Saige Says Stuff

One year done! And, might I add, we are doing great! The last year has flown by. I guess it has been good then. Time flies when you are having fun. I did find myself a little jealous of the weather today. It was sunny and nice - for December - and when I got married it was like 5 degrees and bitter cold. I told Collin we ought to go back and do it again. JK. I am thankful for the opportunity God blessed me with to marry, Collin. He is a blessing in my life, and he completes me in all the right ways. We make a great team! I am excited for all the years to come. I graduated! This is kind of like big deal. I graduated with a BS in Family Science with a Human Development emphasis. So, what is that really? I have gotten this question a few times. First of all, it isn't a Home Economics degree. I did not take any sewing or cooking classes. I took classes about humans and how we develop with in a family. I will give some example, Socialization Across Childhood, Adolescent Development,...

Today I celebrate my one year anniversary from the day I said, “Yes.” My adventure to my engagement day was exactly that, an adventure. Our relationship wasn’t what you would call ideal or smooth sailing. We went through a lot… both of us. It seemed at any given time through our friendship and courtship (no one uses that word anymore, right?) we were never on the same page. We worked pretty hard to keep our relationship alive. I remember being told by guys in my ward to walk away. Walk away from Collin. I appreciate their advice and opinion on the matter, but it wasn’t really their call to make. I can’t say I didn’t think about it. There was heartbreak, disappointment, and uncertainty. But, it was my choice. I chose, Collin. I hate those stories, where someone prays if they should get married and then they just know. " He was the one. She was the one. I knew it with every fiber of my being ." They are lucky, like really. I prayed and prayed, and you know the answ...

I remember my love of tank tops and shorty shorts. I loved cutting off those old pants into summer shorts. But, I have come to learn there is a place for these. It is called the beach. Granted, I have recently come upon a “physically restricting” modesty standard. The lines are drawn. And, I really appreciate it. I am not perfect at this modesty thing. And, I certainly wasn't any better up to this point. But, I am trying. I have an honest desire to be better, because I know I should be. I have found that all the women I truly admire, like really truly think are amazing, have been modest women. There is a difference… between, “Yah. She is way cool and fun. I really like her.” And, “Wow. That is a women a want to be like. There is something about her.” That something is called confidence. That something is called integrity. That something is called courage. That something is called a testimony of divine nature. I remember making a goal after attending a stake confere...

It is almost 2 A.M. I am, maybe, going to sleep soon. My body is tired, my mind just isn't. I can't escape the sad. It is weird how depression can either keep you up till the sun comes over the mountain, or, make you sleep your days away. It is funny like that. I don't find myself in depressive "downs" (that's what I call them) very often. I am lucky, really. But those few days, or weeks, can be so painful and dark. I often think it will just go away. POOF! There went my mental struggles. It isn't going anywhere. It really isn't. I should deal. I have written down the feelings that I feel just to get them out and try to deal from there. They aren't happy feelings. Lifeless. Hopeless. Worthless. These are always the three that come. Depression is downward spiral into a dark place. I am blessed. I really am. I know this. I have so many talents and gifts to be thankful for and develop. My Father in Heaven loves me. That, my friends, is all I can...

I still find myself in this "I'm not really sure about this" state of mind after watching Missrepresentation. Half of me is ready to go on this crusade, and let the world know. The other half of me is like - well whatever, I'll just make sure I don't think like that anymore. Fortunately, for me and others, we have such a powerful resources in finding truth. I am on a personal quest, to find truth in the jumble of information going around in my head. There have been very few times in my life where my personal thinking has been challenged to such an extent.  I also feel that there is a very specific dilemma added to LDS women. I am not the only one who has had these thoughts and concerns? Why am I getting a degree? What are my motivations? If these have never been questions in your mind girls... Ask them. Challenge your motivations. Make sure you are doing what you want to do. I am in no way becoming a fanatical feminist. I am not promoting that every women sh...

The documentary we are watching in class is fantastic. I truly believe that women are misrepresented in media and in life. I, however, find myself having a hard time placing myself somewhere to stand on this spectrum. What is it I believe a women should/could/ought to do? I went on the missreprestation website. Pretty cool. They have a clever campaign of #notbuyingit. They encourage people to, when they see adds that are straight up wrong, label it with the hashtag. I really like this, because now it is a thought. Every time I see something of women in the media, and I am like "Hey, that's not real." I can label it. Not only for everyone, but mostly for myself. I find that I am very much wrapped up in what I look like. I have completely bought into the idea that I am only as powerful as I am good looking. I remember talking to my dad about future careers. He asked me what my dream job would be. I said, "a Sports Analyst." He told me I should go for it. I r...

Every now and then, when I am happily wasting time on Pinterest, I come across something that is worth my while. I am normal heavily distracted with the Hair & Beauty category. But - this time I found something golden. There was a link to an article bout Carson Jones and Chy Johnson from Arizona. I was touched. I tried hard to find a way to contact Carson, in a non-stalkerish way, just to thank him for a great example. He represented himself, his family, his community, and his Church so well. I was deeply moved by his love and courage. I know that this Church is a church of love and charity, and it is so refreshing to know that there are true disciples of Christ out there. Looking for hanging heads to cheer up!  http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/8579599/chy-johnson-boys

Can we just talk about something for a bit. Let's talk about the immense and amazing impact of Mormon Messages. I feel like there isn't one I have watched when I haven't felt the spirit so deeply seep into my very being. My eyes well up with tears, my heart swells, and the Holy Ghost testifies of the truth of the message being received. It is incredible. We study media, and it's effect on babies, children, adolescents, adults... people. There is bad in the world. Yes. There is good in the world. Yes. Where the break up of the two is exactly, I don't know. BUT- I do know that I choose to support the good. It is hard. It really is. There are some shows out there I just want to watch, because I know they are funny, I know they will entertain me, and I know that it will take no effort on my part. I post this Mormon Message, because I think it is beautiful. I think of my dad, and his love and sacrifice for me. Truly, understanding our fathers and their roles, ...

Merry Christmas to me, I got a Kindle. Best gift ever really.  I recently have been on an eBook buying spree. So much fun. I was sifting through my memories of books I remember liking, but don't perfectly remember the story or the plot. I remembered one from High School, a short story. You know those gargantuan Literature books we had for English, with the collection of poems, short stories, plays, etc... They had like 1, 522 pages. Ya, it was from one of those books. By far it was the most liked story I read in my High School Literature career. The name of the short story is "The Most Dangerous Game." I felt morbid back then, for liking the story line and plot so much, but now that the world seems to have ran away with the idea of people hunting each other, (Thank you Hunger Games)  I don't feel so bad. This my friends is called desensitization. This is simply a statement. I am not making a stand. It just is. I am amazed at the simple, yet s...

I was shown this clip in my Abnormal Psychology class. We were studying the effects emotion has on mental health and moods. The purpose of the clip was to observe the immense mood change in just 2 minutes with no words or talking. It really was incredible. Why? Why is the clips so quickly able to change our mood? I am not even sure what kind of mood it creates... For me it instill a feeling of action, empathy, sympathy, and feel good. You are touched by the actions of the little boy with the new red coat, and then you are saddened by the reality of the poor boy, on the streets, trying to stay warm. There is an emotional debate in our state of being. I appreciate this clip because of it's simplicity. The spirit of giving and love is so clearly, and deeply, portrayed in this illustrative narrative. If you would like to invite the Spirit of God into your life, watch this clip:)

Meet Jessica! This little bundle of fun and curls, she will make you smile.... promise;) I love this. I wonder where Jessica learned to do a little self-prep talk every morning. And-- who taught her what to say. I propose, her parents have said to her probably on more than one occasion, "Jessica, you can do anything." I think she did a little self adding in some places, Nonetheless, her confidence has been established for the day. In contrast, let's take a look at, Mckenzie. This dear girl, I pray for her. Mckenzie does seem to be very confident in herself. I am sure her mother has told her on several occasion, "Mckenzie, you are a beauty queen." This diva child has been fed with  hairspray, fake tans, and glitter. As far as she knows, she is a beauty queen. As far as we can observe, she is going to be spoiled.  Unfortunately, TLC doesn't have a show that emphasizes young girls being happy and loving. That doesn't get viewers. I am guilty....

For those of you who are not avid readers of the famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, Miss Marple is one of her main characters, featured as the main character in several books. She is clever, quick, observant, and wicked smart. She knows all. When it comes to a mystery, she can solve it. I chose her for the name of this blog, simply, because I love her character. I also find her incredibly insightful. In this continually changing world of instant entertainment and access. It is refreshing to know that everything entertaining and instant doesn't have to be tainted with filth. There is goodness all around, and we can make it accessible to each other;) That is what I aim to give: insight. Along with insight, these pages will be filled of interesting thoughts, healthy entertainment, and miscellaneous items of goodness. That is what this world needs. More goodness.