I started the morning with three goals, and I got them all accomplished--but not really how I envisioned them.
This morning I awoke way early, read scriptures, and then decided to take a nap. The phone woke me about 7:30, which was good, because I had those three goals! My daughter and I talked for a while, then I got ready to do my stair-climbing and my Sweetheart called--again, pretty perfect timing!
Stairs and breakfast got me to a little past 9:30, and I decided to go for my first goal--attending the temple. I made it with about 5 minutes to spare to the 10 a.m. session. I had realized earlier in the morning that a luncheon that missionaries were invited to was from 11 to 1, so I thought I would maybe get another temple work focus done in time to attend that, but if I didn't it would probably be better if I just ate at home--less temptation. As it turned out, I left the temple at about 12:55, so there was a slight chance I could make it in that 5 minutes, as the Church Office Building is just two buildings over.
While I was hurrying along, I noticed that one of the sisters from my MTC group was sitting in a quiet spot close to the COB. I stopped to greet her, and as I was getting ready to go on my way, I thought [was inspired?] to ask her if she knew of a notary that missionaries could use, as this year my absentee ballot required notarization of my signature--getting that taken care of was my 2nd goal. She did know of someone, and told me the notary was on the 2nd floor.
I did not think to ask for further directions, and I spent the next close to half an hour trying to find said notary. No one I asked seemed to have a clue. It was a huge blessing that when I went back outside, my friend was still there--and she offered to take me to the correct office, as she was still on her lunch break and it was chilly sitting outside, even in the sun. When we got to the office, the notary was busy, but shortly she became available. My 2nd goal was accomplished, thanks to my friend. Then my friend even took me to the Mail Center in the COB, where I was able to get that ballot in the mail. I went with my friend up to where her office was, and then I left the COB, having taken care of that 2nd goal because of the tender mercies of the Lord.
My third goal was laundry, which I got done while I was eating lunch--Waldorf Tuna Salad and Apple Crisp!
Last night I had forgotten to bring home some papers concerning this week's In-service lesson, so I went to the Library just in time to observe the afternoon presentation of the In-service, during which I picked up a pointer which will help me personally. Then I also was able to be the first person to receive a stamp for accomplishing one of the goals in our new course of learning, for the Latin worksheet which I filled out a couple of days ago. I do not know how much of the course I will do. That worksheet was the very last section--but we do not have to do them in order.
I actually accomplished a fourth goal today--vacuuming the apartment. I managed that because this morning I went to the storage closet, pulled out the vacuum, and set it is my hallway--and a few minutes ago I decided it was foolish to wait any longer, so I got it done!
I might do a bit of family history tonight, attaching memories as sources so I can clear off more space on my iPad, which would be a very good thing to do!
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