It's Official...

I FINALLY have a date! No...not that date. Or even THAT ONE. 

This one:

After years of refusal (an interesting story about me and "My Plan", rather than my Heavenly Father's plan for me...) and months of not seeing, I was prompted.  NOW was the time.  Now was the time I was to go through the temple.  Not live worthily and see what happens, but "Do what you are supposed to do to be ready...NOW."  So, after a meeting with the bishop, a time goal was set, callings were accepted, assignments taken on.  He, of course, kept close tabs on me...and after I got through my speaking assignment in Sacrament Meeting last week, I was called in again.

"Do you remember what time we said?"

"Three months-ish."

"Yes.  How many months has it been?"

"About three months."

"Go ahead and pick your date...you're ready."

I've never been so happy, giddy, smiley, bouncy in my life.  I called and made the appointment this morning!  I'm going to the 10 AM session at the Salt Lake Temple: ON MY 30TH BIRTHDAY!  I'm feeling butterflies: that wonderful mix of anticipation, wonderment and excitement all rolled into one.  It feels like I have so much to do-and learn before I go through...with so little time to do it in...but it absolutely feels...

RIGHT. 

Much Love,

j

*I'll keep you posted.  :)

29 before 29

A few months back, I came across Leni's blog-a happy, inspiring, picture filled blog. Inspired by her, her '26 before 26' post, and in honor of my birthday I give you my:

29 before 29:

A List of 29 Goals, Aspirations, Dreams and To-Do's before I Turn (gulp) 29

1) Go to NAMM

2) Attend 3 STYX shows-at least ONE of them gets to be out of town: 1 2 3 - OOT

3) Complete my first year at AAU and register for year 2

4) Start composting

5) Buy a Henna Luna

6) Learn to play 'Crystal Ball' on my acoustic, fluently

7) Re-invent myself every 4 months-exploring color, new styles and accessories: 1 2 3

8) Have a Psychic/Angel reading

9) Enter 12 contests: one for each month: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (I AM Lucky!)

10) Scrapbook Europe

11) Study a new artist each month: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

12) Watch EVERY James Bond movie: There are 18 official and 3 non-canonical.

13) Have 'All Alone' days every other month: 1 2 3 4 5 6

14) Take mini vacations with friends

15) Study Music Theory

16) Reach goal weight. 31 lbs to go!

17) Make Christmas-BY HAND!

18) Learn to Hula-Hoop (and explore the Hoopnotica Workout!)

19) Read a book each month: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

20) Go to more concerts: explore local artists, and big names.

21) Become more aware of where my money goes and what I spend my money on

22) Plan a vacation to someplace NEW!

23) Continue with my new Vegan diet and cut out artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils and processed foods

24) Photograph my life more and SHARE the pictures

25) Listen to more female artists. Find at least 5 I love: 1 2 3 4 5

26) Explore my family history

27) Create something by hand each month: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

28) Attend at least one ReAL game.

29) A secret. This item is actually TOP on my list...and the one I want most.

So there you go, my loves. 29 things to keep me REALLY busy. I will print and hang this where I'll see it often to keep me on track and mark off the items as I complete them. Please feel free to participate in any of these with me...

Stars and Kisses,

j