Well, it's official! I am a college student.. once again!
I know it seems so random, but its a something I have been thinking about the past few months, and after this week, and talking to a few good friends, I feel as though now is the perfect timing. I am so happy about my decision!
Now, I will still be working as a hairstylist (it is my passion afterall) but, on my days off I will be in class. I thankfully have a few credits from attending college back in 2006 and 2007. So, if all goes according to plan, I will have my Associates Degree by January 2013. Unfortunately, I didn't take college too seriously back then, so I only have a few credits. But, it will work out perfectly, because my goal is to attend BYU to get my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, so by that time my hours in a salon in MO will be able to transfer over to Utah. I will then be able to continue working in a salon. Utah also has BNI groups, so, I can build my clientele out there as well!
Look at me, jumping the gun a bit.
Anyway, I feel soooo good about this decision, I just know that it is right! Of course, its all about baby steps, so for now, I will be a student at the MCCKC schools for a few years. My first class starts in October, they didn't have very many options that would apply to my degree, so I am taking a Sociology course which I could count as an elective.
I am so pumped!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
The Best Week EVER.
So, I have to admit, the past week and a half has probably been one of the "Best Weeks Ever". So many changes occured, and it has been AWESOME!
First, My cousin Chad came into town last week, it was the first time any of us kids on the Bruns side have seen him in 7, yes 7 years! Chad is 6 months older than me, which makes him 23. He lives out in Pittsburgh, and is so hilarious! He was only in town for a day, so a few of us cousins took him to Chappel's down in Northtowne for lunch with Grandma Bruns and Aunt Kathy. Our Grandpa was the Mayor of North Kansas City for the past 12 years, he takes so much pride in that city, which is so neat. He even had all of us grandkids names engraved on bricks, and they are placed at Dagg Park, which is across from the Police Station. Its actually really cool! So, in honor of the amazing brick, and Chad's visit, I took him to see it, he felt like he was on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
That night, my 2 cousins from the Carey side, came to KC. Morgan, whom is a month older than me, and Jordan whom is 24. They were living in Jersey selling alarm systems for the summer, and were on their way back home to Utah. The original plan was that they were going to stay in KC over night, and then leave the next day. But, that changed, and they stayed a week and a half! I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun with family! I mean, I love my family unconditionally (don't get me wrong) but having my other cousins whom I probably see once ever 3 years at our house was so cool! We (John, Morgan, Jordan, and Myself) all bonded sooooo much. So, they came to town last Tuesday around 10 pm. We took them to Buffalo Wild Wings, we thought it would be Epic to taste the "Blazin'" flavor wings (NOTE TO SELF: that "Flavor" could probably melt car paint.) Yeah we about died. The next day, I took the boys to my neck of the woods, downtown KC MO. We first went to this amazing vintage store called "The Boomerang" and tried on tons of clothes, and then we went to this awesome dive bar restaurant called "Grinders" (best pizza ever). Downtown KC has all these random murals painted on the sides of buildings, so we (being cool haha) got out of the car and posed next to them.
Having them here was a blast, we all realized that we have so much in common, and were really able to help each other out a ton. Morgan, Jordan, and I stained a deck together. So fun, we also celebrated Ramadan with a few friends from Jordan (The middle eastern country), ate at our Uncle's delicious italian restaurant Cascone's and just chilled.
I also, went on a super awesome Canoe Trip! Brittany Mayhugh and I were canoe partners and had a blast! We tipped probably about 3 times, but were laughing the WHOLE time. We are going again over Labor Day Weekend!!
This week has been so great. A great end to a Great Summer.
~ We had a bonfire at Aunt Pam's house, it was 90 degrees that night, with about 80% humidity.. we look amazing.. haha ~Left to Right: Jordan, John, Me, Morgan
~ We could be mistaken for models..
Jordan
A real life comic book
Morgan was thirsty
~One of the "Must Do's" Grinder's is signing the bathroom wall!
~Jordan's turn
I had pics from when Chad was here, but my camera died :( so I couldn't upload them
First, My cousin Chad came into town last week, it was the first time any of us kids on the Bruns side have seen him in 7, yes 7 years! Chad is 6 months older than me, which makes him 23. He lives out in Pittsburgh, and is so hilarious! He was only in town for a day, so a few of us cousins took him to Chappel's down in Northtowne for lunch with Grandma Bruns and Aunt Kathy. Our Grandpa was the Mayor of North Kansas City for the past 12 years, he takes so much pride in that city, which is so neat. He even had all of us grandkids names engraved on bricks, and they are placed at Dagg Park, which is across from the Police Station. Its actually really cool! So, in honor of the amazing brick, and Chad's visit, I took him to see it, he felt like he was on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
That night, my 2 cousins from the Carey side, came to KC. Morgan, whom is a month older than me, and Jordan whom is 24. They were living in Jersey selling alarm systems for the summer, and were on their way back home to Utah. The original plan was that they were going to stay in KC over night, and then leave the next day. But, that changed, and they stayed a week and a half! I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun with family! I mean, I love my family unconditionally (don't get me wrong) but having my other cousins whom I probably see once ever 3 years at our house was so cool! We (John, Morgan, Jordan, and Myself) all bonded sooooo much. So, they came to town last Tuesday around 10 pm. We took them to Buffalo Wild Wings, we thought it would be Epic to taste the "Blazin'" flavor wings (NOTE TO SELF: that "Flavor" could probably melt car paint.) Yeah we about died. The next day, I took the boys to my neck of the woods, downtown KC MO. We first went to this amazing vintage store called "The Boomerang" and tried on tons of clothes, and then we went to this awesome dive bar restaurant called "Grinders" (best pizza ever). Downtown KC has all these random murals painted on the sides of buildings, so we (being cool haha) got out of the car and posed next to them.
Having them here was a blast, we all realized that we have so much in common, and were really able to help each other out a ton. Morgan, Jordan, and I stained a deck together. So fun, we also celebrated Ramadan with a few friends from Jordan (The middle eastern country), ate at our Uncle's delicious italian restaurant Cascone's and just chilled.
I also, went on a super awesome Canoe Trip! Brittany Mayhugh and I were canoe partners and had a blast! We tipped probably about 3 times, but were laughing the WHOLE time. We are going again over Labor Day Weekend!!
This week has been so great. A great end to a Great Summer.
~ We had a bonfire at Aunt Pam's house, it was 90 degrees that night, with about 80% humidity.. we look amazing.. haha ~Left to Right: Jordan, John, Me, Morgan
~ We could be mistaken for models..
Jordan
A real life comic book
Morgan was thirsty
~One of the "Must Do's" Grinder's is signing the bathroom wall!
~Jordan's turn
I had pics from when Chad was here, but my camera died :( so I couldn't upload them
Monday, August 9, 2010
So, I have been writing about all these "enlightenment moments" and now I feel like I should just update on my life.
Well, This summer has been so wonderful, I have been able to hangout with family and old friends, and have even made new friends as well! Work has been so great. Slowly, but surely, I have been building up my clientele. I joined a business referal group called BNI. The group has 1 person from each career field in it, we meet weekly and discuss business, and pass on referals to different members of the group. It's the Giver's Gain! A good friend of mine, Morgan introduced me to it, it has helped me grow as a person so much as well as helping me to grow my business.
This weekend I am going on the Platte City 2nd Branch Float Trip! I am sooooo excited, I wasn't able to go last year because of school and such, but we leave this Friday and are going to Jack's Fork River. This is really going to be the last weekend that all of us friends are together, Janiece is moving out to Provo, Mary is getting ready to turn in her mission papers, I am attending a new singles branch, everyone is taking new directions in their lives. Its bittersweet, but its a great thing I am sure. My best friend Jimmy Sam, recently moved to San Diego, which has been weird because we were like brother and sister, but I know he is having a blast with Gabe and Katie! Life overall has been great though! Karen and I have been hanging at the pool more, and are planning a trip to Florida this March! I can't wait! A whole week on the beach! Sam, is finally home from Utah, I felt as though she was gone for ages, and Anie moved back to Trimble, I sure do miss our random girl nights.
Saturday was a bbq at Mike and Shannon Kester's home in LV. It was so much fun to see old friends again! I just love our group so much, its so neat to see everyone growing, and with their own families now! I am just so happy that they are happy.
I remember thinking that summer of 2008 was pretty much the best, but I do feel that summer of 2010 has been even better. I am looking forward to new things in my life and to just see where these next few months will take me.
Bring it on. Autumn!!
Rio Girls! at Katie's wedding!!
Pool Day with Karen and Jolene!!
Mary and I were singing our hearts out on 4th of July!
Cousin's Day out!
Anie and I going to the Visitor's Center!
Photoshoot!
Well, This summer has been so wonderful, I have been able to hangout with family and old friends, and have even made new friends as well! Work has been so great. Slowly, but surely, I have been building up my clientele. I joined a business referal group called BNI. The group has 1 person from each career field in it, we meet weekly and discuss business, and pass on referals to different members of the group. It's the Giver's Gain! A good friend of mine, Morgan introduced me to it, it has helped me grow as a person so much as well as helping me to grow my business.
This weekend I am going on the Platte City 2nd Branch Float Trip! I am sooooo excited, I wasn't able to go last year because of school and such, but we leave this Friday and are going to Jack's Fork River. This is really going to be the last weekend that all of us friends are together, Janiece is moving out to Provo, Mary is getting ready to turn in her mission papers, I am attending a new singles branch, everyone is taking new directions in their lives. Its bittersweet, but its a great thing I am sure. My best friend Jimmy Sam, recently moved to San Diego, which has been weird because we were like brother and sister, but I know he is having a blast with Gabe and Katie! Life overall has been great though! Karen and I have been hanging at the pool more, and are planning a trip to Florida this March! I can't wait! A whole week on the beach! Sam, is finally home from Utah, I felt as though she was gone for ages, and Anie moved back to Trimble, I sure do miss our random girl nights.
Saturday was a bbq at Mike and Shannon Kester's home in LV. It was so much fun to see old friends again! I just love our group so much, its so neat to see everyone growing, and with their own families now! I am just so happy that they are happy.
I remember thinking that summer of 2008 was pretty much the best, but I do feel that summer of 2010 has been even better. I am looking forward to new things in my life and to just see where these next few months will take me.
Bring it on. Autumn!!
Rio Girls! at Katie's wedding!!
Pool Day with Karen and Jolene!!
Mary and I were singing our hearts out on 4th of July!
Cousin's Day out!
Anie and I going to the Visitor's Center!
Photoshoot!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Life...
Life has been so different these past few months, and for the first time in my entire life I feel content. Content with how my life is, content with everything. I think this is a lesson that Heavenly Father has been trying to teach me since the day I was born. Patience has NEVER been my strongest quality, and I know that I still have a ways to go, but, I feel as though I am finally understanding the Lord's plan for me. I have been reading so many different General Conference talks and Ensigh articles that have truly inspired me to do the Lord's work, and to be a better person. One talk given by Dieter Uchtdorf talks about Patience,
"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter.
Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace."
.... He goes on to say...
"Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit.
Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings. It means reining in anger and holding back the unkind word. It means resisting evil, even when it appears to be making others rich.
Patience means accepting that which cannot be changed and facing it with courage, grace, and faith. It means being “willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father.”
Ultimately, patience means being “firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord” every hour of every day, even when it is hard to do so. In the words of John the Revelator, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and … faith [in] Jesus.”
Patience is a process of perfection. The Savior Himself said that in your patience you possess your souls. Or, to use another translation of the Greek text, in your patience you win mastery of your souls. Patience means to abide in faith, knowing that sometimes it is in the waiting rather than in the receiving that we grow the most. This was true in the time of the Savior. It is true in our time as well, for we are commanded in these latter days to “continue in patience until ye are perfected.”
I am just so blessed to have the gospel in my life, and to be blessed with so many AMAZING friends and family memember. Life is never easy, but its being patient and enduring that makes it worth while.
"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter.
Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace."
.... He goes on to say...
"Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit.
Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings. It means reining in anger and holding back the unkind word. It means resisting evil, even when it appears to be making others rich.
Patience means accepting that which cannot be changed and facing it with courage, grace, and faith. It means being “willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father.”
Ultimately, patience means being “firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord” every hour of every day, even when it is hard to do so. In the words of John the Revelator, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and … faith [in] Jesus.”
Patience is a process of perfection. The Savior Himself said that in your patience you possess your souls. Or, to use another translation of the Greek text, in your patience you win mastery of your souls. Patience means to abide in faith, knowing that sometimes it is in the waiting rather than in the receiving that we grow the most. This was true in the time of the Savior. It is true in our time as well, for we are commanded in these latter days to “continue in patience until ye are perfected.”
I am just so blessed to have the gospel in my life, and to be blessed with so many AMAZING friends and family memember. Life is never easy, but its being patient and enduring that makes it worth while.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
A New Day
These past few months have been very enlightening. It's truly amazing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ can literally heal your heart. Life is always full of adversity, but its the enduring that truly makes us stronger people.
Emma Smith once said that " none of us are born with strength, we have to find it." That is so true. Today I watched "Emma Smith, My Story" for the first time, I knew that she endured her fair share of trials just from reading and learning about her over the years. But, this movie put so many things into perspective for me. She was and is a REAL person. She had so many righteous desires for herself, her Husband, children and the Saints. She saw so much suffering and pain in her life, and even if her spirit was broken she continued to have faith in Christ. She lost so many children during their infancy, she had to watch her husband go through his own trials, I am sure she may have felt so helpless seeing him in pain. There was one point in the movie when Joseph was taken from Nauvoo to be tried in Missouri, they took him in the middle of the night. Just seeing her sobbing and pleading with the Savior for Peace, for Joseph's safety, and seeing her recieve that peace was so comforting. It literally brought tears to my eyes. I feel as though I could have related to her in that moment, that moment where life may seem so bleak, and you feel hopeless, but then in those moments of prayer when you feel the love of our Savior and Heavenly Father. Its so wonderful. Words can't even describe those feelings unless you feel them for yourself. I feel as though I have made a new friend. Even though she lived 200 years before I did, I know that someday I will be able to meet her and Thank her for her strength and faith.
I just am so grateful to be on this earth, this journey is not always going to be easy, but, its going to be worth it. I love my Heavenly Father, and his Son Jesus Christ so much, and am so thankful for all the obstacles I have been faced with, because I have been able to draw closer to them in those moments. I know that no matter what, they are always there, and they allow us to go through trials so we can become more like them, so we can gain experience. I always remember my favorite scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants secton 58: 2-4
"2 For verily I say unto you, blessed is he that akeepeth my commandments, whether in life or in bdeath; and he that is cfaithful in dtribulation, the ereward of the same is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
3 Ye cannot behold with your natural aeyes, for the present time, the design of your God concerning those things which shall come hereafter, and the bglory which shall follow after much tribulation.
4 For after much atribulation come the bblessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be ccrowned with much dglory; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand. "
Emma Smith once said that " none of us are born with strength, we have to find it." That is so true. Today I watched "Emma Smith, My Story" for the first time, I knew that she endured her fair share of trials just from reading and learning about her over the years. But, this movie put so many things into perspective for me. She was and is a REAL person. She had so many righteous desires for herself, her Husband, children and the Saints. She saw so much suffering and pain in her life, and even if her spirit was broken she continued to have faith in Christ. She lost so many children during their infancy, she had to watch her husband go through his own trials, I am sure she may have felt so helpless seeing him in pain. There was one point in the movie when Joseph was taken from Nauvoo to be tried in Missouri, they took him in the middle of the night. Just seeing her sobbing and pleading with the Savior for Peace, for Joseph's safety, and seeing her recieve that peace was so comforting. It literally brought tears to my eyes. I feel as though I could have related to her in that moment, that moment where life may seem so bleak, and you feel hopeless, but then in those moments of prayer when you feel the love of our Savior and Heavenly Father. Its so wonderful. Words can't even describe those feelings unless you feel them for yourself. I feel as though I have made a new friend. Even though she lived 200 years before I did, I know that someday I will be able to meet her and Thank her for her strength and faith.
I just am so grateful to be on this earth, this journey is not always going to be easy, but, its going to be worth it. I love my Heavenly Father, and his Son Jesus Christ so much, and am so thankful for all the obstacles I have been faced with, because I have been able to draw closer to them in those moments. I know that no matter what, they are always there, and they allow us to go through trials so we can become more like them, so we can gain experience. I always remember my favorite scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants secton 58: 2-4
"2 For verily I say unto you, blessed is he that akeepeth my commandments, whether in life or in bdeath; and he that is cfaithful in dtribulation, the ereward of the same is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
3 Ye cannot behold with your natural aeyes, for the present time, the design of your God concerning those things which shall come hereafter, and the bglory which shall follow after much tribulation.
4 For after much atribulation come the bblessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be ccrowned with much dglory; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand. "
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Papaya Art
I love Modern Art! My bestie/other half introduced me to this AMAZING website called Papaya Art. com
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Who I am
I am: German, Welsh, Irish, Native American, and a mixture of a few others.....
This week I started watching Lisa Kudrow's new show called "Who Do You Think You Are". It was so cool to see her learn more about her own Heritage. The past few weeks I have taken more of an interest in it. I am thankful because my Grandma, and Aunt Sheila are so good about keeping up to date with our Geneology on the Bruns' side of the family. My Grandma and I are going to start working on it this week actually. And I can NOT wait! I remember, last Summer, going to a Family Reunion in Ludlow, Missouri. The only people I knew there were my parents, cousin Daniel, and Grandma, Grandpa, Grandad, and Sheila. It was neat because these were all my cousins on my Great Grandpa "Grandad" side. I had NO idea at how big my family is! Recently, my Dad's cousin, whom I have met a few times, found me on facebook, and because we started talking again, I have been able to connect with so many of my cousin's on my Dad's side of the family! It is so cool!
This week I started watching Lisa Kudrow's new show called "Who Do You Think You Are". It was so cool to see her learn more about her own Heritage. The past few weeks I have taken more of an interest in it. I am thankful because my Grandma, and Aunt Sheila are so good about keeping up to date with our Geneology on the Bruns' side of the family. My Grandma and I are going to start working on it this week actually. And I can NOT wait! I remember, last Summer, going to a Family Reunion in Ludlow, Missouri. The only people I knew there were my parents, cousin Daniel, and Grandma, Grandpa, Grandad, and Sheila. It was neat because these were all my cousins on my Great Grandpa "Grandad" side. I had NO idea at how big my family is! Recently, my Dad's cousin, whom I have met a few times, found me on facebook, and because we started talking again, I have been able to connect with so many of my cousin's on my Dad's side of the family! It is so cool!
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