197. Today I am grateful for Saturday morning breakfasts

On Saturday morning I like to make myself something for breakfast other than the usual cereal or oatmeal. Usually I’ll make waffles, French toast or an omelet ... yummy!

196. Today I am grateful for good and uplifting music

I enjoy and appreciate good and uplifting music, songs that I can feel good listening to. Two of my favourite artists are Josh Groban and Michael Buble I also really enjoy modern country music as well. There are lots of trashy songs out there but also many great ones and I am grateful for that.  

195. Today I am grateful for my diploma in Marketing Management

Today I am grateful for my marketing diploma, which is the field I first went into after completing high school. Some people ask if I think those first 2 years of post secondary education was a waste of time and the answer is no, I don’t. I don’t think any education is a waste of time and although I am not working in the marketing field I am grateful that I did earn this diploma. I feel that it has helped me increase my skills in organization, time management, “people skills”, planning and promoting; as well as administration skills, although technology has changed quite a bit, even since then. I am sure there will be many times throughout my life whether in my current occupation, church duties or personal activities that I will be grateful what I learned at this time. I also think that having 6 years of university education is also an accomplishment in and of itself.

194. Today I am grateful to have a Cell phone

I got a new cell phone yesterday; an android which I think is pretty cool after having a flip phone for several years. I am grateful to have access to this communication device, in particular to keep in touch with family members. It also helps me to feel safer and a means to contacting someone quickly if I need to.

193. Today I am grateful to have found a new roommate (who is awesome)

After about two months of looking for a new roommate we have someone set to move in for April. I have known her for a couple of years now and she’s super nice so I am excited that she will be moving in.

192. An opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a “Holy Woman”

During the recent RS conference I attended, Sis. Nelson encouraged us to be “Holy Women” and find specific ways and situations we can strive to be holy women by asking ourselves, “What would a holy woman do?” My favourite example she gave was of a mother who made a commitment to read her scriptures everyday but one day when she had sat down to read her scriptures, her young child came wanting her assistance with something. She asked herself, “What would a holy woman do?” At that moment she knew her child needed her and she could return to her scripture reading later that day.

Today, I had an experience where someone called me Sara multiple times although I corrected her (it’s Sara-Jayne); I could feel myself feeling pretty annoyed. I took a step away from the group I was with and actually asked myself, “What would a holy woman do?” I determined that I shouldn’t take it too personally as most people with hyphenated names do go by just the first part of their name. I am going to try not correcting people repeatedly (just smile and nod) and perhaps they will realize on their own that I prefer to be called Sara-Jayne. J  

191. Today I am grateful for the Holy Ghost

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Holy Ghost is recognized as the third member of the Godhead, a separate being from God (who we often refer to as Heavenly Father) and Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the role of the Holy Ghost in my life in communicating with Heavenly Father, making decisions and feeling comfort in times of need.