Last Chance 2010

I don't know how it happened....but another year is almost over! What the crap. This is crazy. 2010...what a year. Definitely full of surprises, I can say that for sure. Some big things I guess. I closed the chapter on Utah this year and moved out to Chicago. Had an internship with my dream firm. My book finally got published. There's been plenty good.....more than enough bad....but overall, I guess it's been a good year..ish.
So, I've been thinking....what didn't happen that I wanted to? What would I do different? Etc, etc. There is one day left in this year. It's 2010's last chance! What will you do with it? What will I do with it for that matter? I think it's a fabulous reason to do things you've been putting off. I'll talk about goals for 2011 some other post. Not this one. This one is still all 2010. I mean there have got to be loose ends to tie up....apologies to make....adventures to be had :) One more day! January 31st. Show me what you're made of 2010!

Christmas (My Linus Moment)

So, you know on a Charlie Brown Christmas when Charlie Brown says, "Can't anyone tell me what Christmas is all about?" and Linus answers and says, "sure Charlie Brown..." he then proceeds to recount the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in Luke chapter 2 of the New Testament. Well....this is my Linus moment.
I know I made a Christmas to-do list and fortunately, I was able to do most of it. I loved it. There are so many fun things to see and do in a big city at Christmas. I was not disappointed. All the same though, as I drive around and listen to the Christmas station on the radio, I hear winter or Santa songs...not really true Christmas songs. I just want to make sure I take the chance to tell all within the sound of my (virtual) voice, that I know what Christmas is all about.
I celebrate the birth of my Savior Jesus Christ. I know He was born to the virgin Mary in Bethlehem. I know that He is the Son of God and that His birth was a miracle. He lived a perfect life, taught all of us how to live, to love and to pray. He atoned for mine and your sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross and was resurrected. I add to my testimony to the many that have been born of Him, truly He lives. May we all come to know Him a little bit better this holiday season. It is the reason for it, after all. Merry Christmas everyone!

What yer made of!

So, what do you do when you've lost your trail? Run out of water....don't have food...shelter? Well if you're Bear Grylls then it's no big deal. But for most of us...this would be a pretty rough scenario. Lot's of questions run through your mind in a moment like this: How do I find my way back? How did this happen? What if I can't find my way, etc, etc. You guessed it-I'm going for another analogy!
Life just plain kicks your trash sometimes. It is what it is. You can lose everything in an instant (most likely it doesn't happen in an instant...but stay with me anyway). Then what?
The what-is what yer made of. Defining moments, they usually come when you are pushed to a breaking point. Seriously, what do you do in a moment like this? Whenever I watch Man vs. Wild I am ALWAYS in awe. I didn't know anyone could do the things Bear Grylls does. When I have my break through/defining moments, it feels about the same. Kind of wow factor. "Didn't know I had that in me."
Once again, I've come to one of these moments. I almost feel like this post should be a to be continued post. I say that because the moment hasn't passed necessarily. But I can tell you this: I've learned that these defining moments are the product of every choice you make. You just don't realize how much every choice you make reflects about you until it's brought to the surface. "We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day." Richard G. Scott. You see what yer made of. Here's hopin you like what you find.