Tristi Pinkston's comments

Why Do You Spend or Save? - Blog Entry

30 May 2007 08:42 AM

This is going to sound really whacko but I get a lot of satisfaction from having a budget. I make it like a game and see how well I do. When my finances are under control, I have a lot more internal peace. Now don't get me wrong -- I do enjoy shopping -- but it's even more fun when you've planned for it and you know that the bills won't go unpaid because of what you've spent.

Just a Few Pounds. . . - Blog Entry

30 May 2007 08:41 AM

I hear ya -- those pounds do creep on slowly, when you're not paying attention. Then when you do fully realize they're there, it's harder to get them off than it was to put them on in the first place! I've been so busy the last ten years that I haven't thought much about my weight, and now I'm wishing I'd tracked it a little more closely. It's easier to keep from gaining it in the first place than it is to lose it once it's on there.

Primary Time: Sacrament Meeting Mayhem - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 07:44 PM

Yep, you're outnumbered now!

Could You Check Your E-mail Once a Day? - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 06:28 PM

I could not possibly go that long without checking my mail. My computer crashed a few months ago and I was without computer for about a week -- I was dashing in to the library, borrowing relatives' computers, and basically having a panic attack. I love my mail!

Why Is Talking About Money Taboo? - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 11:04 AM

You're right, Miriam -- I think there's a large measure of shame and embarrasment involved. I also think that when we get into money conversations with others, we tend to feel that we're either showing off because we have money or feeling picked on because we're so poor. It's definitely a private issue for many of us, but I think if we choose carefully who we discuss our finances with, we can get the help we need to make wise decisions.

Marriage is Bad for the Community? Really? - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 11:01 AM

I seem to recall a verse in the Bible that talks about a man leaving his mother and a woman leaving her home and cleaving unto one another. It's a natural thing to do -- when we get married, we form a new unit. I know we don't get together with family as much as we might, but they're also spending time together just as we're spending time together. Interesting blog -- I'd never thought about it, really.

Shocking School Discovery - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 10:58 AM

On a macabre note, I'm glad they found him before they closed for the summer. It would have been much more nasty had they found him in the fall.

My Moment of Self-Reflection - Blog Entry

23 May 2007 09:21 AM

Hey Miriam,

Congratulations on the new baby! I'm sure that brings a lot of joy into your life, but hey, let's face it, those new mommy hormones can make trials even harder to cope with. I honestly didn't think I was going to survive for the first month after my last one was born. Everything was going wrong and I was ready to throw in the towel.

I found a quote that really helped me out, and I'm paraphrasing this because I can't find it right now. I think it was Brigham Young (but I could be making that up too :) It said: "Every trial you experience is necessary for your salvation." The talk that was quoted in then went on to say that each of us have things we're working on and things we need to overcome, and each of our challenges are specifically geared toward helping us develop what we need. If we don't have that challenge, we won't learn what we need to go back to our Heavenly Father. Everything has a purpose in our lives and when we endure it well, we're a step closer to being where we need to be.

I hope that helps -- I remind myself of that a lot when life gets to be too overwhelming. Hang in there -- you're an awesome lady!!

Marriage Fights: Religion - Blog Entry

23 May 2007 09:14 AM

You are so right! And even when you are both fully committed to the Gospel, that will still mean different things to each of you. It's a tricky thing to work out, that's for sure, but I loved how you commented that the Lord will help us get it all worked out. He set up families for us to love and enjoy, and He will help us figure out how to make compromises and how to talk to each other so we can find peace in our relationships and joy in our families.

The Karate Kid (1984) - Blog Entry

18 May 2007 07:52 PM

Yeah, I do know!! When he does that one thing, which was after Mr. Miyagi did that other thing -- that was way cool too. :)