ENGAGEMENT PICTURES

These are our engagement pictures. It was freezing outside! So please disregard all pink noses and cheekies.

Attention, Attention all Readers.

Two Days ago, December 15, 2007, A date that will live on in Infamy. Rachel Smith was suddenly and deliberately asked a question by Bradley Meldrum.

We are ENGAGED!!!! This is like the COOLEST thing ever!

I will explain more later....because I have to study for Finals. Because I didn't get any done this weekend. Hey it happens.

For this was a moment that mattered,
When darkness shook, and the demons all clamored,
Seeking peace to destroy, and righteous to shatter.

The valiant man stood, clothing ripped and all tattered,
From fights that were fought, and trials he had battered
He spoke this reply, not a word of it stammered.
"You will not conquer, despite how you flatter,
Your efforts won't sway me, they’re only rain's patter."
Then marched he away, knowing that moment had mattered.


Everyday there are monsters to fight,
Villains to conquer, and dangerous plights,
Yet "Fear not," declares the Master of Right,
"Pray, Read Scriptures, Serve with all of your might,
For thou wilt conquer the Prince of the Night.
Know he will try your weakness to bite
But dark has no power when you stay in the light.
Lean on my arm, and succumb not to fright."
I will guide thee through this terrible blight.

The Eyes Journey through Song

So the other night, I was at Family Home Evening. It was a good evening with the Fam. Not my real Family of course. Not just anybody can be apart of the Family. It is a special place.

But that is not the point. As is often the case, we started this gathering of kindred spirits, with a Song of Zion. And it was during a rousing round of "Well Bring the World his Truth" that I reobserved the following. When people are having a conversation, the participants look at eachother. But upon opening into song everyone begins to almost desperately search the room for something their eyes might rest upon, and not create an awkward situation. Why do we do this? What are the reasons that make us all turn away. Is it because we think that some might mistakenly think that we are trying to serenade them? Perhaps we do not want to draw attention to the slighlty off tune notes streaming from our mouths. I personally beleive the reasons lie in honesty. The main form of communication we use is through talking. And when singing we are usually are saying things, that we might not necessarily mean to direct at any one person. Therefore we take aim at the most intersting thing that cannot pick up such perceptions.

Take my buddy Charles for example.

He and his friends are a merry bunch. They have also known eachother for quite some time. So, much so that when they raise their voices, their heads follow. The reasons for this have been evaluated by our best scholars, who have presented the following two expalanations for this.

One reason might be that upon singing they all began to search their surroundings for something; perhaps a corner, a picture, maybe a nail, or a squirrel; which might be a suitable resting place for their eyes during this joyous interlude. Yet all they find are wide stretches of snow covered plain. But wait.... Up above...Yes...The Stars. Therefore they gaze into the heavens. And what better place is there.

The other reason, which is disputed among some circles, is that because Charles and his friends have been doing this so long they have began to choreograph their movements, beginning with the head.

This strange behavior is not limited to the Peanuts gang only. Julie Andrews at the beginning of her career was timid, afraid to let her eyes sing with the notes.

But she quickly overcame these fears.

Others have found it hard to break the pressure by themselves. Stevie struggled for so long that he resorted to other means.

But in the end, it is up to you. You can continue to memorize your surroundings while your heart soars in song, or you can grab hold of the opportunity to observe others while they are all busy studying the nail that is protruding from the wall so drastically. This is quite enjoyable

What is important is to let it out. Sing it loud, Sing it Proud.

Thoughts on a Sweet Fall Day

Hello Sugar. I could just eat you right up!
I call this one "Essence of Rachel."

You can almost feel the Light Radiating out of Her. Even through the Computer Screen! Pretty Impressive.

Were better together!

Does Anyone Else see that intensly thought provoking cloud over there?

OH Geez! Aren't they CUUUUUUUTE!
Ok..... Maybe not so much anymore. (Geoffery! Don't get too Close, they might bite!)
Yeah! I think i do see that very thought provoking cloud. It is Inspiring!!!

The Hills are Alive

So there I was...it was cloudy, it was rainy. Then she walked into my office. I could tell somethin was botherin her. I welcomed her in and asked her to sit down...when she was feelin comfortable she began ta tell me her story... Actually she was a bright ray of Sunshine, that filled me with light and joh, but....that is a different story.

Actually what I wanted to write about tonight was how gorgeous (New York Accent) the mountain during Fall is. Holy Smokes. But really. With the flaming red leaves on the trees and the clounds hovering low on the mountains looked as if the Hills were aflame. we took some, what i thought were rather artistic pictures. But I will let you be the judge of that.

have a look.

Life is Good

Right now life is good. I don't know how i am getting so lucky. Baisically the only thing that can explain anything, is that Heavenly Father lives and Loves his children.

So here is an update in my Life.

School and classes keep me busy but i am used to it now, and wouldn't have it anyother way. It makes you feel accomplished.
I haven't gotten adequate sleep in a long time...but i am used to that too. And I would have it other ways, but the reasons that I have stayed up are all worth it. So I would probably make the choices to stay up late again.

I am dating the most Amazing person I have ever met. Her name is Rachel Smith. And we are talking really the most Amazing. Just Like Anastasia is the most cutest little girl, Rachel is the most wonderfullest. I don't really know how to describe it. You'd just have to meet her.

And other than that...Well that is about all.

So there is the update.

Have a wonderfulified day.