Over-scheduled?

A friend made a comment this week about how I over-schedule myself. For those of you who aren't aware, I'm busy 98% of my time or more. Between ward activities, my calling, improv comedy, tap dancing, Institute, dating, and other social activities, I'm pretty lucky to spend more than an hour at home most days before going to bed--and I never get to bed before midnight anymore. But I don't see anything wrong with that. I've always been of the opinion that it's the extra things I've done that have brought me the most joy. Plus I'm not often stressed out anymore. There are times when one thing requires a sacrifice from one of the others (such as a mandatory meeting/rehearsal or a performance), but it seems like everything makes room for everything else.

Friends have been trying to convince me for a while to get a Facebook account. But among several reasons I've chosen not to get an account, time is one of the most prominent. They say it just takes 10 minutes to check it, but that 10 minutes is valuable rare time I'd rather not spend online. Besides, I'm not hurting on the social networking side of things (I love my social life, and I meet new people every week). Am I really missing out?

No, I don't think I'm over-scheduled. I've got myself scheduled just enough to suit what I want to be doing right now. Oh, and for those of you wondering when I'm going to be in another musical? Not anytime soon...I've got other things I'm involved with right now. :)

It's a Contest!

I found this on my friend's blog and thought I'd give it a try. And yes, the first 5 to respond to this will win something from me! But...you have to follow the instructions:


Repost this to your own blog and offer the same thing to your first 5 responders.
The first 5 who repost it to their own blog will get something made by me! My choice. For you!
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:


1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make
2.What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year-no guarantees on when this year, but sometime in 2009!
4. You have no clue what it's going to be. the possibilities are endless.
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.


The first 5 people post this on their blog and leave a me comment telling me they did, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Sounds like fun right?!? So let's PLAY!

Breaking and Entering

Last night I got out of a meeting early and realized I had a little time to kill before going to improv. My mind started wandering, and I remembered my friend, thinking, "I wonder how he's doing right now." Just then, he called me. He had locked himself out of his car in Provo and was wondering if I could bring his spare key to him. I agreed, and proceeded to his house to get his spare key.

After wandering around his neighborhood, I finally identified which house was his. I opened the garage door with his key code and went in. However, the door from his garage was locked too. I called my friend back and he was way confused, since they "never" lock that door. He told me he would have to call his roommate to see what other options we had.

A minute later he calls back and asks, "Do you have a credit card?" I couldn't believe it! That was his ingenious solution--just break into the house. So here I am, jiggling the door knob, shoving my credit card into the door, and slamming my body against the door. I was sure that anyone would have known just by glancing at me that I was trying to break into the house, so I kept looking behind me to make sure I hadn't been spotted. After a few minutes, the door opened! I can't believe it--I totally carded the door!

I eventually found his room and the spare key, and was able to deliver it to him. But now I can add one more skill to my resume--breaking in!

Upcoming Performances

Okay, so until I can come up with a way of adding a dynamic list to my blog that will show all my upcoming performances, I've decided to post them all in a blog entry. I'll put a link on the side of my blog that will take you to this entry, so that as I have shows, I can just update this entry and the link will be up to date. I'd love to see you at any of my shows.

Unless otherwise noted--Improv Comedy. All shows will be at the church at 365 E Vine St at 7:00.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Or, if you're single, happy Singles Awareness Day! I hope no one's hopes for the day are disappointed.

Upcoming Events, Anyone?

Hey, I'm looking for a way to display on the side of my blog upcoming events, so that I can advertise all my future performances. I found a few gadgets that pull the information from your Google calendar and convert it into a list of events, but I couldn't get the feed to work. Any ideas?

By the way, while I was looking, I saw a gadget for blogs called an Ovulation Calendar. Who in their right mind would post that on their blog for the world to see? Still, it made me giggle at the thought.

Country Swing

Last night I went to FHE which was advertised as dinner and dancing. It wasn't until I showed up that I learned it would be Country swing dancing. I have to say, I was pretty bummed to find out. Of all forms of swing, Country is my least favorite--and it's not just because I hate country music. Country swing is basic and bland in comparison to other forms of swing. The basic step only has two counts! Step, step. That's it. Give me a 6- or 8-count basic with some form. Country swing isn't nearly as fun to dance or watch, as say East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug, Charleston, Jive, Triple swing, or Lindy Hop.

So why is Country the most popular form of swing? I submit that it's because it's the dance for people who can't dance. Don't expect to see me to put on a pair of boots and wranglers to go dancing.

Breakfast Surprise!

So I showed up to work today and they had a heart-healthy breakfast for everyone in honor of National Wear Red Day (our company celebrates things on Thursday because so many people are gone on Fridays). So in addition to the regular yogurt that's available, I was able to eat a bowl of Cheerios with a sliced banana in it. It's just another nice reminder of how lucky I am to have my job.

Have a great day everyone!

Good Morning, Sun

I am by no means a morning person, but I love sunrises. It's the only thing that makes mornings worthwhile.

My desk is in the southeast corner of the office, so I get to see the sun rise every morning, unless it's snowing. Most people close the blinds so that the sun doesn't bug them, but the blinds are only slightly closed at the window closest to my desk. I think it's nice to have the filtered sunlight in my eyes. The blinds block out just enough of the light to make the sun not too bright. Since everyone is still waking up, the office is always very quiet. The sunlight warms me up and helps me relax my muscles. I forget momentarily about my stress. It's generally the one time of the day that I feel completely at peace.

Here's to the sun!

Contratulations or Condolences?

Why is it that people get excited for you when you receive a high-profile calling? Yesterday I was set apart as the new elder's quorum president, and for the rest of the day I was bombarded with congratulations and other comments such as "hey prez." I do have to say, my favorite comment of the day BY FAR was when someone said "When I first heard you were released from your other calling, I thought it was because you had worthiness issues. Then I went to Priesthood Meeting and found out it's because you're too worthy."

I've gotta be honest--I don't know how to react to all this attention. I just got released from my favorite calling of all time, only to be called to a calling I didn't want, that will likely be the cause of several stomache-aches and will take up an incredible amount of my personal time. I only accepted the calling because deep down I have received a testimony that it's right, even if I don't want it. Because of my mixed feelings, I really don't know how to react to all the attention I've been getting. Suggestions?

So again I ask, why is it that people are excited for me? I asked one girl and she said "I'm excited because you get to have all sorts of growing experiences through the trials your going to face." It's true, but I didn't buy it as a valid reason that she's excited. I've thought about it, and realize that I've been excited in the past when a new bishop has been called. But I can't explain the excitement, other than that it's fun to see who the new person called is. Any ideas?