Day 53, I Snuck Into a Concert!!! Music, Music, Music!!

First of all, my kiddies did so well at church today singing! I was so proud of them!! :-)

I had to go to work today, something I haven't had to do in a while. Which, for me is a catch 22. I don't get to be with my boys on Sunday evening, but I'm making money. I don't like it one bit!

But, the cool thing was Grammy Award Winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo played tonight. I was able to sneak in on my lunch break and see them! I got there right as they were singing my fav song that they sing and it's "Homeless" it was co-written by Paul Simon, something I didn't know! Any ways, I was able to watch about a half hour or so before I had to run downstairs and eat. But they were fantastic!!

I went outside and was looking at the merchandise, and I asked how much a cd was. He said b/c I was an employee, it would only be $10. So, I bought it. I listened to it on the way home and love it! They do a song with Sarah McLaughlin (Homeless, my fav), Melissa Etheridge (Diamonds in the Souls of Her Shoes....another great one!) and even Emmy Lou Harris! Yeah, it's awesome!

And to top it off, the leader and founder of the group Joseph Shabalala lost his key, and I got to meet him! The guy that sold me the cd came up with him and he goes, "Hey! I just sold you a cd!" and then I saw Joseph and went, "Oh my goodness! You guys were just great!" he was very humble about it and just merely said a thank you, and glad you enjoyed it. Type thing.

For those who do not know who they are, Ladysmith Black Mambazo they are an African
A Capella group. And they are freaking awesome!!

Then my boss was asking church questions, and we had so much fun talking about it! She's almost golden!!!

And an added bonus, I got to teach a theory lesson to my co-worker. I'm such a music nerd! lol

Chelle }}i{{

Day 52...I think...lol

So, worked for 11 1/2 hours at work! *sigh* I had fun, but boy, am I tired and sore!!

I did finish a song I've been trying to write for literally 2 years. I knew what the title was, and what it was about, but every time I wrote about it, I didn't like it. So, I was getting off, and sat in the car and within fifteen min, had an AWESOME song!! Woohoo!!

Aaron took Xander to the monster trucks tonight! THey had a ball! Xander waited up to tell me all about it!!

Well, I have to finish up some primary stuff tonight, the kiddies are singing in sacrament tomorrow and it's ward conference, so we have the stake evaluation too. yippie!

Love
Chelle }}i{{

Day 51, Pierced My Ear...AGAIN!!!

*whew!* the day went by so fast today!!! I had a two visiting teaching appointments, and then, I went and got my ear re-pierced (the cartilage part on the top left ear). I took it out a while back, and I've missed it alot.

So, we've been saving tons, and I got my rebate card in for my phone, $100 debit card. I bought the shirt in California with it, and still had plenty to get my ear pierced or highlight my hair. I really wanted to highlight my hair, but it would only last for a little while.

So, I asked Aaron, his response? "Do you really want me to answer that?" I forgot got how sad he was when I took out my earring the first time. So, I got it done and he's very happy! lol

Well, I'm exhausted and have to be to work 5 hours early tomorrow. Not to mention have to finish all my primary stuff for music time!!!

*mwah!!*

Chelle }}i{{

The Temple

I love the temple! It's so wonderful!!! Tonight Aaron and I rushed over to Ward Temple Night, but got there a hair too late. I got in, he didn't.

And after seeing how full the room was, which, by the way is freaking awesome! I've never seen it that full!!! I told them that Aaron and I can do something else instead.

So, we did sealings, which is always amazing...I think of it kinda as "renewing of the vows". Or the closest thing to it. It was just fun to sit there and enjoy the moment.

Didn't turn out like we planned, but it was better!!!

I also got to see some friends of mine I haven't seen for a while. I saw an old bishop of mine, he was the temple pres. and is now a sealer. So that was fun to see him again!! Saw another lady from an old ward that I was fond of. We got to chat for a minute. And also, I ran into Linda Ivey, although I usually just call her Sister Ivey. She is an amazing woman!!! Just one of those "kindred spirits" that Anne of Green Gables spoke of. The first time I met her was when Aaron and I were first married. And we just hit it off. She's just so neat!!! I know we knew each other from before.

There are certain people that in life, you just know you've known before...you share a common bond from the pre-existence. I don't know what, but I know I will find out soon! Every time I see her in the temple, her eyes just light up, she hugs me like a daughter home for the holidays and always says, "I was just thinking about you!!!" and then always, "I hope to see you here again soon!"

Anyhoo, fun night!

Chelle }}i{{

Day 50!!! Sacramento Trip!!!

So, my brother sent up some temple clothes that I need to exchange, and had to make a trip to Sacramento to do that (nearest place!) So I called my Aunt last week to see if we could swing down and say hi, she's about 45 min from Sacramento. She said she had to go up to Sacramento today to do the same.

So, we met for lunch with my cousin Bill who I haven't seen in about a year. It was awesome to see them!!! We visited for about an hour and ate pizza.

I returned everything I needed, got some cool stuff for singing time ideas!! I'm so excited!!!!

Xander picked out an Ammon action figure, and I instantly thought of Jan, my old seminary teacher who's favorite story is Ammon and the hacking off of arms. I still remember her imitating the hacking!!! ROFL! But we settled on my fav which is Captain Moroni. He is freakin' awesome!!!

We went to the mall afterwards, and I found a REALLY cute shirt.

I just got my rebate card back and it was $100!!! Woohoo!!! I didn't feel guilty spending part of it, b/c we have $270 in savigns already!!!! I'm so proud of us!! :-) So, for another part, I'm going tomorrow to get my ear pierce uptop again. I really do miss it!! :-)

And tonight, we're going to the temple! Yeah!!!

Chelle }}i{{

Day 49..Family Fun!!!

Tonight, we went "out" for dinner and to a movie. I wanted to have a sit down dinner, but the next movie time didn't allow that.

So, we grabbed Panda Express. Good stuff! Yum!!

We saw Street Fighter, the Rise of Chun Li.....It was okay. But I grew up on the Street Fighter Video Game, so had to see!!

We did see posters up for Star Trek...Oh my! I'm soooo excited!!!! I'm a Trekkie minus the geeky parts. I don't go to the conventions, I need subtitles when they speak Klingon and don't wish I was exploring space...well, the last part, okay, it'd be fun. I'm REALLY looking forward to it.

I did take Xander earlier to see Bed Time Stories...it was really cute! It's at the $3.00 theater at my work, so it was fun!

And now, I'm off to Sacramento in a few hours. Better get some sleep!!!

Chelle }}i{{

Day 48...tired and wired

Ok, so can't sleep. yea!

I was wondering about my friend today, the one who is on Meth. I think she's mad at me, which is really sad. I've done nothing but love her.

She asked who told me what was going on with her. I told her that I figured it out on my own (even though her friend told me...didn't want to get her in trouble.). Then she retored back, "so, what do you thinks wrong with me?"

I told her she was on drugs, don't know what kind though. I told her that I loved her, and I'm here to help, though she has no reason to get mad at me over anything. I've kept some secrets that she's told me. We've hung out outside of work. It just really saddens me.

I'm awaiting a response, though I don't know if I'll get one.

Drugs suck!!!