I made this for my best friend, Robyn's sweet baby girl, London. It's a little huge for now, but she'll be able to use it for a while. Thanks for taking the pics, Robyn, since I'm a basket case and forgot to!
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Quilt!
I know this is lame, but I got the pics tonight and I know a few of you have been dying to see my first finished quilt from beginning to end! (Ok, that's a total exaggeration, but a few of you have mentioned it in passing.)
I made this for my best friend, Robyn's sweet baby girl, London. It's a little huge for now, but she'll be able to use it for a while. Thanks for taking the pics, Robyn, since I'm a basket case and forgot to!
I made this for my best friend, Robyn's sweet baby girl, London. It's a little huge for now, but she'll be able to use it for a while. Thanks for taking the pics, Robyn, since I'm a basket case and forgot to!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
10 Again
I swear we were just doing this. That's what I get for cheating and doing the last one on a Thursday
1. I went to Duck Creek last weekend with Megan and Truman and stayed at his family's cabin. It was a blast! We went fishing and did a little hiking. I got some amazing pictures (which I will some day post), and skipped doing a run because I knew we'd be hiking.
2. I'm going to die this weekend at Red Rock Relay. We start at 11,000 ft at Brian Head and end at Zion. I could feel the difference in the air at 9,000 ft during our little hikes, so I know I'm in trouble. If anyone would like to meet me at the bottom of my first leg (THE first leg...top of Giant Steps), with an oxygen tank you are welcome to do so!
3. I'm very glad that the weekend after Red Rock, I will be running at a comfortable sea level in Napa Valley with my Ragnar team. Yes, I'm crazy for doing back to back runs.
4. Joni is crazier than I am. She just finished her first half marathon (woot!!) and is also running in Red Rock with us. We've made a pact not to sign up for any more runs for a minute.
5. I bought my first anti-wrinkle night cream today and it smells amazing. I noticed my laugh lines the other day - no crows feet or forehead wrinkles - and yes I realize the laugh lines make me look like I had a long happy life...but let's wait until I'm at least 30 to start thinking that! And I know you'll all think I'm ridiculous for buying it bc the lines are so minuscule, but I don't care. Might as well start now!
6. I worked so long today that I decided to stay up super late (until now) catching up on my garbage tv. I know I'll regret it in the morning.
7. I joined a new book club today with my Relief Society (no I have not bailed on you, Hot Tub Book Club, but we need to reconvene!). There are a lot of fun girls in it and I'm kind of excited about it! We've already planned the next 2 books. Yippee!
8. Matt, Renee, and the nephews spent the night on Sunday so we could stay up late playing games and then have fun on Monday, since it was a long weekend. It was a lot of fun! We played banana grams forever, and then were a teensy bit lazy the next day. I love my nephews. I laugh when they fight and think everything they do is cute. Don't tell Gibson, but he has me wrapped around his finger.
9. I bought tickets to go see the Civil Wars in LA in November and I'm soooooo excited!! I seriously can't wait. I'm not a huge concert goer, but I couldn't pass this one up. I'm obsessed.
10. I've mentioned before that I eat Greek yogurt for breakfast every day...I feel like it gives me that weird breath after I eat it, though. I wish I could explain it...it's like a weird dairy/medicine-y smell. I'm a huge oral hygiene person, so it totally wigs me out. Is it true that if you lick your wrist, that's what your breath smells like?
*forget what the date/time says. I haven't gone to bed yet, so it's still Tuesday!
1. I went to Duck Creek last weekend with Megan and Truman and stayed at his family's cabin. It was a blast! We went fishing and did a little hiking. I got some amazing pictures (which I will some day post), and skipped doing a run because I knew we'd be hiking.
2. I'm going to die this weekend at Red Rock Relay. We start at 11,000 ft at Brian Head and end at Zion. I could feel the difference in the air at 9,000 ft during our little hikes, so I know I'm in trouble. If anyone would like to meet me at the bottom of my first leg (THE first leg...top of Giant Steps), with an oxygen tank you are welcome to do so!
3. I'm very glad that the weekend after Red Rock, I will be running at a comfortable sea level in Napa Valley with my Ragnar team. Yes, I'm crazy for doing back to back runs.
4. Joni is crazier than I am. She just finished her first half marathon (woot!!) and is also running in Red Rock with us. We've made a pact not to sign up for any more runs for a minute.
5. I bought my first anti-wrinkle night cream today and it smells amazing. I noticed my laugh lines the other day - no crows feet or forehead wrinkles - and yes I realize the laugh lines make me look like I had a long happy life...but let's wait until I'm at least 30 to start thinking that! And I know you'll all think I'm ridiculous for buying it bc the lines are so minuscule, but I don't care. Might as well start now!
6. I worked so long today that I decided to stay up super late (until now) catching up on my garbage tv. I know I'll regret it in the morning.
7. I joined a new book club today with my Relief Society (no I have not bailed on you, Hot Tub Book Club, but we need to reconvene!). There are a lot of fun girls in it and I'm kind of excited about it! We've already planned the next 2 books. Yippee!
8. Matt, Renee, and the nephews spent the night on Sunday so we could stay up late playing games and then have fun on Monday, since it was a long weekend. It was a lot of fun! We played banana grams forever, and then were a teensy bit lazy the next day. I love my nephews. I laugh when they fight and think everything they do is cute. Don't tell Gibson, but he has me wrapped around his finger.
9. I bought tickets to go see the Civil Wars in LA in November and I'm soooooo excited!! I seriously can't wait. I'm not a huge concert goer, but I couldn't pass this one up. I'm obsessed.
10. I've mentioned before that I eat Greek yogurt for breakfast every day...I feel like it gives me that weird breath after I eat it, though. I wish I could explain it...it's like a weird dairy/medicine-y smell. I'm a huge oral hygiene person, so it totally wigs me out. Is it true that if you lick your wrist, that's what your breath smells like?
*forget what the date/time says. I haven't gone to bed yet, so it's still Tuesday!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tendon Tuesday
Ok, it's really Thursday. Get off me!
1. I had the.greatest.run this morning! I really haven't been running as much the past couple of weeks because it's been so ridiculously hot, but it was a lovely 82* this morning, so I strapped on the slightly blood stained shoes and headed out on a short, 3 mile tempo run. It felt amazing! My pace was probably the best I've ever done and I loved every second of it...even though I was pushing myself and it was a little hard at times. It's runs like these that remind you why you love it. (not the ones of sheer misery in the heat, like I had on Saturday)
2. I'm not going to lie...and I may have mentioned this already...but I'm participating in a Bridal Expo thing in October and I'm terrified of getting involved in something like this, but I'm also excited. I have a lot of work to do, and a few dollar bills to spend to get everything ready for it, but I'm hoping it will all be worth it. I'd really hate to pass up an opportunity like this and regret it later. And like Joni said, "you can spend as much or as little time doing it as you want. That's the beauty of owning your own business."
3. I've realized I can be intolerable sometimes. Too opinionated. Too spoiled. Too headstrong. I need to learn when to keep my mouth closed. Is there an app for that?
4. Either I'm getting old, or...I'm getting old, but going "clubbing" doesn't seem like much fun to me any more...not that I ever really went, but humor me. I loooooove to dance and I used to love going dancing at all the free/cheapo places with my friends. But now it's kind of lost it's luster. I mean, for one, I'd be going alone which just isn't as much fun, and two...I always feel like Kate on Baby Mama where she comes out in her floral top and ginger body splash, puts her hand on her hip, and says "Well, it is a night club!" I just never feel sexy/hot/cute/whatevs and it's kind of a buzz kill. Hey fellas! I'm showing a little ankle! Ow!!
5. I keep acquiring lists and ideas of new places and little trips I want to go on and I'm wondering when I married the rich older man who is paying for all of it? I don't remember...
6. I had a legit nightmare the other night. I can't even tell you the last time that happened. Woke up in a sweat, turned the light on, read, listened to hymns on my ipod until I fell asleep and could be sure I wouldn't fall back into the same dream. Yeah. That scary. I was up for a good 30 mins at some unforeseen hour.
7. In congruence with the 3 races I have coming up in the next couple of months, I'm reminding everyone now to please restrain me from signing up for any more races whilst still in a euphoric state from the previous race. It is imperative that you use whatever force necessary.
8. Missy Elliott Pandora may possibly be my new favorite station.
9. My friend/wing man, Janeen, moved on Wednesday and it makes me sad. I get so attached to my friends and then they move on with their lives. It's so selfish! Why don't they just want to stay and hang out with me?!
10. I say "how are ya?!" on the phone sometimes. I'm a hypocrite.
**Shout out to my biggest fan - Megan K! This one's for you! ;) **
1. I had the.greatest.run this morning! I really haven't been running as much the past couple of weeks because it's been so ridiculously hot, but it was a lovely 82* this morning, so I strapped on the slightly blood stained shoes and headed out on a short, 3 mile tempo run. It felt amazing! My pace was probably the best I've ever done and I loved every second of it...even though I was pushing myself and it was a little hard at times. It's runs like these that remind you why you love it. (not the ones of sheer misery in the heat, like I had on Saturday)
2. I'm not going to lie...and I may have mentioned this already...but I'm participating in a Bridal Expo thing in October and I'm terrified of getting involved in something like this, but I'm also excited. I have a lot of work to do, and a few dollar bills to spend to get everything ready for it, but I'm hoping it will all be worth it. I'd really hate to pass up an opportunity like this and regret it later. And like Joni said, "you can spend as much or as little time doing it as you want. That's the beauty of owning your own business."
3. I've realized I can be intolerable sometimes. Too opinionated. Too spoiled. Too headstrong. I need to learn when to keep my mouth closed. Is there an app for that?
4. Either I'm getting old, or...I'm getting old, but going "clubbing" doesn't seem like much fun to me any more...not that I ever really went, but humor me. I loooooove to dance and I used to love going dancing at all the free/cheapo places with my friends. But now it's kind of lost it's luster. I mean, for one, I'd be going alone which just isn't as much fun, and two...I always feel like Kate on Baby Mama where she comes out in her floral top and ginger body splash, puts her hand on her hip, and says "Well, it is a night club!" I just never feel sexy/hot/cute/whatevs and it's kind of a buzz kill. Hey fellas! I'm showing a little ankle! Ow!!
5. I keep acquiring lists and ideas of new places and little trips I want to go on and I'm wondering when I married the rich older man who is paying for all of it? I don't remember...
6. I had a legit nightmare the other night. I can't even tell you the last time that happened. Woke up in a sweat, turned the light on, read, listened to hymns on my ipod until I fell asleep and could be sure I wouldn't fall back into the same dream. Yeah. That scary. I was up for a good 30 mins at some unforeseen hour.
7. In congruence with the 3 races I have coming up in the next couple of months, I'm reminding everyone now to please restrain me from signing up for any more races whilst still in a euphoric state from the previous race. It is imperative that you use whatever force necessary.
8. Missy Elliott Pandora may possibly be my new favorite station.
9. My friend/wing man, Janeen, moved on Wednesday and it makes me sad. I get so attached to my friends and then they move on with their lives. It's so selfish! Why don't they just want to stay and hang out with me?!
10. I say "how are ya?!" on the phone sometimes. I'm a hypocrite.
**Shout out to my biggest fan - Megan K! This one's for you! ;) **
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Write, Comment, Repeat
Ladies and Gentlemen, your top 10 this week:
1. The older I get...the less I realize I know. I mean, really. When I was younger I thought I knew it all and had it all figured out. After chatting with my married friends the other night - I've realized I know nothing! Sheesh. How have I made it this far?!
2. I finally finished my first whole quilt last week! (yay me!) I forgot to take a picture, and it was a gift...so I'll get one as soon as I can and post it for y'all to see. It was a little stressful, but I finished and it's not so bad if you don't look closely!
3. I love going to the dentist! I went today and they always boost my self esteem. I get rave reviews and they even rated me at a 10 today! Well, don't that make a girl feel good! (triumphant clasped fists from side to side)
4. I'm a hypocrite. I'm always telling people that numbers on a scale are just numbers. It's all about how you feel and how your clothes fit. Well...my jeans felt a little snug this weekend (I probably just washed them, right??), so I jumped on the scale this morning...and now I'm upset. Blah blah blah...muscle weighs more than fat and I do run a lot, so I'm probs gaining more muscle...but not that much, people! I am battling full depression mode over those d%$# numbers this morning! Welp, I guess the numbers can be a motivational factor then...
5. I can't say this is my biggest pet peeve...but it isn't proper English and it drives me crazy when people say "Where are you at?" You cannot end a sentence with a preposition! Your sentence is just fine without it and your message is clear! I won't say I'm not guilty of breaking that rule occasionally when I'm not paying attention, but I can say that I never say that one in particular. It's so unintelligent to me.
6. AND...since we're on the topic. Here are a few more things I can't stand when I hear people doing them: (I know, I'm so perfect that I can point out others imperfections. pshh) When they answer the phone and say "Hi! How are ya!" (laziness) or "How are we today?" I don't know...how many personalities do you have?? Or when they're on the phone, in an office, and they answer cell phones when they're on the land line. Ummm...you're not that important! First of all, you're being really rude to the person on the phone who called you first, and second of all, you can call the person on the cell phone back! They'll leave you a message. Come on...use common sense/manners!
7. I'm so bored with my face/hair lately. I need to do something new. I mean...I know there's not much I can do with my face, but maybe I'm due for a little make over and some new tips.
8. We went to Sea World with the whole fam dam this weekend in San Diego and it was a blast! It was so fun to take the little boys and to see how excited they got about the animals. Jonas was so excited that he got to ride on the rapids ride with the big kids. He was barely tall enough, but it was fun.
9. I've also found what I want to be when I grow up. A dolphin/whale trainer. Next time I go to Mexico, I'm going to pay to do one of those excursions where you get to ride/swim with dolpins. Seriously. I'm doing it.
10. I did a 6 mile run on the beach this weekend and it was glorious! If I lived on the coast I would run every day. I felt like such a champion! I really could have run forever. If only I would have worn sunscreen though...
1. The older I get...the less I realize I know. I mean, really. When I was younger I thought I knew it all and had it all figured out. After chatting with my married friends the other night - I've realized I know nothing! Sheesh. How have I made it this far?!
2. I finally finished my first whole quilt last week! (yay me!) I forgot to take a picture, and it was a gift...so I'll get one as soon as I can and post it for y'all to see. It was a little stressful, but I finished and it's not so bad if you don't look closely!
3. I love going to the dentist! I went today and they always boost my self esteem. I get rave reviews and they even rated me at a 10 today! Well, don't that make a girl feel good! (triumphant clasped fists from side to side)
4. I'm a hypocrite. I'm always telling people that numbers on a scale are just numbers. It's all about how you feel and how your clothes fit. Well...my jeans felt a little snug this weekend (I probably just washed them, right??), so I jumped on the scale this morning...and now I'm upset. Blah blah blah...muscle weighs more than fat and I do run a lot, so I'm probs gaining more muscle...but not that much, people! I am battling full depression mode over those d%$# numbers this morning! Welp, I guess the numbers can be a motivational factor then...
5. I can't say this is my biggest pet peeve...but it isn't proper English and it drives me crazy when people say "Where are you at?" You cannot end a sentence with a preposition! Your sentence is just fine without it and your message is clear! I won't say I'm not guilty of breaking that rule occasionally when I'm not paying attention, but I can say that I never say that one in particular. It's so unintelligent to me.
6. AND...since we're on the topic. Here are a few more things I can't stand when I hear people doing them: (I know, I'm so perfect that I can point out others imperfections. pshh) When they answer the phone and say "Hi! How are ya!" (laziness) or "How are we today?" I don't know...how many personalities do you have?? Or when they're on the phone, in an office, and they answer cell phones when they're on the land line. Ummm...you're not that important! First of all, you're being really rude to the person on the phone who called you first, and second of all, you can call the person on the cell phone back! They'll leave you a message. Come on...use common sense/manners!
7. I'm so bored with my face/hair lately. I need to do something new. I mean...I know there's not much I can do with my face, but maybe I'm due for a little make over and some new tips.
8. We went to Sea World with the whole fam dam this weekend in San Diego and it was a blast! It was so fun to take the little boys and to see how excited they got about the animals. Jonas was so excited that he got to ride on the rapids ride with the big kids. He was barely tall enough, but it was fun.
9. I've also found what I want to be when I grow up. A dolphin/whale trainer. Next time I go to Mexico, I'm going to pay to do one of those excursions where you get to ride/swim with dolpins. Seriously. I'm doing it.
10. I did a 6 mile run on the beach this weekend and it was glorious! If I lived on the coast I would run every day. I felt like such a champion! I really could have run forever. If only I would have worn sunscreen though...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
10 on Tuesday
1. I love that I can do this every week and call it "blogging". That really is my favorite.
2. I'm sure I don't need to say it, but it seems I'm my old self again! I think there are a lot of things that factor into this, but I'm a happy camper! Ready to date, and to serve in my calling, and to grow in my business, to run my hardest, and basically to take on the world!
3. My friend, Katie, got married this weekend and it was soooo lovely. She looked absolutely stunning, and I did get a pic, but it's on my friend's camera so I'll have to post it later. The wedding was beautiful and the bachelorette dinner shenanigan a couple days before was a blast! Of course, I had to pick up some goodies for her at my favorite local sex shop where I get my "dancer" discount. Oh...you didn't know I was a dancer?? I didn't either, until I apparently went so often that they thought I was a dancer and gave me a discount. I tried to argue! I really did!
4. In congruence with being a "dancer" I'll mention that I got put back in the RS Presidency again this weekend. I'm just the secretary this time (whew!), but I'm actually really really excited to be serving the sisters in our ward again. I didn't realize how much I missed it until I felt that void for the past year. Our new presidency is going to be so great! I honestly love and respect the other girls so much and it's a total powerhouse. I mean...we're a little rowdy, but it will be good. I'm being totally selfish and saying that it's going to be good for me...I need this...but I'm hoping it's good for our whole RS too. We really do have a good ward. Anyway...enough of that.
5. Have I mentioned how addicted I am to Greek yogurt yet? I eat it every single day for breakfast with a little bit of honey and it's delicious! My latest fave is to add a little honey, and then break up one of those Nature Valley peanut butter granola bars into it. Mmmmmm! Seriously, try it. I dare you.
6. I really want to go camping. I haven't been yet this summer. Who wants to come?? I think I need to invest in a tent and a good sleeping bag...
7. I don't care what anyone says about Ames and his vacant stares on Bachelorette/Bachelor Pad. I thought it was sooooo sweet that he went after Jackie last night. He wasn't there for the money. Let's be honest.
8. I've had the same atm card for 10 years...there was a card reader on a gas pump that I used, so as a precautionary measure I reported it to the fraud dept. They canceled my card and are sending me a new one. For some reason this is striking a sentimental chord with me. I've had every bit of that card memorized for a decade! I've never actually needed the card to online shop, bc I can just enter it all by memory. I have all these accounts set up on automatic payments that I'm now going to have to update. It's all just so sad - especially bc I'm not even sure they got my card number on the reader. I was just trying to be Safety Sally. Everyone tell me it's going to be ok and that me and my new atm card are going to have just as great of a relationship...please.
9. Speaking of drama - let's talk about my Saturday. Ok, it wasn't really drama, it just started out all weird and stuff. I got up early and went out on a 6 mile run (no I did not go to bed early on a Friday night...ok, maybe I did). The weather was overcast, in the low 80's and only a bit humid, so it was great because there was no brutal sun. I felt great on my run and totally got into the rhythm and everything. It's been a minute since I ran 6 miles, so I felt good about getting out there again in distance. Anyway...4 miles into my run my nose starts bleeding...profusely...and I'm trying to wipe it with my hands bc I didn't want to sacrifice my favorite tank. Apparently I'm not as tough as the UFC fighters I love, bc I could not continue running with blood pouring out of my face. So, I kept walking until finally a security guard stopped and asked if I was ok and if I fell. I told him my nose just started bleeding, and asked if he had a tissue. Instead he gave me moist towelettes, so I sat on the sidewalk letting my nose drip into the rocks while I tried to wipe the blood off my hands and I shoved one in my nose too...not too effective though bc they're already wet. Anyway, I gave up and called my mom to come get me. I came home and hopped directly in the shower, then headed up to the temple. Halfway there I looked in my mirror to put on my lip gloss and realized I wasn't wearing make up. Woops! And of course, my aforementioned friend Katie's sealing had just ended so I saw a grip of people with my naked face at the temple. Oh well!
10. Somehow, unbenownst to myself, I quit eating sweets. It kind of happened by accident, but I think I'm going to keep it up until I finish my relay races in 31 days. Just to try...
2. I'm sure I don't need to say it, but it seems I'm my old self again! I think there are a lot of things that factor into this, but I'm a happy camper! Ready to date, and to serve in my calling, and to grow in my business, to run my hardest, and basically to take on the world!
3. My friend, Katie, got married this weekend and it was soooo lovely. She looked absolutely stunning, and I did get a pic, but it's on my friend's camera so I'll have to post it later. The wedding was beautiful and the bachelorette dinner shenanigan a couple days before was a blast! Of course, I had to pick up some goodies for her at my favorite local sex shop where I get my "dancer" discount. Oh...you didn't know I was a dancer?? I didn't either, until I apparently went so often that they thought I was a dancer and gave me a discount. I tried to argue! I really did!
4. In congruence with being a "dancer" I'll mention that I got put back in the RS Presidency again this weekend. I'm just the secretary this time (whew!), but I'm actually really really excited to be serving the sisters in our ward again. I didn't realize how much I missed it until I felt that void for the past year. Our new presidency is going to be so great! I honestly love and respect the other girls so much and it's a total powerhouse. I mean...we're a little rowdy, but it will be good. I'm being totally selfish and saying that it's going to be good for me...I need this...but I'm hoping it's good for our whole RS too. We really do have a good ward. Anyway...enough of that.
5. Have I mentioned how addicted I am to Greek yogurt yet? I eat it every single day for breakfast with a little bit of honey and it's delicious! My latest fave is to add a little honey, and then break up one of those Nature Valley peanut butter granola bars into it. Mmmmmm! Seriously, try it. I dare you.
6. I really want to go camping. I haven't been yet this summer. Who wants to come?? I think I need to invest in a tent and a good sleeping bag...
7. I don't care what anyone says about Ames and his vacant stares on Bachelorette/Bachelor Pad. I thought it was sooooo sweet that he went after Jackie last night. He wasn't there for the money. Let's be honest.
8. I've had the same atm card for 10 years...there was a card reader on a gas pump that I used, so as a precautionary measure I reported it to the fraud dept. They canceled my card and are sending me a new one. For some reason this is striking a sentimental chord with me. I've had every bit of that card memorized for a decade! I've never actually needed the card to online shop, bc I can just enter it all by memory. I have all these accounts set up on automatic payments that I'm now going to have to update. It's all just so sad - especially bc I'm not even sure they got my card number on the reader. I was just trying to be Safety Sally. Everyone tell me it's going to be ok and that me and my new atm card are going to have just as great of a relationship...please.
9. Speaking of drama - let's talk about my Saturday. Ok, it wasn't really drama, it just started out all weird and stuff. I got up early and went out on a 6 mile run (no I did not go to bed early on a Friday night...ok, maybe I did). The weather was overcast, in the low 80's and only a bit humid, so it was great because there was no brutal sun. I felt great on my run and totally got into the rhythm and everything. It's been a minute since I ran 6 miles, so I felt good about getting out there again in distance. Anyway...4 miles into my run my nose starts bleeding...profusely...and I'm trying to wipe it with my hands bc I didn't want to sacrifice my favorite tank. Apparently I'm not as tough as the UFC fighters I love, bc I could not continue running with blood pouring out of my face. So, I kept walking until finally a security guard stopped and asked if I was ok and if I fell. I told him my nose just started bleeding, and asked if he had a tissue. Instead he gave me moist towelettes, so I sat on the sidewalk letting my nose drip into the rocks while I tried to wipe the blood off my hands and I shoved one in my nose too...not too effective though bc they're already wet. Anyway, I gave up and called my mom to come get me. I came home and hopped directly in the shower, then headed up to the temple. Halfway there I looked in my mirror to put on my lip gloss and realized I wasn't wearing make up. Woops! And of course, my aforementioned friend Katie's sealing had just ended so I saw a grip of people with my naked face at the temple. Oh well!
10. Somehow, unbenownst to myself, I quit eating sweets. It kind of happened by accident, but I think I'm going to keep it up until I finish my relay races in 31 days. Just to try...
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday Ten-er!
1. I appreciate my supportive friends. You know...the ones who will back you up no matter what.
2. I had a bit of an epiphone yesterday...I mean, I already knew this but I had one of those moments when you're reminded...Vegas isn't a terrible place and there are still great opportunities for growth, business, dating, friends, etc. here. It just takes a little effort. I could go somewhere else and still be in the same place in my life. It's all about outlook, and sometimes we just need a new outlook.
3. There's really nothing that can't be solved with a good trip to the temple and a fabulous run! That's all I needed last week to put me back on the right track. I feel soooo much better than I have for a min, and I feel like I've kind of turned 180* overnight in my attitude, etc. Ahhhh...the things we do for therapy!
4. I've thought about doing one of those picture-a-day blog things because I always take my camera places with me, but I never take pics. I don't know if that would really be very exciting though, because I really don't have a very exciting life. I keep thinking I need to put pics on this thing so it's not so boring. I guess I could start there! haha! I just have such a hard time being patient with that! Does anyone else have troubles dragging pics where they want them to go on here?
5. I've had a fire lit under me to get my floral business updated and revamped. I haven't really done much with it lately, but I think now is the time to start. I've realized I need to stop thinking that I might be doing something else or I might be somewhere else in a year, so I shouldn't work on my business or whatever. I need to just bask in the "now" and live for what I'm doing right now...not what I'll be doing in a year.
6. I admit that I am fully addicted to Greek yogurt now. It was a little hard to get used to in the beginning, but now I literally have it every morning with just a bit of honey in it and I love it!
7. I've finally decided to cancel my gym membership after 7 years. I like running outside and starting my workout as soon as I leave the house, and as much as I like the classes at the gym...I seriously only go a few times a year. So what's the point in paying monthly fees when I don't really use it? I'm sure if I ever want to go to a class with a friend, I will be more than happy to pay the $12 or whatever it is for a day pass. I also admit that it took me forever to actually call and cancel it because I kept having anxiety that I'm going to want it again someday. I finally did it today and it was so much less difficult than I thought it was going to be. They didn't even hassle me not to cancel. Whew!
8. Mitchel came home last week from working in California this summer and I asked him why he didn't just go to New York to hang out with Michael for the next couple of weeks while he's there, not working. So, what did he do? He hopped on a flight and left this morning. I wanna go!!!! Why did I suggest such a thing when I knew I would be green with envy?! Wah wah. Oh well. They're going to have a blast, and I think they're going to head over the bridge to Mitchel's mission for a min too while they're there. I hope they bring me something good!! ;)
9. I really need to get to bed earlier, so I'm not such a dead body at work after I run. I CAN'T WAIT until I can run at night again. Have I already mentioned this?? I think I have...
10. I'm excited for a few things coming up in my life. That's all.
2. I had a bit of an epiphone yesterday...I mean, I already knew this but I had one of those moments when you're reminded...Vegas isn't a terrible place and there are still great opportunities for growth, business, dating, friends, etc. here. It just takes a little effort. I could go somewhere else and still be in the same place in my life. It's all about outlook, and sometimes we just need a new outlook.
3. There's really nothing that can't be solved with a good trip to the temple and a fabulous run! That's all I needed last week to put me back on the right track. I feel soooo much better than I have for a min, and I feel like I've kind of turned 180* overnight in my attitude, etc. Ahhhh...the things we do for therapy!
4. I've thought about doing one of those picture-a-day blog things because I always take my camera places with me, but I never take pics. I don't know if that would really be very exciting though, because I really don't have a very exciting life. I keep thinking I need to put pics on this thing so it's not so boring. I guess I could start there! haha! I just have such a hard time being patient with that! Does anyone else have troubles dragging pics where they want them to go on here?
5. I've had a fire lit under me to get my floral business updated and revamped. I haven't really done much with it lately, but I think now is the time to start. I've realized I need to stop thinking that I might be doing something else or I might be somewhere else in a year, so I shouldn't work on my business or whatever. I need to just bask in the "now" and live for what I'm doing right now...not what I'll be doing in a year.
6. I admit that I am fully addicted to Greek yogurt now. It was a little hard to get used to in the beginning, but now I literally have it every morning with just a bit of honey in it and I love it!
7. I've finally decided to cancel my gym membership after 7 years. I like running outside and starting my workout as soon as I leave the house, and as much as I like the classes at the gym...I seriously only go a few times a year. So what's the point in paying monthly fees when I don't really use it? I'm sure if I ever want to go to a class with a friend, I will be more than happy to pay the $12 or whatever it is for a day pass. I also admit that it took me forever to actually call and cancel it because I kept having anxiety that I'm going to want it again someday. I finally did it today and it was so much less difficult than I thought it was going to be. They didn't even hassle me not to cancel. Whew!
8. Mitchel came home last week from working in California this summer and I asked him why he didn't just go to New York to hang out with Michael for the next couple of weeks while he's there, not working. So, what did he do? He hopped on a flight and left this morning. I wanna go!!!! Why did I suggest such a thing when I knew I would be green with envy?! Wah wah. Oh well. They're going to have a blast, and I think they're going to head over the bridge to Mitchel's mission for a min too while they're there. I hope they bring me something good!! ;)
9. I really need to get to bed earlier, so I'm not such a dead body at work after I run. I CAN'T WAIT until I can run at night again. Have I already mentioned this?? I think I have...
10. I'm excited for a few things coming up in my life. That's all.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Top Ten Tuesday!
Just thought I'd mix it up and make it sound more intersting :)
1. I call most things "lubes"...chapstick, lotion, sunscreen...you get the idea. Sometimes it throws people off, but I think it's always applicable.
2. I cannot wait until the weather starts getting cooler again and I don't have to run at the butt-crack of dawn every day. I'm way too tired during the day! I know this may seem shocking, but I am not much of a morning person and my poor little body has a hard time getting moving in the mornings, so my runs are more depressing than productive. And I really shouldn't complain about the heat because this summer hasn't even been that hot yet.
3. I went and saw the Drowsy Chaperone out at Spring Mountain Ranch outdoor theater last week and it was so good! I absolutely loved it and I loved that it was like 20* cooler out there. It's only about 20 mins out of town.
4. I only have 5.5 weeks left until Red Rock Relay and I am having a hard time motivating myself to get out to Mt Charleston to do an elevation run. I should be fine running at 10,000 feet without going up there, right? Right?? Fine.
5. Good thing I had already decided I needed to change my attitude about a lot of things last week, including about my ward, because the talks on Sunday about pride and attitude would have compelled me to do so. Whew! Beat them ;)
6. I think I was just as shocked as the rest of America (and Ben) when Ashley picked JP. Wha?? I thought for sure I was going to have to go out to New York and pick up JP's beautiful pieces, and then she ruined it for me! And ps...can you believe how b-iatchy her sister was?? And then how she backpedaled in the after show? Sheesh lady. Thank heavens I don't have sisters!
7. I've tried...but I just don't love Michael Jackson. I find some of his songs slightly annoying and I feel like they all start to sound the same after a while.
8. Have you ever noticed how powerful words are? You say a few less than thought out words, and spend infinitely more trying to correct the few. I always seem to have this problem of not really thinking about things before I say them, and then spend all of my time trying to accurately express what I was really trying to say. We call this the Brandley Curse in my house.
9. Every time I eat a Nutrageous candy bar, I sing Britney Spears "Outrageous" in my head...but of course substituting the words. I'm a nerd.
10. I am absolutely addicted to skirts and dresses in the summer here. I greatly dislike the days I have to wear pants bc I haven't shaved my legs. Obviously that's easily remedied, but sometimes a girl just doesn't have time!
1. I call most things "lubes"...chapstick, lotion, sunscreen...you get the idea. Sometimes it throws people off, but I think it's always applicable.
2. I cannot wait until the weather starts getting cooler again and I don't have to run at the butt-crack of dawn every day. I'm way too tired during the day! I know this may seem shocking, but I am not much of a morning person and my poor little body has a hard time getting moving in the mornings, so my runs are more depressing than productive. And I really shouldn't complain about the heat because this summer hasn't even been that hot yet.
3. I went and saw the Drowsy Chaperone out at Spring Mountain Ranch outdoor theater last week and it was so good! I absolutely loved it and I loved that it was like 20* cooler out there. It's only about 20 mins out of town.
4. I only have 5.5 weeks left until Red Rock Relay and I am having a hard time motivating myself to get out to Mt Charleston to do an elevation run. I should be fine running at 10,000 feet without going up there, right? Right?? Fine.
5. Good thing I had already decided I needed to change my attitude about a lot of things last week, including about my ward, because the talks on Sunday about pride and attitude would have compelled me to do so. Whew! Beat them ;)
6. I think I was just as shocked as the rest of America (and Ben) when Ashley picked JP. Wha?? I thought for sure I was going to have to go out to New York and pick up JP's beautiful pieces, and then she ruined it for me! And ps...can you believe how b-iatchy her sister was?? And then how she backpedaled in the after show? Sheesh lady. Thank heavens I don't have sisters!
7. I've tried...but I just don't love Michael Jackson. I find some of his songs slightly annoying and I feel like they all start to sound the same after a while.
8. Have you ever noticed how powerful words are? You say a few less than thought out words, and spend infinitely more trying to correct the few. I always seem to have this problem of not really thinking about things before I say them, and then spend all of my time trying to accurately express what I was really trying to say. We call this the Brandley Curse in my house.
9. Every time I eat a Nutrageous candy bar, I sing Britney Spears "Outrageous" in my head...but of course substituting the words. I'm a nerd.
10. I am absolutely addicted to skirts and dresses in the summer here. I greatly dislike the days I have to wear pants bc I haven't shaved my legs. Obviously that's easily remedied, but sometimes a girl just doesn't have time!
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