Pressing On

Life really isn't as monotonous as I make it sound when people ask me what's going on in my life. I'm just terrible at remembering the little things that have made life interesting. I was stoked at Halloween when I found a simple yet awesome costume at the last minute. I had decided earlier that week to go to my best friend's party as either the Count of Monte Cristo or the Phantom of the Opera. I eventually decided the latter would be more practical. Sure enough, I found a cape and a phantom mask. As I tried it on in the car, however, I realized it was considerably small for my face. Darn my six-inch forehead! But when I went to pick up a friend to go to dinner beforehand, I borrowed some scissors and cut off the bottom part that goes over your chin. Still good, right? Then the string broke. Oh dear! But my friend's landlord let me borrow some yarn. At first I silently scoffed at the idea, but to my surprise, it worked great. For the first time in four years, I would be going to a Halloween party with a costume to be proud of (Seriously, my Gryffindor/Death Eater costume two years ago was too confusing to constitute a 'proud' costume.). In retrospect, I realize that things worked out because, instead of lamenting over a Halloween wasted by my lack of preparation, I had proactively determined to make it work--and it did...with help, of course.

And I have also come to terms with turning 31 this month, which means I'll be joining the Charles River Ward. My roommates are throwing me a wake, which is very cool of them. It looks like we'll get a good turnout, too. People will be bringing their favorite funeral dish, and the Grim Reaper will be there to summon me into the CRW. Jan Marie, who moved to Denmark in August to do research for a year, is visiting and will be there as well. And I get to visit her in Denmark next month!

So in summary, life is very interesting. But most importantly, life is good. I attribute it to two things: reading my scriptures on a regular basis again, and getting rid of most of the drama in my life. Reading the scriptures is a no-brainer, while getting rid of drama has been surprisingly helpful. I don't stress out about the things I can't control, and instead work a little harder at those things I can control. I think I'm finally getting the hang of this life.