Thursday, 7 March 2013

What life at a church school has taught me...

For those of you who don't know, i go to LDS Business College which is a college here in Utah that is owned and run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The website for the college provides the colleges mission statement:
“LDS Business College provides a distinctive educational experience rooted in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.  We work together to cultivate a nurturing environment, teach practical skills, and develop confident and skillful learners.  We enlighten minds, elevate hope, and ennoble souls to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and the Lord's Church.”

The school is nowhere near as intimidating as BYU or BYUI but still, it's a church school. There's a lot of pressure to fit in, to not voice an obscure opinion too loudly, because ya'know we don't want to offend anyone. One thing that happens at the BC which is not common anywhere but church run schools, is every class begins with prayer. I was talking tonight about that, and how it's nice to have something to start the class with. I think it puts all of us in a calm place ready to begin our class. I like starting the class with a focus, and it's especially nice when that focus is on God.



LDSBC

If I've learned anything important from the BC (besides what i learn in classes, haha) it's that everyone is different. There's a stigma that comes with these schools. That everyone is from Utah, Molly Mormon, Peter Priesthood types that are judgemental and not a whole lot of fun. I've been lucky to make friends who know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is real, it's true and we are blessed to know that but they also know that everyone in life is in a different situation. Life isn't easy for everyone, but it's also not hard for everyone too. We can all just get along without prejudice and with open minds to accept everyone around us. 
I'm grateful that God has allowed me to come to school here, that He has surrounded me with people who accept each other, but also people who love Him. 

Sometimes, I'm just overwhelmed by how lucky I am to be here!

ANYWAYS, Peace & Blessings Y'all.

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Youtube videos that make me laugh, day three...

I didn't originally have plans to post these videos every day, but the more i think about these wonderfully untalented people, the more i want to share them with the world... Enjoy! :)




Glozell has so much to offer that she should be included everyday.

This woman has no idea what she's on about, and i love how Anderson Cooper handles it!

Y'all wish you had one of these!

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Day two of idiots on Youtube...

This is some classy stuff right here!

Can i have it?


Ain't nobody got time for that!

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

I procrastinate by watching Youtube videos...

I don't think i'm the only student who doesn't like to spend all of their spare time studying. I probably study less than the average student, but I mostly get done what needs to be done. One way i procrastinate is by watching youtube videos, nothing brings me greater joy than the stupid lives of others.
So today, or tonight, or whenever you may be looking at this i thought i would share some of my favourites with you.

This lady is hilarious, if any of you have not checked her out i urge you to do so! <3 GloZell

The language is this video is not for the easily offended, so mute it if that's you!

I like to act this one out when people annoy me.


Anyways, i think i'll share some now and again to hopefully make you at least smile while you should be doing something more important, like homework or napping.

Monday, 25 February 2013

High school is not like the musical..

People don't sing in the corridors, I didn't meet anyone who resembled Sharpay Evans, and i definitely did not meet Zac Efron.

This Friday i decided to surprise one of my cousins with an impromptu visit to her school. Her name is Hannah, and she is currently a Beet Digger down at Jordan High School. I got to visit with her in an anatomy class, where i got to meet a wonderful teacher called Mr. Peterson. I got to go with her to her Weight-Lifting class and I even got to go to a ballroom class. (Seriously, these are classes and this is exactly why we all think Americans are stupid.)
Coming from a country with a much stricter and regimented school system, I find High School rather interesting. My only experience of it is what i've seen in the media, and really is school actually a combination of 90210, High School Musical and Ferris Bueller's day off? The answer is no. It's much less cool than that, it actually is just a school. Students have to study, they have friends, they complain but mostly they just try and get through the day so they can do whatever it is they would rather be doing.

 Hannah working hard in anatomy
 Sarah got attacked by chalk, how scandalous
 How could we leave Meri untouched?
Things got crazy in the weight-lifting room, haha

Monday, 11 February 2013

His Hands

A few years ago i was introduced to this song on the way home from General Conference. It was just the music, but that was enough to bring me to tears. Then the following year at a youth conference this video was played. I have never felt closer to the Spirit more from a video than I do every time I watch this. This video just emphasises everything Christ was sent to earth for. He has healing power, He wants us to be comforted, He shows us the ultimate example of service. Whenever I need a reminder of my purpose here on earth is, I watch this and I'm reminded what is so important about living a Christlike life. The atonement is real people, He paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, as individuals. I'm not sure I'll ever really understand that, but I know it's up to me to do my best to be worthy of that. It's always nice to take a little time out, to step back and evaluate.




Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Kids TV is terrible.

I've recently started nannying for a 2 1/2 year old, He's wonderful, good and very cute. But sometimes he gets grouchy and the best thing to do is put on a tv show and let him calm down.
So I'm starting to realise why tv is such an issue these days. I remember watching Tots TV and learning tons of stuff. For example, donkeys are cute.
But some of the stuff now is just crap.
Here is my list of kids tv that drives me crazy.
1. Go Diego Go. (Why do I need to know Spanish?)
2. Clifford The Big Red Dog
3. The Backyardigans
4. Team Umizoomi
5. Bubble Guppies

Feel free to add yours!