Day: The Fifth...

Yeah...yesterday was Day 5.  Day 5 didn't happen, because as it turns out, I actually had plans...
So, today gets to be Day 5 AND 6...  Hang on... ;)

Day 5 - what you have learned in the past month...

• That portion sizes matter...and that 29 is a magic number.
• How to figure out a minor pentatonic chord.
• The beginning of 'Free as a Bird'.
• How to read The Circle of Fifths.
• I drink a lot more water while sucking on a Camelbak
• Spending $35 every two weeks on nails is worth it.
• To say what you feel...regardless of the outcome.
• (Don't hurt anyone's feelings when you say what you feel.)
• What you eat does matter...and that you can reverse the bad with a few weeks of the good.
• Most doctors know what they're talking about.
• Friends are the cheapest form of therapy.
• My hair looks much better when it's ALL black.
• Putting stroganoff in your ears results in a trip to the doctors...(NOT me...a kid at school...)
• Trusting others? EASY.
• Trusting MYSELF? So, so hard. (Especially when it turns out not the way you knew it would.)
• Doing yoga and pilates before bed relaxes my back and helps me sleep.
• So does melatonin...
• I miss Postum.
• And...I REALLY need a vacation.

:) Much Love,

j

Day: The Fourth...

Day 4 - The reason you believe you are still alive today...

Today is a tough one.  Not fun and clever and quick.  I actually tried to make it that way...and it just felt wrong.

* 
As a member of the LDS faith, I believe that we are all sent to this earth for a purpose.  Each one of us has an individual job to do while here.  I know that I chose my path: good and bad along with the challenges.  I also know that I have "spiritual contracts" to fulfill.  I am part of God's plan-and God has a plan for me...

It's my job to figure out what that is...
(With the help of daily prayer, scripture reading, and church attendance...I get to step it up...)

I believe that the events leading up to this point in my life have been for a specific purpose and have & are preparing me for what's to come.  I feel like I was asked to forgo certain things in my life to serve and be there for other little souls. 

I don't know when, but I know that I am meant to be a wife and mother...and that together we have a great, important, life changing work to do.  I don't know what this is or how I am to be a part of it...but I know something big is going to happen...

 
THAT is why I am where I am.  Doing what I'm doing.  Getting ready...



Much Love,

j

Day: The Third...

Today is Day 3.  3 is my most favorite of all the numbers.  Happy and special and magical and mine...and today's post fits it perfectly:

Day 3 - something that makes you feel better...

How about a few somethings?

These boys

These boys,

This album...and movie,

EVERYTHING that's on this,

Playing this,

And making stuff with this.

Much Love,

 

j

Day: The Second...

Day2 - What would be found in your purse...

I loved this one.  My purse seriously is a bottomless pit.  Right now you'd find:

• 3 kinds of gum
• 1 tin of cinnamon Altoids
• 6 different kinds of lip gloss or balm-mostly Stilla and Burts Bees
• 1 yellow wallet I got at Urban Outfitters...but not the one in Gateway...the one in San Francisco...
• 1 pair of Ray Bans
• 1 bag of 15 gemstones
• 1 ZZ Top key chain
• 1 pick holder and about 8 guitar picks
• 1 bag of pillies and makeup and hand sanitizer
• 3 flashlights
• 1 camera
• 3 printed coupons: some for Wood Connection-others for soy milk...
• 1 tag that reads: "To Grandma; Love Santa" that I found in a parking lot

This really is pretty tame...once I found a slotted spoon and a gelato cup in there... 

;) Much Love,

j

**PS...that amazing Fossil bag up there is NOT mine.  Yes.  Very sad.  I have a white Calvin Klein one that I really like...but that up there is the one that I REEEEEAAAALLLLY want... 

Day: The First...

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Today is Day 1 of the 30 Day Blog Challenge and the day that I get to share...

Day 1 - Your hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365...

How lovely and happy is this?! 

To figure out what I need for an ARL and...actually get it.

To reach 130!

To play guitar like this man:

To figure out if I'm really on the right path...and to correct it if I'm not

Read, read, read!

Make something wonderful every month

Take more mini vacations

Have more Alone Days...

To road trip with Brie

...and plan our June '12 trip with Court and Colette

To spend some time really exploring SLC

And a few others I should probably keep to myself... ;)

See you tomorrow...

Much Love,

j

Fave song of the day...

Mmm...

Much Love,

j

30 Days...

30 day blog challenge:

One of my happy, gorgeous, tall, fabulous, creative, fun, amazing friends had this posted on her blog awhile back.  I, being so awesome, just found it.  (SORRY KELS!!!) I absolutely LOVE this idea!  You know, my dear? THIS just may be the ticket...a nice self-exploration journey will totally fix it.  RIGHT?!?!  :)

Anyway, it's been so fun to read through her answers...and it really got me thinking.  SO...I've decided to make the commitment here and now to update

EVERY

DAY

FOR

30

DAYS!



Yeah, it's going to be a tough challenge...but, let's stick it through together...  ;)

Here's what's on the list:


Day 1 - your hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days



Day2 - What would be found in your purse



Day3 - something that makes you feel better



Day4 - The reason you believe you are still alive today



Day5 - what you have learned in the past month



Day6 - a funny (and true) story



Day7 - have you ever thought about giving up on life? when and why?



Day8 - A picture of you and your friends



Day9 - Something you have to forgive yourself for



Day10 - top ten pet peeves



Day11 - a favorite book



Day12 - someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted



Day13 - a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you



Day14 - put your ipod on shuffle and write ten songs that pop up



Day15 - a travel story



Day16 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why



Day17 - a hobby



Day18 - someone or something you definitely could live without



Day19 - A picture of something that makes you happy



Day20 - a favorite recipe



Day21 - a book you've read that changed your views on something



Day22 - what makes you different from everyone else



Day23 - a child I love



Day24 - what's the best thing going for you right now



Day25 - something you bought recently



Day26 - something you have to forgive someone else for



Day27 - a favorite quote



Day28 - what did you do today



Day29 - your dream house



Day30 - 5 things about you no one really knows




Bet you can't wait for tomorrow... ;)

Much Love,

j