More Potter... oh the Joys

I understand that I have been posting more movies than actual posts recently, and I blame it on the upcoming Harry Potter movie, which has to a large extent taken over my brain. Honestly.

I CAN NOT WAIT!

The Joy continues.... Thanks Rowling!

I know you might think you do, but trust me.... I have the Worlds BEST Parents.

Within the last 5 days we have celebrated Fathers Day, my Mom's Birthday, and today is my Dad's 50th Birthday. So, as an homage to my fabulous parents I put together....

Top 5 Lessons / Reasons I LOVE my Parents

1. Work hard and Play Hard. Obviously I like the playing hard part better, but learning how to work is something that I have come to value.
2. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. My mom is a good example of this, sometimes I can get overwhelmed by life in general, but my Mom always helps me put it in perspective.
3. Family First. Whenever there is an option to do other things, or be other places my parents have always chosen to spend time as a family. Growing up, this is not always what we wanted... but my most treasured memories are when my family was with me, not when I was off doing my own thing.
4. Forgiveness. We are not all perfect. Say sorry and get over it.
5. Be NICE! There is no reason to be unkind. Ever.

The NEW one!

Tthe Newest Harry Potter Trailer!

Do you want to run a Ragnar?

I laughed so hard watching this I almost CRIED. "It will be Fun!"

Admission, the first step to recovery....

Summer!

I have a reason to be excited about summer... Seminary is DONE! Not that I didn't love it ( Because I really did) but it will be so nice to be able to sleep in, and think about something other than the lesson that I have to prepare!

Interesting:

God's MBAs: Why Mormon Missions Produce Leaders

This is an article from News Week.... Interesting.

Content vs Happy

Recently I have been thinking a lot about the difference between Happiness and Contentment. According to the OED (Oxford English Dictionary) Content means satisfied or "enjoyment of whatever may be desired". Happiness, however is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Philosophers and religious thinkers often define happiness in terms of living a good life, or flourishing, rather than simply as an emotion; which to me seems to be more content as opposed to happy.To the best of my understanding, Contentment is a state of being while Happiness is a singular emotion.

I listened to a lesson in church recently on being happy. And I got to thinking while I am not always happy with my life, I am usually content. The teacher basically said that in order to be "Good" members of the church, we have to be happy (ALL the time). I might not necessarily agree with this, but I do think that trying to be happy is a good thing. And I thought that striving for consistent happiness in ones life seems to be asking quite a lot. (For example: half of the time I am proud of myself for making to Seminary awake and on time... and I am suppose happy at that time of the morning? Really?)

Because of my personality, I think being happy is going to take a bit of work. (Not that I am unwilling to try, it will just take a bit of effort.) So, while I am already mostly content with life, I will also strive to be happy.

Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves.

- James M. Barrie

How is it JUNE?

I would like a refund on the past 5 months, where did they go? I think it really should only be April(ish). I know people say that time flyes when you are having fun, but why does it fly the rest of the time? I have a list of goals that I made at the beginning of the year, (not resolutions... I never do those) and I realized that I have hardly started working on any of them. I am so not ready for June to be here. Summer: Yes, June: NO.