[Note: Last week, I was asked to speak in our YSA Stake Relief Society meeting as part of stake conference. The talk was sort of like this, or at least this is the best written version of what I said, with a few additions. I haven’t ever posted a talk before, so here’s to something […]
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Knowing What is Right
Back in my teenage years, I was a nerd. Ok, I take it back, I still am. I remember a particular day sitting on the school bus and debating with fellow friends about whether or not hot water could freeze faster than cold water. (I KNOW! I told you I was a nerd). I held […]
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How to Make the Most out of your YSA Ward Experience
Whether or not you leave the ward with a ring on the fing, a YSA Ward is definitely (thankfully) not eternal. Even if you stay in the same place and never move, come 31, you’re outta there. Although it’s a temporary period, it can be, and should be, a time for growth. When I moved […]
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So…are you seeing anyone?
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that young single adultish people, gathered together in any fashion, will at some point acknowledge or converse about dating and/or the lack thereof. In my many conversations with these my fellow singles, I often hear stories of friends being at a wedding and hearing, “You’re next”. Or stories of […]
“Let me bless you”
It probably won’t surprise you that I have a guilt complex about an exceedingly large number of things. We’re going to allow “Ridiculous Liz” to speak for a moment. This morning I went to our stake Relief Society activity. We had workshops on providing, nourishing, and beautifying. In the “provide” workshop, I chose a lovely […]
A Rainy Day Lesson and a New Missionary!
Nearly 6 years ago, I was serving as a missionary in the Colombo Branch in Brazil. The branch averaged about 20-30 members a week. The area was a much more humble area than where I’d previously served in the rich and buzzing city of Curitiba. Here the homes were much smaller–often only a room or […]
Church Ball & the YSA Basketball Tournament
Wilford girls vs. Murray girls Church Ball doesn’t always have the best reputation. I am very well aware of why that is the case. However, this week made me love it. First, let’s digress, because that’s a lot more fun. Last year, I received a new calling to serve as the sports communications director for […]
Tangible Power
The other night, I was working on my managerial negotiations final project. I had to put together a video with film clips from entertainment, news or otherwise that covered negotiation topics from the class. This meant I had to spend several hours watching Youtube video clips (horrible, right?). As I tried to think of examples […]
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The Waiting Room
The last week and a half has been filled with different experiences for me. My dear Grandma Helen Cannon Stitt is in the ICU right now on life support. I can’t seem to process my feelings without writing them down. Grandma Helen and me at her 90th birthday party ————————————————————————————————————————– My grandmother is 90 years […]
Hurrah for Israel!
I think I need a new rule. No more reading awesome news at work. I pulled up Deseret News today and saw something amazing. 58 new missions will be created. My own mission, the Brazil Curitiba mission, is being split to create the Brazil Curitiba South Mission. Seven new missions total in my heartland of […]