Random Thursday

This is going to be a random Thursday post. Its an update about a few things that have happened in my life over the past few weeks.

Last Week's Update

For Kyles birthday, Chris and I got him 2 tickets to the Eagles concert in Seattle on May 13th.
Missie called me about 5 hours before the concert was to start.

She says, "You'll never believe what happened!"
"What happened?" I replied.
"Right after we checked into the hotel, we hear on the radio, Eagle fans had better take it easy because the concert has been canceled."

Huge disappointment

Kyle loves the Eagles and I love giving gifts because I like making people happy. Kyle was happy. And now, it was like someone took a big stinky dump on my entire day. And I'm sure and even bigger stinkier dump on Kyles day weekend.


Recent Update
(Read aloud in a manly anchorman voice)

Woman pays over $200 for a 6 month supply of BC pills. Outrageous? I say so. I left thinking.. is it even worth that much? I really do want babies.. 500 of em... What a predicament.

Other Update

I love my wedding dress. It stays at my moms house. Every time I go home I have to put it on, dream about getting married to this guy. On Saturday, I get to wear my dress for 2+ hours!! YAYYY MEE!!! Damon is doing my bridal photo shoot. I am super duper extremely excited.

Last Update

Do you see this woman?

The one with the Utah poof, cool hoop earrings, and the myspace pose?

This woman who endured a 12 hour flight just to spend a week listening to me complain. Who pushes me till I blow up. Who gets on my very last nerve. Who makes me scream.

 This

is

my 

mommy.

My mom is crazy but she's mine. ALL MINE. FOREVER. I love her. You can't have her. 

How Rich Are You?

I came across this.

It says that I am RICH. 

I am the 617,928,589 richest person in the world.  

But what’s crazy about this is that I have a salary of about 24,000 a year

and yet I fall into the Top 10% of the world’s wealthiest people.  

THE WORLD’S.

Puts things into perspective doesn't it?

That means that 90% of the world is poorer than I am.

It means that's 90 out of every 100 make less than 24,000 a year.

I plugged in a few numbers...

At a $15,000 salary: Top 12.23%

At a $10,000 salary: Top 13.31%

At a $5,000 salary: Top 14.39%

At a $2,500 salary: Top 14.93%

At a $1,500 salary: Top 24.8%

At a $1,000 salary: Top 44.1%

At a $500 salary: Top 80%

The numbers just drop off from there...

Think about this, 60% of the worlds population makes less than 1,000 a year! 

I'm feeling thankful. How about you?

I'm loaded. It's official.I'm the 617,928,589 richest person on earth! How rich are you? >>

He knew....

I just finished watching this and right now, I'm listening to the song we've chosen for our first dance and my heart is full.

I feel grateful and uplifted. I feel strengthened and empowered.

Getting married is going to bring on more and greater responsibilities and I have been worried lately that I won't be able to handle everything. We haven't found an apartment yet. We don't know exactly what we are doing about school. We don't even have a solid budget since our income changes weekly thanks to this wonderful place

But my faith has been renewed. I know that as long as we are doing what we are supposed to, everything will be okay. I know that as long as we continue to pray our tithing, go to the temple often, pray, and study the scriptures, everything will work out. Times might/will be tough and I understand that but I know that it won't because we will endure till things get better.

Last night, as we knelt down and prayed together I was overcome with peace that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be and that I am doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. I am feeling that same peace again. Chris is sitting across the room from playing some silly game on his iphone. I love his laugh. I love his facial expressions. I love his noises and his sound effects. I love his heart. His soul. His being.

He knew all the things you would face

and he knew, what you would need

so he prayed and he cried and he fell upon

his knees, it hurt more then you know. 

he knows who you are

he believes, you will make it through

and he knows all the things your gonna do

no matter what you're going through

Because the Savior knows each one of us individually, he knew what we would need, from him and in this life. He knew that each and everyone of us would need a Redeemer. He also knew that we would need "helps" in this life. He knew that I would need Christopher. It's only been 5 months and I've needed him more than I ever needed anyone before. For some reason, Christopher is my other half. He knows me and understands me. He encourages me to look up and live. He encourages me to have faith, to pray, to study, to love others, and to be a disciple of Christ. What would I ever do without him?


He knew that I would need Him. I would need Ashleigh, Mama Baer, my favorite Aunt Kim, my mom, and all the many people who have been there and loved me in my life. He knew that I would need the scriptures and the Holy Ghost. He knew that I would need A LOT of helps. Because of all of these things I am going to the temple. A few years ago, I didn't think I would ever make it. I wasn't even planning on it. But now, because of the patience, forgiveness and help that I have received, I am getting married here.

Nuptials and Jealousy

Jonathan and Kailey are getting married this weekend. 

5 days.

I am jealous.

Extremely.

I wish it were Christopher and I.

We wouldn't have to say bye at the end of the day.

I love them

and

I'm happy for them.

But darn them for being so lucky.

Still considering eloping.

Slightly.

It's always in the back of my mind.

Like Christopher once said,

"June, you are the thorn in my side and I hate you. 

You think you can run and hide behind

January, February, March, April, and May? 

Well guess what, I'm going to hunt you down!"

Motorcycles and Coasters

I love bikes. If it's on two wheels and moves forward, I love it. I loved riding my bike as a kid and even now I wish that I had a bicycle to ride on nice sunny days.

I also love speed.

Which means that I love motorcycles. All of them. Cruisers. Sport bikes. Mopeds. My love began when my dad got a bike a few years back. Till that time I had never been on a motorcycle. Then I went out a few times with a  guy for a week or two just because he rode a bike. I knew a woman who, in her younger years, had owned a Harley and had driven cross country with other riders. I knew then that I wanted a bike of my own for my husband and I to ride. Papa Baer has a bike. A very nice, beautiful, lovely bike. 

This past Saturday was absolutely gorgeous and guess what, Papa Baer took yours truly for a ride. While on this ride, I figured out why I love riding so much. To me, riding a bike is similar to riding a roller coaster. I realized this when we came upon a HUGE hill. Just like a coaster, you can tell when the big drop is coming before you get there and although for me, there was no big rise before the drop like there would have been on a roller coaster, the thrill for the hill grew as we got closer. As we cleared  the hill I was already thinking about how exciting it would be go back up. And just as your stomach knots up when you are slowly chugging up a rise, my stomach was in knots flipping and turning with excitement. It was a delightful experience.

Ps. For the thrilling roller coaster feel, hills are optional because even when the bike shifts gears you get similar internal sensations.

Do you love bikes as much as I do?

Sorrow That the Eye Can't See

He didn't treat her nice. He was mean and abusive

towards her and the children. 

Towards his grandkids, he is only slightly better

but only because they are not his.

She was kind, gentle,and caring

She served and loved the Lord, family, friends, and strangers.

Her sense of humor and the sound of her voice

brought smiles to those around her

After 30+ years together, the cancer took her away

within months he marrys another.

Towards me, he is anything but grandfatherly

I hear criticism and harsh tones

I was unable to forgive him

Unable to invite him to the happiest day of my life

Until these words pierced my heart 

like never before.

Lord, I Would Follow Thee

Who am I to judge another
When I walk imperfectly?

In the quiet heart is hidden

Sorrow that the eye can't see.
Lord, I would follow thee.

Savior, may I love my brother
As I know thou lovest me,
Find in thee my strength, my beacon,
For thy servant I would be.
Lord, I would follow thee

Then the peace that the Spirit poured 

into my heart overwhelmed me. 

As forgiveness filled my heart 

huge tears spilled down my cheeks.

My heart is healed and I feel no more bitterness

Blind Side

Without a doubt one of my favorite movies of 2009 was The Blind Side. I saw it in theaters twice and I've watched it several times since it came out on video. We watched it again at my parents house Sunday night and I've been thinking about it ever since.

My favorite part of The Blind Side,

Courage is a hard thing to figure. You can have courage based on a dumb idea or mistake, but you're not supposed to question adults, or your coach or your teacher, because they make the rules. Maybe they know best, but maybe they don't. It all depends on who you are, where you come from. Didn't at least one of the six hundred guys think about giving up, and joining with the other side? I mean, valley of death that's pretty salty stuff. That's why courage it's tricky. Should you always do what others tell you to do? Sometimes you might not even know why you're doing something. I mean any fool can have courage. But honor, that's the real reason for you either do something or you don't. It's who you are and maybe who you want to be. If you die trying for something important, then you have both honor and courage, and that's pretty good. I think that's what the writer was saying, that you should hope for courage and try for honor. And maybe even pray that the people telling you what to do have some, too. 

What do you think of honor?... Integrity?

Missing Bike

The first time I ever read this 

was when my friend Ashleigh showed it to me. 

And it seems that whenever
I need a good laugh

I run across this picture. 

It always succeeds.

I thought you might enjoy it as well.

Got Milk?

The weekend of April 16-18, we will be in Salt Lake for Jonathan's wedding(Chris's brother). I also have friends who live there. One of them, MerriLyn, I haven't seen since last August and Kelly I haven't seen since last October. So as you can imagine, I'm pretty excited for our trip. But then I read/heard about an event that blew my excitement level into a previously unknown territory.

If you know me at all you know that I love milk. If you know Christopher you know that he loves milk even more than I do.WE LOVE MILK. It was one of the very first things we found out that we had in common. That and our love of caring for special needs children. We could drink an entire gallon in one day. Especially REALLY cold milk. It's my third favorite thing, right behind Chris and Chocolate. When we get married, half of our fridge will be filled with milk. I could go on for hours about how much I love milk... and dairy... like cheese.. and butter... Cows are great.

Seriously though, I found out that the National "got milk?®" Milk
Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to show everyone that it's DELICIOUS,  NUTRITIOUS, AND AFFORDABLE. 

And guess what?! The Milk Tour will be in Salt Lake the SAME weekend we will be there!! And to promote milk they are giving it away for free at the Olympic Plaza at the Gateway. How fanfreakintastic is that????? I almost cried. Seriously. Free Milk. We are so there!

A Thousand Mile Journey

I got so much out of the 

Saturday session of General Conference this year.

One of my favorite talks was

from Jeffrey R. Hollands talk. 

He said something along the lines of this,

"A thousand mile journey begins with one step

SO WATCH YOUR STEP." 

Are my steps taking me in the right direction, the best direction?

Am I stepping backwards or forwards? 

Where are your steps taking you?