Wednesday, May 11, 2011

near death experience...

on my run this morning, yes i actually ventured outside to enjoy the views and get some good mileage. well as i'm on my way home, i'm running on the sidewalk along these tall fences. i hear some scurrying behind the fence and am expecting to hear some barks. i keep trotting along and lit-trally, all of a sudden, a ginormous dog head comes lunging for me from over the fence. bless that fence for being too tall for him to jump, but seriously i thought he was going to rip my head off. naturally, i swerve and duck out of the way which takes me right onto the street... and of course there are cars there. thank heavens i didn't get hit or eaten, but i'm glad i could give some drivers a good laugh early in the morning with this crazy lady freaking out. yes, i'm a spaz and drama queen! and after the initial shock died down, i couldn't help but laugh at my idiot self all the way home!


this is a picture of what my canine attacker looked like... i'll be ready for him next time!

Friday, April 29, 2011

music of the day...

just some songs that i've been LOVING lately...

Lifehouse- It Is What it Is

The Maine- Into Your Arms

Rob Thomas- Mockingbird

Lifehouse- Falling In

Train- Marry Me

The Avett Brothers- I and Love and You

Taylor Swift- Last Kiss
... the whole album is awesome!

Bruno Mars- Marry You
... in honor of the Royal Wedding :)

Michael Buble- Hold On
... he is so attractive!

Taylor Swift- Enchanted
... still waiting for this feeling :)

Matt Nathanson- Still

disclaimer... i promise i listen to more than just lovey dovey songs! and wasn't the Royal Wedding just wonderful?! i love weddings, drinks all around!

Friday, April 22, 2011

april 6... a special day!

*i was supposed to post this a few weeks ago, so just bear with me :)

I am so grateful for blessed and beautiful temples! I was able to receive my endowments four years ago today (April 6th), and it has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. Here's a few of the many temples I've been able to visit. Thanks for letting me reminisce on a sacred day in my life...
















PS... I loved President Monson's conference talk all about the temple! It's right HERE if you want to watch!

Monday, March 14, 2011

happy monday...

new shoes equals excitement and a must-use new shoes attitude


new shoes plus excitement of having new shoes equals extra gym time...

extra gym time plus aging and aching body equals laziness and makeshift ice bags of frozen cheese and corn!

but it was so worth it!

great day and good night!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

true friends and oreos...

so i got a message the other night from my dearest "BMKF", and all she said was...

"do you remember how we used to eat oreos?"

best message ever! i seriously couldn't stop laughing! A. who leaves a message asking a question like that... 2. it's been like almost 10 years since we've eaten oreos together (yeah, we're getting old)... and D. just plain random!

our way to eat oreos was practically perfect. she likes the cookie and i like the frosting. so i'd eat the inside, she'd eat the outsides... we get the best of both worlds and don't have to waste any part of the cookie. a perfect match huh?! that's just one of the reasons we've come so far and will be friends for ever and ever :)

yes, this is completely random, but just remembering silly details of the past always brings a smile to my face!

Friday, February 25, 2011

a true soul mate...

"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master..."

Liz Gilbert… Eat Pray Love

Monday, February 14, 2011

song of the week...

umm... i love it when i find songs that put my feelings and emotions into words. i listened to this song tonight, and it just goes perfectly with how i've been feeling for the past week.

Where I Stood
by Missy Higgins

I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun
But something told me to run
And honey, you know me, it's all or none

There were sounds in my head
Little voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh, and I found myself listening

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

See, I thought love was black or white
That it was wrong or it was right
But you aren't leaving without a fight
And I think, I am just as torn inside

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than any one I, I've ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself
And so I say to you, this is what I have to do

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
She who dares to stand where I stood

thank you Missy Higgins... you can listen to the song HERE!

this will be a Valentine's day i never forget.

happy day of love xoxo