In my World Religions class a few yrs ago, we were required to attend a church outside our own faith. I went to a Cathloic high school and was raised Catholic so a friend and I went to a LDS Church, and the people were very welcoming and completely “normal.” Some parts of the service took us by surprise, but overall, it was pretty similar to a Catholic Service. It was really cool to experience another branch of my Christian faith, and compare, and to see a community so immersed in God’s love. I’ve also been to non-denominational services and services of other Christian denominations, but I’d really like to visit more, especially those that are not Christian, to experience the ways others worship one, universal GOD. How cool!
mandylyn's Life List
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1. stop procrastinating
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2. be a better student
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3. Read all the books in my "should read" pile
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4. watch less tv
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5. not spend so much time at the computer
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6. Volunteer
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7. stop stressing about things beyond my control
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8. go to church more
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9. develop my spirituality
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10. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
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11. Stop talking about myself unless asked
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12. Spend more time with like-minded/hearted people
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13. make more straight male friends
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14. Enjoy being single
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15. Live more simply, without unnecessary things.
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16. List 100 things I can do for free (or for very little money)
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17. only eat when I'm hungry
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18. buy more fair trade, local, and organic products
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19. take a roadtrip by myself
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20. have my palm read
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21. camp more
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22. go to more concerts
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23. go to a Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert
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24. Skydive
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25. see the northern lights
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26. move out of the dorms
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27. Adopt a pet... That's not a fish.
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28. Get a degree/ finish my degree
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29. Join the Peace Corps
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30. volunteer in an orphanage
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31. Live in a foreign country for a year
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32. teach in Africa
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33. Find My Ideal Job
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34. change someone's life
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35. find true love
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36. Make love.
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37. Have kids. Eventually...
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38. Never stop learning
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39. stay young
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40. meet my heros in heaven
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41. Travel to the places my Grandma did.
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they were exceptionally hard to find, and the ones I did very way too pricey for my tastes. I’ll probably put one together DIY style. Attached is my ideal one, a vintage replica from the 60’s, but it’s sold out….
Wow, am I glad I got to take part in what was an historical election! I’m not too into politics but I did my research. As a soon-to-be elementary education teacher, Obama was a great candidate (even officially supported by the National Education Association), and many of his fundamental beliefs lined up with my own personal beliefs. I’m praying for him and the betterment of our country all the time, and I’m priviledged to have been able to show my support in a concrete way. (And he won! :D) Also, this was the first time I could vote in a presidential election!!


