Losing something you love sucks...

I love taking hot showers. For the past 4 days our apt has not had hot water. Our hot water heaters pilot light went off so therefore nothing was heating. I took a total of 3 cold showers and could only wash my hair twice because the 3rd one was FREEZING!!! Luckily I know someone smart/brave that was willing to come and light the pilot light for me. Can I say hot showers are the best! Oh my I was in heaven. I hope this is slightly comical to those reading this, as well as insightful. I learned so much from this experience. I learned to not take anything for granted, even hot water. I learned how to light the pilot light of a water heater. I learned to have smart friends. Lastly, I learned to love what I have been given and to ask for help when you need it. Sometimes you feel like "oh I can do this." But if we have resources to help why not ask. I mean I could have blown up the apt. or even burned my face off if I would have done that on my own. So thanks Drew, Jessica will be happy to know you are Mr. Fix it.

On a side note our Hot water heater will be fixed tomorrow so we won't have to light it anymore. I am way happy. YAY for hot water!!!

Fathers Day lovin'

Happy Fathers day Daddio!

I was thinking all day about what I would write in this blog about you. I decided that you already know how much I love you. I wanted to tell remind you of some things that we used to do when I was a kid that made life so much fun. It wouldn’t have happened if you were not my dad. So I am sooo glad you are my father. I am so grateful I was given the best parents on Earth. You have not only given me the greatest gift of knowledge of the Gospel, but you have also shown me the best way to live my life. I couldn’t ask for a better father.

So do you remember when we would drive to your office in Pasadena and listen to the Donald Fagen Tape and Genisis… I think we even listened to Gypsy Kings. Yes they were all tapes because the Old Honda Accord only had a tape player. Good times in that car.

I just loved how we would always listen to music and dance around the house acting like fools. You always let us play your pride and joy flying- V guitar. Most of all I loved just spending time as a family.

The video that I am posting is actually something I remember you telling me. You asked me, “Natalie what does sussudio mean?” I tried to think of a good way to explain the lyrics of the song, but couldn’t think of anything. You told me that it didn’t mean anything. Just thought you would like to know I remembered that sussudio doesn’t mean anything. Ha. I miss listening to these songs with you. Even playing cards at work. I just love spending time with my dad. :)

Miss and love you Dad. Can’t wait to see you in just a few weeks <3 You really are the best!

Just some more Javier....If I Never Get To Heaven - Javier

Javier Colon - When

Thinking...

Sometimes I think way too much. I feel like its better to think than to not. Tonight I found myself thinking about what I am doing with my life right now. Now that I am in school I feel like I am doing what I am supposed to. I go to class, do my homework, and made some good friends in my classes. There is also a part of me that says drop everything right now, just graduate with the credits I have and not become a teacher. This has been running through my mind like crazy lately and last night I felt like I was so overwhelmed I wanted to just quit everything. (drop all my classes)

Luckily I have good friends and loving parents who care for me and helped me through my tough time. I also am glad that I could get on my knees and just pray for strength and guidance. How grateful I am for my Patriarchal Blessing. It has helped me through tough times. When life gets hard I turn to that and read it. I also read all the other little notes I have received from wise leaders and from friends.

Tonight I opened up a letter that helped me so much. It was written April 4th 2010 It states:
President Uchtdorf

"We must learn that in the Lords plan, Our understanding comes "Line upon line: Precept upon precept. In short, Knowledge and understanding come at the price of patience.

Often the deep valleys of our present will only be understood by looking back on them from the mountains of our future experience. Often we can't see the Lords hand in our lives until long after the trials have passed often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future opportunities, understanding, and Happiness."

Love President Hawke

This letter seemed to make sense to me. It was a quote from President Uchtdorf. It was also interesting to me that as I was reading my scriptures tonight Helaman 5:12 was in the section that I was reading. How this letter and that scripture go together. I feel like I need to build my foundation so that I may not fall. I need to gain greater knowledge and not be afraid because Satan is trying so hard to bring me down. He knows our weaknesses and knows how to take us down, but if we can just see those weak spots and make them as strong as possible so we cannot be taken down. We will have happiness in life.

I still don't know what I am doing with my life right now, but what I do know is even though this semester is killing me I will be strong. I will fight back with vengeance and do my very best. <3

Firsts...

Wow it has been a long while since I have blogged. I will tell you all what I have been up to. Well of course I am in school and have had a ton of homework and been stressing, but that is normal life for me. I have actually have been accomplishing several goals and overcoming several trials and obstacles in my life. I feel that I have grown so much and since I have noticed that I can get though so much I have decided I need to just go out in the world and do more.

The past few weeks I have just been having a blast with doing new things. I signed up for the Ward Soccer team. I have always loved soccer as everyone should know and I actually wanted to be on a team. So far its been awesome. Out of the 3 games we have played we have won all 3 of them. :)

I had the opportunity to drive home for Memorial Day weekend and spend time with family and friends. Can I just tell you I LOVE LOVE LOVE Seattle. I went with a few friends to Alki for a Bon Fire. It was fun because it was right next to La chupacabra and I really wanted to go there, but the creepy guys out front were to0 sketchy. The fire had to be put out at 10:30 so we all decided to go to Gas Works Park (had never been) , Fremont Troll (had never been), and Dicks (again first time). It was a blast!

I have just been trying to have fun while I have so much on my plate. Spanish has taken over my life. Its good, but sooo hard. I can't wait till the semester is over and I can move on with a new chapter in life. See what the Lord has in store for me. <3