Thursday, October 2, 2008

Long time no write-E!

A very big apology to Kathy and Heather! You have probably given up on the Mirm's Nook. But, I'm back! At least for tonight! Life goes and goes. It'd be great if you could slice it into pieces and preserve the best parts for when you wanted them. I think I heard of a pill once...fact or fiction...not sure....but if taken it would allow you to relive any memory you wished and it would seem as real as your breakfast cereal! I don't know if I agree with that...it could probably go horribly wrong. But it's interesting concept isn't it? Switching gears...who are you voting for? I feel like the politics this year are all out of control. Sometimes I am scared about it, other times I try to forget it. When I try to take it head on I get confused and switch back and forth for various reasons. I like what Moroni had to say on his title of liberty. It'd be great if we could send that around and get people to rally and support it.
Anyway..for some Mirm gossip, I'm dating a 25 yr old r.m. (Mexico City, Mexico mission). His name is Paul Trappett. We met at the beginning of school and have been seeing each other for a while now! It's going good and I have to say it's always nice to have someone you like like you back! Perks include: He always opens the door for me, car and wherever we go. I like the old-fashioned type. He lets me know I'm important to him and I'm special! Gotta love that kind of respect. If you want more details, you'll have to wait!
School is great. I love my painting class and printmaking class. I especially love the painting class because I get "in the zone" while working. You forget about everything and escape somewhere peaceful in your mind. That's the best I can do to explain it.
I took a drive up the canyon with my dad to burn some documents and that was a great time. The colors were so beautiful! If you have some time it's worth just driving up there to see it around 6:30 to 7ish while the sun is setting. It really makes the colors more vibrant at that time of day.
I also have a good english class this semester. I think I'm going to post my personal narrative essay when I have a little time so you can comment on it. I need so help in revision because I want to submit it for a contest!
Tomorrow is my mission reunion! I can't believe it's almost General Conference. I've been reading this months Ensign and have felt such comfort from it. I was really feeling down about the world and our country's situation. We really are in a pickle! I think this has been the best Ensign ever for me! I really enjoy having the Holy Ghost present in my life. I think it is really the greatest gift I have every received.
How is everyone else out there? Have you had any neat spiritual experiences lately?
I've been trying to work on being a missionary. I was even called as a Ward Missionary! Paul is the WML...crazy..haha. I have a few attempts at inviting people but I wouldn't call it complete or a success yet. I hope to follow-up. I need to make plans!
Love you all!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Oh man...what did I do?

My oh my! So here's how it all started....after 3 hours of slicing meat at Quiznos I headed home with a strong resolve to run 9 miles as training for the half marathon on August 23rd. I took a route from my house down 4th north and out to Providence to Mar and Phil's new house (it ended up being only 6 1/2 miles so that was a dissapointment!) But I came home and ate some dinner because I was starving and of course squoze in some dessert! Unfortunately something bad happened in my innards and I was awake all night with pain and running to the throne! Today same beef! I just called in sick and am slumped in our office chair writing this to pull a little sympathy from the only two people that read this blog. lol. Love you guys!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

LAGOON

I went to Lagoon today with Aunt Mel and some of the best cousins in the world! We swam and rode the BEST and BIGGEST rides, some of which were entirely new to me! I couldn't believe how small the place seemed. It used to seem gigantic when I was smaller. My legs would get so tired walking around...maybe that was because my mom is a speed walker 24/7! Who knows. My all time favorite ride is the Flying Ace. I can't say why really, I just love it! It's not bumpy and not too frightening or jolting. It's just kind of laid back and the wind feels great. There were a few funny moments throughout the day: Number one would have to be Wil going to the bathroom and coming back with a wet spot on his shirt in just the right place....haha. He told us it was from the drinking fountain and turned pink. What a character! Ali squoze my hand SOOO tight during the Terroride I thought I might not get it back! It's funny because she led Wil and I to both of the "scary" rides although she couldn't stop telling us how much manicans (sp?) and zombies creeped her out. And Paige is Paige! She acts like she's one of my 22 year old friends! I love them all together-it's great to feel so comfortable around family. Mel also let me borrow this book she bought at the Fair called "I Like You" by Sandol Stoddard Warburg, illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast. I loved it! I wonder if you could get it online. The illustrations are so great! I feel inspired and want to copy every square inch of it. And just for the record: Nate should know that the very last page says, "I guess I don't know why I like you really.....Why do I like you....I guess I just like you......I guess I just like you......Because I like you"......but it wasn't so much the text that struck me as did the illustration! There's a picture of a boy tied up in a rope while there's a sweet looking girl spooning him some dessert!!! I laughed at that for quite some time!
Last week I was leaning toward art restoration as a career, but today, I think I changed my mind to illustration. Can I just say how confusing and crazy it is to be in this stage of my life? I've never felt it so much before. Does anyone have any advice about gaining some stability?

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

What can I say that you don't know? Here's something funny, funny because I believed it for the longest time as a kid! I have a freckle exactly in the middle of my lower lip. I used to more hope than believe that Peter Pan would come and take me away to Never Never Land-of course he didn't because I am old and still here (poo!) But, if Peter ever kisses you (or "gives you a thimble"), I hear it leaves a mark!
I fell asleep in the flour cupboard one Christmas waiting for Santa Clause and didnt' wake up until after he'd left! I also am CERTAIN I have heard reindeer sleigh bells and hooves on my roof.
I used to get letters every St. Patrick's Day from King Brian the Leprechaun. One year he told me that if I found the end of the rainbow, that he and the other leprechauns would be there with the pot of gold. Needless to say, my youthful little heart fell for it completely! I spent hours searching for him around my house in my pink poofy coat. I remember ending perplexed and frustrated as I sat upon our wooden bench on our front porch. I found out later, after my parents left for a wedding anniversary trip, that it was all fake! I found my Grandma Relda writing the note supposedly from King Brian in the wee hours of the morning. I was crushed!
Next post, I think I'll write my most embarrassing moment. You better tune in for that one!!!
You'll laugh your head off!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

this is it!

Okay, so this is the first post! Should I anticipate addiction? I decided to call this blog, "Mirm's Nook" because there seems to be many crevices and "nooks" in my life and others-places where thoughts emerge and everyone does their own thing. So this is my own thing....haha. Some of you may find it interesting (Mrs. Jones!) and I'll hopefully find it stress relieving, fun, and possibly refreshing!