I've Lost IT!

I've gone completely WONKO. This semester I have had 3 classes that have to do with anatomical names for human and animal bones....finals are approaching and I find myself in the following situations:

~At the gym I was on the Stair Climber and every time I flexed my knee, my mind raced through the muscles that did that movement
~I had a dream about fish bones....seriously??? The only dreams I seem to remember are ones that deal with bones. How about a hot dream next time, subconscious.
~ I have a coloring book that is worth over a hundred dollars and no it isn't TNMT.
~If ever I am attacked in a bone lab, grab a femur to smack the attacker.
~ When animals or birds cross my path, I instantly say their respective Order and Family.
~I can articulate a human skeleton, Wednesday Adams has nothing on me.

Yup I have lost it....finals need to end. My brain will explode soon. My nerdiness only goes so far.

The Universe Has It In For Me

So lately I've been shying away from dealing with a situation. I won't go into details but I just have pushed it aside. Its definitely not a bad situation. Its on the good side of the spectrum. Well today I woke up ready to take the challenge head on but the universe has a sarcastic personality. I can't deal with it today. The Tuesday after never sounds like a good day. I have been putting it in the universe that I haven't wanted to deal with this situation and when I want to, the universe spits in my face. My powers of attraction are unparalleled. I attracted a pink pony, creepy men, and now my pushing stuff away is literally going away. Thanks universe, you're a pal. We should do lunch sometime.

FYI, changing your major can be a good thing. Unless its to a major completely unrelated to your current classes, thus leaving you with no desire to do well. But I will because I'm no quitter. Plus I feel smart knowing what TV shows are talking about related to the body. I'm so badass.

You Are A Tool

Boys who kiss 2 girls within 24 hours are TOOLS (not my personal situation. A gal pal's. A couple hours later and this is what I've come up with). Your buddies may give you a high-five or fist-bump and say "score". They are tools too. A bunch of useless tools .


Tool defined: a person who uses others selfishly to accomplish various. Tools are in no way, shape, or form clever. Tools are not just guys. There are plenty of female tools out in the world. Tools of the world are constantly thinking "What's in it for me?" This is manifested by men in a more sexual nature. Kissing, making out, etc... The guy kissing 2 girls within hours of each other. Female tools are different in nature. Their tool behavior is evident by their ability to persuade others to give them things. Personally I have had lots of run ins with tools both male and female.

Stay away from guys who act differently when the two of you are in public, especially his friends. If he never takes you on a date, bad sign too. Guys who only do things when its convenient for them. Doesn't want to take your relationship public.

Seriously??

Organizational Changes Help Church Leaders Better Care for Young Single Adults

In some areas of the world, particularly in the western United States, there are specific congregations, or wards, for single Mormons ages 18 to 30. Until now, some of these were student wards connected to a university, while other wards for the same age-group covered a specific geographic area, giving each young adult multiple options for attending worship services.

Now, the Church’s First Presidency has simplified things by organizing all wards for young single adults by location. These wards will not distinguish between students and non-students but will be open to all singles age 18 to 30 in a specific geographic area. If desired, young adults can also choose to attend conventional wards.

“This age-group tends to drift a little bit to different units, different wards,” said Elder Steven E. Snow of the Presidency of the Seventy. “We hope this reduces confusion in their mind about where they should go to church, where they should worship.”

The focus of Church leaders is to make sure that all young single adults have a place to call home, with the opportunity to serve and have their own spiritual needs met.

Another reason for the reorganization is to help local congregational leaders, or bishops, build stronger relationships with those in their congregations.

“[These bishops] really focus on the needs of the young single adults, from age 18 to 30, and we think that will increase accountability,” Elder Snow said.

This transition has been underway for more than a year, and new young single adult stakes have already been organized in several areas of Utah, including Logan, Ogden, Cedar City, St. George and Ephraim. These same changes will be implemented in Salt Lake, Davis and Utah Counties in Utah by June. In most cases, it will simply be a matter of realigning boundaries, but there will also be a net increase of 12 young single adult stakes: 8 in Salt Lake County, 2 in Davis County and 2 in Utah County.

I found out about this "new structuring" from my father. Apparently my mom knows me better or at least remembers that I really dislike change. Not change like a new job or moving. I generally get to make the decision to make those changes. I really dislike changes that occur with no input from me. After all I am the one it affects, shouldn't I have the choice? I think so. I also find it hard that the ward I live in geographically is the right one for me and everyone else in this state. I am not a fan of statistics but I would say that it is likely not the case. I have heard that this new structure is to make ward-hopping stop. Ward-hopping is going to a new ward every week. Not staying in the same ward so you grow and stuff. I don't ward hop!

I have been in the Manilla 6th ward for 2 YEARS. I attend all my meetings and activities and fulfill my calling. Why do I have to go to a ward that geographically fits my profile but not my personality? It makes no sense. The ages 18-30 years is the area where the church loses the most members. I honestly can say that it is because they may not have the connection in the ward they live in. I'm stubborn enough to quit going if I had to go to a ward that was "home" like the article said. An important aspect of YSA Wards is that they create connections so you keep going back. I have those connections in a ward that I attend. I just happen to live a couple blocks south of the border.

Now many of you may say, "hey give the new singles ward a try." I have. I gave it a good 6 month run. The singles ward that geographically fits my profile does not make me want to return. I grew up with those people, went to high school with them, and they still remain in their cliques from high school. I didn't like them in high school and still don't. Furthermore, I have a friend who was in the Manilla 6th ward and his mother moved to the same geographic profile my family lives in. He went to the new singles ward (AF 34) to try it out. Now this guy is extremely outgoing, has tons of friends, and easily makes friends. In the trial ward, no one came up to him. No one made him feel included. No one cared. They are all worried about themselves. Why would I want to go to a ward like that? Why give up a ward (Manilla 6th) that you care about and it cares about you for a ward that doesn't? He has since come back to the Manilla 6th ward. I do know that there are a number of people who if FORCED would have to go to the same singles ward as me.....doesn't that say something if there are multiple people who dislike the same people. We are not rude and snobby. We are heavily involved in our current ward. We have friends and participate in every aspect of the ward. Why make me change? I am stubborn enough to say "No, you can't make me!" Really what will they do? Burn me at the stake? Put me in chains? Imprison me? Don't think so.

To all those that say, "Follow the council given by the leadership". I have some thoughts for you. First, you are probably unaffected by the changes. Secondly, I do follow the council. Do you see me skipping church, getting drunk, or having sex? No, you don't. You see me doing my calling, getting to know people, and having fun with my friends. And thirdly, I refuse to believe that geographical lines determine where I will "feel at home." Those lines have nothing to do with my personality nor my needs. It just tells me my address for bills. Nothing more. So you may say that I am disobeying guidance but I've got my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

And yes I realize that we don't know all the details and who knows what is really going on but this is my blog where I divulge opinions and feelings. And today, I feel like this.

A Song I Like