SOME THOUGHTS

SOMETIMES:

I am not my best self.

I stress out entirely more than necessary.

I don't balance life like I want.

BUT THEN:

I am reminded I am blessed.

I feel comfort in small ways.

I am happy and get back on track.

SOB STORY:

Last week was one of those crazy "sometimes...but then" kind of weeks. I was really struggling to:

Get homework done, eat healthy, get some exercise in, read scriptures, say prayers, yada yada yada...basically everything I know I need to and I want to get done just wasn't really getting done effectively, if at all. Add to that the annoyance of dumb happenings throughout the week and you have an upset, stressed out, whining Whitney. And then of course the stress kicks in, then guilt, then tears, then venting to my mom (this time it happened to be my dad as mom was playing in Scottsdale...venting to dad isn't so bad afterall, although I still missed you mom! I'll vent to you both now...buahaha.) Back to the story: This isn't a new occurance or anything, but nevertheless still completely unwelcomed.

TURNING POINT:

Dads really do know how to listen and say just the thing you need to hear. Especially my dad. It was thoughtful, hilarious, and really helped me change my attitude. Then my mom returned from Scottsdale to spend some time with me- so fun! Amazing what some laughter, cupcakes, and working on a stupid assignment until 1 AM with your mother will do for a girl. Try it sometime. My parents are the GREATEST. I was finally beginning to calm down from the stresses, but still feeling like I just can't balance everything in life out quite right.

THEN THE MAIL CAME:

You all know I love getting mail..obviously. It's the only way of communicating with my best pal across the country. Without really knowing the extent of what is going on in my life, this is the advice he chose to include in his short letter. "So let me give you words from an apostle, Elder Bednar. We met him awhile back and we got to ask him questions. One question was asked 'How do you keep everything balanced in your life?' And this is what he said, 'You can't keep it all balanced together. It's impossible. It's like those Chinese people who spin plates on a stick. They have a stick with a plate spinning at the top and they put it on their leg. Then they add another one. They see the first on starting to fall so they go back and spin that one. Then back to the second one. Then they add a third one. They can not spin them all at the same time, it's one by one.'"

And that my friends is exactly what he wrote and exactly what I needed to hear. For real. How does he do that?? Answer to my prayers. Just goes to show that Heavenly Father is listening and will answer us in the strangest of ways. (Or through your best friend who is oddly connected to you and your needs...) But there you have it folks, ya can't balance life. It's impossible. I just gotta do the best I can with making time and focusing on one thing at a time. Whew...glad I finally have that understood.

Thanks for checking in on me, I hope you haven't been bored to tears with this post. Here is hoping that you all can work on one plate at a time. Love you all!

Kisses, Whit

Blogging Slacker

Hi peeps!

Sorry for my absence...

I just haven't felt like blogging lately.

But I suppose now is the time to jump back on the bliggity bloggity band wagon.

We'll see how long this lasts...:)

News as of late:

I took two fantastic trips to

my MOST favorite summer destination- LAKE POWELL

Let me just say that they were quite dandy.

Fun-filled, sun-filled, all around great time!

Spent a few days in good ol' Kanab-

Cheering my awesome sis in her softball games.

She can rock those softball pants like no one else! haha

That cute little preemie is too cute and talented for her own good!

Headed to Davis, CA to say adios to my cousin, Braden.

He is serving the Lord for 2 years in Budapest, Hungary!

Yay Beeda!! I can't believe we are that old now.

Wiscombe cousins+awesome Davis=

ONE AMAZING WEEKEND!

Many weekends I traveled to my other

most favorite place to be...HOME!

I love my family so much- they rock.

And they are stuck with me for an eternity,

buahahaha--lucky me! :)

Being away from them has made me appreciate them

much more than I could have ever imagined.

My parents are the best people I know,

and I could not ask for better friends than my sisters.

Can I just say how blessed I am?! Seriously.

School has now started...bring on the dirt poorness.

Orientation: check.

Meet practicum teacher: check.

1st day of classes: check.

$300+ in textbooks: check.

$1700 tuition: check.

Yikes, talk about stressful semester!!

I can't help but wonder if I am ready for all of it-

Yes, I am so excited to be in the Elem. Ed. Program finally

That is what this whole college gig is all about anyway!

BUT I am feeling overwhelmed

by all that being in the program entails.

it's gonna be a whammy!

If you have a prayer to spare for me,

I'd sure appreciate it, thanks! :)

Other news: I feel old.

My goodness 20 should not feel so old!

But many of my friends are:

a. married

b. engaged

c. havin kidlets

You choose one and I'll name a friend(s)

who it applies to. It is craziness I tell ya!

Don't get me wrong, I am pretty happy with life as it is!

but I'm getting left behind a bit...we are too young!!

Congrats to all of them though

I am excited for them all! :D

Well folks, there you have it.

The rundown of my life details in a nutshell.

Kisses, Whit

xoxo

P.S. T is doing well teachin' and a-preachin',

Letters still go out, letters still come in

Just thought I'd let ya'll know :)

COUSINS

Here is Whit.

Here is Allie.

They are cousins.

They love to get together.

See Whit smile.

See Allie smile.

Click.

Picture taken.

Hear Whit laugh.

Hear Allie laugh.

Picutre looks goofy...

click.

New picture(s) taken...

Somewhat presentable.

Where is Aryn?

She makes our trio complete.

Thats why we can't get a perfect picture.

Oh well...maybe next time.

Here is to good times with cousins!!

I love them dearly!!

Kisses, Whit

P.S. I hope you all have as much fun with your cousins as I do with mine! :)

life is good

not too much happening in this neck of the woods

but life is oh so good.

Fun things done as of late:

-letters continue to roll in from NC

-visit from a dear friend, Noelle, for a few days

before she heads to Alaska for 18 months

which included:

cuppycakes at 25 main

shopping for stylish accessories

laughter

disney movies

fabulous memories

-Sunday spent with my adored extended family

-fun with the roomies each and everyday

-sunny STG is finally getting its summer warmth

-creating memories with old and new friends

-finals are in and grades are good

There are so many more reasons for life being so good

But these are some of the fun things that have filled my days lately.

Kisses, Whit

Dear Mr. Mailman

I have tried to patiently wait.

Today you will deliver a nice little package.

This package is coming from NC.

Do you understand my excitement?

I would appreciate if you could make 4:00 come faster.

Maybe you could skip your lunch break and deliver it?

Or maybe I'll just quit whining and wait...

BUT OH THE ANTICIPATION IS KILLING ME! :)

Kisses, Whit

MISSING

this is my best friend

right now he is serving a mission in Raleigh, NC
I miss him.

Do you have a best friend?

So I've been thinking...
it is quite an amazing thing when you find a friend who:

makes you smile without trying

makes you burst with laughter at any moment

comforts you when your day has been the worst

lets you comfort them when their day has been the worst

takes you on adventures that no one else could

has so much in common, that its like they are part of you

is so honest, they'll tell you when you are a grump

forgives you when you are a grump

admits when they are being a grump

lets you have space when needed

but never stays away too long

is confident in their strengths

but not afraid to show weaknesses

inspires you to be better

encourages you when you need backup

will be a complete goofball with you

but knows when it is time to be serious

I could go on...but I won't

You get the idea.

I have many best friends,

But this one is different.

We may live different lives for now

And I don't know what the future holds for us.

All I know is that we all need

a true blue, genuine, best friend.

I am pretty blessed to have this one.

Kisses, Whit

ACCEPTED

Reading the letter....

(I think you can tell what the outcome was by my face!)

Do you see those words at the top?

"Dear Whitney,

Congratulations on YOUR ACCEPTANCE into the

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
at DIXIE STATE COLLEGE of UTAH."

That's right folks- I'm gonna be a teacher!

Can I just tell you how relieved I am to finally know?!

I've been waiting on pins for the past month, just dying to know what is next.

Now I know, and I can hardly believe it!

All the hours of homework,

Tears of frustration,

Prayers,

Fasting,

Faith,
Has all come down to this.

Thank you Dixie for accepting me,

Thank you mom for being my inspiration and mentor,

Thank you dad for the blessings you gave me when I needed them,

Thank you sisters for loving and believing in me,

Thank you friends and family for encouraging me,

And thank you Heavenly Father for being there every step of the way.

I couldn't have done it without any of you.

I am so excited for this opportunity.

2 more years is all I have.

Then I will be a legit professional educator-

(atleast that is the expected outcome.)

2 YEARS! WOOO HOOO!!

Kisses, Whit

Somehow I know it'll all turn out...

How do I know this?

A little thing called faith.

Sometimes it is hard to have faith,

And I feel weak and hopeless.

This is not how I should feel...ever.

Because there is a plan for me.

There is a plan for all of us, in fact.

And I have a Father to turn to,

All of us can turn to Him.

We just need to have faith,

(atleast the size of a seed)

Then act on that faith,

(because faith without works is dead)

And wa-lah! Things work out.

Sometimes things don't turn out how we expect,

Or when and where we expect,

But we are never left with nothing.

We will never be left wondering.

There is always an answer,

Whether it is the one we want or not.

We are loved by our Father-

We always and forever will be.

And that is how I know it'll all turn out.

Kisses, Whit

And They Called It Puppy Love...

Inroducing: Bella

Newest 4-legged Schimbeck family addition.

8 weeks old, yellow lab, green eyes.

She is the sweetest valentine anyone could have.

She loves to snuggle, give kisses, and be sung to all day.

She is very attentive, loving, and soo cuddly.

Who wouldn't want her as a valentine?!

Love you Bella-girl!

Kisses, Whit

P.S. Pepper is being a total DIVA, but we love her just the same. :)

Oh, for the love...

I just want to know already! GRR! It has been two weeks since I interviewed and my acceptance/decline letter should be here by now! (I applied to the Elem. Ed. program here at dear ol' Dixie, for those of you who are wondering what I am rambling about.) Patience is not my forte lately...although it is apparently something I am to learn because I am waiting for many things currently. Well, I suppose I am done venting now.

On another note- have any of you seen Dear John? So good, I very much enjoyed it.
1. It was based on a Nicolas Sparks novel (who doesn't love those?)
2. The girl wants to work with Special Ed. students- (me too! well possibly...)
3. CHANNING TATUM is dang fine...2 hours of eye candy I tell you.
4. I bawled through it not once, but twice.
5. I can relate all to well (you know, with the waiting and all?)
So there you have it. Now I'll just go sit and wait, wait, wait, wait, wait..........ugh.

"will I wait for you...will I wait for you?! Why Wally Kesler, you otta be ashamed of yourself..."
(gotta love a good ol Saturday's Warrior ditty)

Kisses, Whit

P.S.

Love month is officially here.

Here is to hoping that all of you have a loverly one.

Happy "Valentimes" Day!

Kisses, Whit

MY SEESTERS

Dear Tay:

I love you. You are such an amazing, beautiful little sister, and I can't believe how grown up you are getting. Thank you for being a good example to Abby and me all the time. I love that you are not afraid to be yourself and that you stand up for what you believe in always. I admire your creativity and style. It has been so fun becoming closer as we get older, I can't wait to be little old ladies together. I appreciate your sensibility and sensitivity, and your funny little quips that keep us all giggling. Your smile is the best :) I love you little sister.

Dear Abby:

I love you. You have inspired me in ways you may not yet understand. I admire your determination to try new things and succeed at them. I can't believe you are almost 12, I sometimes feel like you are still this fragile little baby in an incubator. I appreciate your humor and charm. I admire how organized and strong-willed you are. I wish I had your gorgeous curls. You are a beautiful girl, inside and out. I love that we have matching eyes :) I love you baby sister.

Kisses, Whit

Tidbits from the MD.

"That skeleton is kinda cute, look at the vertabrae."

Only would I hear this from a doctor...who else compliments a skeleton? And a plastic one at that? I'm just saying...this comment made me giggle at work one day. I'm still giggling about it in fact...which is why I had to share.

MD has many stories, I only hope to one day be able to tell stories as well and as humorous as he. I'll work on that skill....Oh how I love my job :)

Kisses, Whit

Hippos and Ruffle Bums

I miss these simple days being little. When life gets a little hectic, I just wish I could go back to these days...I think it was the hippopotamus pants that made life great, or perhaps the oh so dainty ruffle bum panties my mother dressed me in when wearing that purple pansie dress...or maybe it was simply the comfort of my "wubba" (aka blanket) on a not so fabulous day. Or possibly...it was just having a pal around to give hugs and to giggle with. I think it may have been the last one. I love laughing after a stressful day...nothing is better than some good laughs with an amazing friend to get rid of a slump. :) So here is to hoping you've all had a wonderful day!

PS- Aren't hippo pants and ruffley panties funny? What ever made them in style is what I'd like to know...:)

Kisses, Whit

FOR-US-TO-SHUN= frustration.

So I've mentioned my tech class...let me say it has not become easier after one week of giving it a try. In fact, it is really QUITE difficult. My instructor is darling and does all she can to help us. We do one day of class a week inside a online classroom called Wimba....WIMMMMBOOOO is all I have to say about that one. I've become very frustrated trying to complete assignments, but I know eventually it will hopefully click in my seemingly pea-sized brain. We'll see how it goes. As for life outside of this futuristic class, LIFE IS GOOD! :)

Kisses, Whit

A frazzled intro.

So this is my big blogging debut.
I have spent the last two hours trying to figure one too many computer applications for my new Education Technology class...let's just say my brain is fried, or close to it anyway. I have intended on creating a blog for sometime now, afterall it is the new fad right? And I admit, I am a bit a "blog stalker." I love viewing friends and family's blogs. Since I was given the assignment to create one, here I am. And now they can all stalk me. Or not, whichever. As long as there aren't creepers peepin' in! :) Anywho, I hope to improve my "techy" abilities, and make this blog creative and fun eventually. Enjoy!