I have no idea who reads this blog. My family may discover that I've finally posted something, but other than that, I'm not sure. It's kind of fun to try to explain certain things to different kinds of audiences. For example: my life as a part of a singles ward. Friends in Boston will understand because many are part of such a world. My family, however, may not fully comprehend the magnitude of what this world involves and for that I offer the following:
An email arrived in my box today (a special email address set aside for ward spam and other business advertisements) along with 4 emails regarding emergency preparedness, 1 for dinner groups on Oct 21st, a few regarding political candidates, one looking for a nanny, a reminder for FHE (same time/same place), a birthday party (two actually), and one telling people about an education conference coming up. I LOVE our ward list serve. These were actually all pretty standard. I want to share this one specifically that recapped the announcements from RS on Sunday. I worked on Sunday so I really appreciated the recap, but as I read I laughed out loud. Here is why:
This week:
Monday-FHE
Wednesday- Opening social for institute (you're only as spiritual as your last spiritual experience, shared over the pulpit I hear to recruit for institute)
Thursday- New sisters Dessert
This Weekend- Cambridge Reunion get your tickets NOW
Next Week:
Sunday- Bishopric Fireside
Monday- FHE
Wednesday- Institute
Fri, Sat, Sun- Ward Camp out in Sharon Vermont But if you're not going to that: Sat- Cambridge Stake enrichment, and the general RS broadcast
Next Month (plan now) The education conference
Just in case you need more things to do:
Tuesday- Books and Basketball
Along with your regularly scheduled temple shift, volunteer for the cleaning shift our ward is responsible for.
Be sure you are up to date on our ward emergency preparedness plan-we are on week 8 and you should now have your 72 hour kit, 2 weeks of food storage and cash and all critical documents stored, but you do have until the 27th to secure all that if your behind. (but fill out the survey so we know what areas need to be improved)
So I'm reading all this and I start to sweat. I had just finished a long, PAINFUL, email exchange about visiting teaching this week. Tuesday night is set, but we want to see another girl too and maybe Thurs? But then I'd miss the new sister dessert...But WAIT!!!! I was actually planning on spending time with some school friends I haven't seen lately...because, well, this is my best attempt at sharing the gospel (which I'm also supposed to report because the Elders are coming over for dinner next week and they are going to ask me!)
I really love my ward because everyone IS so involved. These things (all of them) get done!!! My problem is that I have no idea how to balance all these things. Guilt creeps in as I skip FHE. I've now worked 8 days in a row for at least 8 hours a day and I'm pretty tired and drained. At the same time, I love this! I love being busy, trying to balance. I haven't been to the grocery store since I bought muffins and orange juice for my friends who were helping me move at 1am on Sept 1st. I have, however, filled my gas tank 3 times since then, gone to a byu football party, attended ward temple night, brought my mozzarella cheese to last Sunday's dinner group, made soup with friends at my house one evening (visiting teaching!), had dinner with a friend, gave a co-worker a ride home (twice), and bought a new outfit for the US Open. As I type my arms and hands are shaking slightly thinking about it all. (I think it's just because visiting teaching isn't settled yet so I'm not sure if I need to cancel with my school friends for Thursday dinner)
I don't write all this to complain-not at all! I just thought my family would find this new insight into my world interesting (at least). And for those of you who live this life as well, a moment to pause and brush it off. I mean, super-cute Sunday is over, the pressure is off!
13 comments:
Oh to be Satin Sally, and be socially desired where one might look!
I want details on the US OPEN!!!!! Pics?
Sounds like you have no down time, my dear sister-friend. Do make sure you find that balance, what or where ever it might be. Be socially responsible and discriminatory, but at the same time be approachable and flexible. How is that advice? :)
Sounds like life is treating you pretty good in general. We can happy about that.
that should have been where EVER one might look.
Jeepers. Proofread, why dontcha tiffany?
I read your blog!!!! :)
gosh, you're so busy!
how DO you do it????
Do you MAKE mozzarella cheese? You are a super busy girl, and awesome!
That all sounds so exciting... I wish my life were that busy!
And yes, please write about the US Open!
it sounds like you are having fun amid all the craziness. i wish i had craziness to keep me busy. and along with everyone else, i want to hear about the us open!!!! i watched it all week and i fell in love with novak. did you get to touch him? i wanted him to win but that's okay.
Guilt over skipping FHE? Dude. No wonder Mormons like Sandy Candy so much.
I have no idea what sandy candy is. Sorry anonymous.
Details on the US Open will come soon. I'm not the best picture-taker-er so I won't have a lot, but I'll definately share! (in a few days)
and it's true tiffany, life is treating me well and for that I am grateful!
Ah, Linda . . . i MISS you!
AHHHHHHH my head hurts at the thought of all of this craziness that we as mormons impose upon oursleves!
i'm tired at the thought of all of it!
I'm just gonna say I've been eagerly waiting for you to write something on here, so I'm exited to hear about you, busy or not! You seem happy! Did you know that Malin got married this saturday? :) I'm so exited for her. AND I MISS YOU!
Hi Rick,
I totally have the same feeling about my yW calling. I mean the youth have activities like every freakin nite..its crazy. I know what to do though. Write down what you have to do..work, get ready, eat, exercise, sleep etc. Then figure out how much free time you have for example, for you maybe its two nights a week I can do a church activity. Then just pick according to that. Only allow yourself to do as many as you see fit. Remember we need balance and moderation in all things. God doesn't expect us to do to every icecream social. Now if you have three things on the same night go with your gut feeling. Use the Holy Ghost to tell you which one would be better and then do it. As long as you follow the promptings you get you'll be fine. Miss ya. Rachel
In the end... do what makes you happy and don't worry about what other people think. You are a people pleaser. Stop! and learn to not feel guilt.
Chris
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