Day 30 of the Blog journal - Last entry!
Day 30 is my dreams for the future.....I have several immediate dreams like that our businesses will grow and get big enough to support our family comfortably, that we can get out of debt, that I can be a good Mom and Wife. Ulitmately my long term goals are to raise happy, good children - grow and maintain my relationship with my husband - be more involved and loving to all my friends and family - develop and grow in my relationship with my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and do some good in the world!
I hope you have enjoyed this 30 day journey as much as I have. It has been fun to journal some of my thoughts, experiences, likes/dislikes, and see where I am at in my life! Thanks for reading!
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Showing posts with label 30 day journal. Show all posts
Monday, November 1, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 29
Day 29 -
Hopes and dreams for the next 365 days. I have to admit that 2010 has been a really rough year for me and my family, and a lot of it has been caused by my own stupidity. I have hopes and dreams for 2011 that I will be able to fix some of the things I have done wrong, pay more attention to my husband, prioritize my life and relationships with others, get my life in order, take better care of myself and my family, get out of debt and just be *happy*.
Hopes and dreams for the next 365 days. I have to admit that 2010 has been a really rough year for me and my family, and a lot of it has been caused by my own stupidity. I have hopes and dreams for 2011 that I will be able to fix some of the things I have done wrong, pay more attention to my husband, prioritize my life and relationships with others, get my life in order, take better care of myself and my family, get out of debt and just be *happy*.
30 day blog journal - Day 28
Day 28 -
What is in my handbag/purse:
Wallet, Keys, glasses, asprin, nail file, phone, chapstick, notebook, pen, business cards, gum, reciepts, headphones, comb, lotion, tweezers, nail clippers, and whatever else my kids think I need to carry for them!
What is in my handbag/purse:
Wallet, Keys, glasses, asprin, nail file, phone, chapstick, notebook, pen, business cards, gum, reciepts, headphones, comb, lotion, tweezers, nail clippers, and whatever else my kids think I need to carry for them!
30 day blog journal - Day 27
Day 27 - My worst habit...
Wow - talking about really opening yourself up! I would have to say my worst habit is being really hard on myself and not taking compliments. I feel so uncomfortable with who I am, that I cannot see the good things in myself, and when someone tries to point them out I immediately negate them by saying something negative. This is a REALLY hard thing for me to accept, and to break - but I am trying to work on it. I am trying to see that good things in myself and trying to accept compliments graciously.
Wow - talking about really opening yourself up! I would have to say my worst habit is being really hard on myself and not taking compliments. I feel so uncomfortable with who I am, that I cannot see the good things in myself, and when someone tries to point them out I immediately negate them by saying something negative. This is a REALLY hard thing for me to accept, and to break - but I am trying to work on it. I am trying to see that good things in myself and trying to accept compliments graciously.
30 day blog journal - Day 26
Day 26 ~ My week in great detail...
Once again life as a Mom keeps me busy - In addition to all the responsbilities I have on a daily basis some of my "weekly" activties would include going to church, doing Relief Society visits, taking Carson to preschool, trying to find time for a date with my husband, trying to call my Mom at least once a week, talking Kelsi in to going to Young Womens, etc. My life is busy, but pretty average - I am trying to find my "routine", trying to do all the things I think/need/want to do, and trying to make time for those I love. I haven't been sucessful at accomplishing everything yet, but I am going to keep working on it!
Once again life as a Mom keeps me busy - In addition to all the responsbilities I have on a daily basis some of my "weekly" activties would include going to church, doing Relief Society visits, taking Carson to preschool, trying to find time for a date with my husband, trying to call my Mom at least once a week, talking Kelsi in to going to Young Womens, etc. My life is busy, but pretty average - I am trying to find my "routine", trying to do all the things I think/need/want to do, and trying to make time for those I love. I haven't been sucessful at accomplishing everything yet, but I am going to keep working on it!
30 day blog journal - Day 25
Day 25 ~ My day in great detail....
The life of a Mom is busy! I don't want to bore you with all the details, but on any given day I am taking care of children, household duties, yardwork, being a crossing guard, doing laundry, trying to get 2 business started, fulfilling responsbilities in my calling as Relief Society Secretary, trying to make everyone happy, making meals, grocery shopping, running errands, doing carpool, changing diapers (and wishing Jaedyn was potty trained), etc. etc. I'm sure you all know the routine!!
The life of a Mom is busy! I don't want to bore you with all the details, but on any given day I am taking care of children, household duties, yardwork, being a crossing guard, doing laundry, trying to get 2 business started, fulfilling responsbilities in my calling as Relief Society Secretary, trying to make everyone happy, making meals, grocery shopping, running errands, doing carpool, changing diapers (and wishing Jaedyn was potty trained), etc. etc. I'm sure you all know the routine!!
30 day blog journal - Day 24
Day 24 - Where I live. I live in West Jordan Utah - which is a WONDERFUL place to live. We live really close to lots of shopping, resturaunts, activities, parks and family! West Jordan is a very clean place to live and feels really safe to me. I absolutley love our neighborhood and all our neighbors. We have lived in West Jordan for the past 5 years and 3 of it in our current house.
30 day blog journal - Day 23
I have been on vacation and haven't kept up with my 30 days - but I am back at it!
Day 23 is a YouTube video - I don't watch many videos on YouTube, but my friend Tracey told me about this video called The Bedroom intruder. Look it up if you want a good laugh.
Day 23 is a YouTube video - I don't watch many videos on YouTube, but my friend Tracey told me about this video called The Bedroom intruder. Look it up if you want a good laugh.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 22
Day 22 is a website....
I am such a sucker for cookbooks, and now with the internet I LOVE cooking blogs/websites. I found this website one day and am ADDICTED to it. It is http://www.bakerella.com/ She is so creative with her baking and usually has a new post/recipe every Monday. Hope you enjoy it too!!
I am such a sucker for cookbooks, and now with the internet I LOVE cooking blogs/websites. I found this website one day and am ADDICTED to it. It is http://www.bakerella.com/ She is so creative with her baking and usually has a new post/recipe every Monday. Hope you enjoy it too!!
30 day blog journal - Day 21
Day 21 is a recipe! The recipe I am going to share is from my friend Wendy Paul, who got the recipe from her friend Maryann Byg (who also happens to be the cousin to my Highschool best friend!) It is called "Sally Lynn Georgia Bread" and it is SOO good. It tastes A LOT like cornbread, but there isn't any cornmeal in it! It is delicious with a bowl of soup or chili! Yummy comfort food!
Enjoy:
¼ c butter – softened
¼ c sugar
1 egg
¼ tsp salt
1 c. flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ c milk
Cream butter and sugar – beat until fluffy. Beat in egg. Sift together dry ingredients. Fold into wet mixture by thirds – alternating with milk and ending with flour. Bake in a greased loaf pan for 25-30 minutes at 375°
Enjoy:
¼ c butter – softened
¼ c sugar
1 egg
¼ tsp salt
1 c. flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ c milk
Cream butter and sugar – beat until fluffy. Beat in egg. Sift together dry ingredients. Fold into wet mixture by thirds – alternating with milk and ending with flour. Bake in a greased loaf pan for 25-30 minutes at 375°
Thursday, October 21, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 20
Day 20 - A Hobby of mine! Well, with 3 kids, a husband and a household to run I don't get much time to hobbies......I can tell you the things I WISH I were doing: Baking, Sewing, Reading, Exercising, Gardening, Canning and making scrapbooks for my kids.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 19
Day 19 - A talent of mine
This is also a toughie - I don't feel like I have many talents - I know that I enjoy baking - and would hope that is one of my talents. I know there are talents that aren't "tangible" and I would say I probably have some of these - I would HOPE that some of my talents are kindness, compassion, serving others and being a hardworker. I guess it's hard to see some of these things in yourself!
This is also a toughie - I don't feel like I have many talents - I know that I enjoy baking - and would hope that is one of my talents. I know there are talents that aren't "tangible" and I would say I probably have some of these - I would HOPE that some of my talents are kindness, compassion, serving others and being a hardworker. I guess it's hard to see some of these things in yourself!
30 day blog journal - Day 18
Day 18 is my wedding!
My wedding was on March 3, 2006 and was a BEAUTIFUL day. It was a small and quiet ceremony with our immediate family. The ceremony was held at the Lion House and then we had a really nice luncheon afterwards. We also had a reception to celebrate with the rest of our friends and family on May 18th - it was held at the Pavillion in the Sandy Park. We had yummy food, dancing and lots of love and support from all of those that are so close to us. I am also looking forward to another "wedding" of sorts - I am waiting for the day that Paul, I and the kids can be sealed together in the Temple. I know that will be a special day when we are sealed for all time and eternity. I look forward to kneeling across the alter from Paul and making covenants with him to be together forever.
My wedding was on March 3, 2006 and was a BEAUTIFUL day. It was a small and quiet ceremony with our immediate family. The ceremony was held at the Lion House and then we had a really nice luncheon afterwards. We also had a reception to celebrate with the rest of our friends and family on May 18th - it was held at the Pavillion in the Sandy Park. We had yummy food, dancing and lots of love and support from all of those that are so close to us. I am also looking forward to another "wedding" of sorts - I am waiting for the day that Paul, I and the kids can be sealed together in the Temple. I know that will be a special day when we are sealed for all time and eternity. I look forward to kneeling across the alter from Paul and making covenants with him to be together forever.
30 day blog journal - Day 17
An artpiece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc):
I am not sure if this is referring to something I have done, or something that I really like.
Well - I am NOT artistic and have NEVER created an artpiece - so I guess I will have to go with something I really like. I LOVE a picture that was painted by my INCREDIBLY talented neighbor - Sarah Merkley (Morrow). It is her interpretation of the Tree of Life - It is titled "Heed them Not". It is an amazing piece of artwork. I must say I am COMPLETELY jealous of ALL of her talents! Thank you Sarah for sharing your gifts and talents with me!
Check out a picture of the artwork on Sarah's website:
http://www.heedthemnot.com/Site/Heed.html
Here is some information from Sarah about her painting:
Artist Commentary
“The woman siting amidst the roots of the tree represents Zion as a whole. We are all familiar with her position. We sit within the security of a tree we know to be real, holding its fruit in our hand, and yet we can still be distracted by the world’s allurement and mystique. This piece describes the personal inner battle we all face in the latter days.”
Heed Them Not was featured in the 7th International Art Competition of the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City, Utah from March 24th through September 4th, 2006.
I am not sure if this is referring to something I have done, or something that I really like.
Well - I am NOT artistic and have NEVER created an artpiece - so I guess I will have to go with something I really like. I LOVE a picture that was painted by my INCREDIBLY talented neighbor - Sarah Merkley (Morrow). It is her interpretation of the Tree of Life - It is titled "Heed them Not". It is an amazing piece of artwork. I must say I am COMPLETELY jealous of ALL of her talents! Thank you Sarah for sharing your gifts and talents with me!
Check out a picture of the artwork on Sarah's website:
http://www.heedthemnot.com/Site/Heed.html
Here is some information from Sarah about her painting:
Artist Commentary
“The woman siting amidst the roots of the tree represents Zion as a whole. We are all familiar with her position. We sit within the security of a tree we know to be real, holding its fruit in our hand, and yet we can still be distracted by the world’s allurement and mystique. This piece describes the personal inner battle we all face in the latter days.”
Heed Them Not was featured in the 7th International Art Competition of the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City, Utah from March 24th through September 4th, 2006.
30 day blog journal - Day 16
Day 16 - A song that always makes me cry.....
The song that gets me EVERY time I sing it - chills - tears - a great sense of peace and love:
"How Firm a Foundation"
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said—
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
“Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.
“When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not harm thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
“The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose,
I will not, I will not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”
The song that gets me EVERY time I sing it - chills - tears - a great sense of peace and love:
"How Firm a Foundation"
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said—
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
“Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.
“When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not harm thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
“The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose,
I will not, I will not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”
30 day blog journal - Day 15
Ok, Ok, so I got behind again! Well I am back at it! Day 15 - My *Dream* House! I must admit that I actually really love the house we live in now. There are a few things that would make it better, you know like self cleaning toilets & floors and if my house would repel all spiders and mice, but alas that's not going to happen! I guess if I were to change anything about my house it would be to have a rambler style house. I would also love to have enough extra bedrooms to have an "Angie Craft/Exercise" room (which I thought I WAS going to get - but the Engraving business has taken over the extra room), and I would also like a guest bedroom. I LOVE our neighboorhood & neighbors, I LOVE how close we are to shopping stores, etc. and I LOVE that the yard is all put in, with mature trees, bushes and plants. I am sure that I will ALWAYS have things I want done to my house also, like new carpet, hardwood flooring, paint, etc - but these are all things we can do with a little extra time & money (yeah, right!)! I think we will probably be in our house for quite sometime - so I am so glad that I LOVE where we are!!
Friday, October 15, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 14
Blog Journal Day 14
Today is a Non-fiction book ~ One of my favorite Authors is Ann Rule. She writes True-crime books and I really like all of the books of hers that I have read. I really enjoy when she takes one case and writes a whole book about it (Sometimes she writes books that have several cases in them, but she doesn't go in to as much detail). Her most notable books were a book about Ted Bundy - who she actually knew and worked with, and a book about Diane Downs - the mother that shot her 3 children and claimed it was a "Crazy-haired" man. I recently read a book of hers titled "Too Late to Say Goodbye" - which was a story about a dentist named Dr. Corbin and how he killed his wife. Paul thinks I am crazy for liking these types of books, but I like to read about the people and who they were, the pshycology into the murders, the forensics and police work involved to solve the case and because Ann does such a great job writing the stories. If you are in to CSI, NCIS, etc. you might enjoy one of Ann Rule's books.
Today is a Non-fiction book ~ One of my favorite Authors is Ann Rule. She writes True-crime books and I really like all of the books of hers that I have read. I really enjoy when she takes one case and writes a whole book about it (Sometimes she writes books that have several cases in them, but she doesn't go in to as much detail). Her most notable books were a book about Ted Bundy - who she actually knew and worked with, and a book about Diane Downs - the mother that shot her 3 children and claimed it was a "Crazy-haired" man. I recently read a book of hers titled "Too Late to Say Goodbye" - which was a story about a dentist named Dr. Corbin and how he killed his wife. Paul thinks I am crazy for liking these types of books, but I like to read about the people and who they were, the pshycology into the murders, the forensics and police work involved to solve the case and because Ann does such a great job writing the stories. If you are in to CSI, NCIS, etc. you might enjoy one of Ann Rule's books.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 13
Day 13 of the Blog Journal!
The fictional book I want to tell about is the Hunger Games (well the whole series really). This book is a Science Fictionay type book - which I don't normally enjoy - but I really enjoyed these books. They are written by Suzanne Collins and are about a girl named Katniss who grows up in one of the poorest areas in this new country. The country is divided into 13 districts and is ran by a very controlling government. Katniss volunteers to participate in the Hunger Games in place of her sister. The Hunger Games are put on by the government and are to the death. The book is full of action, romance, very vivid imagrey and is thoroughly entertaining. There are 3 books in the series - and I still have to read the 3rd book, but they are a "can't put down" type of book. If you haven't read these books, and are looking for a pretty easy/quick read you should consider these books. They are VERY popular (almost as much as the Twilight Series) and are really easy to find at any book store!
The fictional book I want to tell about is the Hunger Games (well the whole series really). This book is a Science Fictionay type book - which I don't normally enjoy - but I really enjoyed these books. They are written by Suzanne Collins and are about a girl named Katniss who grows up in one of the poorest areas in this new country. The country is divided into 13 districts and is ran by a very controlling government. Katniss volunteers to participate in the Hunger Games in place of her sister. The Hunger Games are put on by the government and are to the death. The book is full of action, romance, very vivid imagrey and is thoroughly entertaining. There are 3 books in the series - and I still have to read the 3rd book, but they are a "can't put down" type of book. If you haven't read these books, and are looking for a pretty easy/quick read you should consider these books. They are VERY popular (almost as much as the Twilight Series) and are really easy to find at any book store!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
30 day blog journal - Day 12
Day 12 is something I am OCD about. Hmm.... this is a toughie! I can't think of too many things I am OCD about - probably because I have 3 kids and pretty much just have to take life as it comes. I guess if I could think of anything, it would be that I like to do things in even numbers - like the volume on the t.v. can't be at 21, it would have to be 20 or 22. I also like to have things grouped into even numbers - like if I were to pick out a handful of M&M's I would group them by color and make sure each group has an even number in it (by eating the odd numbered candies first). I guess this isn't too crazy - but hey - it's all I got!!
30 day blog journal - Day 11
Day 11 is a recent picture of me - while like I mentioned before, I am usually the one BEHIND the camera - so there aren't too many recent pictures of me. I was able to find this picture at Jaedyn's birthday party (in May) - the butterfly the artist painted on me is definately a lot prettier than I am....
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