My feet. I know, it's a little weird. But I like them. They are pretty. I have nice toenails and my feet look quite dainty. I love to keep my nails painted in the summertime. I love pedicures but I rarely get them because they are spendy.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
A Difficult Time in my life
I have to say, I am actually going through a difficult time right now. But instead of talking about that, I will talk about one of the other times in my life when I struggled.
When I was a Sophomore/Junior in college, my brother was deployed in Iraq. Because of his job, we didn't know for sure where he was. We were hearing on the news every day about soldiers being killed and attacks in Iraq. A lot of them were Marines, which is what Adam is. I always was reassured in the back of my mind that he was ok but every time the news came on there was just a tightening in my heart. I would sit in my dorm room and my grandparents house and just pray and pray for Adam and all of the soldiers and their families. Those that were lost and those in danger. During this time, one of my closest friends was going through one of the hardest times in his life. It was extremely difficult to watch him going through these emotions and changes in his life and to try and be a good support and friend for him. The combination of both of these events made it so hard that I was often on the brink of tears. I carried my scriptures around throughout the day and was reading them constantly to draw on the words of the Savior and Prophets for inspiration. It did help. I had a few Priesthood Blessings from my Bishop at church. I was struggling to be a good friend and support to my friend, and to my family as we were all going through the separation of having our son/brother in harms way.
All I can say about this time is that it was hard. I drew on my testimony and the testimony of friends to help me get through. My family is awesome and we love and support each other through everything. My brother has been home and safe for a long time now and I am so grateful. My friend got through his difficult time and is a bright, shining person who is so strong, even if he doesn't know it.
I am so blessed to have the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to have the people in my life that I do. Hard times come to us all. We just need to draw on the strength that is offered to us and we will succeed at anything that comes our way in this life.
When I was a Sophomore/Junior in college, my brother was deployed in Iraq. Because of his job, we didn't know for sure where he was. We were hearing on the news every day about soldiers being killed and attacks in Iraq. A lot of them were Marines, which is what Adam is. I always was reassured in the back of my mind that he was ok but every time the news came on there was just a tightening in my heart. I would sit in my dorm room and my grandparents house and just pray and pray for Adam and all of the soldiers and their families. Those that were lost and those in danger. During this time, one of my closest friends was going through one of the hardest times in his life. It was extremely difficult to watch him going through these emotions and changes in his life and to try and be a good support and friend for him. The combination of both of these events made it so hard that I was often on the brink of tears. I carried my scriptures around throughout the day and was reading them constantly to draw on the words of the Savior and Prophets for inspiration. It did help. I had a few Priesthood Blessings from my Bishop at church. I was struggling to be a good friend and support to my friend, and to my family as we were all going through the separation of having our son/brother in harms way.
All I can say about this time is that it was hard. I drew on my testimony and the testimony of friends to help me get through. My family is awesome and we love and support each other through everything. My brother has been home and safe for a long time now and I am so grateful. My friend got through his difficult time and is a bright, shining person who is so strong, even if he doesn't know it.
I am so blessed to have the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to have the people in my life that I do. Hard times come to us all. We just need to draw on the strength that is offered to us and we will succeed at anything that comes our way in this life.
Pet Peeves
You can never really think of these things when you want to but I'll try to list a few.
Here we go:
1. When the toilet paper roll is backwards
2. When people leave lights on, cupboard doors open etc.
3. Hitting all red lights
4. When people don't appreciate the goodness of others
5. Parents who think their children are angels 100% of the time and never could possibly do anything wrong. Ha!
6. Misunderstandings
7. Dirty houses
8. Clutter
9. "Friends" who don't ever consider your feelings and always only think of themselves
I guess I can't make it to 10. That'll have to do.
Note: When I am pregnant, almost everything is a pet peeve. :)
Here we go:
1. When the toilet paper roll is backwards
2. When people leave lights on, cupboard doors open etc.
3. Hitting all red lights
4. When people don't appreciate the goodness of others
5. Parents who think their children are angels 100% of the time and never could possibly do anything wrong. Ha!
6. Misunderstandings
7. Dirty houses
8. Clutter
9. "Friends" who don't ever consider your feelings and always only think of themselves
I guess I can't make it to 10. That'll have to do.
Note: When I am pregnant, almost everything is a pet peeve. :)
10 Favorite Songs
I am catching up, so I'm not going to get all creative and post links to the songs. I will just list them out and let you all imagine the songs for yourselves. :)
In No Particular Order:
1. Finale B from RENT. I sang this song with a group of my friends at my Senior Recital. I love it.
2. Ok, I'm gonna cheat a little and lump some into one category. I love Nickel Creek: Why Should the Fire Die?, Reason's Why, Out of the Woods, Tomorrow is a Long time, The Lighthouse, Sweet Afton. Their music is truly beautiful and inspiring. Matt and I love to sing their songs.
3. For You by Matt Griffith. Go listen to it at http://www.reverbnation.com/mattgriffith
4. Fall Into Me by Emerson Drive
5. Somebody Like You by Keith Urban
6. Be Still, My Soul from the LDS Hymn book. This song is so ethereal and I love the words.
7. Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked. Girl power song. Gotta love it.
8. The Heart of Life by John Mayer. Just an inspiring song and I love the music.
9. The Wind by Cat Stevens as sung by Matt Griffith
10. Fire and Rain by James Taylor as sung by Matt Griffith
I would recommend these songs to anyone. They are just good tunes that make you feel happy and remember the good things in life. I could go on and on. Music is one of the greatest influences in my life.
"For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me. And it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." Doctrine and Covenants 25:12
In No Particular Order:
1. Finale B from RENT. I sang this song with a group of my friends at my Senior Recital. I love it.
2. Ok, I'm gonna cheat a little and lump some into one category. I love Nickel Creek: Why Should the Fire Die?, Reason's Why, Out of the Woods, Tomorrow is a Long time, The Lighthouse, Sweet Afton. Their music is truly beautiful and inspiring. Matt and I love to sing their songs.
3. For You by Matt Griffith. Go listen to it at http://www.reverbnation.com/mattgriffith
4. Fall Into Me by Emerson Drive
5. Somebody Like You by Keith Urban
6. Be Still, My Soul from the LDS Hymn book. This song is so ethereal and I love the words.
7. Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked. Girl power song. Gotta love it.
8. The Heart of Life by John Mayer. Just an inspiring song and I love the music.
9. The Wind by Cat Stevens as sung by Matt Griffith
10. Fire and Rain by James Taylor as sung by Matt Griffith
I would recommend these songs to anyone. They are just good tunes that make you feel happy and remember the good things in life. I could go on and on. Music is one of the greatest influences in my life.
"For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me. And it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." Doctrine and Covenants 25:12
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Something I miss
I am sure that everyone is tired of hearing about how bad I miss my family but it's just the truth. I am blessed to be part of a large and loving family and we have always been close with each other. It is really hard for me to be the one that is farthest away right now. I know that they are not always in the same place either but the fact that they can drive to each other much more quickly than I can makes it hard for me. It's a lot more expensive for us to go and visit family at the drop of a hat than if we were closer.
I miss Colorado almost as much as I miss my family. Every time we fly home and I see the mountains out of the airplane window, I start to cry. And I cry again when we leave. I have traveled to many many places and I truly believe I was blessed to grow up in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. There is desert, mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, gorgeous blue skies and so much wildlife it's like the discovery channel. I love Colorado and I love Utah.
I miss my friend Lindsay. She is one of those people that it doesn't matter how long it is between visits, we pick right up where we left off. We love each others kids and husbands and families. We are lucky to have a friendship like we do.
I miss my friend Christopher. A lot. He lives in New York City. He is a full-time musician and he is making his way in a very hard place to be successful. He is talented, giving, loving and always will be one of my best friends. He was in my wedding as one of my attendants and I can talk to him about anything and know that I won't be judged. We have the same handwriting. We can look at each other in a certain situation and know exactly what the other one is thinking and we just burst out laughing. Hehehe:) We are quite the pair and I miss him every day.
I miss Colorado almost as much as I miss my family. Every time we fly home and I see the mountains out of the airplane window, I start to cry. And I cry again when we leave. I have traveled to many many places and I truly believe I was blessed to grow up in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. There is desert, mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, gorgeous blue skies and so much wildlife it's like the discovery channel. I love Colorado and I love Utah.
I miss my friend Lindsay. She is one of those people that it doesn't matter how long it is between visits, we pick right up where we left off. We love each others kids and husbands and families. We are lucky to have a friendship like we do.
I miss my friend Christopher. A lot. He lives in New York City. He is a full-time musician and he is making his way in a very hard place to be successful. He is talented, giving, loving and always will be one of my best friends. He was in my wedding as one of my attendants and I can talk to him about anything and know that I won't be judged. We have the same handwriting. We can look at each other in a certain situation and know exactly what the other one is thinking and we just burst out laughing. Hehehe:) We are quite the pair and I miss him every day.
Where do I want to be in ten years
Colorado. With our family and loooots more cousins and a few more kids. Miki will be 12 and Lucy will be 10 and we will hopefully have about a 7 or 8 year old and a 5 or 6 year old. I would like for Matt to be able to be doing just what he wants to do in the music business. I would like to have our debt paid off and own a home in Colorado and a condo in Nashville if that is where Matt still needs to spend time. I would like to be able to travel with Matt and our kiddos and go on as many adventures as possible as a family.
What more could we ask for than a healthy family and good times in a place and with all of the people we love the most?? Friends in Nashville, this includes you!
What more could we ask for than a healthy family and good times in a place and with all of the people we love the most?? Friends in Nashville, this includes you!
My worst habits
1. Stressing about the house being clean because clutter makes me feel icky.
2. Not taking time for myself until I am about to explode from frustration.
3. I forget to call people back right away when they call me. My brain just moves right on and I don't remember until a lot later. Unless it's my family members.
4. Lately, impatience. With my life, my house, my dog, and especially myself.
5. I am slightly OCD about certain things. I like them to be a specific way and it bugs me when something is out of order. I tend to organize the condiments on the table as soon as we sit down in a restaurant and I usually will go through the house making people's beds cause it makes the whole room look so much cleaner. Oh well, it could be worse.
2. Not taking time for myself until I am about to explode from frustration.
3. I forget to call people back right away when they call me. My brain just moves right on and I don't remember until a lot later. Unless it's my family members.
4. Lately, impatience. With my life, my house, my dog, and especially myself.
5. I am slightly OCD about certain things. I like them to be a specific way and it bugs me when something is out of order. I tend to organize the condiments on the table as soon as we sit down in a restaurant and I usually will go through the house making people's beds cause it makes the whole room look so much cleaner. Oh well, it could be worse.
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