+Slowswift Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 Happened across an old favorite talk of mine by Elder Holland: "Lord, I Believe", from 2013 (just when I was starting to pay attention to Conference). This has been one of my favorites since he gave it, and every once in a while I'll read, listen to, or watch it again. It tends to show back up when I need it the most, and tonight is no exception. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eran of Arcadia Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 We just had a great visit from the elders, who ostensibly were there to share a message but really one of them had heard me mention Brandon Sanderson in my talk and wanted to talk about the Cosmere. Meanwhile my wife was rolling her eyes and his companion just looked confused. I told him about the secret novels and The Lost Metal, which will be out before he returns. Journey before Destination. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmulatonStromenkiin Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 I keep thinking of it this way, You have to wait that period anyway, so at least you have many things to look forward to when you come back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morningtide Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Yep. Nobody in my youth group at church has read Sanderson except this one guy who I don't know. It's quite sad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Wheeler Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Get to know that one guy then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morningtide Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Mason Wheeler said: Get to know that one guy then. Yeah I should. Problem is, in my ward, none if the guys talk to the girls. We sit on opposite sides during combined meetings, and don't interact during combined activities. It makes me mad, but nobody will ever go with me to talk to them, and it's awkward just wandering up to a giant group of guys and starting a conversation. *Sigh* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Conversations about Sanderson books can smash all barriers Edited June 2, 2022 by The Wandering Wizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morningtide Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Wandering Wizard said: Conversations about Sanderson books can smash all barriers Lol true 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Mistborn Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 You've just got to start the trend of cross communication. Talk to some of your adult leader people about it and they may do something to foster that as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Wheeler Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 23 minutes ago, Morningtide said: Yeah I should. Problem is, in my ward, none if the guys talk to the girls. We sit on opposite sides during combined meetings, and don't interact during combined activities. It makes me mad, but nobody will ever go with me to talk to them, and it's awkward just wandering up to a giant group of guys and starting a conversation. *Sigh* [Insert inspiring speech about being like the Ascendant Warrior here.] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmulatonStromenkiin Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Morningtide said: Yeah I should. Problem is, in my ward, none if the guys talk to the girls. We sit on opposite sides during combined meetings, and don't interact during combined activities. It makes me mad, but nobody will ever go with me to talk to them, and it's awkward just wandering up to a giant group of guys and starting a conversation. *Sigh* If you are a teenager, I would think you are well aquainted with akwardness. I know I am. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Wheeler Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morningtide Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 All true!! Thanks for the help 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AonDoor Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 4:06 AM, EmulatonStromenkiin said: If you are a teenager, I would think you are well aquainted with akwardness. I know I am. Hmm. I must have skipped that part. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ookla of Colors Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, AonDoor said: Hmm. I must have skipped that part. The teenage part, or the awkward part? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AonDoor Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Tani said: The teenage part, or the awkward part? ... Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emery the Steelrunner Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 20 minutes ago, AonDoor said: ... Yes. Mmmm lies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Wheeler Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Quote The hapless teenager is expected to act like an adult — yet has none of the privileges of that exalted state. For my part I had escaped the tedious tyranny of teendom by skipping over it entirely. -- A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born, Harry Harrison 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmulatonStromenkiin Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Going to the temple tomorrow and Friday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AonDoor Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 6 hours ago, EmulatonStromenkiin said: Going to the temple tomorrow and Friday! Spoiler 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmulatonStromenkiin Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Szeth's Facepalm said: That moment when you know you are in close range of another sharder wait, I went to raleigh in NC, how would me going to the temple yesterday/today have anything to do with being close to you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szeth's Facepalm Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, EmulatonStromenkiin said: wait, I went to raleigh in NC, how would me going to the temple yesterday/today have anything to do with being close to you? Oh lol for some reason i thought you meant the dc temple open house lmaoooo sorry Edited June 10, 2022 by Szeth's Facepalm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmulatonStromenkiin Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Szeth's Facepalm said: Oh lol for some reason i thought you meant the dc temple open house lmaoooo sorry nah, didn't manage to get there. It's fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AonDoor Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 I just went to youth conference last weekend, so that was fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shining Silhouette Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) On 6/1/2022 at 8:30 PM, Morningtide said: Yeah I should. Problem is, in my ward, none if the guys talk to the girls. We sit on opposite sides during combined meetings, and don't interact during combined activities. It makes me mad, but nobody will ever go with me to talk to them, and it's awkward just wandering up to a giant group of guys and starting a conversation. *Sigh* My ward is the same way. A few years ago our boundaries changed and we got moved to a different building (that's about a 20 minute drive away) and away from our awesome youth group. In the new ward everyone stares at their phones all the time and no one wants to pay attention or interact with anyone else, and literally there's a stigma with participating in class. It's pretty sad. Even at the more fun youth activities no one ever really wants to talk to everyone, and no matter how many times I try to break the ice, no one cracks. Very disheartening. Also, hi! On a lighter note, I'm also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Hello everyone; glad to be here! Edited June 15, 2022 by Shining Silhouette 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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