Lessons ReLearned: What I "re"learned in Price, Utah

But first----some pictures of the adventures...unfortunately some of the pictures that I took weren't so great....so I had to find and use some other ones......But mainly just for the point

It really was a fun time all around. Kind of a 'small-ish' town.

Really such a pretty place when ya think about it--- Ya got your burnt orange, red, brown mountains and then a lush green valley right smack dab in the middle.

It's almost a split between Greek Orthodox (they had a Greek Days Festival one of the weekends that I was there) - LDS - and Baptist religions....LDS really being more of a minority (which in Utah--is a rare find indeed...probably the only place that you don't see LDS churches everywhere)

They do a lot of Mining around the area.

There is indeed a college in town.

The big thing around there is Dinosaurs...if you couldn't tell from the cop car C; There is a pretty cool Musuem in the middle of town as well as a Fossil Quarry on the outside of town.

Groggs is THE best place to go eat.... just take my word for it.

The second picture---there's this Italian Restaurant that most people absolutely raved about, so I tried to get over there to eat. But seriously I think I only saw the "Open" sign up once. ONCE! and it was a time that I wasn't able to go in. How sad!

Isn't that J.C Penney so cute looking????

One of the things that I found a bit interesting--- the store that I was working at was in a strip mall-ish area... that also had a Smith's. The whole area shared a big parking lot. Anyway- every night that I closed I would look out the window and see all these tons of cars in the parking lot---and a bunch of teenagers hanging around.
In the Parking Lot ????
Poor things had nothing else to do.
One of the girls that I worked with down there who was actually from the area filled me in on what was really going on...
APPARENTLY-- The Smiths parking lot was a big huge meeting place where they would all decide where the hot destination was to be for the night...
so APPARENTLY they had places to go---they just all needed to congregate beforehand.

Two Movie theaters in the town- 2 movies between them....they each only played one movie---Coincidently the same movie most of the time.





But also-----








A very humbling experience.... Coming from a job where I knew EVERYTHING and jumping into a job where I know NOTHING. I had to pull myself back a bit from the building frustration and remember that at my previous jobs...it took me a minute to learn everything there too. I started out at the bottom and worked my way up everytime. I remember on one particular night after a bit of a rough day--sitting alone in my hotel room. Thinking and stressing about everything that went on during the day- I found myself feeling pretty low and my confidence was completely shot if not totally non-existant. It was late and I was exhausted--physically and emotionally. I was starting to miss being home...I was completely drained... completely alone all by myself.

As I'm sitting there-I pulled out my scriptures. I started over with the Book of Mormon and at the time I was in first Nephi....which I'm sure I've read a Skillion times... but this particular night a very 'old' and 'familiar' story came and hit me in suddenly a new way.

When Nephi broke his bow..... totally have read this story so many times and ya gotta wonder why I never picked up on this before.

After his bow had broken-they were unable to get food for their families while they were in the wilderness....and of course this made everyone mighty awnry and they began to murmur against both Nephi and the Lord. They had left the comfort and luxury of their home in Jerusalem. They were all out there alone in the desert-without food...they could have easily died. I can see how things could've been a bit overwhelming...

Catching the hints yet?

So as I'm sitting there reading through this story--- I was 're-Learned' this.

Nephi never once looked to the Lord with a "Pity-Party" attitude. Never Complaining. Always the "Can-Do" attitude.

What does he do??? He Builds A Better Bow! One that probably wouldn't break or loose it's spring.

What I really took from this little experience is this...

Things can always be fixed. Things will always get better. I never have to feel alone. Comfort is always right there waiting for me when I need it.

I can honestly say that my time in Price, Utah was not a waste....if nothing else-I Learned that.

Journal Jar : July 16, 2011

Something that you would really excited over when you were a kid?

I remember, because my Grandma and Grandpa Anhder had a house across the street from us, I remember that I would get all kinds of excited when they would come to the ranch to visit from Vegas when I was a kid. I remember that I always knew they were around when I saw the window blinds up. I'd sure book it over there as soon as I saw they were there...and then totally stick around until the sun went down ..and most of the time even later than that C:

Journal Jar : Monday-July 11

What is your favorite time of year and why?

There are many things that I love about all of the seasons....but don't worry I DO IN FACT have a FAVORITE. But first here is what I like about the other three.

WiNteR: I really really like it the first time that it snows. I've been in Northern Utah now for about 5 years and I consider myself pretty lucky that really the first snow of the season has pretty much waited until Christmas time....pretty much for the most part. C; I love when it's completely white-before all the cars come along and make it turn black with mud. I went sledding for the first time last year....I know- what took me so long right? And it was such a fun time! It also helped having the people that went with me there. C: I also love that seeing as Winter pretty much means "I'm staying inside my nice toasty warm house for a while" I associate it with Family Time. Plus ChRistMas pretty much rocks!!!

SpRiNg: Well so Northern Utah doesn't really get a spring---maybe only about 1 week every 4 weeks. But Springtime in Southern Nevada....heck yes I will C: The tree's are turning green- the animals all start coming back- and FLOWERS! Love the Flowers! Plus it starts getting warmer! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! You can start going out and doing outside stuff again---

SuMMeR: May as well call this FREEDOM!!! You of course have the 4th of July plus Fathers Day---which translates into---OUTSIDE ALL THE TIME!!! BBQ-Snowcones-Flipflops-Shorts-Tan legs....if you're not Katie-Family Reunions-County Fairs and Carnivals-Swimming-Hiking-Camping-Late Night Playing...you name it, it's all 10 times better when done in the Summertime.

Drum Roll Please....
My Absolute Favorite Favorite FAVORITE season is........

AuTuMN!!!!!!
I absolutely have to choose Autumn as my favorite because there's just something about the air being so crisp. I love how it's mostly still warm enough for just light sweaters or jackets and you can still do everything outside. I love the colors of the trees! HALLOWEEN and THANKSGIVING!nuf said...
It comes right after the blazing hot Summer and it sort of preps for bitter cold Winter. I love taking drives up the canyons during the Fall. I love when school gets up and started again. I love buying school supplies....crazy I know. I Love dressing up for Halloween. I Love going home for Thanksgiving. I Love Pumpkins and home-made Apple Cider. There's something about every other season that I don't neccessarily like---can't come up with one for Autumn. So there. C:

Journal Jar : July 8, 2011

Describe how you dressed when you were a child.


I remember when I was really little (elementary school age)
I LOVED WEARING DRESSES
and only DRESSES.

I absolutely never wanted to wear pants...guess I was sort of a girlie girl when it came to my clothes.

Then as I got older- into middle school and such-it was dead in the middle of the 90's Grundge and Preppie look
and I chose the Preppie...so my wardrobe still consisted of dresses-but by then I was pretty okay with wearing pants and shorts C:

Journal Jar : July 5, 2011

...since I'm incredibly impatient...and I'll be out of town til Friday C: I'm doing it a day early....so there C;

Why was your name chosen for you?

Well I suppose the story of how I got my name----

If I remember correctly- my parents had wanted to (at first) name me Mary-Kate. But I believe that my Grandma Anhder came up with the idea to name me Katie...cause I don't think she liked the name Mary too much. So not only did my folks run with the idea--they also gave me her name as my middle name.

Katie Nadine

4th of July CRAZY-tacular!!!!!

So I watched a Youtube video this morning---I absolutely ADORE Kandee Johnson's videos and tutorials!!! C: She's so freakin cute!

Anyway-she did a "Crazy-tacular July 4th" video and I about died cause I was laughing so hard. But after that I totally wanted to do something fun like it too C:

Here's some of my pictures and then her video--her's is so much more entertaining C:

What July 4th means

2 Nephi 1:5

"But, said he, notwithstanding our afflictions, we have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands; a land which the Lord God hath covenanted with me shoud be a land for the inheritance of my seed, Yea, the Lord hath covenanted this land unto me, and to my children forever, and also all those who should be led out of other countries by the hand of the Lord."


D&C 101 : 79-80

"Therefore, it is not right that any man be in bondage one to another.
And for this purpose have I established the Constitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood."


1 Nephi 13 : 16-20

"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld that the Gentiles who had gone forth out of captivity did humble themselves before the Lord; and the power of the Lord was with them.
And I beheld that their mother Gentiles were gathered together upon the waters, and upon the land also, to battle against them.
And I beheld that the power of God was with them, and also that the wrath of God was upon all those that were gathered together against them to battle.
And I, Nephi, beheld that the Gentiles that had gone out of captivity were delivered by the power of God out of the hands of all other nations.
And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld that they did prosper in the land..."

"It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the delegates from so many different states (which states you know are also different from each other in their manners, circumstances, and prejudices) should unite in forming a system of national government, so little liable to well-founded objections." -George Washington



I am the flag of the United States of America...

My name is Old Glory!

I fly atop the world's tallest buildings, I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over great institutes of learning. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world.

Look up! And see me!

I stand for Peace, Honor, Truth, and Justice...

I stand for Freedom...

I am Confident

I am Arrogant

I am Proud

When I am flown with my fellow banners...
My head is a little higher
My colors a little Truer...

I bow to no one.

I am recognized all over the world. I am saluted, respected, revered, loved, and feared. I have fought every battle for every war for more than 200 years...
Gettysburg-Shilo-Appomatox-San Juan Hill-The Trenches of France-The Argonne Forest-Rome-The South Pacific-The beaches of Normandy-the rice paddies and jungles of Guam-Okinawa-Japan-Korea-Vietnam and many more. A score of places long forgotten by all but who were with me.

I was there.

I led my soldiers

I followed them

I watched over them

They loved me

I was on a small hill in Iwo Jima. I was dirty, battle worn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me, and

I Was Proud

I have been soiled, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I helped set free.

It does not hurt, For I am Invincible.

I have been soiled, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my own country, and when it is by those with whom I have served in battle--it hurts. But I shall overcome.

For I Am Strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stand watch over the uncharted new frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have been a silent witness to all of America's finest hours.

But my finest hour comes when I am torn into strips to be used for bandages for my wounded comrades on the field of battle...

When I fly at half mast to honor my soldiers

And when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving mother at the graveside of her fallen son.

I Am Proud

My Name Is Old Glory

Dear God-Long May I Wave.

One Nation Under God - Jon McNaughton

While working at Downeast- I had to great opportunity to see this painting from the start and see it all come together. It is one of my favorite paintings and it hangs in my home.

Beautiful America

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Flash Mob - Colonial Williamsburg