Kingdoms of Glory

If you are interested in fine art photography(or photography in general) check out Kingdoms of Glory. Click on the Kingdoms of Glory link to see the expanding series of images of LDS Temples using a variety of photographic techniques including infrared photography, High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography, panoramic photography, light painting, compositing, and more. Feel free to contact the photographer if you have any questions.

Parental Alienation

This is a subject that I wish I wasn't so familiar with. I grew up seeing this happen to a relative that I love and it's becoming even more common. Why are people so selfish?! You may not get along with your ex, and that's fine, but why make your children suffer? Be the bigger person and do what's best for your children! They need both parents!

I know every situation is unique, but it is possible to be civil and make things work.

You should read this article about parental alienation on the Parental Rights web page. You'd be surprised what some people will do simply because they don't get along with their ex.

All I have to say to you that do this... STOP IT AND GROW UP!

Procrastination / promotion

Here I am putting off getting ready for work. Usually I would chalk this up to a 'lazy day', but not today. I've been worrying about not making enough money lately to be able to take care of everything I'd like to. I have even gone so far as to look for a second job in hopes that it could help.

Luckily there is a full-time position opening where I work. I am hoping that I will get an interview for this promotion! It would help tremendously since things are only going to get tighter because of the economy.

Wish me luck!

My opion/rant

I've been thinking a lot lately about this time in my life. It is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Living in Utah is great, but people here do have some preconceived notions about certain things. One is when you should get married. I know I wouldn't have been ready for marriage if I would've followed the "norm" and gotten married any earlier in my life simply because that was what was expected. I needed these experiences in my life that wouldn't have happened had I been married. For me personally I know I've had the experiences I've needed, and met the amazing people that will help me be a better wife and mom someday.

There is nothing wrong with me, I'm not a "menace to society", and I will get married when it's right for me and not anyone else. And now I feel like I should say, "thank you for listening to this public service announcement".

What I am worried about.

http://www.standard.net/topics/economy/2010/09/23/weber-county-library-braces-tight-budget

I work for some amazing people that are looking out for all of us that work, and use the Weber County Libraries.

I'm slightly scared that the board wont realize how much we need any money we can get to serve the patrons that come to our facilities.

30 Seconds to Mars

Yay! I was able to go to the 30 Seconds to Mars concert with Nicole on the 25th at UVU. It was SO much fun! Thanks for the free ticket Nicole. :)

For some reason it was moved inside instead, which is okay with me since I was almost an hour late. We were able to see the entire concert that opened with New Politics and Neon Trees.

It was fun to people watch and make random comments. It's good to have a girls night and go partially deaf.

Banned & Challenged Books

I have decided that since Banned Book Week is coming up next month, I would share a few books that have been removed from libraries for one reason or another.

Today's book is:
Swimmy by Leo Lionni


What surprised me the most is the reason behind the ban. Did you know that this particular children's book promotes communism? I didn't. I thought it was just a book about a fish not afraid to be itself and care about others at the same time. Basically it is about a small fish that uses it's smarts to outwit a bigger bully fish. How do you get a book promoting communism???

I encourage everyone to go out and read a banned book! Especially with Banned Book Week coming. I'll make sure to include a list of some of the most challenged within the last few years. And for all you Stephenie Meyer fans, all of the Twilight series has been challenged/banned so you can reread a favorite if you want. ;)

More to come.

It hasn't been a year yet!!!

Again, I SUCK at this!!! I was talking about it the other day with Nicole and realized that I do need to vent occasionally. So when I get home from work I plan on actually figuring out more to say. :)

almost 6 months :)

I haven't posted since APRIL! That tells you how often I actually think about my blog, huh? I've decided that I should try and put forth a better effort and write at least once every two weeks. This may not work out, but I'm giving it a shot.


Here is a picture of me at the Sears Tower Sky Box! I was able to go to Chicago for ALA this year and I had SO much fun. Not to mention I made off like a bandit and came home with 20 plus new books. Hey, I'm a bookworm so it all works out.



Surprisingly I wasn't scared of the view from the 108th floor. I was really surprised at how much I love traveling. I think it is going to be a new goal of mine to go to every state in the US. Next I'm thinking Washington (the state not DC). I hear that the coast is beautiful and I love the rain.

I really suck at this...

It has been a LONG time since I last updated my little blog. I did have a feeling that I would have a hard time with this. But the good news is I'm nearing the end of the spring semester so hopefully I'll get better at this.

I was able to go through the Ogden Temple on my sisters birthday. It was amazing! I'm glad my sister was willing to share her day with me. The sisters at the temple take really good care of you and make sure you are comfortable. The funny thing is my friend Lina went through the same day I did. Then I was able to go and see her get sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She looked amazing! Then I saw all of my FHL friends at her reception. It had been a while and it was fun to sit and talk for a while.

On another note, there is less than two weeks until I go to DisneyWorld! I am SUPER excited and it will be a nice break. Overall I am very happy right now!

I miss my friends.

Last night I went out to eat at yummy Cafe Rio with my friends and I really miss them. It was me, Nicole, Carmen (with Brianne), Kim, and Lina. It was kind of a last hoorah before miss Lina gets married next month and it was loads of fun. It was good to sit and talk about everything and catch up. If only we could all work together again... that would be great. We wouldn't get much done because we'd talk all the time, but still fun. ;) Love you girls!!

It's MY car!

I love my car. I have a very cute PT Cruiser and have enjoyed it for a year. I've noticed something that has been bothering me... everyone is getting MY car!!! When I first started driving it, no one had PT Cruisers and now I see at least 3 driving from work to home (which is 5 minutes away). Okay people, stop buying my car! I wish to have the unique car that I used to.. hey at least they are different colors than mine.

Another random thought about cars. I've realized I gave mine a name. When I need to make it up a snowy hill or get up to speed on the freeway, I call my car Betsy. I've caught myself saying 'come on Betsy!'. What would you name your car?

sick of snow..

Ok, I do like winter but as of right now I am completely sick of it! I am the only person who lives at my house that hasn't biffed it on ice. My mom and brother fell the same day shoveling or scraping some sort of frozen water off of the driveway. I really do love winter but now it's hurting my family and that's not good. Plus I miss being warm.... ahh........ warm. Right now my toes resemble ice cubes and I need two blankets to stay warm.

Ah, done ranting. Surprisingly I feel much better.. cold.. but better :)

Don't know how long this will last...

I'm not much of a blogger but I thought I'd give it a try.

This week has been crazy! My dad fell down some stairs and fractured two vertebrae in his back. It was so scary seeing him being wheeled out of the ambulance. He was in the ER for about 4 hours before they said he could leave. It could have been a lot worse and I am grateful that he is doing better now. So far today he hasn't had to take more than one painkiller.



Anyway, this is the end of my first post. Pretty proud that I am giving it a try.