My website

I am taking a class this semester in website design. I LOVE IT. Anyway, here is what I did for my week 3 assignment. It's a paper from a previous class that I made look all pretty :)

http://senna.sjsu.edu/rdean/lvrchota/week3/lvrchota_a3a.html

When it speaks to you

I am almost done reading the Ensign issue of General Conference. It's taken me awhile to get through it! It feels as though the General Authorities are speaking right to me. The Sunday afternoon session in particular was all about what I needed to hear: remember the Holy Ghost each day and invite the Spirit to be with you each day; avoiding the trap of sin where Satan lures us in with skillful techniques so that little by little we fall into paths we never expected to be on; and most importantly, what have you done with My name? That talk hit home. Are we living in a way that our Savior would be proud? Before we act, are we picturing the Savior at our side? Would we continue to act the way we were planning if He were there? Because He is there!

Kid's fashion sense

Last week at church I sat behind a family with six kids. One of the girls, about 8 or so, had on an outfit that made me wish I was little again. She was wearing tan cowboy boots, black textured stockings, a multi-colored corduroy skirt, and a multi-colored top. I think the only color the skirt and top had in common was differing shades of pink. This girl, though, wore her outfit with such confidence that it worked. Kids have this different kind of fashion sense where they don't follow ANY rules. I would love to have the confidence to dress with that kind of abandon, throw on clothes that suit my fancy that day, and walk around proud. :)

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

I was reading the General Conference issue of the Ensign the other night, and I came across the talk by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. He mentioned in his talk that Leonardo da Vinci is quoted as saying, "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." This really struck me as profound. The talk is about focusing on the essentials of the Gospel, slowing down, focusing on the basics. I could really appreciate this because I have been feeling like I have no time for anything. I am trying really hard to focus on those basics again, knowing that if I do, everything else will fall into place. :) When I take the time to read my  scriptures and pray, when I focus less on the fashion blogs I follow...things in life are more peaceful. It almost seems as if it's harder to NOT have all the technology today, to go the day without my cell phone. But, when I do go the day without all the high-tech gadgets I feel so free! Leonardo da Vinci had it right, simplicity really IS the ultimate sophistication.

Married life

I've been married for two weeks now! It's great, and I highly recommend it to everyone :) Life is starting to get back to normal now. I am officially done with my semester...7 weeks off!! Here are a couple of fun wedding pictures. Enjoy.

My favorite!

My interpretation of The Sound of Music "I am 16 Going on 17."

Wrist corsage

So, I was Googling last night and came across brides wearing wrist corsages. I think it is the perfect idea for a small wedding with no bridal party. I went to a local flowershop and ordered mine this morning. I want it to be one yellow flower that's big and simple; it may be a small sunflower. Kind of like this one I found on a bridal blog:

Good-bye old...Hello new

I am getting married this Friday so I thought it only fit to finally get my blog off the back burner. I'm starting a new life as a wife, and I'm looking forward to every minute of it! I have this whole week off to finish up some homework, hang out with family and friends, and of course...GET MARRIED!