Short and Sweet

So with my amazing day off I did a few things.

1. Went to Urban Eatery with Scott for lunch. Their pizza is AMAZING!
2. Got ice cream at COWS! Very good decision. Chocolate Monster on a chocolate dipped waffle cone. Delicious.
3. Lazed outside in the sun. Get this, I put sunscreen on my face so it wouldn't burn but didn't bother putting it anywhere else. End result = sunburn on my face and tan on the rest of me. Go figure.
4. Chilled at home with the fam.
5. Went to meet friends at Victoria Park. Due to the fact that Scott picked me up on his way home from Summerside we got there at like 11:15ish. There were 3 people left, everyone else went home. Since Scott and I didn't want to waste the night, we headed to Sobey's for a candy run. For some odd reason we both wanted M&Ms. So I picked up some of those, fuzzy peaches and Swedish berries! We demolished the fuzzy peaches and half the M&M's on the way to my house.

WEIRD! I would totally suggest trying this: Eating approximately 5-6 M&M's and 1 Fuzzy Peach at the same time. The combination of flavors it awesome!

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Today I am Happy.

It is ever so interesting how if you begin your day with thoughtful prayer, and feasting on the words of Christ how your day is so much better. Though some rough things got in the way I still seem to be in a good mood.

There is a Facebook event for Monday titled "Sharing the Gospel Through Social Media." I thought it was an amazing idea. In the description they quote Pres. Uchtdorf when he said, "With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far-reaching than ever before." So the challenge is as follows..

On June 27, 2011, in memory of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, let us use our Facebook profile to share the gospel. Let us do so by posting gospel messages on our status. A few suggestions:
1. Share your favorite quote by Joseph Smith2. Share videos from Mormon Messages3. Share a link to mormon.org or lds.org4. Share a recent quote from general conference5. Share this event :)

So I definitely took the chance to post one of my favorite quotes from this past General Conference. It was from Elder Dallin H. Oaks',

"Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving, and our becoming." 

Here's the link to the rest of the talk:
http://lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng

I find it interesting how some topics seem like the Lord is really making you look at. While I was reading my scriptures (on my break at work) I came across this scripture:

"And by their desires and their works you shall know them." (D&C 18:38).  So at one point I probably skimmed over that verse thinking nothing of it, but after rereading the talk, and picking out that quote, the scripture stood out even more. I love when everything comes together.

Well the first part of this blog post I wrote on Monday, but wasn't done so I just saved it, and finally got to finishing it today. Part of the reason I never got to finish the post was due to the fact I had an awesome time with the fam for FHE. Normally we have a semi boring lesson, people are fighting and there usually ends up being like 3 people left at the end. This week it was warm and sunny, so we all got changed, went out, and washed the cars. It was a lot of fun! Afterwards we all jumped in the clean cars and drove up the road and got ice cream. Definitely one of the best we've had for a while!

The weather today was again BEAUTIFUL! I was pumped that even though I didn't have the day off, I didn't work till 1 so I could still enjoy the sunshine! The kids were outside playing on their homemade water slide so I decided to join them outside. I just laid out there and soaked up the sun. I got a little sunburn on my nose and under my eyes but overall I LOVED IT!

Lastly, after so great consideration, I bought a pair of sweatpants today. At work they were $18! Insane right?! I just couldn't pass it up, so I broke down and bought a pair. Sadly the women's didn't have any that were tight at the bottom, and normally I wouldn't think I'd like them, but I just felt the need to get them. So, I got a pair of men's. Had to get a small, which are still extra baggy, and a little long, but who cares, they are sweatpants. LOVE THEM!

So as you can tell, I have been trying to pay attention to the little things in my life that make me happy, like sweatpants, days off, sunshine, and awesome General Conference talks. Oh, and also chattin' with friends from places far away. Ever so grateful for technology.

Half way through the week!!

I am Content.

I am absolutely thrilled looking at my work schedule this week. I didn't work today (obviously), I work tomorrow (9:30-6), Tuesday (1-9:30), Wednesday OFF, Thursday (1-9:30), Friday OFF (also Canada Day which is sweet!), Saturday (9:30-6). I am absolutely pumped that I have 3 days off this week! I definitely need it/ am going to use them 100%! According to the weather network (as long as it doesn't change) it is suppose to be semi nice on Wednesday!! 

ABSOLUTELY PUMPED!!

This weekend I headed up to Summerside with Scott (and his rents) to see Bagad Cap Caval. Lets just say they are FREAKIN' INSANE! Absolutely amazing. I was blown away with how amazing they were. I was very grateful Scott invited me along, most definitely well worth the money. Oh, but obviously if you don't like the bagpipes.... then you won't like it. 

http://www.capcaval.com/

Definitely worth a YouTube search. For sure. 

For some reason ever since I was little I loved having the missionaries over for supper. Maybe it would be because that is the only time we have company or I just love missionaries, who knows. The Elders came to the crazy MacKay zoo tonight. I think for the missionaries who miss their own crazy families they love it, but the quiet ones from quiet families, well, I think they get a little scared. There is always dinner and a show, that;s for sure. I always love listening to their stories, seeing how the gospel has touched their lives and their families. I also love seeing how the church is in over places and how it is always the same. Sure I love change, but having the church always be a constant no matter where you go is definitely a relief. 

Hopefully this week will be as awesome as I hope it will be. Good luck to everyone who encounters anything challenging this week! First step: have an optimistic outlook and you're on your way!! 

Good Night! :) 

Fail.....

I am definitely horrible at blogging, like terrible. If there is any excuse it is for sure because I am so busy with my life to sit down and blog, or I waste time.. or both. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED! It is absolutely insane how much stuff has happened. You know it has been a long time when you have to read your last blog post to remember where you left off. Since my last blog post there has been a few major events:

1. My 19th Birthday!!
So my 19th Birthday was freakin' AWESOME! I absolutely loved it! I brought in my birthday with some friends(went out Wednesday night). I then worked 10-6 which would normally suck but because all my friends were at work it wasn't really a big deal. Scott came and brought me a chicken poutine from KFC (my fav!) which was extremely awesome of him. Then the party started. I had dinner with my family (Fajitas!) and cake. I grabbed the car, drove to alyssa's, finished getting ready there and met at the Pilot House. I honestly didn't think it was that good but I think it was because I was already a little full. Charmaine, Alyssa, Chelsey, Casey, David, and Travis :) Afterwards we headed down to the waterfront where we chilled, took some pictures and just talked. 

modest? heck ya!

Then after freezing we headed to DQ where we had a ice cream pizza. It was delicious! Following that I dropped off a very melted piece off and headed home. A very satisfying and awesome birthday. I got some awesome stuff. Freakin' sweet CDs with AMAZING cover art by none other then Scott, the Book of (even more) AWESOME from Alyssa, sweet stuff from Charmaine, and a BEAUTIFUL watch from Adam.

 I had the best birthday in a very long time! 

2. I became a single lady
There is certain things that I don't like blogging about, and those are extreme personal things but I will make an exception. After an ENORMOUS amount of thought I had to take my life in a different direction which required a lot of heartache. I am ever so grateful for the relationship I had, I have learned so much and do not regret it one bit. I am blessed to still have him as an amazing friend. I am truly blessed!
3. Went a some dates
So I decided to agree to some dates with a guy. I definitely had a blast. For sure! I am leaving it there but it was a lot of fun! 
4. Became 3rd Key at Reebok
After some thought and a lovely job offer I decided to stay on PEI for the rest of the summer. At time I HIGHLY regret this decision but when I think of the job experience and the better pay I kind of change my mind. There is definitely more work and more responsibility but I am grateful to be asked to do this. I feel that I must of been doing the right thing in order to get the opportunity. I am pretty sure my social life may suffer due to this but hey, it's only for a couple months right? 
5. Lived through some difficult drama
This is something else that I won't go in to but somehow I feel like I attract drama sometimes. But I made through it and I am grateful it is over. Somehow I still have friends so all is well.
6. Fixed/Regained a definitely needed friendship
Sometimes our decisions affect us in ways that we definitely did not see coming. I definitely hurt a friend and had no intentions on it. I definitely felt terrible but somehow things worked out. I really have no idea how but they did, right when I needed him the most. Even though things were hard they managed to look through it and be there for me. I am eternally grateful. 
7. Gained at least 2 new favorite songs

Marry You- Bruno Mars

Teenage Dream- Boyce Avenue

Well I think that is all for now. I probably missed a ton of things and it is definitely short form but I am trying to live my life more to the fullest, focus more on what is right for me and my future, and love my life. Wish me luck. 

Good Night All! 

*** To add to the live right now speech. I decided the other day while it was thunder and lightning with crazy down pour, I rain outside and danced in the rain... with a few times of jumping in puddles. What a stress relief, I highly recommend it. Who cares who is looking, live a little. :)

The Infinitely Crazy Life.

Maybe I should change that to the title of my blog, that seems to be the title of my life the majority of the time. As per usual I have been insanely busy. Late nights, early mornings, and never stopping. I have made an effort to enjoy my life right now, I know I need to have an eternal perspective and need to make sure that things are organized but I was so concerned that I wasn't enjoying the blessings I have in my life right now. Especially with the crazy fiesta Alyssa and I put on, I needed to focus. Today was the first day off that I have had that I actually got to just relax, there was nothing that I needed to make sure got done, or freak out about.

(Stolen from Alyssa)

So last weekend was incredibly nuts! I seriously have never been that stressed in my life. Exams were no where close to that. I really thought I was very organized. I have a clipboard which consisted of the purchases we made, confirmed people. billet list (with name, number of spaces, gender, address, and phone number), To Do list, copy of scavenger hunt (done by Alyssa), floor plan for the dance, diagram of how the lights should be, and all the receipts. I had a To Do list going for at least 2 months before and I thought I had everything done. I spend Thursday running around picking up groceries (FREAK food is expensive) and setting up, and I spend Friday day running around with Charmaine finishing setting up and getting last minute things. A couple weeks previous I found the speakers and all the chords for it so we could use the awesomeness for the dance. Friday I thought I was going to die as we couldn't find the chords. I seriously could of broken down at any minute. Apparently even if people tell me that I need to calm down, IT DOESN'T WORK! I am incapable of calming down when I feel there is a crisis. Eventually we found everything, everything got set up and Charmaine and I cruised home so that we could get changed and go back in. The dance was awesome, other then the fact that people drank the punch like there was no tomorrow- I refilled the bowl like 5 times!

After the dance we stopped at Boston Pizza. Due to the fact that I was dead tired I have a dessert. It was delicious. Other then Charmaine and Alyssa, who I will go into detail later, these 3 people are the ones who kept me sane!

Kristine, Luis and Adam!

They seriously kept me busy the past couple weeks and kept me from going crazy. There has been some dance parties, movies, Donairs, and trips to the beach.

Back to Saturday. Saturday I could not wake up. I was so tired it was crazy. I got there and thanks to everyone's help the rest of the day went fairly smoothly, minus the rain which SUCKED! I was hoping that it wouldn't for the scavenger hunt but I guess not everything can go as planned. The meals went super well, I was really pleased. The lesson done by Bishop Pilling was awesome! Minus the fact that I was super tired I highly enjoyed it. I asked him to do the lesson on how we can continue the feeling of institute and such into the summer. I was very happy with the way he went with it. After cleaning everything up I drove Charmaine home, walked into my house, looked at mom and told her I wasn't home. I walked into my room and fell asleep faster then I think I ever have. After just the right amount of time I woke up and then babysat my cousins. They are so cute! The twins were asleep so that was super easy, so I got to chill with Ella. She is so freakin' adorable.

She was quite the fan of the camera and sunglasses. 

The craziness did not end there. Sunday was good, I was a bit more rested and we had an awesome fireside with Bishop Pilling again. I loved it! I'm not going to go into detail about what it was about but it was definitely well worth the time. Also, after church Shuling ran in and gave me a pair of shoes that she was giving to me because she is moving. I was stunned! First I wasn't sure if I would ever wear them, but I can definitely do it. I have a few outfits lined up that I can wear them with. 

After working from 10-6 yesterday I chilled at home, and then decided to take an adventure to the beach. It's weird how kind of creepy the beach can be when there is only a few people. It is so calming though, the sounds and the breeze. Only bad things, it is super dark..... and getting sand out of your hair is super hard! It took forever! Though it was loads of fun.

Today I got to sleep in and relax. Boy was I relieved. I finally got to watch the season finale of Criminal Minds which was AWESOME! I was so glad I was finally able to watch it. I took my time showering because I never had to worry about anyone else banging on the door. I had to house to myself and I needed it. 

Lastly... I wanted to thank Alyssa and Charmaine for all their help. Alyssa you did a ton and I am so grateful. I definitely couldn't of survived this weekend without you. Charmaine, seriously I think I would of died of stressed related causes if it wasn't for you. You guys are the best!!! 

Also.. Happy belated birthday to Alyssa. Though I already wished you happy birthday I wanted to say it again. I know we have been through a lot but I totally wanted to let you know that I hope this year is better then the last. Craziness will come but I hope we can always be friends. Check out her blog.. its pretty sweeett. www.alyssafraser.blogspot.com. (cheesie.. I know)

Have a spectacular week!

AHHHHHH!!!!

So much has happened recently and I have had no time to blog. It is insane! I suppose I will try and go from the last time I blogged which was about friends and family.

This weekend is the YSA FIESTA!! It will be an awesome time! At first I was kind of disappointed that I only have 2 shifts at work this week, but when I realized how much stuff I have to do, and how tired I am going to be I am extremely grateful! I am going kind of nuts about it but I will come through.

I have been working a lot in the past two weeks. So I have been dead from that, but I am totally looking forward to Thursday- PAY DAY!!

Last Sunday (Mothers' Day) I had the opportunity to talk in church, though I ended up crying, which I try to avoid I love my mom and I am going to miss her a lot. She has done absolutely everything for me and has definitely taught me everything. She has brought the church into my life and raised me to know right from wrong and be the best I can. For that I am ever so grateful. I spoke on the importance of righteous mothers and my mother is a wonderful example of that. She is amazing. I had no problem talking on that and it made me think of how blessed I am. Also it really made me think about the major role I will eventually have to play once I become a mother. What an amazing calling to be a mother and to be able to raise a child of God. Though I obviously don't want a child at the moment I will be happy when that opportunity comes along (AFTER MARRIAGE).

What else... well in the middle of my lovely love a TON of YSA came to PEI. (well theres some non YSA too). THEY ARE AWESOME! I seriously have not had that much fun for a very long time!!! Considering we never even left their motel half the time it was great! So grateful that Charmaine and Alyssa could come! Both of them just add to the awesomeness! Going from chillin (with inception), to donairs and ice cream, to dance parties (including strobe lights- Thanks to Adam, and amazing music- LUISSSS!!!), to some apples to apples. It has been craziness and I love it! These people really know how to have a good time, and it just creates itself.

I am not going to go into detail but yesturday I had a pretty rough time, but I really appreciate and love my friends. They go out of their way to make me feel better and to do whatever they can. I am so blessed to have friends like them. I especially want to thank Charmaine, she is the bomb, my other half, my best friend. She loves me even when I screw up and would still do anything. And thanks to the guys in room 157 (plus Adam, Kristine, and Dexter) you guys seriously know how to have a good time, not be judgmental and just totally go at it!

To all my friends I thank you.

PS. Song Charmaine sent me. I love. ( don't really like videos with lyrics, but oh well)

Whirlwind X50!!

So life has most definitely been a crazy time. Last weekend was the Friends and Family sale at Reebok & Rockport. I seriously thought I was going to lose my mind. These would be the following top 3 reasons:


1. People are seriously extremely selfish, they will make a complete mess of the store (result of people not putting back the shoes they try on) and not feel the smallest bit sorry.
2. People obviously do not understand the concept "NO returns or exchanges until after the sale"
3. Everyone and their dog will come out for a 40% off sale. 


Though this sale almost killed me there was a few things that made it possible for me to survive.
1. Joe bought pizza
2. People came in and used my coupons.
3. No one yelled at me for being slow or anything (I worked the cash the WHOLE time)


Every night I went home dead tired and sore. I'm pretty sure I complained a lot once I got home but it's now over and I got paid for it. So that's all that matters.


So the sale consumed my Thursday- Saturday. Saturday night I went with my dad, Krista, and Cory to the race track (horses). I`m not a huge fan by any means but it wasn't too bad. The poutine there wasn't too bad either. After we watched a few races I met up with Scott then Chels, Amanda, Jonathan, and Travis after Chels' dance show. I was definitely disappointed I had to miss it. We went classy and stopped at Wendy's. Definitely not what I was planning on but it was still fun. Afterwards, we called it a night.


Sunday just brought another wave of craziness into my life. I was told the week before that there was a family coming from Utah and that they wanted to watch the CES Fireside by Sister Wixom. (It was wonderful!!) So I planned to have a little gathering before hand with food to enjoy ourselves before the broadcast. So up until Sunday I was guessing probably 10 people tops. I come into church on Sunday and there was a TON of YSA there that I never knew anything about. We talked after church and found out that the group of them was selling security systems and would be here for probably 2 weeks. I was pumped! Interesting enough, the family from Utah wasn't even there yet. 
Sunday night at 8:00pm there was probably 15-20 YSA, we ate and mingled. I set up the TV and there was something a little off but I figured that it would fix itself before the broadcast. Five minutes before the fireside was scheduled to begin the picture still wasn't working. I started freaking out! I ran to my purse, pulled out my cell phone and called my dad, who talked me through everything and had the picture working wonderfully by the opening prayer. By the time everything was fixed the family from Utah came and they added another 4 to our group. I felt bad that I wasn't able to talk to them beforehand so I introduced myself to a couple of them right afterwards. Lets just say by the time I got to bed, I was dead tired again. For the broadcast I made these amazing squares. Heres a picture and the recipe:


( I didn't put the chocolate chips on the top)

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x17 inch baking pan.
2. Melt vegetable oil, 3/4 cup margarine, and cocoa in a large pot over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir 2 1/2 cups sugar and the salt into the chocolate. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add the vanilla. Stir 1 3/4 cup flour into the chocolate mixture. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool completely.
4. Beat 1 cup margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat well. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
5. Place chunks of the cookie dough over the cooled brownies; then place a piece of plastic wrap between your hand and the dough and squish it down into place. This gives an even layer of dough and helps "stick" it to the top of the brownies. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
6. Melt the chocolate chips with the shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, until the chocolate is warm and smooth, 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Spread over the chilled brownies. Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 30 minutes, before cutting into squares.

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/karens-cookie-dough-brownies/Detail.aspx

They were absolutely amazing. 

Finally today I went to work, and turned a ton of things. That is my least favorite thing about a sale. Too many returns. Also the day included trying to restock the shelves with the very little merchandise we have left. That sale absolutely killed the amount of stock we had.

Last but definitely not least. Today was Cory's last day on the Island. He is moving to Halifax tomorrow. My parents are driving him and Tim over and is going to help them get settled. That means that Carissa and I are going to have an adventure. Will be a grand time. Cory will definitely be missed. He was always great to have around to talk to, rant to, drive with, and have a good time.


Have a great night everyone!!!