Last Wednesday for April Fools our whole district pulled a prank on Sister R., President R's wife. We each called in sick with different afflictions at different times and at the end of the last call to her we all shouted out "April Fools". It was fun and we hope she didn't take it too hard. She tried to prank us all back unsuccessfully. Friday was district meeting and President's interviews. Sister R. did not show up for that and we wonder why. After the interviews we all told each other what was said and tried to guess at what that meant for the future. It's possible that I may be staying here one more transfer. Elder B. or Elder K. might go zone leader and Elder P. will definitely be getting transferred from his zone leader area. We're all worried about this a bit too soon. There are still three more weeks left in this transfer.
This week we really tried to push the importance of coming to church and that there is a prophet on the earth today. We told all of our investigators that the prophet would be speaking in General Conference this weekend and tried to get them to come to it. On Saturday there were investigators there, but none of them were ours. Sunday we got four investigators to church for the first session and one for the second. This was impressive because most of them were investigators we just picked up. Well have to see where it goes with them, as well as with all our other investigators. Hopefully they will get baptized but only time will tell.
In General Conference there was a lot of good stuff said. I would have to say my favorite part was the talk where he couldn't text message his conference talk and that we can't Google search a testimony.
Monday and Tuesday we worked it up hard to make up for the lack of work done on conference weekend. Wer'e doing a super awesome job and we hope that doesn't change soon. This area hasn't had a baptism in 18 months and we intend to break that pattern.
Today is zone activity so we should have loads of fun with that.
That's about all that happened this week. Remember the gospel is always true no matter what and stay tuned for next weeks email, hopefully I will have something super exiting to report.
love Elder Fields.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dearest Searcher
Dearest person who arrived at my blog by Google searching the phrase 'My lungs are killing me',
You were probably looking for some reason as to why my lungs were killing me, but yet arrived at a page that had nothing do with the my lungs at all.
So though you may not come to this blog again, I feel it only fair to link to the reason as to why my lungs are killing me.
Hopefully this will serve as a help to those who use that search term. I could also put a link in that blog post too, but that would mean having to edit that. And who really has the time? Well, I do, I suppose... I may or I may not. We'll see.
You were probably looking for some reason as to why my lungs were killing me, but yet arrived at a page that had nothing do with the my lungs at all.
So though you may not come to this blog again, I feel it only fair to link to the reason as to why my lungs are killing me.
Hopefully this will serve as a help to those who use that search term. I could also put a link in that blog post too, but that would mean having to edit that. And who really has the time? Well, I do, I suppose... I may or I may not. We'll see.
From the Old 'Juvie' Records
At Family Home Evening tonight, we played the game 'Hot Seat', where we were interviewed for two minutes about random stuff, with the ability to pass if it was too personal. One of the questions asked tonight of a fellow FHE brother was if he ever went went to detention or got in trouble in school, which brought to mind a story of my own, one of mischievousness, innocence, or the pretense thereof and possible damage to school property.
It was the middle of the afternoon in his eighth grade year, and it was one of those afternoons. You know the kind I'm talking about. Most of the work had been done, people were talking, things were laid back. Free time essentially. The young boy was with some of his buddies, just talking when one of them took out a larger than normal paperclip. They discussed what they could do with it, and being the adventurous and reckless middle school boys (Well technically not middle-schoolers as it was a Junior High) they saw the perfect use for the paperclip: Bending it to stick into one of the many electrical sockets.
Being of such of an adventurous age they knew little as to how electricity worked, except that sparks might shoot out and they might be shocked. That part deterred them from their action, the thought of how bad the shock would be until this particular boy enthusiastically though of using a piece of paper like an oven mitt to stick in the now U-shaped piece of metal.
Of course since it was his idea, he got to put it in, though perhaps it was the intelligence of the others that stopped them from doing it themselves and allowed the boy to continue on.
He put it in, sparks shot out, lights dimmed and the class stared at him. For his benefit he wasn't shocked, the paper was only singed, burn marks where it held the clip. One end of the paper clip shot out of the socket hole, straightening itself out a bit in the process and vibrating like crazy.
The teacher singled him out and the vice principal came to the class, due to the teacher calling him there or other reasons...
The vice principal led him out of the class, initially saying that the boy would be suspended for a few days, but later only sentenced the lad to a few lunch detentions.
Friends in other classes though claim the the class on the other side of the wall had some electrical problems of their own when he did that; that a computer shorted out or something to that affect, the likes of which have not been confirmed by official report. Though if such a thing were to have occurred then no doubt the suspension would have gone into effect.
The moral of this story? Sticking metal into electrical outlets is probably not a good idea.
It was the middle of the afternoon in his eighth grade year, and it was one of those afternoons. You know the kind I'm talking about. Most of the work had been done, people were talking, things were laid back. Free time essentially. The young boy was with some of his buddies, just talking when one of them took out a larger than normal paperclip. They discussed what they could do with it, and being the adventurous and reckless middle school boys (Well technically not middle-schoolers as it was a Junior High) they saw the perfect use for the paperclip: Bending it to stick into one of the many electrical sockets.
Being of such of an adventurous age they knew little as to how electricity worked, except that sparks might shoot out and they might be shocked. That part deterred them from their action, the thought of how bad the shock would be until this particular boy enthusiastically though of using a piece of paper like an oven mitt to stick in the now U-shaped piece of metal.
Of course since it was his idea, he got to put it in, though perhaps it was the intelligence of the others that stopped them from doing it themselves and allowed the boy to continue on.
He put it in, sparks shot out, lights dimmed and the class stared at him. For his benefit he wasn't shocked, the paper was only singed, burn marks where it held the clip. One end of the paper clip shot out of the socket hole, straightening itself out a bit in the process and vibrating like crazy.
The teacher singled him out and the vice principal came to the class, due to the teacher calling him there or other reasons...
The vice principal led him out of the class, initially saying that the boy would be suspended for a few days, but later only sentenced the lad to a few lunch detentions.
Friends in other classes though claim the the class on the other side of the wall had some electrical problems of their own when he did that; that a computer shorted out or something to that affect, the likes of which have not been confirmed by official report. Though if such a thing were to have occurred then no doubt the suspension would have gone into effect.
The moral of this story? Sticking metal into electrical outlets is probably not a good idea.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Being Silly...
For some reason or another I have a desire to go to the nearest bell tower and shout "Sanctuary" at the top of my lungs. Or maybe using a bull horn. I don't know why, but if you hear or see someone shouting it. That's me.
SANCTUARY!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, Happy birthday Giovanni!!!!!!
SANCTUARY!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, Happy birthday Giovanni!!!!!!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Lame with a Capital A
To all those who are sane and live ordinary lives, this post isn't for you. This post is dedicated to all those who decide to go off their hinges, start a killing a spree and then kill themselves. Lame.
Like today, some dude in New York entered an immigration service building and opened fire. He killed twelve people, injured several more and then killed himself. Lame Lame Lame. First off, it is obviously lame to go kill people. I don't really think that needs to be said. What I do think is especially lame is to just kill yourself after you've gone on the rampage.
I don't know why, but I that's lame. That's what everybody who goes on a killing spree does, they kill themselves. Now maybe you kill yourself after being horrified of all that you've done, or maybe you thought you could escape. I don't know. But be original at least and turn yourself in.
Yes you may spend the rest of your days in an orange outfit and living off the state for a while, but hey, you at least didn't end your life. Maybe you can redeem yourself. I'm not exactly sure what can be done, since I'm not a law student or anything, but I think it'd be better to turn yourself in.
Of course the best course of action would be to not go on a rampage. If you're so upset, well go to the shooting range, see counselor, something. Anything. Just don't be lame and kill yourself in the end.
If nothing else, know that it is now unoriginal and done to death (literally). Heck, if you're really hankering to kill something, get a hunting permit and hunt the legally prescribed animal, or join the armed forces. You get to shoot things and your serving the nation.
So go about your days now and don't be lame. OK?
Like today, some dude in New York entered an immigration service building and opened fire. He killed twelve people, injured several more and then killed himself. Lame Lame Lame. First off, it is obviously lame to go kill people. I don't really think that needs to be said. What I do think is especially lame is to just kill yourself after you've gone on the rampage.
I don't know why, but I that's lame. That's what everybody who goes on a killing spree does, they kill themselves. Now maybe you kill yourself after being horrified of all that you've done, or maybe you thought you could escape. I don't know. But be original at least and turn yourself in.
Yes you may spend the rest of your days in an orange outfit and living off the state for a while, but hey, you at least didn't end your life. Maybe you can redeem yourself. I'm not exactly sure what can be done, since I'm not a law student or anything, but I think it'd be better to turn yourself in.
Of course the best course of action would be to not go on a rampage. If you're so upset, well go to the shooting range, see counselor, something. Anything. Just don't be lame and kill yourself in the end.
If nothing else, know that it is now unoriginal and done to death (literally). Heck, if you're really hankering to kill something, get a hunting permit and hunt the legally prescribed animal, or join the armed forces. You get to shoot things and your serving the nation.
So go about your days now and don't be lame. OK?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Shuffle Shuffle, do the hustle?
So apparently there is another meme to see the first random songs to come up in my playlist, stealing this from Yellow M&M and Tiburon.
So here it is, the first random 20 songs to come up in my library.
Minas Morgul - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King soundtrack.
The Dementors Converge - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban soundtrack.
All The World - Kansas
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - DisneyMania Vol 6
New Kid in Town - The Very Best of the Eagles Disk 2
Neville's Waltz - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire soundtrack
Dementors in the Underpass - Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix Soundtrack. (What's with all the Harry Potter stuff?)
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Disney
No One Together - The Best of Kansas
Say You Will - Complete Greatest Hits by Foreigner
The Little Old Lady from Pasadena - Jan and Dean
Rikki Don't Lose that Number - Steely Dan
All Night Long - Joe Walsh
I Don't Dance - High School Musical 2
Dust in the Wind - Kansas
For No One - The Beatles
A Sentimental Man - Wicked
Cotton Fields - Creedence Clearwater
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron Butterfly
My Way (A Mi Manera) - Il Divo
So here it is, the first random 20 songs to come up in my library.
Minas Morgul - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King soundtrack.
The Dementors Converge - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban soundtrack.
All The World - Kansas
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - DisneyMania Vol 6
New Kid in Town - The Very Best of the Eagles Disk 2
Neville's Waltz - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire soundtrack
Dementors in the Underpass - Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix Soundtrack. (What's with all the Harry Potter stuff?)
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Disney
No One Together - The Best of Kansas
Say You Will - Complete Greatest Hits by Foreigner
The Little Old Lady from Pasadena - Jan and Dean
Rikki Don't Lose that Number - Steely Dan
All Night Long - Joe Walsh
I Don't Dance - High School Musical 2
Dust in the Wind - Kansas
For No One - The Beatles
A Sentimental Man - Wicked
Cotton Fields - Creedence Clearwater
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron Butterfly
My Way (A Mi Manera) - Il Divo
Flirtacious Missionary Thursday
Excerpts from the messages sent by Elder Fields this week sent by electronic carrier pigeon...
Salutations all,
This week was absolutely amazing. We got 10 baptism dates and one of our baptisms that we had set actually went through. We visited a bunch of different churches including the Presbyterians, we liked them and could see why Joseph Smith was leaning towards them. We had loads of people at sacrament meeting this week too. We also went to the north side and got tickets to a Bull;s game; I'm also sorry to say I got tricked into going on another date with the sisters...
APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
Actually all of the above is false. Nothing much happened at all this week but I figured that this could be fun. I Hope you all enjoyed my little prank. Honestly I wish some of the stuff above was true.
This week we switched up our focus from finding and teaching to getting members present at lessons and getting investigators to sacrament meetings. We are doing very well and have one investigator who is progressing far faster then the others and is well on her way to baptism. She just needs to come to church again and completely stop smoking and cut out the coffee. The smoking is pretty much done with and coffee is next to go.
Saturday we had a Walk With Christ Easter activity for investigators. This went well but unfortunately there were more members there then there were investigators. Sunday's weather didn't help at all in getting investigators to church. We had so many who said they would come to church, but the snow storm provided the perfect reason to not come. unfortunately even our elite investigators failed to show up. Monday and Tuesday were packed up completely full with lessons and we couldn't catch a break. That's the way we like it. We have been telling everyone that the prophet is speaking this weekend and they all seem interested and will hopefully come at least to general conference. This week was somewhat dull outside mission work and sorting out the elite investigators from those not truly interested, nothing else happened.
In other news; Sam, I've discovered that I am good with accidentally using pickup lines. I know that I should probably keep my mouth shut because I am a missionary and shouldn't be flirting at all. I honestly don't intend for what I say to become a line but somehow it's taken that way when it comes out.(Editors Note: I vouch for his sincerity in this statement) I should just shut my mouth and only open it to teach. but anyway here's the story on this line which I thought you might like to use.
We were having a district dinner and we were talking about how we are all members of the Lonely Hearts Club and were just going to be single forever. Then Elder K. told Sister B. something along the lines of everyone has someone, just like Adam and Eve. Sister B. then told him "I don't have an Adam" to which I replied by saying "well I don't have an Eve"
I didn't intend for it to come out as a pickup line, I was thinking more like it would be words of comfort; like we're both in the same boat so don't get to down. Honestly I need to watch what I say. I am becoming known out here for saying stupid things to other missionaries
Anyway I just thought I would share this line with someone who isn't a missionary and can actually use a line like that. So use it and tell me how it worked.
And in regards to what Sister C. shares with him and other missionaries he replied 'With all the things she teaches, I take it all with a grain of salt and when I forward the information she gives us I do it because I would like to get another person's view on these things; so thanks for telling me yours.'
Salutations all,
This week was absolutely amazing. We got 10 baptism dates and one of our baptisms that we had set actually went through. We visited a bunch of different churches including the Presbyterians, we liked them and could see why Joseph Smith was leaning towards them. We had loads of people at sacrament meeting this week too. We also went to the north side and got tickets to a Bull;s game; I'm also sorry to say I got tricked into going on another date with the sisters...
APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
Actually all of the above is false. Nothing much happened at all this week but I figured that this could be fun. I Hope you all enjoyed my little prank. Honestly I wish some of the stuff above was true.
This week we switched up our focus from finding and teaching to getting members present at lessons and getting investigators to sacrament meetings. We are doing very well and have one investigator who is progressing far faster then the others and is well on her way to baptism. She just needs to come to church again and completely stop smoking and cut out the coffee. The smoking is pretty much done with and coffee is next to go.
Saturday we had a Walk With Christ Easter activity for investigators. This went well but unfortunately there were more members there then there were investigators. Sunday's weather didn't help at all in getting investigators to church. We had so many who said they would come to church, but the snow storm provided the perfect reason to not come. unfortunately even our elite investigators failed to show up. Monday and Tuesday were packed up completely full with lessons and we couldn't catch a break. That's the way we like it. We have been telling everyone that the prophet is speaking this weekend and they all seem interested and will hopefully come at least to general conference. This week was somewhat dull outside mission work and sorting out the elite investigators from those not truly interested, nothing else happened.
In other news; Sam, I've discovered that I am good with accidentally using pickup lines. I know that I should probably keep my mouth shut because I am a missionary and shouldn't be flirting at all. I honestly don't intend for what I say to become a line but somehow it's taken that way when it comes out.(Editors Note: I vouch for his sincerity in this statement) I should just shut my mouth and only open it to teach. but anyway here's the story on this line which I thought you might like to use.
We were having a district dinner and we were talking about how we are all members of the Lonely Hearts Club and were just going to be single forever. Then Elder K. told Sister B. something along the lines of everyone has someone, just like Adam and Eve. Sister B. then told him "I don't have an Adam" to which I replied by saying "well I don't have an Eve"
I didn't intend for it to come out as a pickup line, I was thinking more like it would be words of comfort; like we're both in the same boat so don't get to down. Honestly I need to watch what I say. I am becoming known out here for saying stupid things to other missionaries
Anyway I just thought I would share this line with someone who isn't a missionary and can actually use a line like that. So use it and tell me how it worked.
And in regards to what Sister C. shares with him and other missionaries he replied 'With all the things she teaches, I take it all with a grain of salt and when I forward the information she gives us I do it because I would like to get another person's view on these things; so thanks for telling me yours.'
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