This is my lil Young Womens Volleyball team.
They won half of their games, this season.
I couldn't be more prouder of them and their team work.
I'll miss them and look forward to our season, next year.
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Good, Bad & Ugly: Weekend Edition.
Good: Had such an awesome weekend with Levi. I love nothing more than just spending time with him. I was able to have a "Ladies Day" with my niece & sister. Ate at the new Filippi's restaurant here in town. We also hit up Oasis Ice Cream, because honestly, that's the BEST ice cream here in town! There's just something so lovely about spending time with female relatives. I enjoyed a dinner party at Ame's and it was fun hangin' with the Peebs {some PB ward member friends}. Plus my Young Womens Volleyball team won BOTH of their games on Saturday! Oh I felt like the proudest Mama ever! They were excited and I think that was a terrific way to start their Vball season! Can't wait for their next game this coming Saturday.
Bad: I missed going to my ward on Sunday, thus missing Ame's talk. I was rather disappointed about that. Then I was even more upset that I was an hour late to the dinner party. Don't even get me started on the overflowed toilet....FML moment, for sure.
Ugly: Got into an argument with my Mom, late Saturday night/Sunday morning. It's just so emotionally and mentally exhausting. After a late night of arguing and hurtful words that were exchanged, I had no desire to go to church that next morning.
Bad: I missed going to my ward on Sunday, thus missing Ame's talk. I was rather disappointed about that. Then I was even more upset that I was an hour late to the dinner party. Don't even get me started on the overflowed toilet....FML moment, for sure.
Ugly: Got into an argument with my Mom, late Saturday night/Sunday morning. It's just so emotionally and mentally exhausting. After a late night of arguing and hurtful words that were exchanged, I had no desire to go to church that next morning.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Hump Day/Valentine's Day Eve Randies....
*Man, I own A LOT of stuff. Seriously, it's almost just too much STUFF. As much as I love all my picture frames, I either need to hang all of them or take the photo out and just put 'em in photo albums. I look around and I just feel like it's a bunch of clutter. When my cousin Andrea & her husband came back from Fiji, they got rid of A LOT of their stuff because they felt like it was just TOO MUCH compared to what Fijians had. She was so glad for it, and since then I've tried to have that same mentality.............but I feel like I'm failing at it. Try again, Ehu, try again.
*Last night, at Young Womens Volleyball practice, I ended up playing a 2 vs. 6 game. One of the girl's Dad offered to team up with me to play a game against the girls. I wasn't really expecting to play a game, but man, it felt so good! He's a strong partner, which makes a world of difference! We were dominating over the girls, and as happy as I was about that, I was also worried about how the girls were playing. Their first game is in a week and a half, with one more practice next week. We'll see how it all pans out....
*Man oh man, I am ECSTATIC for Valentine's Day! I'm so excited that I'll be able to see Levi, after his class, since we'll be going to our favorite Chinese restaurant for dinner. We LOVE Panda Inn, so we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day as well as Chinese New Year that was this past Sunday. All in all, I'm just over the moon to see my sweetheart. More so, it puts me one day closer to see my Valentine's Day gift that he's been working on for the last several weeks. I'm not the most patient person, so I've been trying to egg him on in telling me what it is! He knows me too well and NEVER falls for it. {darn it!} I'm also super stoked to give him his Valentine's Day gift on Saturday. YAY for Vday weekend celebrations!
*So after FHE on Monday, two friends complimented me on how well I conducted FHE. Honestly, I get so dang nervous having to conduct that meeting, so I told them, "I would rather sing a solo in church than have to conduct FHE"....and then it happened. No more than 5 minutes later, I found myself talking to the music chairman/ward organist, offering to sing a solo, since she was out of options & pianists (and was going to sing a solo herself, but the accompanist wasn't going to work out). I said to her, "If you're REALLY desperate, I can sing a solo, of a song that I've sung at church before" and she quickly accepted. Suddenly conducting FHE didn't look too bad anymore..... man, I'm a lil nervous. Ok, let's be serious here, I'm WAY nervous. Whenever I've had to sing at church, I always hope to have a friendly face to focus on, because it makes it a loteasier to feel relaxed. Plus, it's always been reassuring to know that at least that one friendly face will still love you in the end, in case I messed up. When I had to sing this song for the first time, back in CVYSA, I had Mama McK, Mr. Red & my entire family there to support me. I was so nervous, and due to the beautiful lyrics of the song, I was overwhelmed with tears after I sang. It was nice to look up and see such warm and friendly smiles from my loved ones, as well as reassuring texts. I'm just really nervous to be singing a solo again. I hope to have at least one reassuring face in the congregation that'll still be my friend in case I butcher my song. Sometimes, ok, maybe all the time, my nerves get the best of me.
*Last night, at Young Womens Volleyball practice, I ended up playing a 2 vs. 6 game. One of the girl's Dad offered to team up with me to play a game against the girls. I wasn't really expecting to play a game, but man, it felt so good! He's a strong partner, which makes a world of difference! We were dominating over the girls, and as happy as I was about that, I was also worried about how the girls were playing. Their first game is in a week and a half, with one more practice next week. We'll see how it all pans out....
*Man oh man, I am ECSTATIC for Valentine's Day! I'm so excited that I'll be able to see Levi, after his class, since we'll be going to our favorite Chinese restaurant for dinner. We LOVE Panda Inn, so we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day as well as Chinese New Year that was this past Sunday. All in all, I'm just over the moon to see my sweetheart. More so, it puts me one day closer to see my Valentine's Day gift that he's been working on for the last several weeks. I'm not the most patient person, so I've been trying to egg him on in telling me what it is! He knows me too well and NEVER falls for it. {darn it!} I'm also super stoked to give him his Valentine's Day gift on Saturday. YAY for Vday weekend celebrations!
*So after FHE on Monday, two friends complimented me on how well I conducted FHE. Honestly, I get so dang nervous having to conduct that meeting, so I told them, "I would rather sing a solo in church than have to conduct FHE"....and then it happened. No more than 5 minutes later, I found myself talking to the music chairman/ward organist, offering to sing a solo, since she was out of options & pianists (and was going to sing a solo herself, but the accompanist wasn't going to work out). I said to her, "If you're REALLY desperate, I can sing a solo, of a song that I've sung at church before" and she quickly accepted. Suddenly conducting FHE didn't look too bad anymore..... man, I'm a lil nervous. Ok, let's be serious here, I'm WAY nervous. Whenever I've had to sing at church, I always hope to have a friendly face to focus on, because it makes it a loteasier to feel relaxed. Plus, it's always been reassuring to know that at least that one friendly face will still love you in the end, in case I messed up. When I had to sing this song for the first time, back in CVYSA, I had Mama McK, Mr. Red & my entire family there to support me. I was so nervous, and due to the beautiful lyrics of the song, I was overwhelmed with tears after I sang. It was nice to look up and see such warm and friendly smiles from my loved ones, as well as reassuring texts. I'm just really nervous to be singing a solo again. I hope to have at least one reassuring face in the congregation that'll still be my friend in case I butcher my song. Sometimes, ok, maybe all the time, my nerves get the best of me.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Young Women's Volleyball
I just got home from coaching my ol' family ward's Young Women's Volleyball team. My sister and I were trying to figure out how many years I've been doing this, and to be honest, I'm not exactly sure. I know I've been doing this every winter/spring since I was 19, with the exception of my mission and school in Utah....so about 10-11 years. Some of the girls from my earlier teams are now married with about 2-3 kids. Wow! I just can't believe it... I feel a lil old. But then again, those girls were just a few years younger than me, so it not that odd.
I love coaching the YW. I have so much fun with them. This past Sunday, when I saw a few of them at church, they were so excited to have me back to coach them. I don't know exactly why they enjoy it so much. I guess cause I tease them and try to be more of a friend than a leader, but I'm also serious about the game of Volleyball and it shows. I love the YW. Some of the girls I'm now coaching, were ones that I babysat as a teenager. Oh wow... I'm making myself feel older and older.
As I was cleaning out my closet, I found my "Coach of the Year" plaque from 2000 and my framed & signed teamed photo from 2011. It makes me a lil nostalgic. I miss some of those older YW, they've become close friends. I'm always elated when a YW comes back and tells me they decided to join their school team, after playing church Vball. I make it a point to go to at least one of their school games, because my heart is just filled with so much love and happiness that they've come to embrace this sport that I love so dearly.
Who knows what this season of church Vball will bring. I know, that in the end, it doesn't matter how many games they win, but if they felt like they truly tried their best. That's all I can ask.
I love coaching the YW. I have so much fun with them. This past Sunday, when I saw a few of them at church, they were so excited to have me back to coach them. I don't know exactly why they enjoy it so much. I guess cause I tease them and try to be more of a friend than a leader, but I'm also serious about the game of Volleyball and it shows. I love the YW. Some of the girls I'm now coaching, were ones that I babysat as a teenager. Oh wow... I'm making myself feel older and older.
As I was cleaning out my closet, I found my "Coach of the Year" plaque from 2000 and my framed & signed teamed photo from 2011. It makes me a lil nostalgic. I miss some of those older YW, they've become close friends. I'm always elated when a YW comes back and tells me they decided to join their school team, after playing church Vball. I make it a point to go to at least one of their school games, because my heart is just filled with so much love and happiness that they've come to embrace this sport that I love so dearly.
Who knows what this season of church Vball will bring. I know, that in the end, it doesn't matter how many games they win, but if they felt like they truly tried their best. That's all I can ask.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Deciding on a ward.
Since I choose not to watch General Conference, I miss out on my very favorite part [of church]---the music.
I have a great love for the music of my church. I especially love any chance I get to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I think they are a choir of angels. I always think about how glorious Heaven will sound with generations of Mo.Tab. singing together. Oh I love it!
During Conference weekend, my sister said that the choir's singing of, "Come Thou Fount" made her think of me....which made me think of my (home) stake choir. I sure do love singing with the Chula Vista choir. Some of my favorite people are found there. Well, I went to LDS.org and checked out all of the April 2012 General Conference music. My thoughts were turned again to my home stake and ward. I'm so blessed to have dear friends in all of the wards. I love visiting each ward and seeing a cherished friend.....yes, even the Spanish wards.
Since October, my membership has been in the PB Singles Ward in the San Diego North Stake....but my heart is still in the CV Stake. As I was listening to the musical pieces, my home ward came to mind. I feel torn in two. Part of me wants to go to the PB ward because I like being amongst people who are also in the same place in life and it's soooooooooooooo quiet there during Sacrament meeting services. Heaven knows how much I LOVE that. But the other part of me wants to attend my family ward. It's A LOT closer to home (5 miles vs. 20 miles [one way]) which makes it a lot easier to be active, on more than just Sundays. I have a lot to offer a ward, but I feel restraint when I live so far from it. For the past two Sundays, I've attended my family ward and just feel the desire to have a calling there. The ward needs help, no one likes to hold callings there and its always the same people doing it. I miss the Young Women during Volleyball's off season, I love them so! My Patriarchal Blessing specifically mentions accepting calls of service in Primary, because I "value and appreciate the children with your warm and loving heart." It's true, I do love the Primary children and also their songs. I want to be part of Relief Society again. I love to be amongst the sisters, I learn so much from their lives.
Sometimes I feel like I'm forcing myself to attend the PB Ward, but I like the friends I've made there. I feel like my heart is back in the CV Stake, but I don't know what to do. Move back to Otay Mesa Ward, but attend all of the PB Ward activities? UGH............so tough. Moving back there will mean less chances to meet a single guy at church....well, not like I'm having much luck in that anyways.
Guess this is something I'm going to need to ponder and pray about.
I have a great love for the music of my church. I especially love any chance I get to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I think they are a choir of angels. I always think about how glorious Heaven will sound with generations of Mo.Tab. singing together. Oh I love it!
During Conference weekend, my sister said that the choir's singing of, "Come Thou Fount" made her think of me....which made me think of my (home) stake choir. I sure do love singing with the Chula Vista choir. Some of my favorite people are found there. Well, I went to LDS.org and checked out all of the April 2012 General Conference music. My thoughts were turned again to my home stake and ward. I'm so blessed to have dear friends in all of the wards. I love visiting each ward and seeing a cherished friend.....yes, even the Spanish wards.
Since October, my membership has been in the PB Singles Ward in the San Diego North Stake....but my heart is still in the CV Stake. As I was listening to the musical pieces, my home ward came to mind. I feel torn in two. Part of me wants to go to the PB ward because I like being amongst people who are also in the same place in life and it's soooooooooooooo quiet there during Sacrament meeting services. Heaven knows how much I LOVE that. But the other part of me wants to attend my family ward. It's A LOT closer to home (5 miles vs. 20 miles [one way]) which makes it a lot easier to be active, on more than just Sundays. I have a lot to offer a ward, but I feel restraint when I live so far from it. For the past two Sundays, I've attended my family ward and just feel the desire to have a calling there. The ward needs help, no one likes to hold callings there and its always the same people doing it. I miss the Young Women during Volleyball's off season, I love them so! My Patriarchal Blessing specifically mentions accepting calls of service in Primary, because I "value and appreciate the children with your warm and loving heart." It's true, I do love the Primary children and also their songs. I want to be part of Relief Society again. I love to be amongst the sisters, I learn so much from their lives.
Sometimes I feel like I'm forcing myself to attend the PB Ward, but I like the friends I've made there. I feel like my heart is back in the CV Stake, but I don't know what to do. Move back to Otay Mesa Ward, but attend all of the PB Ward activities? UGH............so tough. Moving back there will mean less chances to meet a single guy at church....well, not like I'm having much luck in that anyways.
Guess this is something I'm going to need to ponder and pray about.
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