Mormons, Tabernacles, and Choirs

The thing is that I'm in Basic Editing Skills, and the Chicago Manual of Style says to use the Oxford comma. So I am. So if any of you are thinking, "What?! I thought she was totally opposed to that! Faker," then you probably are a little too concerned about things like commas. In which case we should be friends, because so am I. The start of this post did not turn out how I expected. Anyway, Pace McCulloch, my dear cousin who now thinks I'm cool because I have a blog, suggested the subject that is introduced in my title. I am finally getting around to it. So here we go.

First and foremost, I am a Mormon. Thank you, Richard G. Scott for making it ok for me to use that term. It was Richard G. Scott, right? That would be embarrassing if I was getting that wrong. EDIT: It was M. Russell Ballard! Thanks, Tracy. You know that big ad campaign happening right now where everyone is all, "I rock climb and go skydiving. I wrestle cougars. I am more interesting than the Dos Equis guy. And I'm a Mormon."? Check it out. I want to do one of those, except all I can think of to say is, "I am a pretty awkward person. I have an opinion about whether Captain Kirk or Picard is better. I have probably seen Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie more times than you. And I'm a Mormon." I don't feel like that is motivating to people. Regardless of how nerdy I am, being Mormon is super awesome. Most of you have probably noticed that my church is all kinds of all over the place in the media lately. For those of you who read my blog that aren't Mormon, thanks for being my friend. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. There is a lot of nonsense being spread around lately. I know you all have beliefs of your own and I respect that. Thank you for respecting mine.

I am undead, I like brains ... and I'm a Mormon. Happy October!

There are two things that I want to say about Tabernacles.  When I first was brainstorming about this post there was only one, but now there are two. That's crazy. Am I not getting to the point fast enough? Sorry. Let me say the weird one first. My nephew, Kyle, likes to pretend he has brothers and sisters and daughters and sons and a whole imaginary family basically. One time we were asking him what his daughter's name was and he responded, "Tabernacle." Hilarious. More serious one: At the end of last year, the Provo Tabernacle caught fire and was pretty much destroyed except for the outer walls. I used to go there for Stake Conference. It is a beautiful building and a pleasure to drive past, and many were devastated by the loss of this building. Nine days ago, President Thomas S. Monson announced that the Tabernacle would be rebuilt. I was thrilled! ... as the second temple in Provo. WHAAAA??! I am doubly super crazy thrilled! That is the most exciting news, and I hope they get it done quickly, so I can go.

This past week, I was driving to work, and passed the remnants of the tabernacle like I always do. Someone had made a banner and stuck it on the wall surrounding the building. It says, "Happy day!" and gives me chills every time I see it. Happy day, indeed.



I don't really have anything to say about choirs. Should I just talk about these guys?

Well I'm not going to.

Ketchup and Bono. Delicious.

I have not written anything on here since that last time when I wrote something on here. It feels like a long time ago, so I guess I should write again. Mainly I haven't been writing because I didn't really have anything to say, unless you want to hear all about how much school and work I have? I don't think you do. But it's a lot, and that's boring. I guess I am writing these in order of how closely related a person is to me, so here was sister-in-law Kimberly's suggestion for a post:

"You could compare and contrast your two great loves: ketchup and barbecue sauce. Or perhaps you could compile your favorite U2 hits, enumerating their virtues. Maybe you could just list the qualities of Bono you like best. Or give us your best responses to Guesstures prompts. Is there too much gold in this comment?"

Coming at you all the way from Jordan. Except for that really she wrote it in Maryland, but she's in Jordan now. Sidenote: When I tell people in Utah that my bro and his wifey are in Jordan, they aren't even impressed. I say I miss them and they're all, "Well it's only forty minutes away. Go visit." Not that Jordan. The other, far away one. But anyway, they are over there and I miss them. And in honor of that, I will write what she wants.

Numba 1: Ketchup and barbecue sauce are both delicious. I like condiments and sauces a whole bunch, like probably more than whatever I'm eating. When I was little I used to finish eating the ketchup I had left over on my plate, and it would super gross out my siblings. I'm not saying I still do this, but I do. Barbecue sauce is definitely more exciting, but ketchup is my go-to guy (you know, if ketchup was a guy).  BBQ sauce is so very delicious, but ketchup just has a wider range. Is it possible I am a little too passionate about this subject?

Numbas 2 and 3: Kimberly, you're sooooo funny. Here's the thing about U2. I don't like them. Sometimes I hear a song of theirs that I like, and I think, "oh that is not bad." But then I hear it approximately two more times and I'm sick of hearing it. So there's that. Also, Bono? Maybe it's not necessary to wear those glasses all the time. It's kind of obnoxious. But way to be all helpful with humanitarian efforts and stuff. That's way cool of you.

Numba 4: Maybe I should have asked Kimbo what this last one meant. Because I am really not sure what it means. I am very confused by it.  Isn't Guesstures just charades? Am I supposed to tell you how I would guess according to a person's actions? I guess maybe if someone is doing like a general concept ... and they are trying to make the sun not go down on them ... I would guess "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me."
Is that what you wanted?

Well I guess that's that. I would say that you can gauge how much gold there was in that comment by how much gold there is in this post. People should keep giving me ideas!

p.s. I have a new job! It is my third week and I'm working at Duke's Jewelers in Springville. It is really awesome and I love it and I get a super awesome discount, so let's hope I get engaged soon.