So I figured it's been almost 2 months and it's time for me to create another post. I was sign spinning the other day when I just thought that I should post another update. I don't really know what of but I guess we'll figure it out. So much has happened in two months.
So let's start with friends. Evelyn Hunter is one I want to focus on. A 15 year old beautiful sophomore girl that I've known for almost like 5 years. Amazing and awesome. I love her so much. Through our ups and downs I have had the opportunity to become close friends with her. Don't worry everyone, just friends. Its weird because I am never able to tell what I'm actually thinking through text. Even sometimes face to face I can't tell her but she still listens when we have the chance. If you ever see this, hopefully you will, I have so much I've been wanting to tell you when we hang out, so we need to hang out soon. Anyway, she is so funny though and the greatest part is when we roll our eyes together during our ASL class because the things that go on in there are just, yeah weird and annoying. Its always nice to know that if you ever have someone you need to go to, they will always be there. And she knows that if she ever needs someone then she can come to me. For everyone out there, find that friend and cherish and appreciate them and love them.
Another friend I'll mention is Lauren Gunderson. She is best friends with Ev and I. I go to her to vent all my feelings to her and just express things. She listens and gives me great advice back. I went to Six Flags with her and we had the greatest time ever. I loved being able to have fun with an amazing friend. She is an amazing person with a bright attitude. I love both of those girls and would do anything for them and would be there by their side in a second if anything happened to them.
Now on to work, I don't want to spend too much time talking about work because I want to post this already. Being a sign spinner is a hard job but it's actually kinda growing on me. It's taught me to endure through the heat and cold and be yourself. Seriously, standing on a street corner for 3 hours with thousands of people driving by isn't easy. Being afraid of being judged is hard when there's the opportunity of being judged by so many. But work has been a great experience for me.
School and life I guess I'll put into one. I don't even know what to put this time. Other than my grades are great but I feel more distanced from everyone than ever before. I've done so much to make people distance themselves from me, that it's kinda lonely now. May be that's why I feel distanced from Evelyn and Lauren. But I know that all starts with me. I have to be the one who changes to feel closer with everyone. I don't want to keep distancing myself and it sucks doing that so I know I will have to make a change.
Anyway, there's the update for now. I hope to be serving a mission in less than two years. Who knows where I'll be? Hopefully I'm closer with everyone with amazing friends in college. All I know is that I love my family and the friends I have. Most importantly, I love the people who read my blog. Means a lot. I'll see you guys later.
Michael Skaggs
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Over a year later, where am I now?
So today is now August 21, 2015. A little over a year ago I started my blog about my journey to serving a mission. I started this to explain that my bishop had told my dad that I might not be able to serve a mission because of my maturity. From then on, I decided to try to change and if you've been with me since the beginning or have at least read most of my blogs I believe that you'll notice a change in me. From my service at the bishop storehouse to my faith in church and my love for my family, I for sure, not to be cocky, have found a change in myself. And there are many reasons why I feel that way.
Let me start by talking about EFY (Especially for Youth) which is a weeklong church camp to come closer to Heavenly Father. The experiences I had and the friends I made are amazing. Taig, my roommate, was the coolest and funniest guy ever. Had such a fun time with him and I grew great respect for him after he opened up to us about his father. He knows how to stay strong during the biggest of trials. Next are my counselors, Branson and Jessica. Branson is so awesome and funny and Jessica was really sweet and nice. Had a great time with them both. I will never forget those two. Next is my company. Lincoln and Jensen, both really cool people and I love their example of being strong in the church. Next are Oliver, Pierce, and Tayte, I put them together because they all roomed together, all three of them were super nice and chill and were really cool. Nacho and Nick were really cool and have been fun to keep in contact with. Ari and Tristan, the brothers, I didn't get to know too well but knew them enough that they are spiritually strong and super fun to hang out with. The girls!!! Oh my gosh!!! I just loved the girls in my company because they were All so sweet. First off, Nicole was really nice, #1 street fighter in Idaho, that was a cool fact. Hope was really sweet and she knows Kemren Higham (and Pierce knew Kemren). Kelsee was really kind but I think she gave me a fake number. Adriana, I will never forget her obsession with dubsmashes because she would do like 20 a day with Branson. Sidnee (crud forgot how to spell her name) and Shayla were best friends and were really cool. Both were really sweet and fun to talk too. Izzy was a really good at drawing, I didn't get to know her too well but she has phenomenal art skills. Claire was super cool and nice and was great to get to know. Emily and Alexis were wonderful, I got to know both of them and they were super sweet. And Gwenyth, she's super cool and lives in Malaysia. It was nice to hear about her life and family. And then Noah and Beau, they were in the room connected to ours and I got to know them. Beau text me last night and I talked to him and it was just cool to talk to someone from EFY because I miss everyone so much.
The last night as we sang the EFY medley, we were swaying in a circle and I looked at everyone in my company and just thought to myself, this is my family. I've known them for 5 days but I feel like a family already. I later shared that with them and I love them. EFY really changed me in this year. Great experience and I'm stoked for HEFY in Fiji next year.
Well I can assure you junior year changed me a lot. My work habits grew worse and I knew that for senior year I needed to change. This year I'm planning on working better in my habits of doing homework and so I can excel in class. Friendships and bonding grew too because of junior year. I was able to get along better with my peers especially when I went to Florida with some of the leadership students for a conference. Bonded so well with Tuna, Nate and Carp. Such amazing friends and great people. The 6 days that I spent with them turned them into my best friends. The beginning of the school year I got 4 stupid referrals by October. After that I got 0 for the rest of the year. These allowed me to grow as a person. And I know I've changed for the better.
Well since I was originally planning on a week ago, I'm going to stop and post this. I'm hoping to post about what I am expecting out of senior year next. I also had a life changing experience the other day which I will share next post. But its 11:40 on a Friday night and I was at our first football game. And it's been a long day because of a certain game which I'll briefly talk about later. I just want to close with this. If you don't like the way you act or speak or etc now, then change it. If you don't love the way you are then become the person you wanna love. Don't do it if it's because other people want you to change. Carp, Natalie, Nate, Tuna, Brother and Sister Eisenhut and the other hundreds I have mentioned this past year are all examples of people who helped me change. And for that I am forever grateful.
Love you all. Goodnight on this beautiful August, 28th 2015 Friday night. I'm about to fall asleep typing this. Thanks for reading everyone.
Michael Skaggs
Let me start by talking about EFY (Especially for Youth) which is a weeklong church camp to come closer to Heavenly Father. The experiences I had and the friends I made are amazing. Taig, my roommate, was the coolest and funniest guy ever. Had such a fun time with him and I grew great respect for him after he opened up to us about his father. He knows how to stay strong during the biggest of trials. Next are my counselors, Branson and Jessica. Branson is so awesome and funny and Jessica was really sweet and nice. Had a great time with them both. I will never forget those two. Next is my company. Lincoln and Jensen, both really cool people and I love their example of being strong in the church. Next are Oliver, Pierce, and Tayte, I put them together because they all roomed together, all three of them were super nice and chill and were really cool. Nacho and Nick were really cool and have been fun to keep in contact with. Ari and Tristan, the brothers, I didn't get to know too well but knew them enough that they are spiritually strong and super fun to hang out with. The girls!!! Oh my gosh!!! I just loved the girls in my company because they were All so sweet. First off, Nicole was really nice, #1 street fighter in Idaho, that was a cool fact. Hope was really sweet and she knows Kemren Higham (and Pierce knew Kemren). Kelsee was really kind but I think she gave me a fake number. Adriana, I will never forget her obsession with dubsmashes because she would do like 20 a day with Branson. Sidnee (crud forgot how to spell her name) and Shayla were best friends and were really cool. Both were really sweet and fun to talk too. Izzy was a really good at drawing, I didn't get to know her too well but she has phenomenal art skills. Claire was super cool and nice and was great to get to know. Emily and Alexis were wonderful, I got to know both of them and they were super sweet. And Gwenyth, she's super cool and lives in Malaysia. It was nice to hear about her life and family. And then Noah and Beau, they were in the room connected to ours and I got to know them. Beau text me last night and I talked to him and it was just cool to talk to someone from EFY because I miss everyone so much.
The last night as we sang the EFY medley, we were swaying in a circle and I looked at everyone in my company and just thought to myself, this is my family. I've known them for 5 days but I feel like a family already. I later shared that with them and I love them. EFY really changed me in this year. Great experience and I'm stoked for HEFY in Fiji next year.
Well I can assure you junior year changed me a lot. My work habits grew worse and I knew that for senior year I needed to change. This year I'm planning on working better in my habits of doing homework and so I can excel in class. Friendships and bonding grew too because of junior year. I was able to get along better with my peers especially when I went to Florida with some of the leadership students for a conference. Bonded so well with Tuna, Nate and Carp. Such amazing friends and great people. The 6 days that I spent with them turned them into my best friends. The beginning of the school year I got 4 stupid referrals by October. After that I got 0 for the rest of the year. These allowed me to grow as a person. And I know I've changed for the better.
Well since I was originally planning on a week ago, I'm going to stop and post this. I'm hoping to post about what I am expecting out of senior year next. I also had a life changing experience the other day which I will share next post. But its 11:40 on a Friday night and I was at our first football game. And it's been a long day because of a certain game which I'll briefly talk about later. I just want to close with this. If you don't like the way you act or speak or etc now, then change it. If you don't love the way you are then become the person you wanna love. Don't do it if it's because other people want you to change. Carp, Natalie, Nate, Tuna, Brother and Sister Eisenhut and the other hundreds I have mentioned this past year are all examples of people who helped me change. And for that I am forever grateful.
Love you all. Goodnight on this beautiful August, 28th 2015 Friday night. I'm about to fall asleep typing this. Thanks for reading everyone.
Michael Skaggs
Sunday, May 31, 2015
3 people one impact
I want to talk about 3 people real quick. These 3 people are friends in my life that I'm close to and I talk to often and I'm able to go to for anything. One is graduated, one is a senior, and one is a freshman. Although, all 3 are of different ages they all are able to have amazing influences on me. All 3 make me feel great about myself. All 3 are just wonderful and amazing people.
But let's start with the one you guys know best, Brennen Eisenhut. This kid, like I've said before, is an amazing person. Going into my sophomore year, really not having a strong secure group of friends, wandering around, trying to find a foundational group, I met Brennen. Now I knew his sister and I had met Brennen before but never really talked to him too much. Well, I started hanging out with that Mormon group. It was a nice group. But I wasn't really always invited everywhere. But when I got close to Brennen he took me under his wing. He hung out with me, invited me to hang out with the group, invited me to his house and just made me feel included. He's the reason my sophomore year was amazing. Once he left, well, my Junior year has been a little bit of a struggle. Anyway, he just knew how to be a friend. He knew how to be kind. He knew how to love his neighbor. And I have never argued with him. He's just such a fantastic person. But he has impacted my life in such a positive way. And I'm just thankful for that.
My next person is Evelyn Hunter. I think the only time I have mentioned her was in my friends part 2 blog where I said I'm thankful for the Hunter girls but this is her personal blog, Well along with two others. Now Evelyn is different than Brennen. She can be very salty sometimes and not be in any mood to talk to me whereas Brennen, no matter what, would talk to me. But that's besides the point. Her occasional attitude doesn't change how much I love her as my best friend. After Brennen left I sorta went into a depressed state and a down mood, got invited to less places and I didn't feel as included. But then I started becoming better friends with Evelyn. I became better friends and she was just super kind. I am able to go to her for anything. I can talk to her about anything, I can say anything, and even her being there for me makes me happy. Evelyn sorta helps me get out of that depressed state whenever I'm hanging out with her. There's just something about her as a friend that makes me remember that I don't need a lot of friends. Ever since Brennen left, she makes me forget about all the "friends" who don't invite me to hang out. It's not very often we hang out, but its just nice to know that I do have that shoulder to lean on and that person to go to. Her impact on me has been greater than I think she'll ever know. And although we've had some pretty extreme ups and downs in our friendship, I know she'll always be there for me.
Ok lastly, Marc Fimbres. I can't believe he is graduating. The other day I had a 30 minute long discussion about religion with him it was really cool. But this guy. The only reason why I ever get a good grade on my Human Anatomy projects is because I ask him to help me then he just goes above and beyond. He's such a great influence. His positivity everyday as he walks around campus and greets every person is just amazing. His kind soul and his gratitude just outbeats everyone. He is always including of me and is always there when I need him. My day is always better whenever he says hi to me or says something nice. His attitude is just something you can't hate. Never has there been a time where he has made me feel bad about myself. Never has there been a time where he was gotten mad at me or said something rude. He is so giving and thoughtful and just great all around. Loved by everyone. Respected by everyone. And fun to he around. Especially his humor that is just crazy and awesome. This dude is a great example because of his kindness and his ability to include everyone and make everyone feel good about themselves. I will forever miss him when he graduates but his legacy will forever live on.
These three people have influenced me to do better in my life and create positivity. They have also helped me feel special and uplift me and raise my self esteem. I'm grateful for them and their powerful influence in my daily life.
For all those reading, always stay positive about everything and keep your head up. It will be worth it if you stay strong. And make others feel good about themselves, too. Don't make anyone else feel bad. I love you all. I love my family, church leaders, teachers, GOHS staff, etc. Oh, and especially Evelyn, Brennen, and Marc. Stay safe everyone.
Michael Skaggs
But let's start with the one you guys know best, Brennen Eisenhut. This kid, like I've said before, is an amazing person. Going into my sophomore year, really not having a strong secure group of friends, wandering around, trying to find a foundational group, I met Brennen. Now I knew his sister and I had met Brennen before but never really talked to him too much. Well, I started hanging out with that Mormon group. It was a nice group. But I wasn't really always invited everywhere. But when I got close to Brennen he took me under his wing. He hung out with me, invited me to hang out with the group, invited me to his house and just made me feel included. He's the reason my sophomore year was amazing. Once he left, well, my Junior year has been a little bit of a struggle. Anyway, he just knew how to be a friend. He knew how to be kind. He knew how to love his neighbor. And I have never argued with him. He's just such a fantastic person. But he has impacted my life in such a positive way. And I'm just thankful for that.
My next person is Evelyn Hunter. I think the only time I have mentioned her was in my friends part 2 blog where I said I'm thankful for the Hunter girls but this is her personal blog, Well along with two others. Now Evelyn is different than Brennen. She can be very salty sometimes and not be in any mood to talk to me whereas Brennen, no matter what, would talk to me. But that's besides the point. Her occasional attitude doesn't change how much I love her as my best friend. After Brennen left I sorta went into a depressed state and a down mood, got invited to less places and I didn't feel as included. But then I started becoming better friends with Evelyn. I became better friends and she was just super kind. I am able to go to her for anything. I can talk to her about anything, I can say anything, and even her being there for me makes me happy. Evelyn sorta helps me get out of that depressed state whenever I'm hanging out with her. There's just something about her as a friend that makes me remember that I don't need a lot of friends. Ever since Brennen left, she makes me forget about all the "friends" who don't invite me to hang out. It's not very often we hang out, but its just nice to know that I do have that shoulder to lean on and that person to go to. Her impact on me has been greater than I think she'll ever know. And although we've had some pretty extreme ups and downs in our friendship, I know she'll always be there for me.
Ok lastly, Marc Fimbres. I can't believe he is graduating. The other day I had a 30 minute long discussion about religion with him it was really cool. But this guy. The only reason why I ever get a good grade on my Human Anatomy projects is because I ask him to help me then he just goes above and beyond. He's such a great influence. His positivity everyday as he walks around campus and greets every person is just amazing. His kind soul and his gratitude just outbeats everyone. He is always including of me and is always there when I need him. My day is always better whenever he says hi to me or says something nice. His attitude is just something you can't hate. Never has there been a time where he has made me feel bad about myself. Never has there been a time where he was gotten mad at me or said something rude. He is so giving and thoughtful and just great all around. Loved by everyone. Respected by everyone. And fun to he around. Especially his humor that is just crazy and awesome. This dude is a great example because of his kindness and his ability to include everyone and make everyone feel good about themselves. I will forever miss him when he graduates but his legacy will forever live on.
These three people have influenced me to do better in my life and create positivity. They have also helped me feel special and uplift me and raise my self esteem. I'm grateful for them and their powerful influence in my daily life.
For all those reading, always stay positive about everything and keep your head up. It will be worth it if you stay strong. And make others feel good about themselves, too. Don't make anyone else feel bad. I love you all. I love my family, church leaders, teachers, GOHS staff, etc. Oh, and especially Evelyn, Brennen, and Marc. Stay safe everyone.
Michael Skaggs
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Let's talk about life
I am sitting here in my room on a fine Sunday afternoon in April after stake conference with nothing to do. So I wanted to write another blog post.
So I say we should just talk about life. Talk about struggles, positives, negatives and everything going on. Ya know, we have those days where we think the world is against our life and then those days where everything around us is amazing. So let's just talk about those things.
I don't know where to begin. But let's start with negatives first then positives.
Negatives in life. You know those days where you wake up and feel the adversary is just going against you. Nothing is going as planned. Then you sit there and just think "life is horrible, is anything ever going to be good?" We all get those. I even get those. But we often fail to remember that the present time is a small part of our whole entire life. We forget what the future holds in store. We forget that God loves us.
Let me use examples that I have experienced. Last year spring break, JLo forgot to take my selfie with me at American Idol. Then no girl asked me to go to Mormon Sadies, and my parents wouldn't let me illegally drive a couple friends to go get Slurpee's yesterday. So you know everything just seems to suck in the moment. We seem to forget that the future exists and forget that things will get better. I had braces for 2 1/2 years and it sucked every day. My friend couldn't make me my caramel apple for when I got my braces off. Like me, most people's crushes don't like them back. But you know those are still blessings and I'll explain that in the positives side. But remember when you're in the hospital and the monitor isn't going up and down that means you're dead. If life doesn't have ups and downs that means you're dead.
Let's get to positives. Those days where you just know the Lord is on your side and everything is going great in life. I have those days all the time. So using those examples above let's explain how bads turn into goods. Fast forward a year and I went to American Idol again. This time I went with Grace Warren and Evelyn Hunter. Two of my most favorite people in my ward. I would choose to hang out with them any day over my friends (mainly because my friends don't text me, which I'll make into another paragraph). Anyway, it was so fun to go, although, sadly, Grace didn't get on the same side as us. However, I finally got my selfie with JLo. I had to wait it out but it happened. I took advantage of no girl asking me to Sadies and went by myself. I had such a blast and such a fun time. Who needs a date?? I had fun with no date. So yes, I was sad I couldn't illegally drive a couple friends. Anyway, it worked out because I went and got the Slurpee and drove to my friends house and we drank it and so I was still able to have a blast with those two friends. Braces for 2 1/2 years. Well I finally got them off and my teeth look great and I can eat anything now. My friend couldn't make me my caramel apple but she just sent me a pic of one and I sent her a picture of me without my braces. Everything still works out in life and you just gotta wait and let time work itself out. It gets better trust me.
Let's talk about friends. So the night of powder buff I wanted to hang out with friends and I heard the sophomores were going to see Insurgent. I usually hang out with the juniors and seniors but they rarely hang out with me. I drove to the movies and met them all there. I had such a blast with them. We got there an hour early and so I just walked with Grace, Miranda Hunter, Chloe Earl, and McKenzie McLaughlin throughout the mall. Well the others ditched us so I pretty much walked with Grace. But it was so much fun just talking and laughing and enjoying my Friday night. Plus the movie was amazing. American Idol with the two girls. And then my friends didn't invite me to go get pazookie with them and so after complaining on Twitter, Chad Kanow (varsity football player) invited me to go to his house. Better invitation than my friends. Then yesterday I text a couple friends to see if they wanted to get Slurpee, only a couple replied back. Well when I went to go get Slurpee for my friends, I showed up and saw two of the friends who didn't text me back, there getting Slurpees with other friends, but I don't care because I had more fun with the two girls I went and hung out with. But I've been lucky enough to be blessed with such great friends. Or at least the ones who text me back. It's better to have four quarters than 100 pennies. Besides my group might be so small next year I might have to hang out with the sophomores. But friends are great.
So you see. There are struggles in life. But you have to go through ups and downs in life. Life is great and life does get better. Endure through your hardships and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't let one person get you down.
Now I'm going to text everyone I know and tell them to have a great day because I'm in such a good mood now. I hope all of you reading this are having a great day. I love you all. Have an amazing day and an amazing life!!!
Thanks with much love, Michael Skaggs is outta here.
So I say we should just talk about life. Talk about struggles, positives, negatives and everything going on. Ya know, we have those days where we think the world is against our life and then those days where everything around us is amazing. So let's just talk about those things.
I don't know where to begin. But let's start with negatives first then positives.
Negatives in life. You know those days where you wake up and feel the adversary is just going against you. Nothing is going as planned. Then you sit there and just think "life is horrible, is anything ever going to be good?" We all get those. I even get those. But we often fail to remember that the present time is a small part of our whole entire life. We forget what the future holds in store. We forget that God loves us.
Let me use examples that I have experienced. Last year spring break, JLo forgot to take my selfie with me at American Idol. Then no girl asked me to go to Mormon Sadies, and my parents wouldn't let me illegally drive a couple friends to go get Slurpee's yesterday. So you know everything just seems to suck in the moment. We seem to forget that the future exists and forget that things will get better. I had braces for 2 1/2 years and it sucked every day. My friend couldn't make me my caramel apple for when I got my braces off. Like me, most people's crushes don't like them back. But you know those are still blessings and I'll explain that in the positives side. But remember when you're in the hospital and the monitor isn't going up and down that means you're dead. If life doesn't have ups and downs that means you're dead.
Let's get to positives. Those days where you just know the Lord is on your side and everything is going great in life. I have those days all the time. So using those examples above let's explain how bads turn into goods. Fast forward a year and I went to American Idol again. This time I went with Grace Warren and Evelyn Hunter. Two of my most favorite people in my ward. I would choose to hang out with them any day over my friends (mainly because my friends don't text me, which I'll make into another paragraph). Anyway, it was so fun to go, although, sadly, Grace didn't get on the same side as us. However, I finally got my selfie with JLo. I had to wait it out but it happened. I took advantage of no girl asking me to Sadies and went by myself. I had such a blast and such a fun time. Who needs a date?? I had fun with no date. So yes, I was sad I couldn't illegally drive a couple friends. Anyway, it worked out because I went and got the Slurpee and drove to my friends house and we drank it and so I was still able to have a blast with those two friends. Braces for 2 1/2 years. Well I finally got them off and my teeth look great and I can eat anything now. My friend couldn't make me my caramel apple but she just sent me a pic of one and I sent her a picture of me without my braces. Everything still works out in life and you just gotta wait and let time work itself out. It gets better trust me.
Let's talk about friends. So the night of powder buff I wanted to hang out with friends and I heard the sophomores were going to see Insurgent. I usually hang out with the juniors and seniors but they rarely hang out with me. I drove to the movies and met them all there. I had such a blast with them. We got there an hour early and so I just walked with Grace, Miranda Hunter, Chloe Earl, and McKenzie McLaughlin throughout the mall. Well the others ditched us so I pretty much walked with Grace. But it was so much fun just talking and laughing and enjoying my Friday night. Plus the movie was amazing. American Idol with the two girls. And then my friends didn't invite me to go get pazookie with them and so after complaining on Twitter, Chad Kanow (varsity football player) invited me to go to his house. Better invitation than my friends. Then yesterday I text a couple friends to see if they wanted to get Slurpee, only a couple replied back. Well when I went to go get Slurpee for my friends, I showed up and saw two of the friends who didn't text me back, there getting Slurpees with other friends, but I don't care because I had more fun with the two girls I went and hung out with. But I've been lucky enough to be blessed with such great friends. Or at least the ones who text me back. It's better to have four quarters than 100 pennies. Besides my group might be so small next year I might have to hang out with the sophomores. But friends are great.
So you see. There are struggles in life. But you have to go through ups and downs in life. Life is great and life does get better. Endure through your hardships and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't let one person get you down.
Now I'm going to text everyone I know and tell them to have a great day because I'm in such a good mood now. I hope all of you reading this are having a great day. I love you all. Have an amazing day and an amazing life!!!
Thanks with much love, Michael Skaggs is outta here.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Be Humble and Don't Judge
So every Thursday I go to the Bishop Storehouse and volunteer for about 5 hours. Now the Bishop Storehouse, for those who don't know, is a store I guess you can call it, owned by the LDS church which helps those in need. However instead of charging people they give it out for free, as long as you have the proper paperwork from your bishop and he gives you the ok. So what you have is members and some nonmembers who are in need, some without a job, some almost homeless, or some with not enough money who come and get free groceries.
Now I want to explain how this has helped me become more humble and less judgmental.
First off, more humble. You see people who come in with little kids who probably just came from work traveling an hour away barely making it in time all stressed out because they're trying to put food on the table for their children. And here I am thinking my life sucks when they have it way worse. Makes you stop and think that you could have it worse and your life is better than you think. Makes you humble yourself in the sense that you should be grateful for what you have. Makes you complain less. I've seen mothers come in with 4 children, tired, and yet they come with such a positive attitude even though the adversary and everything is against them. Makes become more grateful and humble for the family and blessings you have in life.
Secondly, judge less. You get so many different kind of people with different attitudes, different personalities, different everything. One day a woman comes in, I'm busy stocking but they had me go out with another boy to her car and help load her groceries. She had a little daughter too. As we're putting her groceries in for her, a strong sense of cigarette smell comes over us and you can tell she smoked. Now everyone's first thought is probably why doesn't she stop buying cigarettes and use the money for something useful or horrible lady for smoking or what are you doing getting welfare from the church if you smoke? But here she is, doesn't say a word, not embarrassed (well possibly), but she knew that even though it goes against our standards she wouldn't be judged. And we didn't judge. I figured hey she is going through a rough time, although it's bad for you maybe cigarettes are her only therapy. But she was so grateful for our help. And it would've been wrong for us to judge such an innocent women who may sin but it's not my place to judge her for that. I'm not God. It was my place to help her and give her service.
There's been weird people come in, people who look rich, people with children in high school. They're normal people. And for me or anybody to judge someone because they're going through a rough time is inappropriate and completely out of line. That's really helped me become less judgmental.
I challenge all of you to be more grateful. Thank those in your life for everything they do. Don't lie to me, I know we all judge at least one person a day, whether verbally or in your mind. But I challenge you to go one day without judging anyone. Look for the good in others. Don't judge because they're different or poor or rich or what not. Love everyone. For as the Lord says "love thy neighbor" and "thou shalt not judge". Become a better person.
Michael Skaggs
Now I want to explain how this has helped me become more humble and less judgmental.
First off, more humble. You see people who come in with little kids who probably just came from work traveling an hour away barely making it in time all stressed out because they're trying to put food on the table for their children. And here I am thinking my life sucks when they have it way worse. Makes you stop and think that you could have it worse and your life is better than you think. Makes you humble yourself in the sense that you should be grateful for what you have. Makes you complain less. I've seen mothers come in with 4 children, tired, and yet they come with such a positive attitude even though the adversary and everything is against them. Makes become more grateful and humble for the family and blessings you have in life.
Secondly, judge less. You get so many different kind of people with different attitudes, different personalities, different everything. One day a woman comes in, I'm busy stocking but they had me go out with another boy to her car and help load her groceries. She had a little daughter too. As we're putting her groceries in for her, a strong sense of cigarette smell comes over us and you can tell she smoked. Now everyone's first thought is probably why doesn't she stop buying cigarettes and use the money for something useful or horrible lady for smoking or what are you doing getting welfare from the church if you smoke? But here she is, doesn't say a word, not embarrassed (well possibly), but she knew that even though it goes against our standards she wouldn't be judged. And we didn't judge. I figured hey she is going through a rough time, although it's bad for you maybe cigarettes are her only therapy. But she was so grateful for our help. And it would've been wrong for us to judge such an innocent women who may sin but it's not my place to judge her for that. I'm not God. It was my place to help her and give her service.
There's been weird people come in, people who look rich, people with children in high school. They're normal people. And for me or anybody to judge someone because they're going through a rough time is inappropriate and completely out of line. That's really helped me become less judgmental.
I challenge all of you to be more grateful. Thank those in your life for everything they do. Don't lie to me, I know we all judge at least one person a day, whether verbally or in your mind. But I challenge you to go one day without judging anyone. Look for the good in others. Don't judge because they're different or poor or rich or what not. Love everyone. For as the Lord says "love thy neighbor" and "thou shalt not judge". Become a better person.
Michael Skaggs
Monday, January 19, 2015
Brother and Sister Eisenhut
So I told you all that I would more than likely write about Brother and Sister Eisenhut. These two great people are the parents of Holly (who I haven't really spoken about), Brennen, Katelyn, and Michaela. And I have so much to say about them.
First off Sister Eisenhut. She is like a 2nd mom. She openly welcomes me into her home and treats me like family, after all, I have become her 2nd son ever since Brennen left. I honestly don't remember when I met her though. I was probably hanging out with one of her children and they introduced me to their parents which would hence be Brother and Sister Eisenhut. Anyway, never have I felt anymore accepted into someone's home. She makes me feel as if it's my home, too. She told me when Brennen left on his mission to text whenever I wanted to come over and that I can come over. She is so friendly whenever I'm over there. I feel so welcomed and happy and loved whenever I'm there. Sister Eisenhut just brings a joy to my soul and tries everything in her power to make sure I am doing great and making sure I'm happy. Unless they're busy or out of town, never would she deny me to come visit. Even if ends up just me sitting at their island on my phone like the old times, I still feel at home. The atmosphere and mood that she creates at her house is just amazing. I just love having her as like a second mom and being able to feel so welcomed.
Brother Eisenhut. Well, I know brother Eisenhut really well but not as well as Sister Eisenhut so I don't have as much to say. But brother Eisenhut is a really funny guy. And he is really fun. One time he drove me to their house after school just so I can chill. Katelyn and I ended up walking up to Julie Stanfill's house. Anyway, when he picked us up he ended up driving us to Starbucks and got me a drink then drove me home. And twice he let Brennen and I be his two guests to the gym. The gym was really fun. But he's also really easy to talk to and really enjoyable to talk to. And I'm still confused as to how he hasn't been stricter yet on me about his daughter. Ya know like "son, stop flirting with my daughter. I am very protective and I'm not letting anyone date her unless I know he's the right one." I think it's because secretly his attitude is "son, flirt with my daughter and keep trying because it's really funny. She's way out of your league and will never go out with you so it's funny to see you try." Whatever his attitude is about this issue, he won't express it like every other father. But I will never let my guard down and will always keep cautious because any day now he can pop. Haha. But he's so chill and I love him.
Well that's pretty much it. I don't have much more. I just love Brother and Sister Eisenhut. They're kind and sweet and welcoming and accepting. Such a great pleasure to know them.
Thanks again to all those reading. Give me a notice if you enjoy my blog. It's always nice to hear that people read this and notice my blog. Love you all.
Michael Skaggs
First off Sister Eisenhut. She is like a 2nd mom. She openly welcomes me into her home and treats me like family, after all, I have become her 2nd son ever since Brennen left. I honestly don't remember when I met her though. I was probably hanging out with one of her children and they introduced me to their parents which would hence be Brother and Sister Eisenhut. Anyway, never have I felt anymore accepted into someone's home. She makes me feel as if it's my home, too. She told me when Brennen left on his mission to text whenever I wanted to come over and that I can come over. She is so friendly whenever I'm over there. I feel so welcomed and happy and loved whenever I'm there. Sister Eisenhut just brings a joy to my soul and tries everything in her power to make sure I am doing great and making sure I'm happy. Unless they're busy or out of town, never would she deny me to come visit. Even if ends up just me sitting at their island on my phone like the old times, I still feel at home. The atmosphere and mood that she creates at her house is just amazing. I just love having her as like a second mom and being able to feel so welcomed.
Brother Eisenhut. Well, I know brother Eisenhut really well but not as well as Sister Eisenhut so I don't have as much to say. But brother Eisenhut is a really funny guy. And he is really fun. One time he drove me to their house after school just so I can chill. Katelyn and I ended up walking up to Julie Stanfill's house. Anyway, when he picked us up he ended up driving us to Starbucks and got me a drink then drove me home. And twice he let Brennen and I be his two guests to the gym. The gym was really fun. But he's also really easy to talk to and really enjoyable to talk to. And I'm still confused as to how he hasn't been stricter yet on me about his daughter. Ya know like "son, stop flirting with my daughter. I am very protective and I'm not letting anyone date her unless I know he's the right one." I think it's because secretly his attitude is "son, flirt with my daughter and keep trying because it's really funny. She's way out of your league and will never go out with you so it's funny to see you try." Whatever his attitude is about this issue, he won't express it like every other father. But I will never let my guard down and will always keep cautious because any day now he can pop. Haha. But he's so chill and I love him.
Well that's pretty much it. I don't have much more. I just love Brother and Sister Eisenhut. They're kind and sweet and welcoming and accepting. Such a great pleasure to know them.
Thanks again to all those reading. Give me a notice if you enjoy my blog. It's always nice to hear that people read this and notice my blog. Love you all.
Michael Skaggs
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Katelyn Eisenhut and her family
So I was at the Eisenhut's house Monday and shared my blog with the Eisenhut's. And Katelyn, who is Brennen's younger sister and is 3 months younger than me jokingly was like "Why am I not in the blog?" So I told her I would write one whole post on her. I will add in a little about her family at the bottom.
So I met Katelyn four years ago at mutual. That day our ward deacons (12-13 year old boys), Redhawk, were playing her ward's deacons, Pauba. So we're playing, I get hit and start crying. I run outside to the hallway crying but see a cute girl (which ended up being Katelyn). Not wanting to be seen crying in front of a cute girl I ran back into the basketball court and hid. Then, long story short, I was being a really awkward person, don't even ask me what I was doing, I don't even enjoy having that memory. So I ended up talking to her and the other girls there. By the end of it I was being called a ladies man and felt special to the girls. So that's how I first met Katelyn. And that's when I started liking her (just thought I'd throw that fun fact in).
Once I like a girl I become obsessed. I would always talk to her and I loved it (talking to her not loving her). I actually got her phone # 8 months later. Then we text back and forth and she doesn't remember this but one time I asked something like what she thought of me and she was like "smart, funny, cute, nice, funny, cute..." and then was like "now what do you think of me?" Which seemed weird that she would force it on like that so I didn't know if someone was on her phone. I said "nice, funny, pretty, sweet, nice, pretty..." but apparently in girl world there is a difference between "cute" and "liking someone". So yeah ever since I was 12 I've liked her which I'm pretty sure isn't new information so if she reads this then she shouldn't be creeped out. Still been waiting on her to go out with me. Jk. That comment was weird sorry. So that's our backstory.
Well we were supposed to be going on a date soon (yess!! Finally!!! Jk its Mormon dating Haha) but it hasn't been able to happen yet.
She is one of the sweetest nicest most wonderful girls I know. Never a mean word to me, always super kind, and I can just be myself around her. It's great. Not many people are so accepting. Her and her brother both are such kind hearted people. But seriously we have had so much fun together as friends. We've gone to yogurt island with other friends, set up for dances, and most recently go down and hang out with her goats and chickens. Let me tell you though, she is a good chicken catcher. Oh, and I almost forgot her basketball skills. She plays basketball and is pretty amazing at that too. She's one of the few girls who is super patient with me and never gets annoyed by me. Like her brother, she has been a great blessing to me just by having her as such a great friend.
Now I will probably have my own post on her parents but I will briefly mention Michaela. The youngest. The oldest is Holly. Anyway Michaela is 3 years younger than me. But I've gotten to know Michaela pretty well over the years. After you spend half your time with Brennen at their house you get to know his siblings really well. Michaela is actually really funny. She has the greatest sense of humor ever and I love it. Whenever I go over she just says something really funny and it makes my day. It's a joy being at their house with all of them.
So yeah, there's how I know Katelyn and our friendship. Thanks for all who read this especially Katelyn, Michaela and Brother and Sister Eisenhut since I know all four of you will more than likely read this. Sorry Katelyn for acting weird in this post and it won't happen again. I have no filter. Haha. Love everyone who is reading this. Good bye.
Michael Skaggs
Michael Skaggs
Sunday, January 4, 2015
BE STRESS FREE
Stress!!??? We all have it and it over powers us every single day. But why? Why do we allow stress to take control of our lives??
One day I was talking to Grace Warren. Now I have probably mentioned about her a couple times but Grace is a really nice MiaMaid (14-15 year old girls in the LDS church) who is a really good friend of mine. I walk to 1st period with her almost every single day and so I learn life lessons from her like every day. Anyway, one day I was talking to her. I don't remember where we were and where we were going but I was complaining about how stressed out I was with school, scouts, church and life in general. And with her happiest tone and with her bright smile she said "Michael, there is no need to be stressed. You bring stress on yourself. Just be happy and don't let things stress you out." I'm just over here like "easy for you to say Grace, Ms. Perfect. Yeah ok." But it really did get me thinking.
Stress we bring upon ourselves. We make up stress in our minds and pretend it exists but it's truly just a dream in our mind that we cause.
Why are you stressed about that math final? Don't be. Study, review and ask questions and you should be good. By being stressed you make everything harder and worse. You just feel even more stressed and before you know it you have blown up and you're dead from stress. If you take one thing at a time and have patience, you should be able to get everything done with no problem.
Why are you stressed about that math final? Don't be. Study, review and ask questions and you should be good. By being stressed you make everything harder and worse. You just feel even more stressed and before you know it you have blown up and you're dead from stress. If you take one thing at a time and have patience, you should be able to get everything done with no problem.
So in summary listen to the wise words of Grace Warren and don't let stress get to you. Like she said "There's no need to be stressed." And it's true. There's nothing to be stressed about. So just slow down, breathe the fresh air, and relieve yourself of stress because there is no legitimate reason for you to be stressed. Please give me a valid reason to be stressed. But life will be so much better if you don't let stress take over you. I promise.
I love you all for reading this and thanks Grace, if you ever read this, for the great advice. Everyone reading this is the reason I continue my blog even if it isn't very often. Feel free to tell me how you feel about my blog. Goodnight love you all.
Michael Skaggs
Michael Skaggs
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