Retiring from blogging

I will be retiring from blogging for a year. So check Back next Fall.

TV

Since being here in Germany we have had only one channel on our TV that covered the shows that I really cared to watch anyways which was Oprah, Wheel of fortune and survivor. Of course there were many other shows I would have loved to have watched but these were the only ones that AFN offered us on this one channel. So, I just watched what was given.

Since moving into our new bright highlighter home we get no reception and so we have had no TV since April. Even when Dustin and I were first stationed in Montana we decided to not have TV. It's a different lifestyle and you definitely come to find out how much time you really do have! I actually don't remember what it was like to have TV until Dustin paid someone to find a signal the other day on an extra satellite dish that our Landlord had. We NOW have 5 channels that come through. Dustin was ecstatic because the movie and sports channel came through! I on the other hand was not thrilled about the whole deal and liked how things were before because I am finding that TV is really just a BIG distraction in my life. I have found that I CAN live without Oprah, Wheel of fortune and survivor and so forth. I feel it's good to take a break from things that can consume your everyday life like TV.

Antiques

I have always been intrigued with antiques and the story behind the history of such fine pieces of craftmanship. I love interior designing and it's still a dream of mine to go to school for such fun art. Having been here in Germany has really opened my eyes to collecting antiques as an expensive but quality hobby.My goal is to slowly start my collection here and decorate my home of such interesting and fascinating history and arts.

You tube

Found this on you tube sung by some guys named Adam Ashby and Ben. I can't seem to get this song out of my head. I love the ukelele!

Lyrics to "How Can I Be"

How can I be like my brother Nephi?
My father Lehi of old?
How can I be like Captain Moroni
In the wars that were told?

How can I see forever
Like the promise to the three Nephites?
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the Wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
Oh tell me how can I be like them?

How can I be like Alma the Younger,
Strong servant of the Lord?
How can I be like Mighty Ammon,
Whose heart was his sword?

How can I be a stripling warrior,
And learn to fight by faith?
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the Wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
Oh tell me how I can be like them?

How can I be like my brother Joseph,
when he prayed in the grove of trees?
How can I have, the strength that
he had , the love that he had for God?
How can I be courageous and strive
to choose the right?

I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the Wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
I wanna be like Jesus Christ
Oh tell me how can I be like him?
Oh tell me how can I be like him?

Written and composed by Nela Otuafi

5th Year Anniversary!

August 30th 2003
AUGUST 30th 20085 years down and an eternity to go! 5 years is definitely not long enough to be married to the best man in the world! Dustin is truly an amazing, righteous, loyal, funny, hard working, responsible, driven, strong, loving, serving, thoughtful, balanced, protecting, providing, husband, best friend and father. He has molded to become the most wonderful man in my life. I feel so honored and blessed to be sharing our lives together here on earth and beyond. Life only gets better from here and everyday knowing I am married to the greatest man in the world!!! Today was a really romantic and thoughtful day.

Family Reunion

Jet Lagged

We have been home for a week now and the girls and I are still jet lagged. I have never experienced it this bad before. Going towards the sun was easy but coming against the sun and time is like going against nature. It hurts! The crazy thing is that I am just always tired. That is one reason why I have not posted any pictures of our trip yet. I have not had the energy or time and I am still am not unpacked. So, That is what I am focused on doing right after this post is getting my house clean and organized. I always feel invigorated after doing such a project.