Reaching Back Into The Bag

en·dear·ing [en-deer-ing]
–adjective
1. tending to make dear or beloved.
2. manifesting or evoking affection: an endearing smile.

I think that sums it up. :)

My Celebrity Playlist

Ok, So the other day I was shopping around on iTunes, and I found this cool section called "Celebrity Playlists." This section is full of celebrities and the music they listen to. They also give reason why each song. The Celebrities include; Jack Black, John Krasinski, Vince Vaughn, Adam Sandler, and many others. It was cool to see what all the Celeb's listen to and also to see that some of my tastes match that of some celebrities a.k.a. John Krasinski.

So I thought if I were a celebrity what would be on my playlist? So here it is, Lorin's Playlist. (Click on the song title to hear the song)

1. Gone for Good by The Shins - This song reaches to the #1 spot of times played on my iPod. My sister introduced me to the group and this song stuck out. Beautiful Lyrics and great melody.

2. For Reasons Unknown by The Killers - My favorite Killers song. Probably one of the best rockin out songs ever made. You know the times when you just wanna blast away your thoughts with music? This is definitely one of the songs that does the job.

3. Hey Girl by Colors - Every album by Colors is just solid. This one has always been one of my top favorites.

4. Yeah! by Usher - This is my favorite song to dance to. My friends and I often have "Dance-offs" and this song brings da funk out.

5. Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Great song sung by a great man.

6. I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family - Amen! I love this golden oldie, that seems to say what we all fear about love.

7. Hey Jude by The Beatles - My all-time favorite song. This song carries by life philosophy. It gives me courage and is one of the few songs where the melody and lyrics work perfectly.

8. Three Little Birds by Bob Marley - A really good feel-good song. Brightens your day and helps you to be optimistic.

9. Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra - What would music be without the Chairman of the Board?

10.Singin' In The Rain by Gene Kelly - Oh, how I love feeling like this!

Cotton Cookies

Oy! What a week. Busy!!!
Monday,..... can't remember.
Tuesday, Brian, Anthony and I entered a Rock Band Competition for our school. We had a 2 song set - "Say it ain't so" and "Paranoid." We entered under the band name of "Courtesy Flush", a name that would eventually win us "The Best Band Name" award. Gift certificates to Chili's. The crowd went nuts (real and virtual). :)
Wednesday, Studied and worked. I went to do homework with Sarah, and she uh gave me some cookies. How nice right? WRONG. I took a bit only to find she baked a cotton ball into the cookie. My reaction caused a giggle to issue forth from across the room. REVENGE! I also found out my best friend from high school, Spencer is going to be a daddy! I suggested the name of Lorin, but he just laughed. Everyone does. Think about it, good for a boy OR a girl. Win win.
Thursday, "THE OFFICE" CAME BACK ON BABY!!! My Office Fan club came back with a bang. We had 30+ people come and watch like old times. Good times.
Friday, Went to a bonfire with some friends. I haven't been to one in a while. Also worked on making signs for the service fair on Saturday. I was surprised to find a talent in sign making. I attribute such a skill to my Mom who was Stake Relief Society President. Maybe it's genetic???
Saturday, worked in the morning, played football with friends, and in the evening had a date with Sarah. She was kind enough to make me dinner. Stuffed Cordon bleu. It was very tasty. Afterwards we watched "Bambi" since I have never seen it. About an hour in I heard the heavy breathing issuing forth from my date. I guess all that hard work in the kitchen tired her out. It was a fun evening. Simple. Relaxing. Delicious.
Sunday, I went and did the Sacrament at Emerald Point Retirement Home. I was also given the blessing to bear my testimony. How humbled I felt to be in the presence of Latter-Day Saints who have lived the Gospel to the twighlight of their lives. In the evening Del Parson came and spoke at the fireside. I am amazed at the humility of this man. If it were anyone else, I'm sure they would have fell to pride. He's painted the most widely recognized paintings in the church. Later I watched Saturday's Warrior with some friends.
So great week.

Prophets, Pulpits, and Ssiks.

Life is an interesting thing isn't it? It never ceases to amaze me how things turn out. Life is so full of twists and turns I'm surprised I don't get motion sickness.
Remember when you were a kid and you used to make Kook-Aid? You'd pour in the water, then the sugar and flavor packet. They would of course fall straight to the bottom, and you would gain satisfaction by sticking in the spoon and mix up the powder, and the clear liquid would to turn to a vibrant red. I think all of our lives are like that Kool-Aid. We each have the possibilities of adding new things in our life, then the greater test of courage whether to mix it up or not. If we don't, we get a bland tasting liquid but if we do "mix it up" we walk away with cool Kool-Aid Mustaches!
Work is going good. Getting into the swing of being a manager is going well. The people I work with are great and are awesome.

Dating life in a word -- Endearing. :)

O thank heaven for General Conference! This Conference marks the 2nd time in my life where I have stayed awake for all 5 sessions! The 1st being on my mission. I prayed earnestly to gain a testimony of our Prophet Thomas S. Monson. I dressed in my Sunday clothes for the Solemn Assembly, and during the course of the conference I felt peace in my heart for this man. Hearing him speak during Priesthood session confirmed what Elder Jeffery R. Holland said that I witnessed the prophetic mantle settle on his shoulders. How grateful I am to live in a time where I can utter in my prayer these word, "Dear Lord, I thank Thee for my Prophet." I hope I may be faithful to his inspired counsel.

I Kinda Instegated Some Super Entertaining Dancing. She Always Randomly Asks "How?"

You remember the times where you would spend a large amount of time constructing a sandwich, then you would put it on a plate, bless it and then just take a big bite out of it? Life is like that for me right now.
School is going ok. My tenor in Student Government is coming to a close. I'm working on one last big project, and I plan to apply for STAB next sememster.
As of April 1st, I am now acting manager of 2 Brothers Communications. On the 15th if becomes official. Its an interesting time. I am so grateful for the financial blessing it will be. I love my job and I hope to do well in it.
I love my friends!! We've been getting into playing poker lately. Not for money, but for fun. I am quite the force to be reckoned with. :)
Next week is the Rock Band competition for our school. We plan on singing "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. And on Vocals and Bass Guitar is yours truly. Brian is on Lead Guitar and "Baby Face" Anthony is on Drums.
On Monday Sarah and I went on another date. This makes it #8. Sarah is so fun. We were going to go to a Acclamation Concert. It's basically a singing dancing choir. But we ditched that and went for a drive in the canyon. I let Sarah drive my car on the way up. A nice little break from the "Brave Little Toaster." We chatted and played some games...... I won. Sucka! Jacks over Sevens.

So Good week! Not a bad week at all... :)

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