Random Thoughts by Diana

First, a little bit of house cleaning.  Here is a picture of my new coat.  Santa said he would come a little early this year because it is cold in Utah now (and it is what I'd be asking for come December 25th).

Next, can someone please tell me what happened with BYU in the game against Utah yesterday?  Truly depressing.  But, like Grandpa Olsen said, "The sun will come up in the same place tomorrow."  That's just like him, always the positive one.

Finally, the Thanksgiving Season helps me to remember what I am thankful for:  my family, my friends, my warm car, the Gospel, my job, food to eat, a place to sleep, a strong body, a quick mind, my education, and (the in the forefront of my mind right now) music.  Mom, thanks for making me practice and finding it important to have us take lessons even when money was tight.  I don't know what I would do if I couldn't sit down at the piano and play it or listen to a song and then sing it.  My mom has said that she thinks music is something that we remember from the other side of the veil and that's why it can touch us so deeply.  I agree.  My music allows me to communicate when I don't have the words and calms my soul when it's in turmoil.  What a privilege it is to be able to make beautiful music (and have others that will patiently listen)!

P.S.  I fly home on Wednesday night for Thanksgiving!  I call making the rolls for dinner!

Why?

I used to keep a list of questions I was going to ask Heavenly Father when I got to heaven.  I don't know where it went (probably in one of my many, unfinished journals).  I'm still constantly asking myself - why?  Why did I eat that chocolate when I knew it would make me sick?  Why did a bird have to poop right on my window and nowhere else?  Why can't I have everyone I love around me all the time?  Why are plane tickets so expensive?  Why don't I go to bed when I'm tired (like now)?  Why are drivers oblivious on the road?  Why can't I hang shirts up facing the same way?  Why do I have to keep kissing frogs?  And the most disturbing one (right now) - why didn't I bring my bag in earlier from the car (because now it's cold outside)?

Obviously, some are more pertinent than others.  All I know is that I have to find that list so I don't have to start over again!

Windshield Wiper Fluid

No one told me it was going to freeze.  I know that this isn't the first time I've lived in Utah, but it's obviously the first time I have tried to wash my window (while driving, on the freeway) when it's below freezing outside.  How are people able to see?  Needless to say, I had to pull off the freeway (quite the task since I couldn't see out my window) and scrape.

I'm tired.  The list is too long to share.  Basically I'm tired of being in transition, not being organized, and basically tired of being tired.  On a positive note - being this tired makes falling asleep much easier (even if it's during Sunday School - oops!).

Don't give up.  The next post is bound to be more positive and might even include a picture!