"Pop" Quiz

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My husband helped me with this one.  "Thanks honey!"
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This particular 5th Sunday, we were asked to choose a topic from the New Era.  He suggested "choosing appropriate music" as the lesson topic.  This tied in nicely with the 2011 Mutual Theme.
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While grocery shopping, he found the perfect little take-a-way.  Miniature Mexican pop bottles.  There weren't many flavors to choose from.  I went with pineapple.  Thought it might taste good once it was well chilled, almost to the point of slush.  :)
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As for the lesson...  I began by telling the girls we were going to have a "pop" quiz.  (It would have been more like a real pop quiz if I would have handed them a pen and a paper numbered 1-10.)  We just did this as a group.
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One at a time, I played different types of instrumental music.  The girls were to explain how the music made them feel, and what it made them think of.  It was really interesting for all of us.
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Here is a sample of the music I used (from my own collection):
We talked briefly about the effect music, not just the words, has on us.  The girls told me they liked the "pop" quiz.  :)
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We then moved into the rest of the lesson.  See lesson references below.
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REFERENCES
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TABLE DISPLAY
Just for fun, I made CD labels representing various genres of music.  I choose to go with the color orange to highlight the value Choice and Accountability.
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TAKE-A-WAY
I removed the original labels from the pop bottles and replaced them with labels which read:  "Choose Your POP MUSIC Carefully"
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This (below) shows the size of the mini pop bottles compared to a regular sized water bottle.  I thought they were so cute!  In a mini way.
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MORMON ADS


My Fitness Coach Made Me Cry

When it comes to fitness, your sister (me) has failed miserably over the past few years.  The thing is, I know exactly where I am athow I got here, where I want to be, and what it takes to get there.
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For some reason I am afraid.  Afraid of what though?  I really believe I am afraid of falling short, so I have kept myself on the ground.  Such a silly thing to do to myself, right?  Okay, a horrible thing to do to myself, I know.  There is so much to be said about the reasons behind these feelings.  That may be where a sisterly phone call comes in...  so much cheaper than a therapist.  :)
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I started a fitness boot camp recently.  (I really want to run the Turkey Trot with you girls this fall).  It is Christian based, held at a non-denominational church.  You walk into the gym and the first thing you see is a extremely large painting of Christ's head, thorn crown in place.  On two of the four walls, there are graffiti type paintings of inspiring words with scripture references noted.
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This morning, in the middle of our workout, I was trying to do raised push ups.  My arms weren't bending, though I was doing everything I could to make them bend.  So frustrating!  I felt so weak.  So out of shape.  And quite frankly, like one of the Biggest Loser contestants on day one of the experience.
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This is when my fitness coach made me cry.  (this is the second time he has done this)  He wasn't being mean.  He wasn't pushing me too hard.  He simply made me remember where my strength comes from.
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I have to let you know that he wasn't speaking to me directly.  He was speaking to another participant who, in between her grunts and groans, yelled, "I can't!"  He said, in his gentle yet stern way, "Here, you always drop the t from can't.  It isn't allowed."  I was happy he was focused on someone else at that moment, "I can't" was going through my own head because I just couldn't get my body to do what I wanted it to do.
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He then asked the question, "Who is the one who gives you strength?"  Then the spirit spoke, "You can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me."  Philippians 4:13  He supported the thought by immediately quoting the same scripture.  Then he added his own inspirational thoughts on drawing strength from Christ.  Pointing out that we don't have to do more than we are able.  Mosiah 4:27  And the most important thing is to never give up.  Keep moving.  (endure to the end).
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I tried again to do those raised push-ups.  I tried hard.  I am sorry to report that a miracle didn't take place this morning.  But, as I thought about my Savior, and the strength I have felt in my own life as I have allowed Him to not only be with me, but to help me...  I felt hope.
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I moved into the modified push-up position (humble yourselves), on my knees (in prayer), and cried (to myself),  "I can do this, because He gives me strength."  I wasn't thinking so much about the actual workout, as much as I was about life.  I was inspired.  So thank you Lamont, for making me cry!

Refashion Show

This refashioned sweatshirt (below) made me think of you girls.  "You and your cute selves!"
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It also got me thinking about putting together a "Refashion Show" with an emphasis on modesty of course.  :)
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Wouldn't it be fun to have the Young Women and the Relief Society Women work together on this project?!  It would definitely qualify for a 10 hour project for one or more young women.
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PERSONAL PROGRESS POSSIBILITIES:
  • Choice and Accountability - under the direction of your parents or leaders, organize or participate in a discussion group, fashion show, or other event to help you and other youth choose to live the Lord’s standards.
  • Divine Nature - Develop a skill you could use in your future home, such as cooking, sewing, making repairs, organizing, or designing. Teach that skill to someone, and explain how establishing a house of order.
  • Knowledge - Learn a new skill or talent that will help you care for your own future family or home (for example, playing the piano, singing, budgeting, time management, cooking, sewing, or child care). Share with your family, class, or Young Women leader what you have learned.
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Let the ideas begin to gather.
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SWEATSHIRT REFASHION
tutorial here
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SWEATER CAPELET WRAP
tutorial here
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BOLD LEATHER FLOWER BELT
tutorial here
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BLOOMING BIB
tutorial here