My friend used this phrase with me, "change your information". I thought it profound.
How many times have we been SURE of something. Dead rock solid. Then found out one tiny detail that Changed Our Information.
Now understandably, if all the information is not there it is sometimes easy to think you have it all. But I think we need in all occasions to assume rather than we have all the necessary information that we are likely missing important information.
I think back to the speech I heard Rudy Giuliani give back in June. His speech was based around leadership. He said to be a good leader you needed to do a few things.
First: Read--Voraciously. The newspaper, books, magazines, Internet etc. etc.
Second: Process what you read. Examine, Intellectualize, understand.
Third: Take a stand and be able to defend it.
Fourth: Bring in someone that disagrees and has a differing viewpoint. Then debate it. You may change your mind (that's ok) or it will solidify further the points you believe in.
While he was talking about leadership, I think the ideas transfer here as well. We all need information and we need to make sure we aren't just getting it from our happy, feel good sources. Sometimes details we NEED to know, can only come from contrary sources.
We don't need to get mad about that information, we need to use it...productively.
And, IF we want someone to change their information about us. They need to be privy to that information.
Communication is key. Open-mindedness is good. Listening is grand. Understanding is golden. Patience is a virtue. Standing for something is a necessity.
Please remind me I wrote this from time to time...ok? :)
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
More Random
Not sure if a title like 'more random' should mean additional random items or things that may seem even more random than before. So I will do my best to fulfill both needs.
*Precinct Caucus meetings for both the Republican and Democrat Political parties in Utah are on Tuesday March 23 at 7:00 pm. Make plans NOW to attend.
*JUST FYI I gave up Farkle cold turkey and I don't miss it in the least.
*Why should you attend your neighborhood caucus meeting you ask? Well mostly because right now because of the way politics run in Utah a GREAT deal of decision making is done at party conventions. And the only way to have a say at the convention is to become a delegate.
*Update on my A place for everything and everything in it's place mantra. It is still alive, though took a crippling blow over the last month. Made quite a bit of progress today though and it feels good.
*You may think it doesn't matter if I'm a delegate, someone else will do it. You are darn right someone else will do it. And it is very likely to be someone with extreme views on either side. You see those that go along with the flow and aren't passionate about any specific cause often just go along with the flow. BUT the conventions are SKEWED with people that do have passions and I can guarantee that they likely don't match with yours.
*I am addicted to Chick-fil-a's lemonade.
*Any restaurant that sells 'fake' lemonade should be put out of business.
*But I don't know anything about being a delegate. Well there is no time like the present to learn. And it is not really hard.
*First you must register as a member of the party that you want to be a delegate. But I don't want to register you say. Well, then you are letting other people that may or LIKELY may not have your best interests in mind.
*Second, if you run as a delegate...it is good to know the basics of what that will entail. If you don't know...let me know. I'll write a post.
*Third, remember you have JUST as much right as anyone else to run as a delegate. This is AMERICA and this is the purest form of politics.
*Fourth, I GUARANTEE your vote will count.
*I got rid of 3 huge garbage bags of clothes and toys today to the DI. And I feel fine!
*I think it's cute how much Mike loves his truck.
*To find out where your caucus meeting is check the county political party website. Just google it, it won't hurt.
* I should apologize for being so cantankerous about my stand on being a delegate, but I'm not going to. THIS is your life, your country, your opportunity to make a difference.
*Oh yeah, and have a good night.
*Precinct Caucus meetings for both the Republican and Democrat Political parties in Utah are on Tuesday March 23 at 7:00 pm. Make plans NOW to attend.
*JUST FYI I gave up Farkle cold turkey and I don't miss it in the least.
*Why should you attend your neighborhood caucus meeting you ask? Well mostly because right now because of the way politics run in Utah a GREAT deal of decision making is done at party conventions. And the only way to have a say at the convention is to become a delegate.
*Update on my A place for everything and everything in it's place mantra. It is still alive, though took a crippling blow over the last month. Made quite a bit of progress today though and it feels good.
*You may think it doesn't matter if I'm a delegate, someone else will do it. You are darn right someone else will do it. And it is very likely to be someone with extreme views on either side. You see those that go along with the flow and aren't passionate about any specific cause often just go along with the flow. BUT the conventions are SKEWED with people that do have passions and I can guarantee that they likely don't match with yours.
*I am addicted to Chick-fil-a's lemonade.
*Any restaurant that sells 'fake' lemonade should be put out of business.
*But I don't know anything about being a delegate. Well there is no time like the present to learn. And it is not really hard.
*First you must register as a member of the party that you want to be a delegate. But I don't want to register you say. Well, then you are letting other people that may or LIKELY may not have your best interests in mind.
*Second, if you run as a delegate...it is good to know the basics of what that will entail. If you don't know...let me know. I'll write a post.
*Third, remember you have JUST as much right as anyone else to run as a delegate. This is AMERICA and this is the purest form of politics.
*Fourth, I GUARANTEE your vote will count.
*I got rid of 3 huge garbage bags of clothes and toys today to the DI. And I feel fine!
*I think it's cute how much Mike loves his truck.
*To find out where your caucus meeting is check the county political party website. Just google it, it won't hurt.
* I should apologize for being so cantankerous about my stand on being a delegate, but I'm not going to. THIS is your life, your country, your opportunity to make a difference.
*Oh yeah, and have a good night.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Random Round Up
* I met Mitt Romney last night. The experience was ALMOST as magical as when I met Harrison Ford.
*Tim was ordained a deacon today. I asked him if he felt different and he said yes.
*I love Emily's laugh.
*As soon as Tim's ordination was done and he did the round of handshakes and hugs Ethan piped up, 'My turn!'
*I got to teach Sunday School on the week my family was visiting for my nephew's farewell. I liked it. It was fun. And I appreciated the insights they added.
*My nephew is going to speak Dutch!
*Mike is headed back to work tomorrow. He's had 3 days of work in the last 3 weeks. Ugh...for him. It will be a long day.
*I think Savanna looks cute in braids.
*Sierra asked me if she was a peacemaker. Yes, she is very much a peacemaker. :)
*I'm slacking on my daily picture taking. And I'm ok with that. Seasons...right?
*I hope I can find my green shirt in time for Wednesday. (in my profile) I just have a bad feeling that it might get lost in the laundry for one day. That would be my luck.
*Wait I SHOULD have good luck if I have a green shirt...right?
*Mitt has a good handshake. AND I got to eat hors devoures.
*How do you spell check hors devoures?
*Amy and Brenda I'm putting you on that.
*I also got a free book at the Mitt Romney thing and got to sit in the Gold section.
*It rocks to have friends that win things on the radio then invite you along.
*Today is pi day. (no that is not a misspelling.) 3.1415 That's all I can remember.
*Tim knows pi to the 29th digit.
*Everyone needs a 4 year old.
*Am I the only mean mom that does not give her kids band-aids unless she sees blood?
*Ethan is a hug-aholic.
*I'm also addicted to Ethan's hugs.
*Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 60s. Did you hear me??? THE 60s!!!!!!
*How come I'm tired like I had MORE hours in the day tonight rather than less?
*I used Sierra's camera to take pictures of when I met Mitt.
*I don't know how to use Sierra's camera.
*I have no pictures of me meeting Mitt.
* I don't like sitting on the 3rd row in church. It feels just a little too personal for me. 7th row is much better.
*I finished both the Hunger Games and Catching Fire.
*I dreamed about both....they are very strange books...but addicting just the same.
*I don't really like confetti.
*I love popcorn.
*I hope I can talk Mike into making it this time rather than me.
*Good night.
*Tim was ordained a deacon today. I asked him if he felt different and he said yes.
*I love Emily's laugh.
*As soon as Tim's ordination was done and he did the round of handshakes and hugs Ethan piped up, 'My turn!'
*I got to teach Sunday School on the week my family was visiting for my nephew's farewell. I liked it. It was fun. And I appreciated the insights they added.
*My nephew is going to speak Dutch!
*Mike is headed back to work tomorrow. He's had 3 days of work in the last 3 weeks. Ugh...for him. It will be a long day.
*I think Savanna looks cute in braids.
*Sierra asked me if she was a peacemaker. Yes, she is very much a peacemaker. :)
*I'm slacking on my daily picture taking. And I'm ok with that. Seasons...right?
*I hope I can find my green shirt in time for Wednesday. (in my profile) I just have a bad feeling that it might get lost in the laundry for one day. That would be my luck.
*Wait I SHOULD have good luck if I have a green shirt...right?
*Mitt has a good handshake. AND I got to eat hors devoures.
*How do you spell check hors devoures?
*Amy and Brenda I'm putting you on that.
*I also got a free book at the Mitt Romney thing and got to sit in the Gold section.
*It rocks to have friends that win things on the radio then invite you along.
*Today is pi day. (no that is not a misspelling.) 3.1415 That's all I can remember.
*Tim knows pi to the 29th digit.
*Everyone needs a 4 year old.
*Am I the only mean mom that does not give her kids band-aids unless she sees blood?
*Ethan is a hug-aholic.
*I'm also addicted to Ethan's hugs.
*Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 60s. Did you hear me??? THE 60s!!!!!!
*How come I'm tired like I had MORE hours in the day tonight rather than less?
*I used Sierra's camera to take pictures of when I met Mitt.
*I don't know how to use Sierra's camera.
*I have no pictures of me meeting Mitt.
* I don't like sitting on the 3rd row in church. It feels just a little too personal for me. 7th row is much better.
*I finished both the Hunger Games and Catching Fire.
*I dreamed about both....they are very strange books...but addicting just the same.
*I don't really like confetti.
*I love popcorn.
*I hope I can talk Mike into making it this time rather than me.
*Good night.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Things I don't love
Savanna's glasses are broken...again. :(
Customers that swear at me. I don't remember any customers swearing at me until this last month and I've now had a few. :(
Grouchy teachers in the carpool area. YES I am out of my car. NO I am not blocking anyone, YES I will leave as soon as possible. NO not until my kids see me and they come. YES I know I shouldn't leave my car even for the tiniest instant. NO it is not a big deal because I am 3rd to the end of the line and no one is blocked by me. YES I'm irritable today.
That Brooke has not yet spilled the beans on where her nephews are going on their missions. So what if I'm nosy...I wanna know!
AND a COUPLE MORE LOVES:
LOVE that Savanna is doing so awesome in school and in the words of her teacher, she is top of the class. LOVE that her teacher scheduled us last so she could spend double the time with us to brag on Savanna. ;) (Sometimes a Mom just needs to hear that.)
LOVE the BBQ chicken pizza I made tonight. Darn yummy I say. I think I finally have the pizza dough thing down.
LOVE that my kids go around singing. "Spatula City We sell spatula's...and that's all!" {Honestly not sure I know why I LOVE this one.}
LOVE that Mike will edit my emails to obnoxious customers so I don't regret it later.
LOVE EVEN MORE that I got to write the email I WANTED to write...before Mike edited it.
I guess things are not soooo bad...I still have more loves than not.
Customers that swear at me. I don't remember any customers swearing at me until this last month and I've now had a few. :(
Grouchy teachers in the carpool area. YES I am out of my car. NO I am not blocking anyone, YES I will leave as soon as possible. NO not until my kids see me and they come. YES I know I shouldn't leave my car even for the tiniest instant. NO it is not a big deal because I am 3rd to the end of the line and no one is blocked by me. YES I'm irritable today.
That Brooke has not yet spilled the beans on where her nephews are going on their missions. So what if I'm nosy...I wanna know!
AND a COUPLE MORE LOVES:
LOVE that Savanna is doing so awesome in school and in the words of her teacher, she is top of the class. LOVE that her teacher scheduled us last so she could spend double the time with us to brag on Savanna. ;) (Sometimes a Mom just needs to hear that.)
LOVE the BBQ chicken pizza I made tonight. Darn yummy I say. I think I finally have the pizza dough thing down.
LOVE that my kids go around singing. "Spatula City We sell spatula's...and that's all!" {Honestly not sure I know why I LOVE this one.}
LOVE that Mike will edit my emails to obnoxious customers so I don't regret it later.
LOVE EVEN MORE that I got to write the email I WANTED to write...before Mike edited it.
I guess things are not soooo bad...I still have more loves than not.
Things I love right now
The little noise Ethan makes with his lips when he is either worried, embarrassed or scared.
The funny comments he makes when I am leaving his room after he goes to bed. Like "Hey Mom, I need to tell you something." "Ok, what" " I'll tell you in the morning."
That Emily and Tim seem to really be enjoying being on the same 'team' for Math Counts. Didn't think it was possible 6 months ago.
That Tim is learning a lot of good life lessons playing basketball this year and he has an awesome coach.
That Emily & Tim are brave enough to try out for the school talent show even though they did not get picked to perform.
That both Emily and Sierra have taken to just sitting down at the piano lately and playing to their hearts content.
That Sierra's mind is constantly creating and inventing. I love how she thinks of new ways to do things.
That Savanna has her glasses again. {New prescription...we got them home for 1/2 an hour and they were lost for a week + but Emily won the $5 today for finding them} AND that she says it is actually EASIER to see with them then without this time. *cross your fingers that that sticks*
That Savanna is LOVING reading. Not that I'm surprised, but it is awesome to sit down and have her read a 'real' book to me.
That I have been able to contribute in a meaningful way to our school. I like to be looked to to solve problems. I like being a problem solver. Unless the problem includes touching or looking at people in the back seat.
That Mike has only 4 days left until he can see the specialist again for his sinuses and hopefully they can quickly get him on the path to feeling better.
That the days are noticeably getting longer.
My photography obsession. I literally think all day long about what I am going to take a picture of. Unfortunately I have not been good at carrying my camera around with me all the time so I have missed some great opportunities.
The fantastic sunsets we have had recently (even though I missed them with my camera)
The idea that I might actually understand Isaiah (at least a little bit) for the very first time in my life in a few months.
The fact that I don't have to teach again for a month.
That there are only 15 days left until we leave for Disneyland.
Every post should end with "I'm going to Disneyland!"
The funny comments he makes when I am leaving his room after he goes to bed. Like "Hey Mom, I need to tell you something." "Ok, what" " I'll tell you in the morning."
That Emily and Tim seem to really be enjoying being on the same 'team' for Math Counts. Didn't think it was possible 6 months ago.
That Tim is learning a lot of good life lessons playing basketball this year and he has an awesome coach.
That Emily & Tim are brave enough to try out for the school talent show even though they did not get picked to perform.
That both Emily and Sierra have taken to just sitting down at the piano lately and playing to their hearts content.
That Sierra's mind is constantly creating and inventing. I love how she thinks of new ways to do things.
That Savanna has her glasses again. {New prescription...we got them home for 1/2 an hour and they were lost for a week + but Emily won the $5 today for finding them} AND that she says it is actually EASIER to see with them then without this time. *cross your fingers that that sticks*
That Savanna is LOVING reading. Not that I'm surprised, but it is awesome to sit down and have her read a 'real' book to me.
That I have been able to contribute in a meaningful way to our school. I like to be looked to to solve problems. I like being a problem solver. Unless the problem includes touching or looking at people in the back seat.
That Mike has only 4 days left until he can see the specialist again for his sinuses and hopefully they can quickly get him on the path to feeling better.
That the days are noticeably getting longer.
My photography obsession. I literally think all day long about what I am going to take a picture of. Unfortunately I have not been good at carrying my camera around with me all the time so I have missed some great opportunities.
The fantastic sunsets we have had recently (even though I missed them with my camera)
The idea that I might actually understand Isaiah (at least a little bit) for the very first time in my life in a few months.
The fact that I don't have to teach again for a month.
That there are only 15 days left until we leave for Disneyland.
Every post should end with "I'm going to Disneyland!"
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Pictures
It looks like since I started my photoblog that I have hardly posted any pictures here. I thought I'd just slip a couple in that I didn't post on the other blog.
I love that Ethan is developing a love for books just like his brother and sisters. 
I love when this happens. (Notice the empty computer)
I love Grandmas.
I Love where I live.
I love when this happens. (Notice the empty computer)
I love Grandmas.
I Love where I live.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Ridiculous!
Shoes...MANY MANY SHOES.... We have a shoe closet that regularly gets overrun with too many shoes. 7 people times 2 feet each = too many shoes. Yesterday Sierra cleaned out the closet so we could get rid of those shoes that are not needed at the moment and so we could open the front door. Gotta be able to get to all those yummy neighbor treats ya know.
This is the result. Sierra counted 98 shoes. When she told me I said 98 shoes or 98 pairs (I feared the worst) She said shoes, then said I'll count how many pairs...a couple seconds later she said, HEY wait a minute I could just divide by 2! Score...out of school but still learning. {insert evil laugh} And lest you think that we are organized enough to have ALL the shoes in pairs let me disabuse you of this notion. We are NOT. (Not all shoes are pictured...as they climbed several stairs.)
And despite removing about 3/4 of the shoes from the closet our bucket runneth over. What do you do with YOUR shoes?
So learning at home brings me to my next ridiculous thought. School. Still. In. Em, Tim and Sierra got out of school on Friday...Savanna had to go two more days this week. For very important things like Pajama Day. Now I'm not knocking PJ day...sounds like a blast and actually it's been quite peaceful and frankly she loves it...but really can we call it school? I think not. :)
p.s. Thanks Grandpa Clark for new jammies to wear.
And this picture brings me to my next. Presents...maybe not ridiculous...more exciting than not. This is the first time in 12 years we have been able to put presents out before Christmas Eve. I do feel a new era dawning in the life of our family. :) Could I hope for the traditional 1000 piece puzzle to come back between Christmas and New Years?
P.S. Don't you love Ethan's rockin' wrappin' skills? He is a great shopper and very proud of his'presidents'.
This is the result. Sierra counted 98 shoes. When she told me I said 98 shoes or 98 pairs (I feared the worst) She said shoes, then said I'll count how many pairs...a couple seconds later she said, HEY wait a minute I could just divide by 2! Score...out of school but still learning. {insert evil laugh} And lest you think that we are organized enough to have ALL the shoes in pairs let me disabuse you of this notion. We are NOT. (Not all shoes are pictured...as they climbed several stairs.)
And despite removing about 3/4 of the shoes from the closet our bucket runneth over. What do you do with YOUR shoes?
So learning at home brings me to my next ridiculous thought. School. Still. In. Em, Tim and Sierra got out of school on Friday...Savanna had to go two more days this week. For very important things like Pajama Day. Now I'm not knocking PJ day...sounds like a blast and actually it's been quite peaceful and frankly she loves it...but really can we call it school? I think not. :)
p.s. Thanks Grandpa Clark for new jammies to wear.And this picture brings me to my next. Presents...maybe not ridiculous...more exciting than not. This is the first time in 12 years we have been able to put presents out before Christmas Eve. I do feel a new era dawning in the life of our family. :) Could I hope for the traditional 1000 piece puzzle to come back between Christmas and New Years?
P.S. Don't you love Ethan's rockin' wrappin' skills? He is a great shopper and very proud of his'presidents'.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Sometimes it DOES pay to check your email!
Right now our dinnerware consists of 4 pieces of a fairly hokey (cool in 1994 or maybe not...I've never been 'cool' on the dinnerware scene) Corelleware. One odd correlleware. One 'self-decorated' Young Women's flame plate from a girl's camp when I had absolutely no connection to the Young Women program, and one non-microwaveable 'Christmas Poem' plate from neighbors 3 years ago when they dropped off holiday treats. (Just as an aside CORELLEWARE will break if dropped JUST right.)
Having people over for dinner (well to share dinner not to eat them) is FUN! Many ooh's and aah's over my nice set up abound. Never mind that they are never clean all at the same time...that would be too organized. Don't tell but I may have been single handedly keeping Dixie the paper plate company in business (never mind the dump.)
Having people over for dinner (well to share dinner not to eat them) is FUN! Many ooh's and aah's over my nice set up abound. Never mind that they are never clean all at the same time...that would be too organized. Don't tell but I may have been single handedly keeping Dixie the paper plate company in business (never mind the dump.)
BUT
In today's what you must get for Christmas or you will die email from Amazon I found this:
Corelle Dinnerware for up to 65% off. The style I chose was 33% off the already fairly good deal even next to Wal-mart prices. So woohoo! Any 5 of you that would like are welcome to come have dinner on matching plates in 7-10 free shipping days.
In today's what you must get for Christmas or you will die email from Amazon I found this:
Corelle Dinnerware for up to 65% off. The style I chose was 33% off the already fairly good deal even next to Wal-mart prices. So woohoo! Any 5 of you that would like are welcome to come have dinner on matching plates in 7-10 free shipping days.
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