Serendipity

This weekend I watched the movie Serendipity with my roommates. I hadn't seen it in ages, but I just remembered liking it. I've been kind of on a "girl movie" kick as my guy friend likes to call them. It drives him crazy, but I've realized that I really love them. I love movies that are clean, hopeful, and make me feel good. Or really sad. Because everyone needs a good cry occasionally, right?

As I was watching Serendipity though, I began to wonder about my life. I am not married yet, but have I crossed paths with my future spouse before? What if we've had a class together? Have I sat by him in the library? I know that there is no true thing as a one and only soul mate. I know that I could marry anyone. But it's interesting to wonder and think about who my husband will be. But maybe that's just me.

Who wouldn't want a cute love story like this?

Horrifying Ad

Here is the terrifying texting ad that I talked about in class last week. I don't know how anyone could text and drive after watching this.

Cell Phones

I was reminded of something as I hung up my third phone call for the day with a family member, and ti wasn't even 11am yet. Imagine what it was like the days before cell phones...College would be such a totally different experience! When my sister was here at BYU she didn't have a cell phone. She called my parents every so often on the landline phone in her apartment kitchen.

I don't even know the last time I used one of those guys! How restricting to only be able to talk to someone while you're in your kitchen. I have many memories of my mom stretching the phone cord as far as possible while she would try to talk on the phone and do things around the house at the same time. Now there are also cordless phones, but cell phones take the cake. You can be anywhere and call anyone! Also, long distance calls are much more manageable and texts can also make long distance relationships easier to keep up with.

While cell phones may be distracting and cause disruptions, I love them for so many reasons. I love how easy it is to call family members, share pictures, send emails, and receive quick messages from loved ones. I don't know what I would do with my phone, not because I'm addicted to it, but because it keeps me connected with so many people that otherwise I would not be able to hear from as often. Today I was able to talk to my mom, dad, sister, brother in law, 3 nephews, and a niece. All because of my cell phone :)

Daughters of God

I watched this video yesterday morning and loved it. How wonderful it is to know that we are daughters of a kind, loving Heavenly Father. This video inspires me as I see all of these women in the world who are strong and good. I'm grateful for the knowledge I have that I am a child of God and that He loves me. It hurts to see how many women in the world don't know or remember this truth. But it is a truth and we are all precious to Him. What an uplifting message.

Talent

My roommate showed me a video on youtube awhile ago of these two girls singing. I think they are so talented and have beautiful voices. It's impressive how talented children can be and I'm glad we have youtube to share all the talents people have. They have a lot of songs I like, but this one is one of my favorites :)

Modesty

http://www.beautyredefined.net/modest-is-hottest-the-revealing-truth/

I thought this article was really interesting to read. Especially because we've been discussing images in the media and the portrayal of women. I happened to be out running errands with a friend yesterday and we saw the store, Sexy Modest and decided to look inside. It was really nice inside, but kind of expensive and didn't seem to be worth it. I'm glad that there are people though that care about being modest and promoting modesty.

Taken 2

I went and saw Taken 2 on opening night with a bunch of people in my ward. I realized that I must be getting older because we were all excited that instead of a midnight showing, it was a 10 p.m. showing. Or maybe we're all just tired college students....Either way, I really enjoyed the movie. Especially because I went to Turkey this summer and so I recognized some of the sites from when I was there. I thought the movie was super entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat :)