Day Ten

"You will soon be singled out for a promotion. Congrats!"

So, I am going to be completely open and admit that the first thing I thought was, "Yes! I will be promoted from single to 'in a relationship'!" Yeah...I do not see that happening anytime soon, circumstances being as they are...So, how does this relate to my life today? Well, I work for BYU Broadcasting and perhaps I will get assigned another responsibility soon! Other than that, I have no idea. But here is a thought: So often we succeed in competing with others, but never ourselves. One of our greatest focuses should be on improving ourselves and making us the best us possible. Never settle for mediocrity and always give 100% to everything you do, wherever you are, whoever you are with. I believe it is this trait that employers look for. For those that seek to be the best they can be will be promoted.

Day Nine

"Soon you'll have a chance for a profitable transaction."

Exactly what kind of "profitable transaction" does this fortune mean. Does it allude to political, social, economic, metaphysical, physical, grammatically, etc... Well, this Friday is payday and I know that I have the chance to accept that money...which I will most happily do! I am also selling three of my pageant dresses, so perhaps someone will buy one! Oh, that would make my day! The money I earn from the sale of those three dresses will ideally take care of my books for Winter Semester and enable me to pay my parents back for the Fall Semester books. Not relating to finances, perhaps I will have the opportunity to make a good, new friend! I have had that opportunity today. I found out that my friend of about a week feels like she doesn't really have any friends, so My Big Brother and I decided that we are going to fix that. She is an incredible, fun, young woman. Now, I don't know if that is "profitable" in that sense of the word. But it is so important that we remember that we must love and befriend all, giving everything and expecting nothing in return. True love and charity is tested in how we choose to treat others, regardless of what they can or cannot give us in return. May we love and serve all people and immerse ourselves in the service and love of others, regardless of who or what they are! It is then that we discover some of the sweetest, most meaningful, and enduring relationships that will bring us great happiness!

Day Eight

"Your lost treasure will be found within the month."

Lost treasure? Well, this would be a way cool fortune if I had a lost treasure... There are, however, some items that I lost that I would like back again. For example, my high school choir CD, Marshall McDonald's "This is the Christ" CD, and my handy-dandy cooking pot. Perhaps I will find them by December 12, 2011. We shall see! Wait a second...then that means that I need to start actively looking for those items, for when we seek we shall find.

Day Seven

"Your best idea will come to you in the shower this week. Act on it."

When I first read this, I thought "Great. Now I need to take a shower..." So I did. And my incredibly brilliant idea? I should really call maintenance and ask them to unclog our shower drain. That, and I should probably eat some dinner. Now, I am required to act on those things. Maybe I should comment on later showers in the week and see if any better ideas come up...which is pretty hard since it's difficult to beat unclogging a shower drain...

Day Six

"You will soon be involved in many gatherings and parties."

I like this fortune! And how true! On Friday, I intend on purchasing Harry Potter 7.2 and having a movie night where all of us Harry Potter nerds, devotees, lovers (whatever you term them as) can converge together and immerse ourselves in the magical world of Harry Potter. (Yeah...I am a proud Harry Potter fan...this woman is not afraid to let that nerd flag fly! I even got sorted into a house via Pottermore - Gryffindor! I also have a phoenix feather, ash, 10 3/4 in., slightly yielding wand...:)This Saturday, I will be engaging in a movie marathon with some buddies! It will be complete with cereal, pajamas, Scott Pilgrim, Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite, and the dudes from Hot Rod. It should be a blast! Following the marathon, I'll be hanging out with my old roommate (whom I shall call The Artist). Then, there are those spontaneous Saturday evenings, where anything could happen...perhaps I'll go dancing! Then on Sunday, I will be going to Stake Conference, followed by ward prayer, group scripture study, and tunnel singing (maybe tunnel singing...I don't know...that's TBA). Lots of gatherings and parties coming my way? I think so! This weekend should be a good one!

Day Five - November 9, 2011

"Your talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded this year."

Okay, so my first thought when I read this was "A year from now, or by the end of 2011?" I am going to decide that the fortune cookie meant that somewhere between November 9, 2011 and November 9, 2012, my talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded. Then I thought, how funny it is that I get this fortune the day after I receive the fortune about prospering in the entertainment industry. Is the Universal Fortune Cookie Association trying to tell me something? We shall see! Or perhaps, my genius ideas (like monitor wipes for computers that this company called Staples grabbed and marketed) will perhaps be given a chance to take wing! There is so much that can happen this year! Opportunity is everywhere, now I just don't need to be afraid to answer the door!

Day Four - November 8, 2011

"You could prosper in the field of entertainment"

Why, thank you fortune cookie, same to you!

Actually, throughout part of middle school and all of high school, I have immersed myself in the performing arts, whether it be through choir, community theatre, musicals, operettas, plays, or dance, or a combination of all the above. When I first came to Brigham Young University, I intended on becoming a Music Dance Theatre (MDT) major. However, I discovered that there is a distinct difference between loving to do something for fun and loving to do something for a career. When it comes to hobbies, the performing arts is my number one! I love being a mechanism through which art can present itself and speak to others. It is incredible! At BYU, it is a little harder to get into the art scene, I was, however, a member of Women's Chorus and participated in dance classes and received vocal lessons. This semester is the first time that I have not been actively involved in the performing arts and it is driving me bonkers!! (For my church calling I get to be involved in music, but other than that...) I need it in my life!! I have been wanting to audition for plays or perform, but either I don't have the time or it's a hop, skip, and a boat ride away! But next semester I am taking a ballroom dance class where I will learn the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, and the tango (imagine that being said with a Spanish accent...that's just how I'm thinking it...)! Anyways...the process of me getting back into the entertainment industry is in the works!