Uplifted

I went to FHE on Monday night. Not the most exciting news of my life, but I haven't been in a long time because I've had to work Monday nights. I almost didn't go because I had so many other things I needed to do, but I decided I could go for the lesson and then leave and get other things done. Our lesson was on spiritual gifts and it was taught by John.
John is an interesting guy. He is SO smart. And he's smart in a lot of areas. He doesn't just know engineering, he knows everything. :) He was the Sunday School President when I taught Relief Society and was in charge of teaching a pilot program the church is working on for teacher development. Since I was a teacher, I was asked to attend that class.
Anyway, John gave his lesson and it was a good one, but it started to go long and I was ready to go. I'm sitting there just staring off waiting for it to be over and John calls on me. "I'd like to hear what Cathy is thinking about". Perfect. I actually did have something to say about the lesson so I gave my little blip and then think I'm done. Of course not. John, in true sincerity, thanks me for my comment and then gives me the nicest compliment. He said, "I always appreciate Cathy's comments. She is always so uplifting and I always feel uplifted when I'm around her". Or something similar to that. I was SO embarrassed for him to say that in front of our whole group and the other group that was meeting with us, but I was thankful for the compliment and the gentle reprimand for being so anxious to leave. I know John is always very sincere and that he doesn't throw things around just to make people feel nice.
I hope that is true and that I can and do uplift people and leave them feeling better about life and themselves.

Bucket list add ons

Stay in a tree house like this one

Go back to Spain
Ride an elephant
Go on a trip via train
Visit Redwood National Park
Go to a big quilt show

Park City

My friend Aubrey invited me to the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls Competition in Park City.
It was free and looked awesome so I invited my friend Kyle and we headed up with Aubrey Friday night. Brenda met us up there since she works up there and we all had a great time. As we walked in we passed the Columbia table where they were handing out free hot chocolate. We obviously weren't going to pass that up and lucky for me we stopped. They gave us beanies and it probably saved me. I had meant to bring a hat but forgot. It was SO cold and that hat was seriously a gift from heaven. The moguls were really cool. I can't believe people actually do that! I also got to see my friend Devin who I haven't seen since high school so that was fun too!

After the moguls we went to dinner and then headed back to Draper. I stayed the night at Aubrey's and we stayed up WAY too late catching up. You'd think living 30 minutes from each other we'd do better at seeing each other, but no.

Saturday I got cancelled from work (hurray!) so I was able to clean my house in preparation for Brenda's goodbye party. I also made cookies and dip and took a much needed nap. The party was a success and over all it was an excellent weekend.

Cathy turns 30

So it's my birthday in just over a month. I'm going to be the big 3-0. I go back and forth with freaking out and it just being another day, another year. 30 is a third of your life! That's kind of a big deal. A good time to reflect on what you've done and what you still want to do.

I've decided to celebrate this birthday as my "golden" birthday since my golden birthday was when I was 3 and I barely even knew what a regular birthday was. I figure 3+0=3 so it's basically the same ...

For my thirtieth year of life what I would like to do  is make myself a quilt. Shock and surprise. How can you help with this? I'm asking that instead of any gifts you may have had in mind (very presumptuous I know), that you send me 1/4 of a yard (9 inches) or a fat quarter of cotton fabric. Any color or pattern. I'll take all the fabric and make myself a birthday quilt to celebrate being alive for 30 years. Kind of weird, but I feel like it will be a good way for me to celebrate my own life as well as those of the great people in my life. To have a little piece of the people I love in a quilt I will have forever. If you don't want to participate, that's perfectly fine with me. Know that I love you all and I'm grateful for your love and friendship the last 30 years.

If you don't have my address you can facebook me or text me or ask my mom or use your other stalking skills. :)