S is for Story ...

... So I've been waiting to tell you all this story until I felt the appropriate amount of time had gone past. I don't know if it has, but this is too hilarious to hold in any longer.

So the first Sunday that I was here in church in Keizer, we had a Sunday School lesson about the principal of eternal marriage. Unfortunately, the teacher brought up plural marriage. A discussion ensued about whether there would be plural marriage in heaven. At this point, an older woman in our ward piped up.

She said that when she was investigating the gospel, polygamy was one of the hardest things for her to get over and understand. But after she went to the Temple, her eyes were opened and she understood why it was necessary. This is what she said:

"I realized that of course we needed to have plural marriage in the celestial kingdom because we're suppose to have unlimited progression. If we didn't have polygamy, men would become limited in their progression. Because women only have a certain number of eggs and possible children they can have, and men are unlimited in how many children (i.e. sperm) they can have, if a man was only with one woman forever, he would be limited."

Crazy, right! Guys, she really said eggs in sunday school. The teacher just kind of moved on when she was done talking. Alma wasn't paying attention, and he couldn't believe it when I told him afterward. I've heard a lot of reasoning on why we had/will have plural marriage, but this one is new to me.

Disclaimer: For those of you who aren't LDS, this definitely is not doctrine and is not something that the Church teaches. Just FYI.

C is for Callings ...

... I've decided to continue blogging because my mom told me so. Some things never change. :) Also, Whitney pointed out that when I get pregnant, I'm gonna need the blog to show everyone pictures of my tummy and eventually the baby. Also a good point.

Alma and I got callings today in church. We were set-apart and everything. The callings are ... (drum roll please):

Mia Maid Adviser (Alexis)
Elders Quorum Presidency 2nd Counselor (Alma)

Awesome, right? I'm excited to be working with the young women. Except that they seem to think that I'm their age. Seriously - the Laurel president asked if I was a visiting young woman today. They could not believe that I'm 23. I didn't think I looked THAT young.

Alma's a little stressed about having more time commitments, but other than that, he's happy too.

M is for Maybe...

... Maybe I haven't posted on my blog in almost a month.
Maybe I don't feel like there's anything of interest to post.
Maybe I've lost all interest in spending more time than necessary on the internet.
Maybe I just can't seem to find the energy to do so.
Maybe it's because I'm lazy.
Maybe it's because there are other, more worthwhile things to be doing.
Maybe it's because I've been writing in my journal more and so don't feel the need to blog about the same thing.
Maybe I've lost whatever small audience of readers I had at one time.
Maybe it's time to call it quits to the blog.

What do you think?

E is for Employed...

... To mine and Alma's surprise, I was offered a job Friday, which I accepted. I start work on Monday morning. I'll be working at the Law Office of Eden Rose Brown. It's Monday through Thursday, 8-5 (awesome!).

The only down side is that I'll now have to be at work at about the same time I have been waking up for the past month. I already miss my days of sloth and indulgence!

M is for McDonald's...

... Friday night, Alma suggested we go on a date. I was excited to go out to dinner and then to a movie, since we haven't really gone out since law school started. But by the time dinner rolled around, we were both feeling a little tired.

We ended up going to McDonald's and renting from Redbox. It wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible. Who can really hate diet coke, fries, and a big mac - the quintessential American fast food? And, most importantly, it made the hubby happy.

Sometimes, Mickey D's to go and a $1 movie can make for a perfect Friday night date.

L is for List ...

... In an effort to get more done during this week, I'm making a To-Do List, and I'm making it public. Hopefully, I'll feel more accountable this way.

Apply for more jobs.
Sand and stain side table.
Spray paint frame and finish framing print.
Clean my bathrooms.
Vacuum.
Go to the Temple.
Study for the GRE daily.
Go running at least three times.
Do 30 Day Shred daily.
Work on wedding thank you cards.
Don't watch TV during the day.
Get materials to do DIY headboard.
Write for at least 30 minutes every day.
Bake a peach pie.

The last one is the one I'm most looking forward to.

Good luck with your To-Do Lists this week!

E is for Exercise...

... This morning, after Alma left for school, instead of going back to bed or watching TV, I decided to go running. Three miles later, I was feeling so good, I took a shot at this:

30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser. (After a few of my girlfriends suggested it on their blogs, I decided to give it a try.) It's only a 20 minute workout, but by the end, I was feeling the burn.

And guess what? I have so much more energy and motivation to go out and seize the day now. Isn't it amazing what a little shot of endorphins will do for you?

U is for Upset...

... Today's BYU football game against Florida State was very disappointing. I guess today's upset is what we all get for being completely swept up in the hype over BYU football.

Oh well. I didn't think BYU would go undefeated when the season started, and now I know they won't. Hopefully everyone can go back to having realistic expectations about the team and we can be proud of them for having a winning season overall.

And hey, there's always next year!

C is for Correspondence...

... Dear Salem,
I think that I could grow to like you. It seems like you have lots of hidden gems that a little exploring would reveal. I like the look of your "historic downtown." Alma's too busy with law school. But I think that maybe you and I could be friends. If only I had a girlfriend to explore you with.

... Dear Whitney,
I finally have time to play, and we're in different states! I wish you were here to explore Salem with me. I think we could have some fun around town together. Maybe you should start checking on flights to come see me?

... Dear Jeannie,
Watching So You Think You Can Dance just isn't the same without you and Jared making comments while we watch. I miss Wednesday TV nights together. But I miss you and Jace even more.

... Dear University Communications,
I miss working with you. I even miss staff meeting. That sentence only should tell you the depth of my feelings.

... Dear Business I interviewed with,
Though I'm not terribly excited about the position I interviewed for, I'd probably still accept if you offered it to me, simply out of sheer boredom. I'll be expecting your phone call on Monday.

... Dear Lazy,
Go away. You're not wanted here. It's too hard to get anything done with you hanging around.

... Dear Willamette Law,
I hope you're worth losing my husband for at least a year, if not three. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make, but don't forget to hold up your side of the bargain.

And Finally...

... Dear Amy and Shawn,
Thanks for all the kindness and friendship you've sent our way. It's definitely received with gratitude, and has made the transition a lot easier. And you have adorable children. I just can't get enough of them.

U is for Update...

... Oh hello, there, little blog. I've missed you. Sorry to have neglected you for an entire month. It's just that there's been a lot going on lately.

After two weeks in Salem, I think I'm gonna be okay. The first week was full of tears and homesickness, and the second week I lacked energy to do anything, but today I am feeling motivated and optimistic. The apartment is finally unpacked and settled, and I've found a few friends and have some possible job options, so things are on the up and up.

And, Alma loves law school, so that makes everything worth it.

That's all for now, but I won't neglect you for another month before I post again. Promise.