Worst Beehive Adviser That Ever Lived

How many weeks now have I been in the Young Women's program? And how many of those weeks have I actually remembered to go to Mutual? Maybe 3 out of 16. I try to justify my absence, saying things like,"I was busy with tons of housework that magically didn't get done while I was watching Desperate Housewives," or "I was so tired from work that I started watching Desperate Housewives and fell asleep." The dirty truth is this:

i forgot.

I don't have so much to do that I shouldn't go. I'm not so preoccupied that there's a good reason for me forgetting. I just forget. Almost every week. The first mutual I missed, I didn't even realize I had missed until Thursday night. Mutual had been over for a good 2 days. Tonight, I realized at about 7:48, which means I'm getting better! One of these weeks, my remembering will line up with the hour it starts, and I will show up and everyone will throw a party for me. 

This forgetfulness of mine has decided to only manifest itself in Mutual activities. I don't forget anything else. My memory isn't failing. I think I've just been out of practice of going to it for so long (since high school, four years ago) that I don't even think to schedule a place for it in my brain. Or day. 

Anyway, I've decided that there are a few things that should be in my life, that aren't - and for no good reason. They just aren't. 

• The Temple. I know people who attend weekly. Including the person I'm married to. In fact, he goes for 5 hours at a time. I can certainly handle at least once a month.
• Mutual, obviously. It's not for me, it's for the girls. They need leaders who are good examples, and I haven't really been one so far. 
• Working. Apparently I have way to much time on my hands and I keep getting lost watching Desperate Housewives.
• Doing more crafts and etsy. One of my birthday goals was to professionalize my etsy shop, sell more stuff, and expand my network. I've done that a little, but I could do more. 
• Exercising. I hate it! I won't do it! You can't make me! Except for, I'm a little less toned than I'd like to be. So I set a reasonable goal for myself: Go for a walk 3 times a week. Accomplishable?
• Singing in a choir. I've sworn to myself that I would do it ever since I got married, and I never have. Why? Who knows. But I'm committed to joining a choir. Singing has always been one of my favorite forms of expression.
• Reading scriptures. We have plenty of time before bed, and it just doesn't happen. I think I need to start putting my scriptures on my pillow in the morning so I remember as I'm going to sleep.

Before I berate myself too much, I'd like to point out some things that I have added to my life in an effort of making myself happy.

Journaling           Cooking            Reading          Spending tons of time giggling (that's giggling, not jiggling) with my husband          Loving the weather