Something GOOD to Read

I wanted to recommend a book. It is a quick read. Its entertaining as well as thought provoking. It has changed the way I look at things, so I thought I would share it with you.

Return from Tomorrow

by: George G Ritchie & Elizabeth Sherrill

If you do read the book let me know what you think.

weekend warrior after pictures

This is my "brag wall". I need to change the gold frame it doesn't work well with the rest of the stuff. I have found a black frame I like I just need to go buy it at the store.

It is a small room so it is hard to get good pictures but this picture shows how all the shelves now work together. I love my new room. I just went and opened the door just to look at it. Sigh of relief! It's no longer a source of stress.



These are the new shelves I added there used to be only one wire shelf. I have now quadrupled my original storage space :-)

Weekend Warrior

After finally pulling myself out of bed yesterday I decided that I was going to finally hang up the shelves in the laundry room. I bought the shelving about 6 months ago, give or take a few months. In order to hang the new shelves I first had to take down the crappy old shelf. Upon taking down the shelf I noticed how dirty the walls were and not to mention the big wholes left in the wall from the old wire shelf. After staring at the gross looking walls for a minute I decided that I was going to paint the walls. Neal & I had discussed doing this way back when we bought the shelves, but never did due to the amount of work. I proceeded to take everything out of the laundry room. Now you might think that emptying a measly laundry room would be easy, but my laundry room is also the broom closet, food storage as well as cleaning supplies. By the time I emptied the laundry room, which also had laundry in it, my house was a disaster. (I should have taken pictures) Despite being distracted by the mess I focused on the task at hand. I finished painting and putting back what I could on the two shelves I installed 2 summers ago. I then proceeded to hang the rails for the new shelves, only to discover that I had the wrong screws. errrr After a trip to Lowels for the correct screws and a good nights sleep I succeeded in hanging the shelves. My laundry room is pretty! It is organized and looks A LOT less cluttered.
I was also able to take the time I needed, while waiting for paint to dry, to redo my "brag wall" I bought new shelves to house my diplomas (also about 6 months ago). With the new diploma I needed more shelves. I think it looks pretty good.
I was just glad to finally have the energy to do something productive after two weeks of being a bum.
PS I would have liked to add before, during and after pictures, but I didn't think of it until the job was finished. Isn't that the way it always works?

Sick

I thought it was about time I updated. Nothing exciting has been happening this month. I have been sick on and off practically all month. The Dr. put me on new meds, birth control, because my hormones were all out of wack. So I had the pleasure of dealing with the side effects. I think I would be a miserable pregnant woman, if taking birth control is any indication. I pretty much suffered from all they symptoms. I haven't felt this crappy since before I got my gallbladder out. Well the nausea and light headedness finally started to tapper off. I was, however, still feeling very tired and had a fever. My normal temp is between 96.8 & 97.8 so when I have a fever of 99 it is something. Well I have been running a fever of 99 to 100.4. The temp is different in each ear. So with the different temp in each ear I think I have an ear infection. This past weekend I started feeling crummy again. I stayed home on Sunday and rested in the hopes that I would feel better. I ended up coming home early from work yesterday. My fever is up to 101 now. I started taking antibiotics yesterday and I took today off to give them time to take effect. Plain and simple....I'm sick of being sick.
So now that I gave an update I'm sure you are wishing I would have kept it to myself, but it is too late for that now. I hope to be back to myself soon. Spring is on the way and there are things that I want to do. Volleyball, Mexican golf, bike riding, yoga...its time to get healthy.

smile

I had to share this it makes me laugh, it happened a couple weeks ago but it is still funny.
I got a call from my doctors office. The lady on the phone told me I was "abnormal". Ha! Like it didn't already know that? Now, however, science is convinced that I am abnormal. Join the club.

25 Random Things About Me...

I put this on my Facebook account, but I thought I would add it here for those of you who don't have facebook or are not my friend. I was intrigued with the 25 random things about myself. I hope you enjoy getting to know my a bit better. If you read this on Facebook you might want to skip this blog so you don't get too board.

1. I’m addicted to Golden Spoon frozen yogurt.
2. I have been a member of Weight Watchers for 2 years & I still haven’t meet goal, but I haven’t given up.
3. My husband Neal is HOT! (I think so anyway)
4. After 10 years of living in the desert I still don’t like it anymore than when I began. I miss four very distinct seasons.
5. I learned how to knit over winter break. I plan on making a bunch of scarves this year and then donating them to the homeless next winter.
6. The thing I want more than anything in this world I can’t have.
7. My dogs are my children and I love them. I’m planning on getting another dog. I want the same breed, but a girl this time. Her name will be Gracie.
8. My mom is one of my heroes. She is an amazingly strong woman with a huge heart. I love you mom!
9. I have a very strong testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I am where I am today because of the love & grace of a merciful Heavenly Father who loves me more than I can comprehend.
10. I’m usually too busy looking toward the future and what is to come, to truly enjoy the moment I’m in. I need to work on this.
11. I loved being a teacher. I’m enjoying being a counselor (I think).
12. I actually like teenagers (most of the time)
13. I have amazing friends who inspire me to be better.
14. I love to scrapbook!
15. I take a two week trip home to UT every summer. It is the highlight of my summer break.
16. I’m obsessed with the Twilight books.
17. My sister, Audree, is one of my best friends.
18. I sell Lia Sophia jewelry to earn extra money and get jewelry at a discount.
19. I enjoy interior decorating. I also love watching interior decorating shows.
20. I gave chocolate up for 5 years once. I started eating it again for less than a year and a half and I have now given it up again. Chocolate is evil! It is my heroin.
21. Kim (AKA: KimE) Dyring is another one of my heroes. She has had a very challenging last two years. Her challenges would have broken me long ago. However, she continues to endure gracefully. She is an amazing example to all. If you know her then you have been blessed. For those of you, who don’t know her, pray to have a KimE in your life.
22. I’m negative…I don’t like this about myself and I’m trying to be better.
23. If I could go anywhere it would be Ireland. I’m not quite sure why but I have always been drawn to Ireland and I would love to go there.
24. I want to learn to: play the piano, be a hypnotherapist, & take better pictures (armature photographer). I love learning how to do new things these are just a few that are on my mind at the moment.
25. I hate not living in the same place as my family. It is terrible not being near them. I’m envious of all the people who can have Sunday dinners with their loved ones.

My list

I have notice a trend on facebook lately. One person added a note of 25 random things about his/herself and another person had a list of 25 memories. I even saw a list of 10 things that make you angry. Lists seem to be the new thing, so today in Sacrament meeting I thought it would be a good idea to make a list of 25 blessing or things I'm grateful for.
Here is my list, in no particular order:

1. My dog JJ he is such an angle! He is the sweetest boy and minds almost perfectly.
2. My dog KC he is my sunshine. He is the happiest dog I have ever seen.
3. My dogs unconditional love. If I leave the house for 5 minutes they both will attack me with love and gratitude that I am home.
4. Neal (my hubby) and his love for me.
5. Our home: for the shelter it provides as well as the comfort.
6. My job and for the opportunity it provides me to help others and make a difference.
7. My car: it is reliable and just what I wanted (almost)
8. The atonement!!! need I say more?
9. My faith
10. The Lords unconditional love.
11. The Lords infinite mercy.
12. My testimony of the restoration of the gospel.
13. My family...love them!
14. My friends...love them too!
15. Grass in my backyard its my little piece of home.
16. Neal's willingness & love of keeping the grass green.
17. My ward family...their love, support & example
18. My education. Thank you Neal, mom & dad for supporting and encouraging me.
19. the power of prayer. I don't know what I would do without it.
20. My agency...I have being told what to do.
21. The temple...its a little piece of heaven on earth.
22. Air conditioning!!!!!!!!!!!! The desert is way hot.
23. My calling...I love serving in the young women's program. I'm learning so much. I love the girls already they are amazing.
24. Music.
25. The gift of the Holy Ghost.
26. The scriptures
27. Weight Watchers...for teaching me how to eat and think about food.
28. My temple marriage.
29. Great teachers.
30. Scrapbooking.

Okay so I couldn't stop at 25. My life is filled with blessings, I could have kept going.

I made Neal write a list also. He had a hard time coming up with 25. Plus his list demonstrates how differently we think. One thing he is grateful for is that he is not a girl. I'm not sure what that is supposed to mean, but he is lucky he is not a girl. Being a girl is tough work and I don't think he can handle it. :-) I think in general women are hard on themselves. We judge ourselves to harshly and I for one don't take enough time to focus on the positives in life. If you are like me take a moment to list the blessings in your life. It will brighten your day! So TAG your it!

PS I can't wait to read your list.