so I don’t mind in the least that my car usually is not immaculate
course I still gotta get rid of some of the crap and vacuum it out sometimes
(line of propriety)
but overall it’s NOT my top priority
AND THAT IS OKAY!
Don’t ever give me crap about my car again (it’s not that bad anyways!). I ain’t lookin’ to be offended, but just don’t talk to me about that subject, k?
ya right, you’re better off tryin’ to freeze hell!
My naughty Nissan FINALLY passed its emission inspection!
And I bought myself a huge bottle of chocolate milk to celebrate
🙂
Folks, it’s real important to do our best to stay on top of responsibilities like this (If anyone knows what it’s like to get overwhelmed by car stuff, it’s me! But thankfully I’ve come a long way). One way to think of it is being a wise stewardover your stuff. Seriously, try to maintain your vehicle so you can keep yourself and others safe and happy. Sound good? I just knew you’d see it my way…
“We are stewards over our bodies, minds, families, and properties.”
FRIENDS!
1) What things are YOU a steward over?
2) Why is wise stewardship so important?
3) How can you be an even better steward?
Okay, gotta go drink down my yummy treat.
Hmm, maybe I should pour it over a bowl of LuckyCharms!
PS. I think that is one of the dumbest lyrics ever written, but I was driving a few days ago when it came on the radio and I immediately thought of this famous scene from “SandLot.”
is a very talented, innovative, and creative individual. However, many of her outfits, songs, dance moves, and overall life choices are highly objectionable (duh!) And that is not merely my opinion. That is a FACT. To borrow the words of Ms. Natasha Bedingfield, [Lady Gaga] is not the kind of girl you bring to mother.” Still, I cannot completely overlook her artistic gifts!
So what is one to do about this paradox of trash and talent coexisting in the same woman? I have coined a phrase that I believe perfectly captures this problem (and even offers a solution!). Check it stat:
is one of the things I take into consideration when writing this blessed blog. It is certainly not the only thing (duh!), and it’s also not necessarily the mostimportant thing either. But it still clearly holds clout in the court of Kat’s mind. It is a priority. A major one, too. And it’s not that I’m afraid of being called in to my Stake President for chastisement when I occasionally employ a pseudo-swear or playfully tease my viewers with the exposure of a juicy shoulder. Not even close (I do not fear excommunication or any other lesser form of Church discipline). It’s just that I have many different identities. One of them is Mormon. One of them is disciple of Jesus Christ. Those things are not necessarily exactly the same, but there is definite overlap, huh? 🙂 And those particular identities strongly influence (but do not completely dictate) my choices. And my outfits. And my words. And my puns. And my music. And my song lyrics. And my pictures. And my jokes. And my videos. And my topic/subject matters. And my posts. And my entire blog! And although the Church is merely a vehicle through which to fully live/experience the gospel, it is a vehicle we must help keep clean.
(check out that last General Conference link/ talk: it’s BOMB! and it is heavily influenced (or even appropriately plagiarized) by the Great Mormon thinker Eugene England. Also, after my vehicle metaphor, I realized I need to vacuum my car this week…)
~Gavin Degraw (Listen to this song, too. SO GOOD!)
So back to the main point of this post. Just remember this:
Katherine Cares about the Church.
And although I am still pretty new to this whole blogging thing, I am conscious of some of the repercussions I may cause (and am causing!), in whatever small/medium/big (or completely microscopic) way . Mormonism is my mother tongue, my homeland, and, although I love to travel, when it comes to my faith, I ain’t never leavin!
So hopefully the Church’s image isn’t hurt when I post pictures like this:
And I think now would be an excellent time to remind you that Mormons no longer practice polygamy (if they do, it’s some off-shoot brand that is not recognized by the Brethren), and also that I wrote a smashing article about a girl who was born into a polygamous family, then later joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Check out the published piece of pie! Oh, and just so you know, Vilate’s story has gotten even wilder. Like, out of this world crazy. In a good way, though. Stay. Tuned.
And for my beloved readers, how clean do YOU keep the image of your church (or family name/affiliation, etc.) How clean do you keep your literal car? And which is more important (trick question…)?
Watch this video to find out the ONLY church ttopic
ya right, you’re better off tryin’ to freeze hell!
(it’s not mine, I googled it…)
