Remember that you are writing a snippet of your life--a slice--not giving us the whole pie, so write well but write with brevity.
After you post your slice, strive to comment on someone else's slice.
How to get entries into the 31-Day Slicer Raffle at the end of the challenge:
- Post your slice here each day.
- Comment on at least one other slice per day.
- Slice every day for the entire month (31 days), and you will get an entry into the drawing.
- Make at least one comment on other slices every day for the entire month, and you will get an entry into the drawing.
The raffle is for going the extra mile. Distance Education students are more than welcome to participate in the 31-Day challenge to be in the raffle.
Any DES who are doing this at a later date, I will reserve a few small prizes to do a raffle at the end of April for any late comers. Please email me when you are finished, so I will know to put your name in the raffle before I do it.
Sister Jackson's Slice: Day 1
Dishes. They seem to have a life of their own around this place. I find them under bed, yet, supposedly, we only eat in the kitchen area. Could they possibly sprout legs and walk up the stairs and hide underneath the beds because they don't want to get washed? Maybe they prefer having the companionship of broken crayons, loose change, and the occasional dirty sock (and that's only one because we all know socks only go into the wash one at a time!). You don't know.
Life is the gateway to eternal happiness, the time for trials and overcoming, and the means of achieving greatness in the eyes of yourself and God's; it is not meant to be progressed at a constant state, but one that is gradually inclining. Yet, many have decided to throw its value away, and have decided to take the temporal happiness of this world along with the eternal misery of Heaven either due to ignorance or misjudgment. They think not upon what can be used to assist them in their endeavor to be greater, but rather on what lies before them while having this simple view of mortal probation, to have as much fun before the day has ended. Others shall do their work for them, and they to either let this world crumble by being silent, or being the ones ushering in the destruction because of what they are saying. This time we are living is not meant for the simple-hearted, it is for the strong willed. We must fight to achieve that greatness we have uniquely been blessed with, and must prepare ourselves for that war by constantly wearing our Armor of God, and never opening our gates to Him who seeks our life's worth. Only when we strengthen ourselves can we be strong enough to enter His kingdom, and only then, when we have endured to the end with all our hearts, can we find that eternal happiness waiting for us on the other side, with open arms and a love incomparable to anything of this world.
ReplyDeleteKeep it to a *slice*.
DeleteHe can't help it, Sister Jackson. The man is a Jedi Master. Heck, I bet he's the human reincarnation of Yoda.
DeleteWhoa there Shakespeare, no need to get hostile now. She's just saying not every post needs to be am essay. Sorta like how not every jingle needs to be an opera.
DeleteIt shall be done.
DeleteMaybe he is Isaiah? Maybe?
DeleteHaha, thanks Indy.
DeleteIsabelle P. (DE) Period 4
ReplyDeleteMusic is a wonderful way to rejuvenate and uplift the soul. As I was getting ready for the day, I was listening to, "BYU Vocal Point Radio" on Pandora. I love listening to good, uplifting, and inspiring music. As I listen to this type of music I am better able to have Spirit with me. I find this helps to keep my thoughts happy and positive. There tends to be a lot of church songs that play on, "BYU Vocal Point Radio" and listening to them with a different twist is, to me, is very enjoyable. As I listen to these types of songs, my thoughts are turned toward the Savior and I'm reminded of his great example. Of how I need to be striving to be like him but also be a good example to others. I am able to feel God's love for me, as I listen to this type of music. To know that I even when I make mistakes He still loves me and is willing to help me over come my shortcomings and imperfections. I do enjoy other music as well but I've found that this type of music helps me have to have a better day in addition to scripture study and prayer.
Music can also go the other way. You have to be careful with the music you listen to because it can be negative and evil.
DeleteRemember to keep it to a *slice* of life. I love your thoughts though. Music can bring or push away the spirit. Wonderful!
DeleteTotally agree I love music especially uplifting music.
DeleteI was just listening to Vocal Point on my way to the pool this morning! I love them! Thanks for sharing! :)
DeleteI was just listening to Vocal Point on my way to the pool this morning! I love them! Thanks for sharing! :)
DeleteMusic is the place you can find emotion pooled together, and then released as a fountain reaching out its rushing hand to whatever place it can touch, it being your mind and heart. It has the power to comfort, the strength to rally, and even gives enough force for a tear or two to be shed from the eyes of the hardest man. It has the power to turn your thoughts to the savior, and finding such an accompaniment for that task is progressively dwindling, but always present, for God will always be here.
DeleteI really liked this! This made me realize the importance and the power that music influences us. Great job!
DeleteFamily changes how your mind sees life. My uncle has been staying with us, and talking to him for a minute or 2 has flipped a switch in my head and how I look at the gospel. I could feel the power as he bore testimony and told me a story about his mission. Now I know without a doubt I will be serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite interesting how one situation can change us forever. Great slice.
DeleteThanks for sharing that. I have had experiences like that and it is amazing how much it can your life.
DeleteThat is amazing Sage! Those types of experiences are so important for our development here on this earth. Thank you for sharing!
DeleteHolliauna Pearson (DE)
DeleteYou never know what situation will lead to an amazing revelation or spiritual experience.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I don't know if you're on Facebook but there is a group called 'Many are called... but few are sisters'. I've loved getting to watch girls, waiting for their mission calls or coming back from missions, post about their experiences. I thought it might interest you!
DeleteThank you for sharing that! I find it amazing how talking to someone for two minutes can have such large impact on us.
DeleteThat is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I don't know if you're on Facebook but there is a group called 'Many are called... but few are sisters'. I've loved getting to watch girls, waiting for their mission calls or coming back from missions, post about their experiences. I thought it might interest you!
DeleteAnthony M. 4th period, Academy.
DeleteI can really relate to the example of your uncle. When I was about eight my Uncle Mike came to stay with our family when he got back from his mission. He often told me stories about his recently completed mission and he really helped me gain a strong testimony of missionary work.
Exercise, it seems so hard, yet so good for you. I know that burns are bad for your body and yet, why do we need to "feel the burn". It's almost like the entire point to exercise is hurting yourself, just look at P90x.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that was Spencer E. from Texas
DeleteHaha, I totally agree with you Spencer! Also, I love the Studio C reference! #StudioCrocks
DeleteThat is awesome! I definitely agree with you! I also love how you added Studio C into your slice, I love Studio C so much!
DeleteI totally agree. It's so painful. I should probably start excersizing again;)
DeleteEmma (TX) (DE) (4th Period) (Older Sis)
DeleteExercising is an interesting metaphor of life. We get torn apart, only to build it back up. So long as we don't overdo it, trials and exercise can make us bigger and better.
Way to go, Spenc! Thank you for making me think.
Nat Rudd 1st Period
DeleteWow Emma. That was an amazing analogy.
Period 4
DeleteSpencer, I completely agree! At the same time, if exercising was easy, everyone would be buff. That is also a good way to look at the gospel. If we didnt have to do anything or work to build our testimony, we would all be the same.
Yeah I know exactly what you mean Spencer! I exercise often but eat tons of junk food while I'm at it. I tend to make running even more harder on myself by not eating healthy.
DeleteClothes. Why are they always dirty? When you have to pick them up continually, it gets very obnoxious. Oops you weren’t supposed to know that I leave my clothes on the floor, but hey, come on I mean it is only when I get in a hurry. (This is about every minute of every day) At least I’m trying and the last few days I picked them all up. Except for the ones piled up in the top of my closet :) hehe
ReplyDeletehaha i know were you are coming from! I always have mounds of dirty clothes, but its like 90% towels and 2% socks and 8% clothes
DeleteHahaha, relatable! Clothes are evil. I have this chair in my room that just gets all the clothes piled on it somehow. They must jump up there themselves :p
DeleteMy clothes seem to always end up on the floor. When I do put them away they seem to come out on their own and place themselves across my bed, chair, bookshelf. It's craziness! I love your slice!
DeleteAmen sister, that is my life.
DeleteEthan Madsen
Late night around 10, I was on my bed. There is one broken light and I was just looking at it. Then I started to think. Some times you will stand alone. Keep in mind I was so deliriously tired.
ReplyDeleteHaha, yess. Short and sweet
DeleteThis topic brings to my remembrance a talk given by President Monson titled: 'Dare to Stand Alone'. Now, what I refer to is not a broken light, but one radiantly illuminating the room for others to see. When you stand alone in doing what is right, your countenance will shine forth, and many things others could not see will be made known to them because of the light you have brought them. Do not let others trip and fall because you lacked the courage to stand and help them, share with them the 'light and life of Christ', and by you they can receive the happiness they seek.
DeleteI have a bestie who I’ve never met. We communicate through text, FaceTime, and the internet. While FaceTiming yesterday, we begun planning for when we get to meet each other in June. He’ll be coming here to Salt Lake City Utah on his way to Dominican Republic for a family reunion. While he’s here for less than a day, we hope to have a blast! We want to go Ice Skating, get some ice cream at Leatherby’s, and then just hang out at my house. I can’t wait to meet him!
ReplyDeleteIsabelle P. (DE)
DeleteThat sounds so fun! I had a friend that I hadn't met before and we met last summer. I had a trip to Utah so we met up at Salt Lake, we went to some of the church sites and the mall. It was really fun to actually meet up and spend time together, face to face. I hope your meet up and spending time together is a blast! :)
Anthony M. 4th period, Academy.
DeleteThis story is really cool, but also kind of sad. Its sad because its never fun to live far away from a good friend, you lose that easy contact aspect of the relationship. But you guys obviously have a special connection with this person and the long distence really makes you guys unique.
I've been reminiscing about California lately... The warm breeze, palm trees, white beaches, blue skies, everything I love! It's like a dream come true. The feeling I have when I'm there is indescribable! I have lots of memories from Cali: Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios, San Diego, San Fran, the redwoods, and even the Mojave desert. I'd go back in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteYour descriptions paint such a great picture in my mind! I've only been in California for less than 10 minutes, (long story,) but I bet it's as amazing as you say! I loved reading this slice, thanks for sharing!
DeleteThanks! Yours was great as well!
DeleteTry living in France when your home is Utah. The weather is so different here and the main language is French!
DeleteAbby F. 1st period
DeleteI love California! I went there to perform at Disneyland with my dance company last year. It was fun! I like your slice! :)
Yeah I bet that's hard Michael. I've always wanted to go to France.
DeleteThat's awesome Abby! Thanks!
DeleteIf I was ever something else? Anything? What would I be? To say i'd want to be a human would be a typical answer. But lets say that's not an option! I have to be something else! I could be a bird, with majestic wings and I could fly away. Or I could be a rose in a secret garden. But no! If I really could be anything I would be a star! Imagine shining bright and proud for the whole world to see? Imagine looking down on the earth and seeing all of its beauty? I would sparkle and twinkle in the heavens god created. When I finally died out my remains would help create new life, so in away I would be reborn and live for eternity! And that's what I would be, a star for all the earth to see.
ReplyDeleteCharity your writing is like a tapestry! You give such an amazing visual description on this topic, (which I also love.) I've thought about being something else as well. It's a really difficult question to answer! I think that if I were to be something else, I'd be a dolphin, a wolf, or a falcon. I can't decide!
DeleteIf I had to be an animal? I'd probably be a Parasaurolophus. That'd be something cool to be.
DeleteThe idea of being something else is a very thought-provoking question and I like how you described it. It seems cool to be something else or try something new. But really we don't need to be something else but instead change or shape ourselves into the kind of person or thing we want to become.
DeleteIf I could be something else I would be a donut, loved by all.
DeleteHolliauna Pearson 4th Period DE
ReplyDelete"This battle isn't our entire future. This isn't the end. It is only a moment in time. No matter what happens, there will always be a future. It's up to us to make a better one. I believe we can do that. Never ever give up hope, because that's exactly what He wants. No matter how this battle turns out, if we continue to believe there is hope for a better future, we will have won."
-Pendragon,The Soldiers of Halla
I just really liked this quote when I read it last night and thought that it would be perfect for a devotional or a Slice of Life. It almost perfectly explains why we're here and what we're fighting for.
Really enjoy this quote and think your connection to life through the quote is awesome.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
You know having done this before it really isn't as bad as I remember. Oh sure I'm gonna die thinking about what to write about, at least I won't have a terrible attitude doing it everyday like how I did last year. I guess one of the reasons I don't mind doing it now is that I'm in France now. Strange right? That I have to be an ocean away in some country that doesn't even speak English to actually appreciate everything you do, in English. Well I guess that's just how it goes. One of the things I'm most excited for (besides seeing my girlfriend again) is being back in a country where everybody speaks English. That has me wishing the days were done the most.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you don't hate slicing anymore, I love it! I guess taking something away makes you appreciate it more, huh?
DeleteAnthony M. 4th period, Academy.
DeleteYeah same. Last year I hated slicing. By the end month I only bearly scraped by, I even wrote a email to Sis. Jackson to apologize and she wrote back to me saying, "Maybe you'll trust me when I assign you something next time."
Anthony M. 4th period, Academy.
DeleteYeah same. Last year I hated slicing. By the end month I only bearly scraped by, I even wrote a email to Sis. Jackson to apologize and she wrote back to me saying, "Maybe you'll trust me when I assign you something next time."
You people are going to make me cry. Wonderful progress. Wonderful!
DeleteAustin Ose 4th Period DE
ReplyDeleteThe other day I had nothing to do which isn't too common for someone like me. I decided I would pick up an old hobby and play with some High-Voltage Microwave Oven parts. I had fun with these Dangerous Components building all sorts of cool projects. Some of which include a Jacobs Ladder, Tesla Coil, and a Van De Graff Generator. A friend Video'd what I had been doing an posted it on Facebook without my knowing. To my surprise I got a big response with lots of likes. I was kind of embarrassed by people knowing of my reserved hobby I wanted to keep secret. After time I realized that everyone's talents are worth sharing, whether they be common like playing a Musical instrument, or something unique.
That is so cool that you can make things like that! and I really love and agree with your insight on talents.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
That's awesome! I love that. And what a... fun hobby... JK that sounds so fun!
DeleteKenzie Allen, Boston
ReplyDelete“EMMA!” I cried, into the receiver, trying not to laugh. Her laughter was coming in, loud and clear, all the way from Texas.
“What McieZ?” I could almost see her, false, innocent expression.
“Don’t ‘What McieZ?’ me! We can’t kill her! We can’t kill any of them!” I paced across my bedroom, phone pressed to my ear.
“We have to kill someone! Things are getting too boring!” She groaned.
“Em! We can’t kill one of THEM though! What about someone else?” I pleaded.
“We just have them both run over by a truck! SWOOSH!” She giggled, anticipating my reaction.
“EMMA LEE EVANS!” I half yelled with exasperation and the rest was laughter.
“Yes…?” I could hear her trying to keep it together, as laughter crept up my own throat.
“We can’t-“ Any frustration I had attempted to muster slipped away and I started to laugh. “Em, you realize if anyone else were listening, in on this conversation, they’d think we were crazy, right?”
“We we aren’t actuuaaalllyyy killing people. It’s fictional!”
“Well I know that and you know that but do they know that?”
4th Period, DE ;)
DeleteThat sounds like many of the conversations I have with my friend!
DeleteThis is fantastic! as a writer, I have had this conversation with a good friend I write with and I can so relate!
DeleteEmma (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
DeleteAnd now, all y'all can wonder who I planned to do away with! Naturally, the truck is no longer an option, as my friend has revealed that plot. But poisoned salad? That is quite unexpected.
Except that you just revealed that too, Emma. I will stay away from any and all salads. XD
DeleteBut Kenzie! This is hilarious! I love the part where you said "as laughter crept up my throat" It painted a picture and I loved it!
Aren't best friends just... well, the best? I love that every pair of friends has different ways of being silly with each other. For my best friend Savannah and me, the general outline of our nonsense conversations go like this. I do or say something absolutely ludicrous, she rolls her eyes and tries in vain to stifle her laughter, I say/do something even more bizarre, she breaks down in tears of laughter. Then the rolls are switched around.
DeleteThis was simply the most beautiful thing I've ever read. It is such a wonderful example of friendship! Aren't friends just great? Anyways, loved the post, love your writing, love your life.
DeleteThank you all for the nice compliments! :) You guys are the greatest!
DeleteOn Saturday, I had the privilege of spending the evening with three very good friends. In anticipation of this event, my mother purchased a fire pit, because my friends and I are a bunch of pyromaniacs, and we love fire. When Saturday came and the fire pit was not yet assembled, I knew that it was my calling to put it together, so I grabbed a pocketknife and a screwdriver and went into battle, fancying myself very important and very in charge. Much to my displeasure, this fire pit also fancied itself very high and mighty, and was determined to deter my efforts. It hid the bolts while my back was turned, and it squirmed out of the way when I tried to attach pieces. But I had a screwdriver in my hand, therefore, I was destined to win. I beat that fire pit into submission, and it only took about five times longer than the manual said it would. So my friends arrived, and though they were never told the story of my undertaking, I knew, and the fire pit knew, that I was the one who had defeated it.
ReplyDelete-Ainsley McFarland, 4th Period, DE
I love your choice of words!
DeleteEmma (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
DeleteYou have sliced the battle of building quite brilliantly, Ainsley! I enjoyed your triumph tremendously. Isn't it such a satisfying feeling to conquer these sorts of daily challenges?
Oh my gosh I love your writing Ainsley! So funny and captivating!
DeleteThis is fantastic work, I can see in my mind all that you told as if watching a cartoon with the fire pit having beady eyes and all.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th Period DE
Loved this!!!! I loved they way you put this into a tiny story and it was amazing-De Hannah Goody
DeleteWelcome. Late last night my parents came home from Mexico. I missed them so much. I was so happy to be able to wake up to them being here.
ReplyDeletei know how you feel my mother and father came home from a week being in hong kong once. -christian chan DE 4Th period
Deleteblinking on.
ReplyDeleteflashing off.
beeping.
sleeping.
moaning.
snoring.
looking.
for the snooze.
time.
4:45
christian chan DE 4th period
Haha, that was really creative Christian! A lot of times after my alarm goes off I just turn it off and go back to bed, though I end up regretting it later. XD
DeleteI can't do that i have early morning seminary :(
DeleteAbout two weeks ago I was scrolling through social media and suddenly a two-month old message pops up from a girl. She tells me her name and told me that she lived in Texas until she was about six years old and that she thinks she might have known me then. I have lived in Texas my whole life so it was possible that I had known her but I wasn’t too sure. Then out of nowhere a picture she had attached to the message popped up. It was a picture of me and her playing together and suddenly so many memories were brought back to my mind. I don’t remember that much about our friendship but I do remember how we met and other important things like that. We now chat a lot and are learning about each other and what we have been doing for the last six years.
ReplyDelete4th period DE
DeleteThat's so cool!
DeleteThat's awesome! I love finding old friends or connecting to people like that!
DeleteI really like marshmellow peeps. Those popping colors, the sweet goodness and they are adorable! I made a peep cake with my sister but she hates peeps.(I wonder why... what's there to hate?!) We covered it in peeps, she took a few pictures and I got all of them. So don't look under my bed because it's my peep stash and you can have... one. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteI love peeps! my dad hates them though so he never lets my buy them. You did a great job painting a picture in my mind!
DeleteAha! Julie I can relate to the fact that I keep my own stash of goodies in my room. Hehe, heck I even have a mini fridge to store the goods in.
DeleteEmma (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
DeleteThis made me smile. Thank you for the cheerfulness and humor of your post, Julie. It's about a simple sugary treat, and the simple love you have for them. Imagining what you described brightened my evening.
Haha! Julie you are the absolute best! I may or may not have a stash of chocolate somewhere in my room...
DeleteI could totally hear your voice when I was reading this! Is that creepy..?? I love your writing style because it sounds just like you! Good job!
DeleteAww.. Thanks guys! No, it's not creepy Trev. Problem is... the stash um.. ran away because all my peeps are gone. No I did not eat all of them, what are you talking about?!?!
DeleteI dont like peeps, I have never really liked marshmallow treats haha
DeleteNat Rudd, 1st Period
ReplyDeleteSome people in my ward moved out recently and I am helping them deep clean their old house. Yesterday, I got the job of “dusting” the blinds. I never thought it could be that hard and take so long just to clean the blinds. I spent two hours of long painful work to make them look nice and I didn’t even get halfway. I’ll have to go back and finish what I started.
Nat I totally empathize! Cleaning blinds takes so much time and effort especially when they're caked in dust. Good luck with that project!
DeleteSilas A. 4th period DE
ReplyDeleteA certain mind in a certain time, in a certain place being a certain race, with certain talents and certain skills, with certain uses and certain thrills. A main character this is and always will be, as long as his author so desires him to be. All along the way this main character will meet certain minds within a certain time, in a certain place being a certain race, who have certain talents and certain skills, with certain uses and certain thrills. This cycle of characters both major and minor, being present within the simplest humble miner. However the certain mind in a certain time in a certain place and certain race, with certain talents and certain skills, with certain uses and certain thrills will always both be in and part of this cycle, whether or not this certain character is so certain of their self.
Wow that was so amazing! I just. I can't. No. That was too good. This connected with me so perfectly. I don't know why, it's just awesome.
Deleteloved the message behind it.-DE Hannah Goody
DeleteThanks for the comments!
DeleteEmi Block Period 4 DE
ReplyDeleteI love sweets.
I have a HUGE sweet tooth and its actually kind of a problem.
I love the way warm, gooey cookies melt in my mouth.
I love the the smell of brownies right after you take them out of the oven.
I love the way Hershey kisses melt in your mouth but then make your throat itchy because you might be allergic to something Hershey puts in their chocolate but you don't care because you love chocolate.
Goodness you are making my mouth water with this! Awesome work!
DeleteThis is making me feel and smell the tastes and smells you are describing right now! good work!
DeleteThis is making me feel and smell the tastes and smells you are describing right now! good work!
DeleteI love the way you said how the chocolate chips were gooey and melt in your mouth. I also thought how well you put everything into perspective.
DeleteI don't think I've ever craved sweets more than when I had read your post. I have to agree with you too that sweets are my ultimate weakness. Like how kryptonite weakens superman's powers and Pandora had that thing with the box, mine is sweets, and this post has weakened me with the thought of them, wonderful descriptions.
DeleteM Y T E M P L E
ReplyDeleteI have my own Temple. She's my second home. Of corse, now I'm there all the time but I do love to reside in her white walls; welcoming and smiling arms. Today is Temple Tuesday. So, that means I get to take a visit to my Timpanogas Temple.
I love that temple! :)
DeleteWish I could go with you.-DE HAnnah Goody
DeleteBeautifully said.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4 period DE
ReplyDeleteThe clouds are a sea above me, massive and moving as if a masterpiece in motion before my eyes.
The air abuzz and the wind no more then a breath on my skin as I sway and swing.
The after noon is mine to enjoy on the bench swing as birds call out tweeting, this is a day filled with life if ever there was found in simple swaying motion.
Emma (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
DeleteI love the imagery described here. It is truly pleasurable to imagine sitting next to you on such a bench swing, and you are very lucky to have such a beautiful view. It's awesome that you appreciate it.
I love all the alliteration (massive moving masterpiece in motion and skin, sway, swing)! Also some onomatopoeia with "abuzz" I think. Love the imagery.
DeleteEmma and KyAnne thank you so much! I'm glad you both enjoyed it.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
Wow that was so beautiful! As I read it I could actually imagine what its like being in that moment. I loved the last part about sitting on the bench listening to the birds tweeting while swaying in motion.
DeleteThank you Aliya! I'm glad you could enjoy it. ^^
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
Emma (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
ReplyDeleteSitting there, something inside me eases. It hasn’t been an easy day; in fact, it’s been utterly insane. The voices of my brothers and parents, reading from the scriptures, are calming. We’re reading in the 2nd Nephi-Isaiah section; we’re on a chapter about how the wicked will be destroyed, but I feel peace. Even though life is far crazier than the worse storms of nature sometimes (most times), being together in an eternal, gospel-centered family provides a shelter to secure me, and you, from the worse of it.
That's beautiful! I feel peace during family scriptures too. Isn't it awesome that we have eternal families here on earth, and that are being raised in the gospel?
DeleteCaleb A, DE, P4
DeleteThis is why it is important to be in the world, but not of the world. If you find yourself being a part of the latter, then you will find yourself sharing the same characteristics as the world does, that being fear, hate, pride, selfishness, and grief. Only when your home is centered on Christ can you find the peace you have been searching for.
Period 4
ReplyDeleteThe T.V. holds a world full of colors and wonder, but greater even tan he is his keeper, the Remote. Remote Directs, orchestrates, organizes. He switches things up, smooths things out. HE fights off the cheesy sitcoms, dispels the dull disney channel dirt and sews up the seems from one classic to another, creating a perfect viewing experience. After a long day's work, he finds a nice, comfy place to fall asleep. A place where no one can find him, maybe under the couch will do.
Oh my word, this is wonderful! I have never thought of a T.V. remote in this way and it just makes me grin, I love how you show so much through your words.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
KyAnne! How lucky am I to have you as a cousin! You have a taste for poetry and words. You're so good at these things and you have an intellect with wide range and vocabulary. Love it. Love you.
DeleteWow! I really like how detailed you went on that. I never would have thought of T.V being like that before.
DeleteAbby F. 1st period
ReplyDeleteAbout four years ago, when I was ten years old, I decided that I was going to be a famous author. So I sat down at my computer and started typing up a story.I started thinking more and more about the book that I was writing, and finally finished it. I looked back at the computer at my finished book, and realized my whole book was only a paragraph long.then I kind of gave up on my famous author thing.
Abby I can totally relate, when I was young I wanted to be a famous author too and for a time I left those dreams behind and said I could never make it. Years went by and I'm now eighteen but I started writing again when I was thirteen just for fun, I now have three 200 page minimum books written and one I'm getting ready to publish, if you still want to be a famous author go for it! You can achieve more then you know, Anything is possible.
DeleteAnastasia B. 4th period DE
DE Period 4
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoy teasing! Correction: I love appropriate and well-meaning teasing shared with friends. When my friends and I tease each other, we know that we are comfortable enough with one another that we don't have to worry about being offensive. However, even if a twinge of hurt is shown, all teasing is set aside and the most heartfelt apologies are given. I love the lopsided grin, the mischievous sparkle of the eye, and the giggles that are companions to teasing.
This perfectly describes me every day of my life. That was really well written. I felt the emotion and connection that you have with what you're talking about, and I love that. Good job!
DeleteCaleb A, DE, P4
DeleteI agree, teasing is fun and enjoyable as long as you know where the boundaries lay, and if you do unintentionally hurt them, you know how to not only make them feel better, but renew the foundation of your fellowship as well. Wonderful descriptiveness.
Thank you Trev and Caleb!
DeleteEthan Madsen... 1st p academy...
ReplyDeleteToday was my first lacrosse practice of the spring season. It was nice to get back. I made a really nice left handed shot that made my coach jump up and down screaming.
You play Lacrosse! Very cool. And great job on a good shot!
DeleteFriendship is precious,
ReplyDeleteand you must cherish it while you have it.
Beautiful smiles,
inside jokes,
hugs held close,
all come together to create a huge tapestry of
emotion and love.
To throw away a friendship is to throw away
a lifetime of potential memories and experiences.
Love your friends while you have them.
Make new friends every day.
Cherish and uplift those around you,
and keep them close.
Friendship is precious.
I completely agree!!!
DeleteI've always wanted to know the true meaning of friendship. Thanks for that Trev it's so true. Friendship is a beautiful thing and we should treasure it.
DeleteRed Rudd 4th Period
ReplyDeleteThe floor groans and whines underneath my weight as I timidly step closer and closer to my parents bedroom. It's 10:30 p.m. and I am on a mission. All the lights in the house have been turned off except for my room and my brother's room...and the stairwell light that I had to turn on in order to see where I'm stepping. It's all part of my master plan. I've reached the open doorway to my parents bedroom; my dad is snoring quite loudly and the only light is that of the digital alarm clock numbers against the wall that I am facing. Now comes the part of my plan that can't fail. "Mom?"....... "Mom?"......."Mom are you asleep?"........my plan failed. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to use emergency plan 74538, but it seems I have no choice. I quietly tiptoe out to the living room and switch on a nearby lamp to give myself a little more light for what I am about to do next. Then I sneak back to my parents bedroom doorway and hold my breath as I take a cautious step into the room. Taking two steps to my left I feel for the desk that I know is there. I reach under and feel for the object I am looking for. I find it. I grab hold of it, and slowly draw it out from under the desk. My emergency plan is working until something that I was too hasty to think about makes a bumping noise as it slides of the object in my hand and hits the other items under the desk. I hear a sudden movement from the bed mere inches from where I'm standing. I stop. Think! Think! Think! I've got it! I quickly finish sliding the object out from under the desk and in two big steps am out of my parents room and into the living room. I turn off the lamp, hurriedly step through the kitchen, down the stairs (turning off the stairwell light as I go), and run into the safety of my beloved bedroom. I hope my parents don't think I was a robber, and I didn't take anything that I wouldn't return. But I'll let them sleep on it and see what their reaction is in the morning. I hope it's good. ;)
The suspense is killing me! What is it? The hidden stash of chocolate? It is something fun? Something that belongs to you or to your mom? Ahhhh??!?!?!?
DeleteEmma E (TX) (DE) (4th Period)
DeleteWere the stairs especially squeaky? >.< I love this, Red, and it's great to know that you didn't steal credit cards or something like that. It's always exhilaratingly sceery to have to get something sneakily out a sleeping person's room.
Red Rudd 4th Period
DeleteSorry I didn't tell all of you what it was I snuck out of my parents room last night. I felt that my story had already gone on too long and I wasn't quite sure how to put it in. Anyway, if you don't know already, it was the laptop that I am currently typing on so that I could do my Slice of Life entry last night in the quite solitude of my room without disturbing anything else. If you're also curious to know, I told my family the story this morning and they all laughed. And my mom did wake up and see me sneak out of the room with the laptop bag.
I didn't do much yesterday, but I did a back walkover on the trampoline. I did a back walkover, all by myself, one swift movement and everything! I still can't believe I did one by myself, is so cool! I can't believe how easy it is and don't know why I couldn't do it before. Back walkovers it's funny you say to your friends "back walkovers are easy, I can do it." Then you try and get embarrassed because you said you can then you can't.
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ReplyDeleteAnthony M. 4th period, Academy.
ReplyDeletePreface: a few weeks ago me and my friend KyAnne invented two characters , Mark and Luanne the Civil War time starcrossed lovers who often communicate through romantic letters, this is Mark's reply to letter from Luanne requesting a break up.
The Mark and Luanne Chronicles part one:My love, my muse, my everlasting flower, LuAnne. Every word uttered from your sacred lips is gospel, every sentence the flows from the tip of your pen is doctrine. My love for you will not be silenced by these faux mumbling's of your injured mind. I know these lines written upon parchment are not alike to your true emotions.
Red Rudd 4th Period
DeleteWow! I didn't know you had it in you Tony. I'd have to say that that letter was equivalent to the loving words exchanged between Romeo and Juliet. And yes, it is incredibly cheesy. Have you been taking lessons? ;)
My first day of school
ReplyDeleteI I grumpily get up on a dark grey day,
I brush my teeth,
I comb my hair,
I'm a mess plotted everywhere!
First day of school,
freaked out of my brains,
I stand in the rain, watching for the big white bus.
After many long minutes of sitting,
and fast beating of my heart too,
I scuffle off the bus, wave goodbye to my brothers,
and I slowly walk with so many others.
I'm new and I'm scared,
I look at my feet,
I'm hardly skipping,
there is no beat in my feet!
I want to go home and lie in my bed,
But mother would give me a spanking instead!
I arrive at the door, with everyone staring,
They don't even look nice, or even caring!
I sit far away,
With people gossiping away,
But I just read for a while on the grey day.
Soon recess approaches,
I don't want to go,
But I have to because my teacher says so!
I sit under a tree,
With kids running around me,
Who are staring with their big baby eyes.
Lunch starts approaching,
I hurry on my way,
I wish I did not have to stay!
I quietly sit on a big empty table,
until little kid monsters make that unable!
I soon find a table with no one in sight,
and I eat my lunch with zero delight.
Soon lunch is over,
No more children in sight,
and I walk back alone,
Not feelin so light.
Finally school is over,
I hop on the bus,
Me and brothers make no fuss.
We sit in the back far away from the horrid "Click Clack"!
I look out the window all mopey and sad, thinking,
"I will never be glad, but only sad!"
Hop off the bus,
And run as fast as I can,
And shoot into my bed
With the air blowing fan.
Momma comes in and lovingly says,
"Honey, don't we all have bad days?"
I mumble a yes,
And take a deep breath from my hard pounding chest.
I finish my homework,
and I pack my bag,
In great hopes that tomorrow I will be glad.
Caleb A, DE, P4
DeleteFantastic! I can just tell that you put a lot of thought and effort into creating this wonderful masterpiece. In accordance to what you have said, I've moved 14 times, and didn't attend Liahona until a year ago, so I've had my share of walking into class on my first day of school. Some beginnings are welcoming, and some aren't, but no matter the results of the first, I 'press forwards with hope for the next day that shall come'.
Katie Winkley DE 4th period
ReplyDeleteWe all know how hard it is to get up in the morning for seminary, now my seminary isn't as early as most are, but I still struggle to get out of bed on time. This morning I was able to get up easily on time, eat breakfast, get ready for the day and get to seminary on time. Because of this I was early enough to plan my devotional and make it a good one!
haha. I know the exact feeling! I often remember forgetting when it's my time for devotional and often don't share the greatest scriptures. This is also great because it shows the importance of preparation, beforehand!
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ReplyDeletewaking up is the hardest part of everyday, so i totally feel your slice.
DeleteRoad rage. I think everyone has a little road rage to some extent. I personally get agitated when people cut me off, i get this rage feeling inside me. No I am not the type to flip people off or yell out my window but I do say stuff under my breathe.
ReplyDeleteThis is very relatable... sadly.
DeleteMy mom has road rage too. She calls people, "DUDE"!
DeletePerfectionism. I am a perfectionist by definition. Daily, I have reminders set for just about every occasion. From "Brushing Teeth" to "Do Math." It's important to me to balance my time and priorities in order to get the most of every day. That is the core principle that drives my perfectionism––getting the most of every day. And, I always do!
ReplyDeleteSweet I've never herd of a perfectionist
DeleteThat sounds really cool. You are spending your time wisely and making the most of everyday, that's awesome!
DeleteLast night I was making bows out of fabric & hot glue. The glue got out of "hand" and it burnt my finger. Now it hurts really really bad.- DE Hannah Goody
ReplyDeletePun Intended?! :D nice slice Hannah
DeleteThanks I like to keep them short and sweet. :)
DeleteMy mom and i had a talk and afterwards my mind went CRAZY with ideas! I was so excited because it seems like it hasn't done that forever. I went and started doodling ideas and writing it all down and then came downstairs and started having more ideas and wrote them down too!I hope I will have ideas throughout the entire day. James Saunders an awesome D.E.
ReplyDeleteIdeas make the world go 'round for me. Slice of Life should help you see all the ideas that are constantly swirling around us that we never realize until we take time. Great slice!
DeleteAliya Peterson 4th period DE
ReplyDeletePhotography is an amazing art. Not only do you decide what kind of photography you like to do, but also how you picture it to look like in your mind. Photography is more than just snapping a shot of something its more of painting a picture in your head and making it come to life. The picture itself tells a story, like how you felt at that moment, or how much you changed overtime. The joy of it brings a smile to your face, or tears to your eyes but that memory of it will always be treasured. My favorite quote I've learned says "Life is like a camera, you focus on what's important capture the good times develop from the negative and if things don't work out take another shot." I absolutely love photography, I've recently been practicing my photography a lot on people. Yeah, I may not be a professional at it but if it doesn't work out I take another shot.
I really like your insights here! I love the way you applied photography to the beauty of it's emotional side:)
DeleteThanks Catherine!
DeleteJadis Ewell
ReplyDeleteTuesday, 3-1-16
There is those moments in life that we all dread and that for me is doing the dishes. After the dishes are done I like the feeling that I get that I am done. The awesome thing is that I have a dishwasher and am able to just put the dishes inside the dishwasher and let them get cleaned. I love to see the dishes and are cleaned. It gives me a relief when I finally am done with the dishes. Also when the dishes are cleaned first in the morning it is much easier for the rest of the day.
Dishwashers are amazing. Little magic makers, I say. Wonderful slice.
DeleteI feel your pain Jadis. I don't like dishes either but once I've finished them I am so happy!
DeleteHannah P. 4th period (DE)
ReplyDeleteMy friends and I went to the Draper temple today. It is SO beautiful!! I really enjoyed going because my sister is getting married there in June, so it was fun to see the inside. As I was standing in line to get my clothes, I got asked if I was endowed! I really wanted to quote Singles Ward and say, "I'm still a Mia Maid!" But I didn't think she would get the reference so I just said no. I also got complemented on my handshake after being confirmed. It was a good day:)
Isabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
DeleteThat sounds so fun! Haha, I've been asked if I was endowed too. ;) I love going to the temple. I've never done baptisms at the Draper temple but I did go to the open house, before it was dedicated! I love the peace and calm that you feel when you're in the temple. It feels so great to be serving others by performing their work.
Thanks for sharing, it brought back memories of all the different times I've been to the temple. :)
Isabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
DeleteThat sounds so fun! Haha, I've been asked if I was endowed too. ;) I love going to the temple. I've never done baptisms at the Draper temple but I did go to the open house, before it was dedicated! I love the peace and calm that you feel when you're in the temple. It feels so great to be serving others by performing their work.
Thanks for sharing, it brought back memories of all the different times I've been to the temple. :)
On Saturday my mom, sisters and I went to visit my new darling niece, Makelle London Johnson at the American Fork hospital. She was born on February 26, 2016 and weighed a whopping 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 long inches. My sweet baby niece is so cute. Makelle loves to be held most of the time. When she is hungry she is like a ravaging beast. Her mommy better feed her fast!
ReplyDeleteBabies are awesome. I'm glad you have a cute, new niece!
DeleteThats awesome! Being an aunt is so much fun :D
DeleteCaleb J. Period 4
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time, in the year of 2015, my dad and I went to Office Depot. Judging by last school year, in which case no calendars were given, we've decided to buy me a calendar for the school year 2015– 2016. When out of the blue, in the beginning of the school year, Liahona agendas were given. Talk about a waste of year.
Time goes by so quickly. It's crazy how the days slip past if we're not careful. Great slice!
DeleteOnce again I pull it back, smooth it down. I continue to fuss because this needs to be fixed. I call them "rainbows." Pieces of hair that decide to be rebellious and stick off your head like a 17.3 foot rainbow in the sky. Now I have to restart the whole hairstyle. Man, this takes way to much concentration. Ugh hairs, why can't you just cooperate!? Plus, working in a mirror is such a struggle. It takes like 20 minutes just to touch the place I want to go because everything is backwards. This shouldn't be so hard. Time to call backup. Brush, check. Comb, check. Water, check. Hairspray, check. Elastic band, check. As well as other electric appliances need we take drastic measures. Finally, after wrestling my own head like a dog chasing her tail, my hair looks somewhat presentable. I've tamed the rainbows and caged the dragon. I am victorious.
ReplyDeleteI have like a thousand untamable rainbows, I think. Awesome thoughts.
DeleteMaddie Barkdull 4th Period
ReplyDeleteHave any of you ever thought about how weird the human body is? The fact that we can just move our arms and legs without hesitation? That we can stand up, walk around, talk. And don't get me started on brains. We are actually living life because of our brains. Our brains send signals to our hearts and remembers what we learned in math class that day. It can store memories, lessons, people and other very important things. I think it's fascinating that something the size of our fists held together can be so crucial and important to the human body.
The human body is weird, wonderful, and an absolute work of art. I love the thoughts your slice have got going. Quite fascinating.
DeleteKecia Velasquez Tuesday, March 1, 2016:
ReplyDelete"Don't throw chile at the sun," my older sister once told me, "or it'll burn you." I was a very gullible child that believed everything my older sister, who I looked up to, told me. I was so horrified of chile and I never ate it growing up for fear that I might one day "accidentally" throw chile up at the sun. I think about it now and realize how silly that sounds but back then it made so much sense since the sun is hot and the chile is hot and throwing chile at the sun will anger it making it burn you. I was too afraid to tell the reason why I didn't eat chile so I would just say I didn't like chile. People I grew up around thought that it was so strange that I 'didn't like' chile since I lived in New Mexico. I remember that after my sister had told me that little lie, I asked my mom if it was true. Only, at the time I asked her was when she was very busy and wasn't really listening to me and so she told me yes [it was true] and for the longest time I would not eat chile.
Caleb A, DE, P4
DeleteHaha, when I was younger, I wouldn't eat my beans, not for any particular reason, I just didn't like them. I remember being carried to my bed because I had fallen asleep at the dinner table with my plate of beans set before me. But as you grow up, you learn that some things must come about, and you'd better plug your nose and take a swallow than just sit around waiting for something to happen.
Years ago when I was about six or seven years old, I found some kittens in my backyard.
ReplyDeleteTheir mother was gone and she never came back, so my siblings and I took care of them and found them homes. We kept two of them and named them Shasta and Charcoal.
A few years after this Charcoal died from a spider bite, and last year Shasta got hit by a car.
Its kinda a sad slice of life, but I made a lot of fun memories with them.
Better to have memories than dreams. . .
DeleteThough it may be sad, thank you for sharing it.
I did not eat breakfast. I woke up 10 minutes before I was supposed to leave for school, and school is 30 minutes away!
ReplyDeleteI did not wake up to the sound of bacon cheering and applauding at my arrival to the kitchen. I did not wake up to the warm and inviting smell of fried eggs and fresh toast! No, today I fell out of bed, slipped into my clothes like a slug, dropped myself like a dead rag doll into my car and drove away.
On my journey to the school house, I passed a McDonald's advertisement claiming that they had, "All day breakfast!" I drove faster so that the sausage, egg, and bacon biscuit sandwiches could taunt me no longer! I walked into the school building and the vending machine started laughing in my face!! And now, I am in English class where there is a picture of a moist, delicious cake displayed on the screen. This cake serves only as a reminder that my stomach is empty, and all alone.
Chris Cox DE P4.
DeleteI like your characterization of the food advertisements mocking at you and the vending machine laughing at you. Also you described the food so well you made me hungry.
The powdery snow on the ground outside my house is more interesting than it seems. The sun radiates its beams of light right on top of it, which sets a sparkling affect of what looks like billions of diamonds. The shadow of a tree is outlined on the snow into a shape of a family tree that holds the most glittering treasures. My family is more valuable to me than any sparkling diamond I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteCaleb A, DE, P4
DeleteAh, I like your transition from simple matter to what really matters. Diamonds can be bought with a price, but the family can only be bought by that which has no worldly value, that being your true love for them.
Kayden Genta 5th Period
ReplyDeleteSlice 1
The SMELL, the smell of a brisket smoking at 170 degrees for 12 hours. The hunger and pain in my stomach as I rushed out the door. The agony of through 5 hours of school and still not being able to eat it till 7:00. This is my life, being tempted and persuaded to eat yet not having money for the vending machine, not bringing a much, and not having anything microwavable at home to eat. This is the way I will die.
Yeah, sometimes we sadly must substitute what we want for something of a lesser state. But something I've come to know, is that though it be lesser, it is still greater than nothing.
DeleteKensington K. Period 5
ReplyDeleteAs I was sitting in class, Sister Jackson got me wondering about future plans. There are alot of things I enjoy doing right now. For the past few years I have taken an interest in photography. All my life i've had an extreme interest in movies and short films. I really enjoy watching the Oscar's, because it gives me inspiration to proceed in making movie scripts, for short films. I have much appreciation for all the people who come into making these great films. I have a strong feeling that this is what I want to do in the future.
'Tis good you have allowed Sister Jackson to not only teach you things of the present, but to also have an influence in your future. It is also good you have found what it is in your life that you most enjoy, for that will not only give you the greatest success, but also the greatest happiness.
DeletePeriod 4
ReplyDeleteToday (and yesterday) in seminary we had a lesson on polygamy. I shared that I had a direct ancestor that had been a polygamist. This ancestor, Dudley Leavitt, had five wife's and about 50 children! Can you imagine family reunions? I can't even hardly imagine breakfast! Anyway, if your last name is leavitt then you can (almost) always trace your lineage back to Dudley. So if you're a Leavitt, We're related!
Oh boy, I suppose whenever I heard someone say they were a polygamist I was only interested in the numbers, and hadn't really thought upon what would go on inside of the home. Your slice has opened a new door to me, and though I be not a Leavitt, I still enjoyed reading it.
DeleteLauren McFarland
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
Dirty clothes. Dirty clothes aren't fun at all. Especially when they just pile up in the corner of my room. I just did all my dirty laundry yesterday, there was a lot. I need to do laundry more often. But I forget things a lot, probably too much. Oops.
I share the same fault, except it be worse because I do this with my clean clothes. Once you have dirty clothes, they remain dirty. But if you have clean clothes just lying around, it won't be soon until you find it to be infested with as much filth as if it had been dirty in the first place. I myself do my laundry quite often, but the process from getting it from the drier to its proper place in my room takes some time.
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ReplyDeleteChris Cox DE P4.
ReplyDeleteMy bed. The place where I crash after a long day’s work. Its softness sends me to the dream realm where I have my own adventures. It reaches out and tries to grab me when I wake up to go to seminary. My bed helps me sleep and sleep is essential for me to work well in life. Also one third of my life is in bed!
Staying up late, finishing homework and daily chores has exhausted me and yet, has helped me in the best ways. When I get lazy and decide to be irresponsible I realize that I'm not as happy or satisfied with my self. In fact, I'm more disappointed. Hard work really is for our benefit. It strengthens our character and allows us to push ourselves to bigger and better heights.
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