Tuesday, March 24, 2009
We're Back!
We are back from Washinton DC, we had a great time! I will do a long post with lots of pictures later!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Big Love
I am completely shocked at the things that are going on around me in the world and in the media. Today as I was checking my Facebook, I saw there were many people joining the group Boycott HBO. It caught my attention so I decided to check it out and this is what I saw:
"On Sunday March 15th, the HBO show Big Love is showing an episode containing an excommunication as well as temple ceremonies. They hired an ex-member to help re-create the ceremony, rooms, and clothing."
I thought there is no way this could be really happening. But if you look in the current TV Guide you will see a woman dressed in Temple clothing (which by the way are pretty close to the real thing). There is also a synopsis of next weeks episode which states the above. I am completely shocked!
KSL News has an article on it and it has statement from the producers and the Church. Here is what the producer said: "Executive Producer Mark Olsen hired a former member of the LDS Church to consult with set and wardrobe designers to re-create the ceremonies, including clothing and certain rooms inside the temple. He insists it's not intended for shock value, it's simple a very important part of the story."
A statement released by the LDS Church called on members not to overreact. It said in part, "Despite earlier assurances from HBO it once again blurs the distinctions between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the shows fictional non-Mormon characters and their practices. Such things say much more about the insensitivities of writers, producers and TV executives than they say about Latter-day Saints.
I am just amazed at how much Satan is in power. This has helped remind me to not get to comfortable in the world around me and even the most shocking things are acceptable to be portrayed in the Media.
"On Sunday March 15th, the HBO show Big Love is showing an episode containing an excommunication as well as temple ceremonies. They hired an ex-member to help re-create the ceremony, rooms, and clothing."
I thought there is no way this could be really happening. But if you look in the current TV Guide you will see a woman dressed in Temple clothing (which by the way are pretty close to the real thing). There is also a synopsis of next weeks episode which states the above. I am completely shocked!
KSL News has an article on it and it has statement from the producers and the Church. Here is what the producer said: "Executive Producer Mark Olsen hired a former member of the LDS Church to consult with set and wardrobe designers to re-create the ceremonies, including clothing and certain rooms inside the temple. He insists it's not intended for shock value, it's simple a very important part of the story."
A statement released by the LDS Church called on members not to overreact. It said in part, "Despite earlier assurances from HBO it once again blurs the distinctions between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the shows fictional non-Mormon characters and their practices. Such things say much more about the insensitivities of writers, producers and TV executives than they say about Latter-day Saints.
I am just amazed at how much Satan is in power. This has helped remind me to not get to comfortable in the world around me and even the most shocking things are acceptable to be portrayed in the Media.
Can you believe this?
How do you feel about the Media and Satan's power?
Here is the link for KSL
LDS Church's Statement
How do you feel about the Media and Satan's power?
Here is the link for KSL
LDS Church's Statement
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
My Best Friends Wedding
One of my best friends got married on February 21. Megan and I go way back, we have known eachother since 8th grade. We were always inseperable. We always had sleepovers on school nights, spent every summer day together, and even liked boys who were best friends. She was the crazy outgoing girl who didnt care about what people thought, and I was the opposite; shy, afraid of what people thought and always stayed in my shell. She has always been someone I could count on no matter how long it had been since we last saw eachother or talked.
When I found out Meg was getting married, I was shocked. When we always talked about it, she was going to wait until she was older and kids were definately not in the picture until she was at least 30. But I have never been so happy for her to have found Chase, they seem to fit eachother perfectly. She looked absolutely beautiful and I am so glad that she is happy!
When I found out Meg was getting married, I was shocked. When we always talked about it, she was going to wait until she was older and kids were definately not in the picture until she was at least 30. But I have never been so happy for her to have found Chase, they seem to fit eachother perfectly. She looked absolutely beautiful and I am so glad that she is happy!Ice Ice Baby
Jonny got us some VIP tickets to the MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice concert. Since we had VIP Tickets we had dinner catered by Costa Vida, free popsicles, and all the drinks we wanted. The concert itself was not as good as I expected. Vanilla Ice was very lame and only sang a couple songs that sounded like rap. MC Hammer was old and had to rest between each of his songs. His dancers were really good though.
I wish I would have taken some pictures of the people. I really just people watched all night. I saw people in Hammer Pants, all denim outfits, lots of neon colors and big hair. The night was pretty fun but was too long for me. They didnt even start performing until 9 o' clock. By the time MC Hammer was on it was already midnight, so the other couple we were with decided we would call it a night.
After begging Jonny to get tickets the best part of the night wasnt hearing Ice Ice Baby or ,Go Ninja Go Ninja Go, it was the people watching and have a good laugh at their crazy outfits!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Pay it Forward
The Rules
1. Be one of the first FIVE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a free and exciting gift from me!
2. Winners must post this challenge on their blog, meaning that they will Pay It Forward to however many people they choose!
3. The gift that you send to your friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate pictures and comments!
If you are not one of the Top Five Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same! SO, REMEMBER...Pay It Forward!
1. Be one of the first FIVE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a free and exciting gift from me!
2. Winners must post this challenge on their blog, meaning that they will Pay It Forward to however many people they choose!
3. The gift that you send to your friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate pictures and comments!
If you are not one of the Top Five Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same! SO, REMEMBER...Pay It Forward!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Running
I am not a runner. I completely loathe running on a treadmill, running out doors, any type of running, I just dont do it. Things changed when I started working at FFP, everyone I work with runs. Last June they all did the Wasatch Back and I was jealous, because for the first time ever running sounded like fun.
Here is a description of the Wasatch Back:
Think of it as a 178-mile party with 12 best friends. Teams of 12 will rock out to live bands, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. Teams will party along the backside of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains from Logan (85 miles north of Salt Lake City) to Park City, Utah (15 miles east of Salt Lake City).
I knew that the next time it came around I was going to do it. So here I am thinking that I am going to do a relay from Logan to Park City. I am determined to do whatever it takes! The race is June 19-20, so I have a lot of training to do!
Ogden Marathon
I saw that my cousin Ali was going to run the Ogden Marathon. When I saw that, I had a spark go off and I totally knew that I could do it. So now on top of the Wasatch Back, on May 16th I will be running the Ogden Marathon.
Here is a description of the Wasatch Back:
Think of it as a 178-mile party with 12 best friends. Teams of 12 will rock out to live bands, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. Teams will party along the backside of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains from Logan (85 miles north of Salt Lake City) to Park City, Utah (15 miles east of Salt Lake City).
I knew that the next time it came around I was going to do it. So here I am thinking that I am going to do a relay from Logan to Park City. I am determined to do whatever it takes! The race is June 19-20, so I have a lot of training to do!
Ogden Marathon
I saw that my cousin Ali was going to run the Ogden Marathon. When I saw that, I had a spark go off and I totally knew that I could do it. So now on top of the Wasatch Back, on May 16th I will be running the Ogden Marathon.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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