FASTER!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Pumpkins and Bullets
A giant pumpkin from the garden: 1 convincing argument for my mom
12 gauge shotgun: A great scout leader
Lots of skeet: Wal-Mart
and hot chocolate: Brother Anderburg
Shooting a pumpkin until it looks like an orange black hole: Priceless
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Missionaries
For my school, I have to do at least 10 hours of service. I decided to go to a local elementary school and help with the after-school program.
As I was walking to the school, which is about 6 blocks away, I was stopped by the missionaries :)
They walked right up to me and asked my name.
"Josh Willliamson. How are you?"
"We're doing good, what about you?"
"I am doing good." With a smile
"Are you Mormon?"
Hahahahahahaha! "Yeah!"
"I knew it, you were too nice."
"Yeah, sorry I'm not Mormon... I would totally accept the Gospel."
"Well, do you know anyone that is a non-member?"
"I don't... the only reason I come up to Salt Lake is to go to school at LDS Business College. The only people I see are LDS. But do you guys have a pass-along card with your number on it? If I run into someone, I will give it to them."
"YEAH!!!!! That would be great. Can we give you some homework too?"
"Anything." I thought they were going to ask me to read a certain chapter in the Book of Mormon.
BUT...
They hand me the card and a Book of Mormon with three pamphlets in it. "Give that to someone."
"I'll do that!"
I found out that one of the elders was out on his first day. I was sooooo happy for him. We shook hands, said goodbye, and I walked off.
With a smile. With a warmth. With a renewed happiness.
This experience made me realize that in a year I will be spreading the Gospel to the world. In a year I could have a profound effect on someone's life, just because I walked up to them, with a smile on my face and name tag on my suit pocket.
I also thought about all of my friends, close and not so close, but friends nonetheless, that have gone out to the world to further the Work.
These are the few that I can just remember from the top of my head. One of my friends is leaving soon... McKay Johnson, and I hope that he realizes how much I look up to him.
Before you guys finish, I have a challenge for you. Don't worry-- it's for the missionaries.
I want you, yes YOU, to share the Gospel with someone. Give out a Book of Mormon, share a testimony, anything to spread the Gospel. It has to be personal, not a link on Facebook. Be it the weird guy on Trax, the scruffy-looking guy smoking on the curb, or the friend you have had that you know could be blessed by the Gospel.
Do it. Report back here.
Oh, I neglected to mention that there is a time limit.... until Christmas Eve.
As I was walking to the school, which is about 6 blocks away, I was stopped by the missionaries :)
"Josh Willliamson. How are you?"
"We're doing good, what about you?"
"I am doing good." With a smile
"Are you Mormon?"
Hahahahahahaha! "Yeah!"
"I knew it, you were too nice."
"Yeah, sorry I'm not Mormon... I would totally accept the Gospel."
"Well, do you know anyone that is a non-member?"
"I don't... the only reason I come up to Salt Lake is to go to school at LDS Business College. The only people I see are LDS. But do you guys have a pass-along card with your number on it? If I run into someone, I will give it to them."
"YEAH!!!!! That would be great. Can we give you some homework too?"
"Anything." I thought they were going to ask me to read a certain chapter in the Book of Mormon.
BUT...
They hand me the card and a Book of Mormon with three pamphlets in it. "Give that to someone."
"I'll do that!"
I found out that one of the elders was out on his first day. I was sooooo happy for him. We shook hands, said goodbye, and I walked off.
With a smile. With a warmth. With a renewed happiness.
This experience made me realize that in a year I will be spreading the Gospel to the world. In a year I could have a profound effect on someone's life, just because I walked up to them, with a smile on my face and name tag on my suit pocket.
I also thought about all of my friends, close and not so close, but friends nonetheless, that have gone out to the world to further the Work.
These are the few that I can just remember from the top of my head. One of my friends is leaving soon... McKay Johnson, and I hope that he realizes how much I look up to him.
Before you guys finish, I have a challenge for you. Don't worry-- it's for the missionaries.
I want you, yes YOU, to share the Gospel with someone. Give out a Book of Mormon, share a testimony, anything to spread the Gospel. It has to be personal, not a link on Facebook. Be it the weird guy on Trax, the scruffy-looking guy smoking on the curb, or the friend you have had that you know could be blessed by the Gospel.
Do it. Report back here.
Oh, I neglected to mention that there is a time limit.... until Christmas Eve.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Addictions.
We all have them. They can range from a certain drink (like hot chocolate) to a television show.
I have too many addictions. (Please note I am using the word addiction quite liberally)
It's fun to watch. My vicodin is House. I own all the seasons that are on DVD. It's great. I am on the 5th season right now, and I just can't stop. If you ever wanna borrow them, just lemme know! (:
This is my guilty pleasure. My scary show. I watch this to be freaked out. However, the last half of the 5th season became quite bland. Oh well.
I also watch Raising Hope, Arrested Development, and Psych. All funny shows. I totally recommend them. Oh! and the Office.
That's hot chocolate. Not coffee.
Argyle. It's classy. It's sorta spunky. It's me. You should totally go buy me a half-zip argyle sweater.
Batman is THE BEST superhero ever. I really want this game that just came out.
I play piano when I feel like it. When I'm frustrated, confused, tired, and happy.
I browse it all the time during class. I really need to get this one under control.
These beauties should be on my doorstep by the end of the day. Of course, I ordered these during class. From Amazon. : P
Snowboarding. This isn't me, just FYI. But I do have a picture of a snowboarder on my debit card. I am obsessed. And I have indulged myself, trying to get everything ready for this season. I was a hobo one night in front of Sports Authority, to get some good deals on gear. I got a $380 snowboard for $50. Brand new.
Yay for being a hobo!
Addictions. They're fun.
They all make us do stupid things. I think I have way more than just these few, but it is fun to look at my own addictions and habits.
I have too many addictions. (Please note I am using the word addiction quite liberally)
It's fun to watch. My vicodin is House. I own all the seasons that are on DVD. It's great. I am on the 5th season right now, and I just can't stop. If you ever wanna borrow them, just lemme know! (:
This is my guilty pleasure. My scary show. I watch this to be freaked out. However, the last half of the 5th season became quite bland. Oh well.
I also watch Raising Hope, Arrested Development, and Psych. All funny shows. I totally recommend them. Oh! and the Office.
That's hot chocolate. Not coffee.
Argyle. It's classy. It's sorta spunky. It's me. You should totally go buy me a half-zip argyle sweater.
I play piano when I feel like it. When I'm frustrated, confused, tired, and happy.
These beauties should be on my doorstep by the end of the day. Of course, I ordered these during class. From Amazon. : P
Snowboarding. This isn't me, just FYI. But I do have a picture of a snowboarder on my debit card. I am obsessed. And I have indulged myself, trying to get everything ready for this season. I was a hobo one night in front of Sports Authority, to get some good deals on gear. I got a $380 snowboard for $50. Brand new.
Yay for being a hobo!
Addictions. They're fun.
They all make us do stupid things. I think I have way more than just these few, but it is fun to look at my own addictions and habits.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A Beginning for an End
Well, I have to say, I have had quite a remarkable Summer. I can't beleive all the stuff I did, all the things I managed to do.
Here are just a few:
Laser Assualt with some awesome people :D
Kodiak in Wyoming
Youth Conference in Salt Lake City
Scuba Diving
Buy some snowboard gear
I know I did more, I just can't remember it.
This is what it feels like somedays. Hectic, kinda freaky, and WAAAAYYY too many people. But it gives me time to study. I'll take it, even though some of the people are freaky.
Here are just a few:
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| Service Projects |
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| Hiking Mt. Timpanogos... twice in three weeks |
Kodiak in Wyoming
Youth Conference in Salt Lake City
Scuba Diving
Buy some snowboard gear
I know I did more, I just can't remember it.
But now I am a student at LDSBC, and it's a new chapter in my life. I have to be responsible. I have to get up at 5:10 AM to catch my bus up to Salt Lake City.
Speaking of public transportation...
This is what it feels like somedays. Hectic, kinda freaky, and WAAAAYYY too many people. But it gives me time to study. I'll take it, even though some of the people are freaky.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Wow...
It's been over a month. I have been waiting to make a giant blog post for my summer and what I accomplished. But first things first...
BOOK REVIEWS!!! Can I get a holla!?!?!? hahahaha
Ray Bradbury has a particular method for writing. It's unique, odd, and astonishingly satisfying. He uses hyphenated words and sews together the sentences into a beautiful quilt. He managed to make me legitamatley afraid of carnivals in this book... and though I was kinda creeped out by them before this book...
The books is about two boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Hollaway. A carny rolls into town, and of course, the carny is the creepiest thing around. The boys can't help but take a peek.
They end up seeing something they shouldn't have, and the carny's start coming after them, trying to capture them before the manage to get anyone to believe their story.
The books is about undying loyalty, learning to grow up, and acceptance. At least, that's what I remember about it.
Shakespeare is a freakin' genius, alright? He can make a soap opera seem interesting. The hardest part about reading Shakespeare is the language. It's like reading in Isiah; you just need to keep doing it, then all the sudden, every word, line, and verse make sense.
Actor David Suchet said, "We find Shakesepeare boring because we're lazy. We're not willing to get thorugh the language. That's the only barrier."
I promise to whoever reads this, and they try to read Shakespeare, just keep pushing though. It will be one of the most rewarding things you had done when you have finished the book.
Othello is about a Moor, Othello, who is the victim of hate. His friend (or so it seems to him) Iago, just hates him. He wants him behind bars, so he plots a fake affair, and steals everyone's life inadvertantly. Honestly, it's a great read.
The book is about soccer teams, from Clarkston, Georgia, called the Fugees. The teams get their names from the make up of the team, a bunch of refugees. Of all races.
Luma, the coach of the team, has one goal: to unify the boys to the best they can be. She has strict rules, and they are hard to abide. But when the boys humbled themselves and obeyed the rules, they became one of the best teams in their state.
It's a national bestseller. It's a clearer understanding of the world.
To me, that last sentence, makes a book worth reading.
BOOK REVIEWS!!! Can I get a holla!?!?!? hahahaha
The books is about two boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Hollaway. A carny rolls into town, and of course, the carny is the creepiest thing around. The boys can't help but take a peek.
They end up seeing something they shouldn't have, and the carny's start coming after them, trying to capture them before the manage to get anyone to believe their story.
The books is about undying loyalty, learning to grow up, and acceptance. At least, that's what I remember about it.
Actor David Suchet said, "We find Shakesepeare boring because we're lazy. We're not willing to get thorugh the language. That's the only barrier."
I promise to whoever reads this, and they try to read Shakespeare, just keep pushing though. It will be one of the most rewarding things you had done when you have finished the book.
Othello is about a Moor, Othello, who is the victim of hate. His friend (or so it seems to him) Iago, just hates him. He wants him behind bars, so he plots a fake affair, and steals everyone's life inadvertantly. Honestly, it's a great read.
Luma, the coach of the team, has one goal: to unify the boys to the best they can be. She has strict rules, and they are hard to abide. But when the boys humbled themselves and obeyed the rules, they became one of the best teams in their state.
It's a national bestseller. It's a clearer understanding of the world.
To me, that last sentence, makes a book worth reading.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 6 and 7
Jon Schmidt and George Winston.
People who amaze me. They hear music and interpret them into notes, so simple pianists, like me, can play their music. I love Jon Schmidt most, because he takes an idea, even a place, or an even, and puts it to music. By far one of my favorite pieces by Jon Schmidt is Game Day
Playing the piano distracts me from my stress. It builds my talent, and it I know that I can always run to a piano when I am lost in the world. I can sit and play the beginning of a thousand songs, but I only know the ending to one. I usually start learning a song strongly, then will die out, but that's okay, I know that if I keep working on it, I will get it.
There was this one part of a song that took me three weeks to get down. It was agonizing, coldblooded, sweaty, and noisy work. But it all paid off.
Day 7: Favorite movies.
Do I only pick a few? Well, I will just show a bunch of movie pics for the movies I love :D
I can't think of much more...
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