a tall personality

The week of doing things that are best for others instead of what is best for myself (which often turn out to be the same thing) has passed, and now it's time for a report, like I promised.  This is kind of hard because it makes me vulnerable.  I'm going to tell you that sometimes I do the right things for the wrong reasons...AND I'm still cool, I'm still learning, I still love God and He loves me. Sunday: Stayed for an activity I was nervous about. Result:  I made new friends, ate delicious dessert, had VERY interesting conversation, and I think I helped other people feel comfortable.  Win. Monday: At FHE I was invited to stay late and play some ward volleyball.  I declined because I don't like ward volleyball, I'm a bit of a volleyball snob, unfortunately.  I pondered this decision as I walked to my car, turned around and came back to play, just because of 'it's not about you week'. Result: Had a good time, realized that sometimes I think I d

The other night I was thinking about what it would be like for someone I didn't know to walk into my room.  First of all, they would have probably be embarrassed for me because it was so messy (don't worry I cleaned it the next day...it's still a little messy but not embarrassing messy).  Then, I thought, they would try to stop looking at the mess, so where would they look?  My lovely pictures on the wall!  And here is what they would see: My family at my sister's wedding (the last time we were all together?) Sunlight Falls,Wyoming, taken by my brother Casey Palmyra, NY, painted by my aunt Katie Alaska Temple, birthday gift from my friend Tonya Valdez, also painted by Katie And then they would see this one.  It was a gift from a mentor of mine.  It's a little dusty, and stuck in a frame I got from DI which lacks the capacity to hang on a wall.  The $1 price sticker is still on the back.  It sits awkwardly on my crowded window sill, I