Lauren's Happenings

I have a lot of random thoughts going through my head. First I'll update y'all on my life.

1. So for a class I had to change a daily behavior for 5 days and write a paper about it. She gave suggestions of exercising more, eating better, etc. I decided I would do those things for a week, and then just stop. I wouldn't really benefit. I tried to think about what I need to work on and I eventually decided I need to decrease my time on social media. I am only allowing myself to go on Facebook and Instagram one time a day. That doesn't sound too bad, but it takes a lot of restraint! Whenever I get to class early, have a break in between classes, come home, right before bed, wake up, etc, I just go on my phone. It is a horrible habit.

I started this goal yesterday and I am already seeing results. I got a ton of homework done, AND worked out by 7! That is a big deal for me! Plus during the day, I socialized with more people instead of just sitting on my phone. Let's hope I can keep up this habit after these 5 days!

2. I got a new ASL mentor for the semester and I absolutely love her. This is my third mentor (3 different semesters) and she is definitely my favorite. I can tell I will actually enjoy my weekly meet ups with her, and actually look forward to them! She is a mom of 3 kids and is so cute! Maybe I love her because she is like a mother figure? Idk, but she is the best!

3. I applied for a job in ASL tutoring! It would just be a few hours a week, so it is perfect! Plus I would be benefiting from practicing my ASL skills! Now I just have to cross my fingers that I actually get it!

That basically sums up my life as of late.

So like I said, I've had a lot on my mind as of late. I have had a fascination lately with reading random articles that I come across from Facebook or buzzfeed. Some of them true, others not so much. I just have this drive to be educated in everything right now. For example, I suddenly have this desire to learn about our government. I want to take a class so I can learn more about politics, but not necessarily about the bias crap though. I just want the facts…. Or I want to learn Spanish. That would probably kill me learning a third language, but I want to fit it in my schedule somehow next semester.

Anyway any subject that comes across my mind, I like looking it up and finding out as much as I can about it. Today I learned something very valuable. As important it is to be educated in life, I first need to be seeking the wisdom of God. Sometimes the things online go against what God says. Things that I study online, I can find from studying God's word. I have looked up things about finance, dating, and marriage but all of that can be found in studying what God has to say about it. Idk that was just a good reminder that the truth is all around me, and need to avoid the "world".

This was in the Oct 2013 conference: "…civil goverments are heavily influenced by social trends and secular philosophies as they write, rewrite and enforce laws. Regardless of what civil legislation may be entacted, the doctrine of the Lord regarding marriage and morality (can tie in any principle here) cannot be changed. Remember: sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin in the eyes of God". I don't mean to get all controversial. Nor am I trying to say we should disrespect our leaders in the government. I didn't vote for Obama, but it is important to still respect him now that he is president. What I get from this exercpt is that while the world is changing, God is constant, so the best wisdom to seek is His.

Sorry to get all deep.

That is all for now. Goodnight.

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Tuesday.

I'm going to start with my big news!!!! I AM GOING TO ECUADOR THIS SUMMER!!!!!! No, I am not going on a mission, it is school related. The first week we will be volunteering in a deaf school, so we will have to learn their sign language beforehand. Yes, ASL is not universal, every language has their own sign language. Anyway, the second week we will be going on adventures and touring. I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has consumed my thoughts for the past two days!

Anyway….

I started off my day with attending my morning class for the first time. It was super easy of course since we were just going over the syllabus. As bonus, there is a deaf student in the class (Max, who is friends with Travis from Switched at Birth), which means there is an interpreter in the class. Watching her/them will definitely make the class more entertaining.

After that class I headed over to my next one. I had the same teacher last semester and didn't click so well. Thankfully this semester, the class seems to have been structure and will hopefully continue to go well!

Next was institute class which is like a party. A) We are in D&C which I absolutely love. It is so direct and I always know what I need to do after reading. B) The class is a good size and I know just about everyone in there. C) Reggie (another deaf friend) is taking the class, so I also get to watch Ren interpret. Maybe someday I'll even take a turn. The only negative thing about that class is that no one can play the piano. I was just thinking the other day how lucky I am that someone can always play in my institute classes. Well I guess that is karma! Now I will have to play every Tuesday/Thursday.

When Institute was finished, I finally got a chance to eat! So I ran/drove home, ate and then came right back for a meeting. That is definitely an advantage of living so close.

Later that evening, we had our traditional Tuesday- Chipotle, and PLL. Pretty soon everyone went to bed but I got a second wind! So I started writing thank you notes and paying the bills. Eventually I did fall asleep, and it was before one in the morning!

Side note: Stephanie gave me my Christmas gift and it was so thoughtful of her! It's hard to explain but it's a key chain and she stitched the "I love you" handshape in sign language. To top it off, she made it yellow and teal. That absolutely made my day!!

Wednesday.

These are always my productive days because I get so much motivation to just buckle down!! I woke up early, got ready, ate breakfast, went to the post office, did some homework, and laundry all before 11 am. That is really good for me! After all of this, I went to class. This is one of those classes that is an "easy a", so I get to sit back and relax.

Right after class I went over to the institute for class. While waiting for it to start, I told EJ he should be the class president. Somehow it got turned on me and now I guess I'm the Class Pres. EJ is still my "assistant because he wrote on the board for me and got everyone to pay attention.

After class, Steph and I went on some adventures that included: getting lunch, going to the mall, and grocery shopping. Oh and somewhere in there, I did go to another class! Later that night, after getting lost, and having to renavigate, we went to a movie night! We were told it was going to be "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" but they ended up playing "Disturbia". Yeah no thanks. Luckily I have seen it before, but that was like 5 years ago. Fortunately, I am all safe and sound in my home now! Wish me the best of dreams! :)