October was the first anniversary of my SA ward. I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve struggled to find my place in the ward, to fully feel like I belong there. It’s bothered me because often I feel like the more effort I put in, the more I feel like I just don’t fit in. Why…… Continue reading Attempting to Find My Place in the World
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One Tuesday, Early: Confusing, Odd Alternating Chapters (3 Stars)
I recently read an ARC of One Tuesday, Early by Annalisa Crawford. This book, which comes out on May 14, was odd and confusing at times. If you like paranormal books, you may like it, though. What You Should Know This story is told in alternating chapters. Lexi wakes up one Tuesday, and everyone has…… Continue reading One Tuesday, Early: Confusing, Odd Alternating Chapters (3 Stars)
April 2024 General Conference: What I Think Will Happen
In some ways, it feels like the October 2023 General Conference just happened, but it’s almost time for another general conference. I recently saw two YouTube videos where people made some April 2024 General Conference predictions. The one was fun to listen to and included predictions about who would speak based on which members of…… Continue reading April 2024 General Conference: What I Think Will Happen
Refugee on a Pendulum: Confused What Happened (2 Stars)
Several months ago, I won Refugee on a Pendulum by Jemil Metti in a Goodreads Giveaway. Because it was a Goodreads Giveaway win, I am leaving a review. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have bothered because this book left me feeling very confused. The Plot As I Understand It As I mentioned before, I was left…… Continue reading Refugee on a Pendulum: Confused What Happened (2 Stars)
Suffering and Joy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
In Sunday School yesterday, we talked about the final few chapters of 1 Nephi. In this section, particularly in chapter 17, Nephi talked about how his people suffered but were also blessed. Then our teacher said that he enjoys suffering. People laughed a bit at his response. He then explained that he enjoys activities such…… Continue reading Suffering and Joy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?