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I remember the first time I heard Andrea Bocelli singing. It was September of 1998 and my mission companion and I had walked back into our pension after a long day. He was performing in Santiago, Chile, and the family we lived with was listening to him. I immediately made the decision that one day I would see him perform. I was smitten with his voice!So 11 years later, it finally happened! Hooray!!! My friend, Joy, and I went to the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 11th and listened to 2 1/2 hours of Christmas songs, opera, and classical favorites. It was incredible and I found myself becoming emotional when he performed Nessum Dorma. I have always loved Christmas, but put it together with Andrea Bocelli and it creates the BEST holiday season ever!!!
During this time of year, it's important to remember what is most important. I am grateful for people like this....people who know Christ's love and are willing to share it with others. Merry Christmas!
I've been fighting some sort of head cold/sinus thing these last three days that took my appetite away. Wouldn't you know that tonight, at 11:00 pm, I got it back and the only thing I wanted was a taco. Thank you, Del Taco, for setting up station next to my neighborhood AND selling your 39 cent tacos! It worked out perfectly!
I'm having one of those days. One of those days where I wish I was just a normal adult who didn't look at things from the perspective of a social worker, over-analyze, and internalize. How must it feel to not be me? Today I wish I knew......
Last night was Manor's annual Christmas party, and when I say 'party' I mean P..A..R..T..Y!!! It's pretty much 4 hours of eating, laughing, and dancing, but mostly dancing. The last several years have taught me that 4 hours on a dance floor in heels results in significant amounts of pain, so about 3/4 of the way through this year, when others were dancing barefooted, I just slipped these babies on and voila! They were little miracle workers!! Thanks, Dr. Scholl's!! I'll be seeing you again next year.....
Tonight for Young Women and Young Mens we went caroling to the homes of some members. There was just a small group of us, and the first 3 homes we went to ended up being empty, but it was still such fun for everyone! I know I always say it, but working with the youth is the best calling ever! I love their enthusiasm and willingness to do anything...even when they don't always want to. It's like living some of my favorite years again with them, but without the insecurities and awkwardness - It's the best of both worlds!
I remember the first time I heard Andrea Bocelli singing. It was September of 1998 and my mission companion and I had walked back into our pension after a long day. He was performing in Santiago, Chile, and the family we lived with was listening to him. I immediately made the decision that one day I would see him perform. I was smitten with his voice!
Utilizing our skills in our little 'workshop.'
Pay no attention to the fact that I was up until 3:00 the night before and still hadn't showered, put on makeup, or done my hair. Or that I voluntarily used the words 'delight, adorable, and thrilled,' during this post. That's what crafts do to you. It should be out of my system in a few days! Merry Christmas!!!!
