Things My Barber Told Me

Dear Blog,

Today was a really good day.  I am pretty tired, but happy too. I just watched USA lose in beach volleyball, but I am sure they will win the next time.  Anyways, when I was getting my hair cut today, my barber told me some interesting things.  We got on the subject of happiness and how someone can be happy even when things aren't working out the way they hoped.  Happiness is a choice.  Just as much as being offended or angry is a choice.  Choices are important.  So let's make good choices.

Sincerely, Brady

P.S. This post is for my little brother, Elliott.  Keep up the good work stud.

Elliott

Lists

Dear Blog,

Here are some lists of things I am working on.  They aren't finished.

Sincerely, Brady

Necessary To Do List
1. Prepare Sunday School lesson
2. Write paper for History of Creativity
3.

Things I am thankful for
1. Family
2. Education opportunities
3.

Food I want to eat right now
1. Hawaiian hay stacks
2. Anything chocolate
3.

Places I want to visit
1. Boundary Waters Wilderness Area
2. Home
3.

Goals for the week
1. Go to the family reunion
2. Prepare for finals
3.

Cook Book

Good evening readers,

What a wonderful day.  Rainy and sunny.  But now it is night.  I am working on a modern romantic style drawing right now.  I am taking my inspiration from Grant Wood and the rolling hills of Iowa.  I am also drinking a traditional Brazillian drink called chimarrao.  I have been thinking lots this week about moral responsibility.  But my time is short tonight. I have lots of drawing to do, so I will write a detailed post about duty and morals next time.  Maybe.  Here is a delicious recipe for Dutch Baby.  It's a family favorite for breakfast and is really easy to make.  Your kids will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed it when my mother cooked it on Sunday mornings. I will try my best to remember the steps.

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Take 1/3 cup melted butter and 4 eggs.
3. Beat them in the blender for 1 minute, exactly, no more, no less.
4. Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour to the blender.
5. Beat for 30 seconds. No more, no less.
6. Place in greased pan.
7. Back for 20-25 minutes.
8. Cut into pieces.
9. Serve with maple syrup.
10. Drink milk. Not orange juice because the o.j. will get really sour.

 Enjoy the wonderful start to your day.

P.S. I am going to try a series of different styles of blog posts in an effort to expand my audience.  This post is for the stay-at-home mothers who read my blog.

Sagacious Musings

Dear Blog,

I am in the same place as last time I wrote.  I think I found my new favorite blog-updating spot.  Also listening to Pandora. But listening to the Miike Snow station.  Today has been a really good day.  Very productive.  I woke up early to get to the library and have been here most of the day.  2 tests down. 1 to go.

Recently, I have had some penetrating and abstruse thoughts.  Most of these thoughts have been about keeping a journal.  I believe that it is something we all ought to do.  But few do it.  Why?

There are many reasons why people don't write in journals.  I'm too lazy.  Writing is hard.  My life isn't interesting enough.  I am a bad writer.  I don't have enough time.  All of these reasons are pretty pathetic.

Journal keeping is a wonderful hobby.  I find that when I am active in keeping up my journal entries, I am most likely to be living the Gospel.  I find more happiness throughout my day.  I see the blessings that come from making right choices.  I also see how many things I have to be thankful for.  I see how I respond to the challenges and trials in my life.  There are many benefits that come from writing in a journal.

A journal is more than just a list of the things you accomplish in a day.  It is your thoughts, feelings, testimony, and desires.  When I write in my journal, I include observations about the small details.  When people make a movie about my life, they will have plenty of information to use.  Sometimes I write my journal like it is a movie script, with scenes and stage directions.

I really like reading the stories about Dick Butt, the first sheriff of San Juan County Utah.  He is also one of my great, great, grandpas.  He protected the Mormon pioneers from the ruthless indians and cowboys back in the day.  I wouldn't know very much about him if it weren't for his journal.

San Juan County, Utah

Pres. Kimball said, "A journal is the literature of superiority.  Each individual can become superior in his own humble life."  I just have one question. Is a blog a journal?

Library Blogging

Dear Blog,

I am in the library.  2nd Floor.  In the Thomas F. Pierpont Study Area in the Engineering Sciences Section.  By Range 2.  Listening to Pandora.  Dashboard Confessional Station.  Life is good.

In the library

I wanted to share some thoughts I have had recently.  Water is better cold.  But not too cold.  Swimming is fun and so is eating goldfish crackers.  I like my Book of Mormon class, but not my Archaeology or History class.  I want to be a doctor. Or an astronaut.  Not a dancer.  Midwesterners are the best people in the United States.  Vitamin Water is better than regular water, but is more expensive.  I really like my new blog layout.  Thanks Erika and Serene.  Let's go swimming soon?  I enjoy seeing my roommate Kent when he is painting Campus Plaza.  He does a great job.

I was thinking about uploading my romance novel, "A Canadian Summer," but I will post my sonnet about Nephi's broken bow instead.  It is the first sonnet I have ever written.

The Broken Bow

Broken bow hath lost its springly fire

Hunting for beasts in the forest distant

No food did they obtain to brother's ire

They become to the Lord more resistant.

For lack of food the family is sad

The unfaithful members start to murmur,

Nephi's bow was the best they ever had

And their complaints only became firmer.

Out of wood, a bow, Nephi did fashion

To provide for his family some food.

To his father, he asked, "Which direction?"

Followed the advice, much food he accrued.

Those who humble themselves before the Lord

Always obtain benevolent reward.

     

Santa Loves Everyone

Let's do what is right and be good people.  

V-8 Splash

Just another lazy Saturday. I went swimming. And got sunburned on my shoulders. But my V-8 Splash refreshes me.  I haven't had classes since Monday.  I am on vacation in Provo, UT.  This week I met a gypsy.