Comments for Jenni Elyse

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:31:43 +0000

Thank you for posting and remaining my go-to girl for all things Twilight. Even though I may not be at the same desk anymore, I love how I can still get the latest news from you!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by rachel

rachel — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:59:56 +0000

sweet jenni! it’s looking good so far.

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Terresa Wellborn

Terresa Wellborn — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:37:17 +0000

PS: After emailing you just now, I clicked on your blog again & read your “about me” — I love His Dark Materials trilogy, too!!! And technical writing?! You go girl!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Jenifer

Jenifer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:47 +0000

I’m so excited!!! I can’t wait until after all the hype dies down so that I can see it in the theater! LOL Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:02:41 +0000

Yay! Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Dayna Checketts

Dayna Checketts — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:52:04 +0000

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:15 +0000

I try hard to be an optimist. But when a ton of stressors come at me all at once from all different directions (i.e. school, money, etc.), it is so easy for me to get depressed. Jordan tells me just to take it one day at a time, and not to worry about what I can’t fix right that second. There is no use in it. That seems to help a lot until things work themselves out one by one.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:07 +0000

Aw, that looks so cute! I love children’s picture books. I think some of them have really beautiful art.

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:08 +0000

Wow, I didn’t know the next one was coming out so soon! It’s only three months away!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Terresa Wellborn

Terresa Wellborn — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:35:33 +0000

Yeow!! While I didn’t like the book much, the movie looks fab. Pass the popcorn!

Comment on Eclipse Movie Trailer by Brodi Ashton

Brodi Ashton — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:26:19 +0000

Wow. You must have connections in some high up places. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Kayla

Kayla — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:54:27 +0000

Looks like fun! Maybe I can find a way to sneak it into storytime!

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by Kayla

Kayla — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:51:37 +0000

I am an optimist! I sometimes even make up excuses for evil people who cut me off on the freeway… like maybe they ate some bad pastrami for lunch so they’re in a super hurry to get home to a toilet!
The best way that I know of to stay positive is to put a positive spin on everything. For example rather than yelling at my son to stop dragging the baby across the living room I tell him to go quick and pick up three cars. This gives him a positive, alternative action to do with his hands. Just trying to come up with ways of turning things positive keeps my brain from instantly going into angry mode and therefore makes me happier.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by rachel

rachel — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:09:35 +0000

just doing a quick bit of catching up on your blog. i loved your post “a life-long challenge” because i feel that way too, and i graduated from college 10 years ago! what i have come to accept is that it is okay to change your mind, and you don’t need anyone’s permission. since graduating and working in the graphic design field i have: taught piano, made/sold jewelry, prepared taxes, photographed, book reviewed, blogged, started a lds artwork shop, sewed, and written a book. i am thinking of going back to school when lucas goes to kindergarten.

true, i probably could have more mastery in one area if i only focused on that, but HOW BORING. think of leonardo da vinci. we are renaissance women and i don’t ever feel guilty about it. if there’s one prevalent idea in the world today that i passionately disagree with it is that we each have this ONE mission or gift or passion that we must discover and then fulfill to make our life meaningful.

life is about growing and changing and becoming. there are times and seasons for each new chapter. if you get your degree in english and decide a few years down the road that you want to be a nurse, GREAT. or maybe you want to write a book. GO AHEAD. you can do both. you must feel a lot of pressure to decide what you want to do, but just keep in mind that not everyone has the talent for focusing in on one career/area of study for their entire life, and that is okay and really wonderful.

and thanks for the great book review. i’ll have to see if i can find this one out and about. love ya.

Comment on Utah Book Bloggers 2010 Winter Social by Mr. Salohcin

Mr. Salohcin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:05:36 +0000

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Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:35:11 +0000

Love it! Great review!

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:33:40 +0000

I’m an optimist. We were just talking about this in church today in fact. I think I’ve just come to realize that for whatever time I have here I’m going to make darn sure I enjoy it. There are some things I have control over and some things I dont. One of those is my attitude and I just figure I’d rather be happy a lot then the alternative. I’ve noticed too that when I focus on the good stuff, the bad stuff doesnt hurt so bad (it certainly still happens, and it totally sucks, but it’s easier for me now –as opposed to a few years ago–to realize that it’s going to pass and I’ll get through it). I hope some of that made sense.

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by Amy

Amy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:15:35 +0000

It’s hard to stay optimistic all the time and we definitely have our bad days. As I’ve gotten older I realize it’s not worth my time and effort to worry about things I can’t control – a hard lesson to learn for a control freak. But I am certainly a lot happier when I let things go. And I know it sounds cheesy, but a smile really does brighten your day. I find when I am frazzled, stressed, or worried, I haven’t taken time to smile. It’s simple, but it makes me feel a lot better. I remember Sis. Hinckley saying that she would rather laugh than cry because crying makes her head hurt. I agree! I’m sure you’ll figure things out.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:11:38 +0000

Oooh, looks looks good. I should get it for Evan, I’m sure he’ll like it a lot when he gets older. Currently he thinks books are something to chew and bang on.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Kristyn Crow

Kristyn Crow — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:55:43 +0000

It looks fabulous, and what a great review! Thank you SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. Picture books are really struggling these days.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Jenifer

Jenifer — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:11:29 +0000

That looks like a fun book. Is it too scary for Addison? Is it in bookstores now? I think we have a little book lover on our hands. We (Randy, Addison and I) went to the bookstore last night and someone {not naming names} threw a bloody fit because we didn’t buy her a book! This one might be a good one for her Easter basket, if it’s not too scary.

Comment on Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow by Deon

Deon — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:49:25 +0000

The cover artwork is adorable! And, how fun for you to have been able to meet the author and speak with her about her book. I love the power that a good book holds: moral lessons, self-reflection, expanded opinions and attitudes, etc., etc. Lucky you!

BTW, have you ever heard the song, “Onomatopoeia” by Todd Rundgren? An oldie, but a fave of mine!

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by amber

amber — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:01:59 +0000

I would like we would all be fooling ourselves if we didn’t say that you sway back and forth; that’s just the nature of life. What’s different is how we each choose to learn from the good and bad.

I too much agree with Deon and Ali—you are more positive than you think–and definitely more positive than you realize.

I would also have to agree with Ali again–man she’s good— about the things that help me stay positive. I always have better days when I read the scriptures and/or exercise and/or eat right. I would also add spending time and talking to those we love and care about also helps!

Speaking of— love you!

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by ali

ali — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:39:16 +0000

I swing between the two. I find that if I focus too much on the negative what-ifs then I become depressed, but I realistically cannot maintain the view of perpetual optimism. It’s hard work, and I get tired! But I do find that as I exercise more, eat less sugar, and make daily time for scripture study, I’m FAR more optimistic. That’s not the answer for everyone, but it’s my key to sanity.
I have to agree with Deon’s comment. You are far more positive than you realize. I think the more you focus on the fact that you do that, the less you’ll focus on the times you don’t. We all say and do pessimistic things. Realizing you have a problem is sometimes the first step to change (unless you beat yourself up over the “failure” to do as well as you hope. That’s just mean to yourself, right?).
This from the girl who thinks it’s funny to put her son’s clean underpants on her head like a hat and run around the living room tickling kids. Maybe you should take what I say with a grain of salt

Comment on Concentrating on the Good by Christie

Christie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:49 +0000

Hmm. I’ve never really thought about it. I guess I’m more of an optimist. I think I try to suppress the bad stuff or embarrassing stuff. I just work on moving forward and that doesn’t usually include time to stress about things I have no control over. Life is going to happen outside of my realm so I keep going about my stuff.