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December things

Me at Gardener Village 2010

Christmas is coming! And I started rocking the Christmas music once November hit. I don't particularly like listening to Christmas music on the radio though and I think I've figured out why. First off, I'm a traditionalist for the most part. I prefer the styles of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to the pop versions today. Secondly, to me Christmas is all about love; our love to our fellow man and most importantly God's love for us. Pop music's problem is it doesn't try to deliver a good message, just a good show. If the song has a spiritual message with no spirit then I won't like it. If you do a pop version of O Holy Night, I can guarantee that unless I feel like you mean it, I'm going to hate it. So I've collected a lot of Christmas music on my computer and iPod so I can enjoy a wide selection whenever I want. But I'm grateful that my pickiness reminds me that Christmas is about love and so many of the songs we listen too can help us remember that.

This is one music video I've particularly felt touched by.


THIS is good Christmas music!
Okay Christmas music tirade over. lol

I've had a really great December so far. My cousin Bridget is the only cousin I have who is actually my age and she and I spent our childhood being really close, even when she lived in Vernal. As we've gotten older we don't see each other a lot, but I felt really honored when she said that since she didn't have sisters that she considers my sisters and I like her sisters. So when she got engaged and asked if I'd help her with her hair and make-up I felt truly honored! It was so much fun to get together with her and doll her up. I'm excited to do it again for her bridals and reception!

Also, a funny thing happened when I went to church last Sunday. I told my mom before I left for ward choir that I was determined to meet a boy and get my flirt on. I jokingly said that I wanted to order a six foot, blonde, blue-eyed bass singer from the choir. I think God must've taken that seriously. I was fairly early and waiting out in the hall when a good-looking, dark blonde, blue-eyed, six foot tall man walked up to me and asked if I'd come for ward choir and started chatting with me. And then I found out he also sings bass! What are the odds?? I got exactly what I ordered!!! LOL!

To top it off we had about 15 guys show up for ward choir and only had 4 women..... It felt almost like I was back in my old ward with the backwards attendance numbers. And we have a bass that can really hit those low notes that give you shivers! So I think I'm really going to like ward choir. I hope we keep it up after Christmas. This has been my plan to try and meet more ward people. So far it's working!

Now before December ends I have to make sure I make it downtown to see the lights at Temple Square and I have to make it back to Gardener Village!
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