Singles Fireside and Mission Stories
I was invited to attend the 1st ever mid - singles fireside for the Tempe/Mesa/ Phoenix area in Arizona. I've never been to a fireside for those specifically for ages 30 - 39, usually I attend the ones that are for ages 18 - 30 years old. Since I'm really close to that age (315 more days till my birthday! :) I felt like I fit right in. It was fun to see old friends and to catch up with what has been going on in their lives since I left. In addition, this was the first time Elder James J. Hamula, the person who gave the talk, spoke since being called as a General Authority.
That night, my friend, Aaron, and I had dinner with my parents. My dad served a mission in the East Asia, Philippians area, many years ago. He began to share stories with us that I had never heard before. I laughed with several of them, and couldn't believe that I never heard them before.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Day 24 - April 19, 2008
Korean Candy
I was introduced to this really fun Korean store in Tempe. It was interesting to go to as you really can't read a lot of what it is you are looking at. You have to really hunt for the English on the packaging. But I tried 2 new treats they had. One was a sweet potato type treat, and another one was a roaster pumpkin treat. This was a completely different taste for me. But it was really good. I think that I preferred the roasted pumpkin the best. (sorry I can't find any pictures, and can't remember the exact title of the food).
I was introduced to this really fun Korean store in Tempe. It was interesting to go to as you really can't read a lot of what it is you are looking at. You have to really hunt for the English on the packaging. But I tried 2 new treats they had. One was a sweet potato type treat, and another one was a roaster pumpkin treat. This was a completely different taste for me. But it was really good. I think that I preferred the roasted pumpkin the best. (sorry I can't find any pictures, and can't remember the exact title of the food).
Day 23 - April 18, 2008
The New Photo Booth
I spent the afternoon at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture. My friend, Aaron, gave me an acupuncture treatment and then I waited around several hours till he was done. During that time I was able to do research for work and also visit with my parent's, sister and brother in law, as they were also getting an acupuncture treatment. During the last hour I was talking with my brother in law and we began to look up things on the internet with Aaron's mac laptop he so generously let me borrow. On the computer I saw this photo booth icon and was wondering what it was. We explored it and soon discovered that this is the new wave of photo booths for the 21st century. It was a lot of fun. You can make the graphics do some fun things.
I spent the afternoon at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture. My friend, Aaron, gave me an acupuncture treatment and then I waited around several hours till he was done. During that time I was able to do research for work and also visit with my parent's, sister and brother in law, as they were also getting an acupuncture treatment. During the last hour I was talking with my brother in law and we began to look up things on the internet with Aaron's mac laptop he so generously let me borrow. On the computer I saw this photo booth icon and was wondering what it was. We explored it and soon discovered that this is the new wave of photo booths for the 21st century. It was a lot of fun. You can make the graphics do some fun things.
Day 22 - April 17, 2008
New Session Executed
I had thought of a session idea for music therapy to use at work. In my head it worked out to be a really good session idea. It took me a long time to prep the materials, and get everything ready. I was able to implement it for the first time in one of my groups. Right before my group though, I was doubting as to whether this session idea would really work out the way I had envision it. I was about to cancel the idea and just go with what was familiar and I knew had work. But after some uplifting self talk I went ahead with it. It turned out to be one of the best sessions I had done with that group in a long time. Everyone enjoyed it and was able to get a lot out of it. I'm excited to use this in other areas, and have also been thinking of ways I can change and adapt it to make it even more fabulous!
I had thought of a session idea for music therapy to use at work. In my head it worked out to be a really good session idea. It took me a long time to prep the materials, and get everything ready. I was able to implement it for the first time in one of my groups. Right before my group though, I was doubting as to whether this session idea would really work out the way I had envision it. I was about to cancel the idea and just go with what was familiar and I knew had work. But after some uplifting self talk I went ahead with it. It turned out to be one of the best sessions I had done with that group in a long time. Everyone enjoyed it and was able to get a lot out of it. I'm excited to use this in other areas, and have also been thinking of ways I can change and adapt it to make it even more fabulous!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day 21 - Lamps
I bought these really cute lamps at my cousin's store about a year ago. Today I decided to finally buy and put light bulbs in them. Is this a sign that I am more into appearance than in functionality?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Day 20 - The Power of Balloons
When I came home from work today, I wasn't feeling the best, and have been experiencing nausea since then. I decided that I needed to make this feeling not be "so bad." So I blew up balloons and placed them all over the bathroom to make it a little more lively and colorful. Balloons have this amazing power to bring enjoyment to everything and every place. Day 19 - Meditation
I've been doing a lot of reading regarding meditation lately. I have been wanting to see how I could incorporate this into music therapy sessions. Despite doing a lot of reading though, I have never personally experienced meditation. Monday night I did it for the first time. I have read different techniques that could be used. I liked the Mantra Meditation method, as I really like the idea of mantras, and tend to use them in music therapy. One thing I had read was to use "Japa Mala" beads. You hold onto one bead on a necklace, state the mantra, and then go on to the next bead. In a sense, this helps you to stay focused on what you are doing in the present. I didn't really have the beaded necklace, but I did have a beaded bracelet that I just used several times. One thing I really liked about it, was how it helped me to just relax as I really focused on deep breathing through it.
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