Blue ribbon quilt

I also entered some things in the fair. My baby quilt got a 1st place, and the judges comments said, "fanciful and delightful design, Sashiko quilting adds design and interest" The picture doesn't show the design really well-sorry.

1. Did you date someone from your school? Well, I didn't date in high school except one girl's league dance, and I asked Bill, who had graduated the year before.
2. What kind of car did you drive? A bicycle or I hoofed it.
3. Were you a party animal? Not at all!
4. Were you considered a flirt? no--just quiet and calm.
5. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? no
6. What was your most embarrassing moment of high school? Probably had several, but after this many years I have successfully blocked it!
7. Were you a nerd? That term wasn't really used much, but probably sort of
8. Were you on any varsity teams? no--didn't have girls sports then, though we did have teams in PE classes that played each other and I played basketball
9. Did you get suspended/expelled? Never!
10. Can you still sing the fight song? yes if I think hard enough (go Blue Devils!)
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. Crabill (math) and Mr. Bowman (chemistry). Mr B. would make explosions behind his back to keep everyone awake!
12. What was your school's full name? Davis Senior High
13. School mascot? Blue Devils
14. Did you go to homecoming, and with who? no
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? No. I do agree with Aimee that if I could go back knowing what I know now I might make a brief visit!
16. What do you remember most about graduation? I was just excited for it to be over because all the LDS kids were going to Salt Lake City that night for the now non existent general MIA conference to participate in the dance festival. Our ward was selected to represent our area, and it was way fun.
17. Where did you go senior skip day? I don't remember/
18. Were you in a club? Yes- FHA (future homemakers of america)
19. Have you gained some weight since then? not really--I did weigh a little more for a while, but I actually weigh less now than I did then.
20. Who was your prom date? didn't go
21. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Make that 50th in 2015, and maybe.
22. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? Don't get in such a fret about things like dating and even getting ready for college. Just enjoy where you are, do your best, and enjoy your friends. I did have some good friends, and I was better off not dating until college!

six questions tag

1) Six places that I go to over and over: work, church, Albertsons, Walmart, Mervyns, my kids' homes.
2) Six people who e-mail me regularly: Aimee, Brina, Torri, Donna, Carl, Linda.
3) Six of my favorite places to eat: Home Town Buffet, Any place with good steak or prime rib, Baskin Robbins, Marie Callendar, Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden.
4) Six places I would rather be right now: bed, home, temple, mountains, with family, with Bill.
5) Six people I think will respond: Linda? just about everyone else I would tag has already done it.
6) Six TV shows I watch: Knight Rider (depending on how it goes, since it is new, Ghost Whisperer, Numbers, CSI, Heroes. I don't watch all the time, it is occasional.

Thoughts on Conference

I thought I would share a few thoughts on conference. I really enjoyed all the sessions, and have several favorite talks that I will print out as soon as they are available. First, I was excited about the five new temples announced, and especially about one in Rome!

Elder Perry's talk on a simplified life really touched me as a view to take while the world goes crazy with the economy stress. If we just worry about the key things-physical and spiritual, we will be okay. I enjoyed Elder Andersen's theme of "you don't know everything, but you know enough" with faith in Christ being enough. I also found the idea of deciding to rely on our faith in trials really powerful. The hymn the choir sang - "Come Ye Children of the Lord" for some reason had me in tears and longing for the time when the Savior comes. Elder Oaks talk about the sacredness of Sacrament meeting was a powerful reminder of something it is a little too easy to get complacent about.

The two talks on Hope and Unity were both awesome, and first on my list to print. First Elder Uchtdorf's which focused on hope and its power, and how it is a commandment to use hope to move us forward to salvation. It is hope that is the opposite of despair, and is its antidote. The other was Elder Eyrings, which focused on unity and hope. He said we are doing better-we are praying and pleading for unity and our prayers are being answered. When our hearts are knit together, we are magnified in our power. I just think this is so important in families and in the church, and is the pathway to overcoming the problems of this world. Elder Christofferson also talked about unity and Zion and how we are to be beacons of righteousness to those who want out of Babylon. That supports the idea of unity overcoming the world!

Another talk I want right away is Elder Holland's on angels. I loved how he testified that angels exist and they still are sent to help us. Sometimes angels are seen and sometimes unseen. Sometimes they warn but most often they give comfort. I have had unseen angels give me comfort often in this past year and a half. I also found comfort in the reminder that God will fight our battles, and He will win.

And our prophet counseled us to realize change is inevitable but to find joy in the journey. I love that positive attitude. I have often thought of this idea--to bloom where you are planted and joy in the journey. I have tried to be content with where I am and enjoy the moments along the way, though I have sometimes fallen short. I totally agree that gratitude will help in finding the joy in the journey.

I would love to hear your thoughts on conference and know what your favorites were.