Facebook Events

Something that I really love about Facebook is events. First of all, it makes you feel more popular than you really are. I'm invited to plenty of events that I could care less about or that people could care less if I showed up to them. But for the events that I do actually want to go to it's super nice. It's an easy way to have access to the time and address you need to get to. There have been many times that I can't remember what time something is and I just have to log on facebook to see what it is. Also, I can see who else is going and if I want to I can talk to them about coordinating rides and other things. Facebook does have it's perks :)

Annie

The other night my friend and I decided we wanted to watch a movie until we fell asleep. After debating between movies, we settled on Annie. I love that movie! When I was younger, I mostly watched the newer version. But now that I'm older and have seen both versions, I've realized that I love the older version more. I love all the acrobatics in the beginning and I wish I could do everything those little kids can do.

mormon.org

I love Mormon Messages! I find the people so inspiring. I hope someday to have the faith and strength these people have. My favorite "I'm a Mormon" video is this one, Jenny. I try to find the positive in every situation and she does this so beautifully. Even if I'm in a difficult situation, I know I can do all things because of Christ.

Jerusalem, if I forget you...

Something that I have been keeping up with recently in the news is what is going on in the Middle East. For those of you who don't know, a film "Innocence of Muslims" has sparked some protests and violence in the Middle East. This subject is interesting to me because I spent this past summer living in Jerusalem through the BYU study abroad program. It breaks my heart to think of all the people this film is affecting. I want the United States to think of Muslims and others in the Middle East the way that I think of them. I met some of the nicest, loving, and most spiritual people I have ever known in my life during the time I spent in Jerusalem.

                                        Pray for peace in Jerusalem.

Smart Kids

I bet there are a lot of us who find ourselves having to explain to older family members how to do something on the computer or fix something with the TV. My poor mom just doesn't quite have the technology gene, especially when it comes to computers. But somehow, my niece and nephews are able to do things my parents can't do. Is it all learned behavior? Is it really that easy or are children actually born with some abilities that older adults were not born with? It seems to come so naturally for little kids.

I'm really grateful for the technology I have in my life though. With it I am able to communicate with family that is far away, I can watch or listen to any conference talk, and I can learn about essentially anything on the internet.

My 18 month old niece playing a game on my phone

My confused mom with a camera

Les Mis

I am a lover of music. There is not much music that I don't enjoy listening to and many times I fall asleep listening to music. Recently, I've been listening to the Les Mis soundtrack as I fall asleep. I LOVE this soundtrack. And I'm super excited for the movie to come out in December. If you haven't seen the trailer, you can watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVUk-BRZVAM

I love the characters and the passion in the story and it excites me about history. Through this story I have had a desire to learn more about the French Revolution. I love when I find a movie or book that inspires me to learn more about a subject. Hopefully Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried have what it takes to pull it off. What do you think?