“Learn to like what doesn't cost much.
Learn to like reading, conversation, music.
Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking.
Learn to like fields, trees, brooks, hiking, rowing, climbing hills.
Learn to like people, even though some of them may be different...different from you.
Learn to like to work and enjoy the satisfaction doing your job as well as it can be done.
Learn to like the song of birds, the companionship of dogs.
Learn to like gardening, puttering around the house, and fixing things.
Learn to like the sunrise and sunset, the beating of rain on the roof and windows, and the gentle fall of snow on a winter day.
Learn to keep your wants simple and refuse to be controlled by the likes and dislikes of others.”


Lowell C. Bennion

Jul 9, 2011

The Motherly Curse

Guarantee, almost every mom on the planet has this curse.
The curse of chatter. Especially "phone call chatter."
This is why most teenagers ignore phone calls from their parents. Okay, either that or they are up to no good. The minute you answer the phone, you get yourself into a one-way conversation.

To make this more enjoyable/entertaining whilst stuck in this awkward ramble, do the following:

  1. Make obnoxious tooting noises. It's real fun if you're immature like me. Although, sometimes it causes some scolding.
  2. Find different ways to say "Okay", such as "Uh huh", "You know it", "Yup", "Will do", "Sure", "Mmk", "Sounds good", etc. Throw in a different language to add some more spice. Particularly Spanish.
  3. Maybe just to shake it up, pull the phone a couple feet away from your face, and give a blood curdling scream in the middle of her speech. It will obviously get you in a butt load of trouble, but my gracious, the reaction is worth it.
  4. Don't be a brat. Especially don't give them sass. Trust me, it makes problems.
  5. Talk in either a British/Mexican/Indian/German/French accent. If she notices, it's too strong of an accent. So keep practicing for the next time she calls.


Make it fun. Don't be embarrassed by your parents talking your ear off. It's a common occurance.

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