!}
James C. Christensen is another one of my hero's.
He's dedicated to creativity, his family, and foremost his faith.
I may never amount to anything in my life, but I want to have an
impact like this man has.

Dear Paigie & Kirsten-

Congrats to one of my besties Paige and her hubby Jord.
Rowan Paige Staples was born on April 1st.
{Read the amazing story here.}
Yes folks, April 1st.
The Staples joined the April 1st Club.
It has an elite group of
marvelous people.
{if I do say so myself}

I love you Paigie. I just wanted you to know how grateful I am for your example.

My thoughts have turned to motherhood lately. I think because of Conference. I've been doing a lot of soul searching, future planning, etc, etc. THEN, low and behold, here I am typing my saved & drafted post and Kirsten pops up with a new post {love her blog} about her little Brookelyn.

One day.... One day..
Just not my turn yet.

Faith Hill

ok. so, today is rainy. spring rain in utah is beautiful. Here's some examples. I couldn't
resist.





I started thinking about Red Umbrella
"It's gonna be ok. So, let it rain!"

Here's her video when she sang on GMA.


And I just have to say a few things about Faith Hill. She has a career. She has kids. She believes in God. She's STAYED married to her husband {who is darn attractive if I DO say so myself.} And done ALL of that in the lime light. It CAN be done people. I think she's an amazing person.
Now for some hot chocolate in April. Yummm....

The Outlet

This one's for me. The thoughts in my head need letting go...

i miss you.
especially today.
you didn't love me enough.
you don't need me.
Most times, i just want to cry.

I try to move on.
The pull I still feel hasn't gone away.
Suppose I should give it more time....
more time....
more time....

NOW! Time for HAPPIER THOUGHTS

New wards.
New SINGLES wards.
Just like the movie.
First testimony meeting.
SO awkward.
SO funny.
everyone sorta apprehensive.
kinda on your toes.
eyeballs constantly moving.
What's next?

Growing Up

Part of growing up is knowing and taking responsibility for one's finances.
I have therefore decided (after a chat with my good friend Maddi) that I want to
learn how to invest. I want to start investing.

All you bloggers out there with fountains of knowledge....I need help! Teach me Master Jedi Knights. I am but a simple Padawon learner.

Joking aside...I have a future to think about here folks. Help me out!

Driving & Moving

Oh man! Interesting how something always starts to look up...and I have to move. (This has happened MULTIPLE times in my life now over the last few years.) Thanks to Rachel Gaines for her collection of music made JUST for me. Today, your gift really paid off. 4 hours of driving time gives a person a lot of time to think, reflect, and even pray.

Mixed Emotions & Announcements

Tonight, I sit alone in my empty apartment. End of Winter Semester and everyone is done and gone. I'm exhausted. I've locked and checked 50 some odd apartments today. I said goodbye to one of my best friends in this world. I'm not even sure the next time I'll get to see her. I'm excited for my brother to come home next month. I miss the other one. Like crazy. I'm leaving my social life behind in Rexburg. I'll miss people that are here. I need direction in my life. I have no money to my name. I don't have a job.

WHAT DOES A GIRL DO with herself?!

AND .... I officially announce that I am saying GOODBYE to the INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT. I'm not sure where life will lead me. To ALL my friends I've made there - I don't believe in goodbyes. I love you all.

There's a Reason We call them: "Man's Best Friend"

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Dear Jiffy - Announcing the Grand 1st Edition

This will be Jessica's version of Dear Abby - You as my reader - are Abby. I"m naming it after my nick-named brother Jeffrey (who is currently serving an LDS mission in the Everett Washington mission.

Tonight marks the Grand 1st Edition:
Dear Jiffy -

Finals are over. I'm working for the next few days and moving home to Utah.
Michael has just under 60 days to come home. I'm looking forward to that.
But, I'm missing you. I can't text you something funny in the middle of the
day. I don't get teased at night on the phone. I don't have you around to
simply listen to me. You always do. I can't tell you how the day has gone.
These posts will be dedicated to you in my attempt at emotional therapy.
What should one do as an emotional outlet?

Seasons

The seasons are supposed to show themselves in the following fashion: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.
Well - in Rexburg....it's a little different.
Sum, Fa...Winter, WINTER, winter, Spri...winter, Spring.
It's absolutely RE. DI. CU. LOUS!

Tonight I decided to take a break from my last final projects and wanted to go borrow a movie from my friend. My Heaven Sent: Staci went with me. It was snowing outside (Yes, it IS April 6th) but we wanted to walk and stretch our legs. We figured eh...it's not too bad of a walk. 10 minutes later....we got home.