Thankful

What are you thankful for?

 

As the year ends, here are a few things...

 

My husband
My health
My job
My home
My car
My family
My friends
My church calling
My insurance
My doctors
My co-workers
My talents

 

Photo: Celebrate. This is how we celebrate New Year's Eve... cookies and sherbet, and we'll probably go to bed at 10. Goodbye 2013!

 

Feeling....

Today I am feeling…

 

Fine...a bit nervous. We are getting a new employee today, and honestly, it kind of worries me. I just get in this groove and I really don't like when New things come along and mess it up. I'm sure she is fine, but still. I am also feeling a bit of anger about it... not towards her personally, but the situation, which I won't get into because I'm just being a baby about things. I'll get over it eventually.

Other than that, I feel the same as usual. Not good, not horrible, just the same.

 

Photo: New. I have so many great new ideas for a planner I want to make for myself, and one day to finish it before the new year.

 

Greatest Success

What has been your greatest success this year?

 

I think not giving up. Not quitting my job because things for too hard for me. Not holing up in my house, staying in bed, and never leaving. I know I haven't always had the best attitude, but I haven't given up, and I think that's quite a success.

 

Photo: Exciting night to be a Cowboys fan. Can they do it?

 

Ring In the New

What do you plan on doing to ring in the New Year?

 

We have never really done much for New Year's Eve. Last year we went to Shaina & Jesse's, but since they moved we are on our own. Chances are we will just sit around, maybe watch a movie, eat junk food. The usual. We are pretty boring for sure.

 

Photo: Just bought this for my art and Spider-Man living nephew Aidan. I'm so excited about it. I hope he loves it.

 

Eating

How much did you eat today?

 

Probably not as much as I should. I get too busy and don't have time. I had breakfast, half a clementine, breakfast shake, egg salad sandwich and a leftover Cafe Rio taco. Plus desserts. The most important stuff. It seems like a lot...dang food.

 

Photo: Settle the debate... is this ball red or orange?

Best Christmas Gift

What was your favorite Christmas gift? Who gave it to you?

 

I got a lot of great things. A new computer, a new outfit, some things to help me around the house. I have to admit though that my favorite gift was the cute little bright orange owl ornament. I love the little things Greg gets me.

 

Photo: Cozy. I am quite cozy here in bed, and I REALLY don't want to work tomorrow.

 

Holiday Traditions

What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Did you do it this year?

 

We started this tradition the first year we were married, but we usually buy a new xbox game to play on Christmas Eve then stay up as late as we can playing. This year we played Halo4, and made it to midnight. We are awesome.

 

Then we have a big yummy dinner with just the two of us. Delicious. I love Christmas.

 

Photo: Our Christmas dinner. Yummy!

 

Happy Holidays

What makes you happiest about the holidays?

 

I love the lights, the sound, and the joy and the holidays. I love sitting in the dark with just the Christmas lights on. I love most Christmas music and I'm sad it's only played (or viewed as being acceptable) for a month. I wish it was acceptable all year long. I also love giving and, yes receiving. Its just a beautiful time of year.

 

Photo: Presents. Finishing wrapping Greg's presents while watching Elf.

 

Three Things

List three things you enjoyed doing this week.

 

Davies family Christmas party. Its been years since I last went to one, and it was great seeing aunts and uncles, cousins, and other family members. Even if half of them didn't recognize me. It was great seeing them.

 

Coloring with Aidan and making gingerbread houses with the family.

 

Working all day with only two other people. Oh wait, that wasn't quite so fun.

The Sounds

List the sounds you are hearing right now.

 

Since I'm in Cokeville with my family I've been hearing...

 

Shari yelling at the kids
Lilli and one of the boys crying
Macey and Sid running around trying to find people to play with
Kenz or Kennan playing the piano

 

...it's good to be home

 

Photo: Holiday. It's the holiday season. Visiting Grandma Norene.

 

Positive...

Were you a positive or negative person today?

 

I'm pretty sure I've been more positive than negative lately. So I'd have to say positive. Despite having to work which is always a bummer, it was only three hours, then I got to go to Provo and hang out with family. It was great.

 

Photo: Davies Family Christmas Party. It was great seeing aunts and uncles and a few cousins. Too bad more of them weren't there.

 

Five Things That Matter Most

What are the five things that matter most to you in your life today?

 

1. My relationship with my husband. He has been my strength through our trials this past year, and I couldn't have done it without him. He is my best friend.

 

2. The Gospel. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I'm grateful for the knowledge I have that I have a loving Savior who sacrificed his life for me.

 

3. My health. I have had a rough year and a half health wise, but I've learned that it could be a lot worse. I'm still able to do quite a bit alone, and that's important to me.

 

4. Pictures, journals, anything that helps preserve memories. I love that I have a smart phone that I can just snap a picture and go. I also love reading blogs and trying to come up with ideas to keep memories of my own.

 

5. Sleep. Sleep is a deal breaker when it comes to how I'm going to feel in the morning and through the day. I need my sleep, and I need good sleep. Otherwise I can be a bit cranky.

 

Photo: Gift for the hubs. Took forever to wrap these ones. I'm beat. I may just have to color the packaging on the next ones I'm waiting for.

 

Last Place Online

What is the last place you visited online?

 

I don't know for sure but it was most likely Facebook or Instagram. I don't visit them because I'm obsessed, I visit them because I'm bored. Okay, I may be obsessed with IG, but that's because I like pictures, and there is no drama. I should just delete Facebook. But I can't. Its sad.

 

Photo: Got all my shopping done today, plus made three batches of muddy buddies for people. Feeling festive and wornout.

 

3 Things Tomorrow

What are three things you need to do tomorrow?

1. I need to write up some decisionings on some loans that I really don't want to do. Yes, I get/have to do loans now. No longer am I just a teller, but I got all sorts of responsibilities that have made my job super fun.

2. Make treats for my co-workers. Muddy buddies. They're the easiest.

3. Eat, sleep, be merry.

Photo: Family. We are family... even if Greg doesn't ever let me take a normal pic.

A Pet For Bre

If you can have any animal for a pet, what kind of pet would you choose?

 

I want a little kitty, or a puppy. Something soft, little, and fluffy that will cuddle with me and play with me, and not make a mess ever! Is that too much to ask?

 

Photo: Green. The only good kind of yogurt is the green kind.

 

Headlines

What was the biggest headline in the news today and what are your thoughts?

Honestly, I didn't watch or read the news much today at all. On ESPN they talked about the Cowboys and whether to blame Tony Romo or not. I don't. I blame Jason Garret. I have for the past 3 years. No one listens to me. Apparently there was also a bus crash in Cache County. Crazy drivers. And then something about polygamy, which I really didn't pay attention to. Crazy world we live in.

Photo: Cool. The amount of time it's taken me to get that far is not cool. Seriously...I know it's been about three months since I touched Photoshop, and now I'm dealing with an entirely new computer and Photoshop than I'm used to. But it's taken forever too get this far, and chances are I'll change it completely. Lol.

Word

What word are you using too much lately?

Crap. Seriously. I say that word way too much. I use the phrase, "What the crap" way too much as well. I use it a lot when I'm frustrated, which is a lot. I need to choose a better word/phrase, because let's face it, crap is an ugly word. (Plus the visual...)

Photo: Ice cream. Brownies and ice cream...I think I'll be regretting this later.

Today

Where did you go today?

 

Hastings (of course)
Sams Club
Bath & Bodyworks
Gamestop
Shopko
Walmart
Arctic Circle

 

Photo: Shopping. Weekly shopping trip to Hastings.

 

Weird

What was weird about your day?

 

Oh geeze. All my days lately are a bit strange. Beyond the fact that I feel weird, I just feel like I'm kind of losing it. I totally spaced that I was supposed to go help babysit for a Relief Society service. I never forget. I had it in my calendar. I really never forget things. (Sometimes I do say I do when u really don't) but honestly. At 9:30 I remembered. I suck.

 

Also weird, the way people act sometimes. I wish I could get inside their heads, but then again, maybe not. Only another week.

 

Photo: Almost done with book 6 of the Vampire Academy series. Now to get through the 3 Bloodlines books so I can finally read the newest one. Is it weird I have to re-read the entire series before I can read the new ones? These books make me jolly.

 

Can't Live Without

What's the one thing you can't live without?

 

Technologically speaking it would have to be my phone. With smart phones you have access to just about everything...internet, phone, text, music, etc. It's sad that we have become so reliant upon technology, but let's face it. Is why it was created...to make things easier.

 

Non-technologically speaking, I'd have to say music, even though I guess that could kind of new technological. But I love music, whether it's One Direction, or church hymns, or Christmas songs, they each can set a tone to my day. They help me in hard times, in happy times, help me feel the Spirit. I love music and am grateful for it in my life.

 

Photo: Selfie. Selfie attempted with the hubby. He wasn't having it.

 

7 Things Again

List seven things about the last seven days.

 

I actually really enjoy this prompt. It gets me thinking...

1. Received some disappointing news about my job. Trying not to be angry, but it's a bit hard.
2. Had one of my co-workers tell us she was going to quit. It was a bit unexpected.
3. Had a great Enrichment activity last night.
4. Had a missionary farewell on Sunday, Sat next to the missionaries grandson who totally fell asleep. It was quite funny.
5. Learned that I can't cry so easily. Thank you Prozac.
6. Made a breakfast casserole for our ward party, but didn't attend. I had to work.
7. Still haven't set up our Christmas tree. I need to get in the Christmas spirit.

 

Photo: Dinner. Eggs & Toast with a side of cellcept.

 

Thinking About...

Who is one person you think about often but rarely get a chance to see? Describe your relationship with that person.

 

Lately I've had my friend Lindsay on my mind. I don't know why, I've just been thinking about her a lot. Even though I 'keep up with her' on Facebook, I still wonder how she is really doing.

 

She was one of my very best friends in high school, despite being two years younger than me. I always had a great time talking with her and hanging out with her. She was a great friend, and I turned to her for a lot. Even after HS I still kept in touch, and now that we're both married, we still keep in touch through FB and IG. It's definitely not the same, and I don't know if we'll ever have the same relationship we once had (not that we don't have a good relationship) is just not the same, but I know that I'll always have her as a friend, and I'll always be there for her when she needs. I love her to death and I'm grateful for her friendship. We keep talking about how we need to get together...I just need to make the time to do it.

 

I think being in my calling has really got me thinking about people, friends, and how they are doing. I need to do a better job at following up on promptings when it does come to these people... and so do you. Never pass up the opportunity to follow a prompting. You just never know what you can do for that person.

 

Photo: Red. For Relief Society we created little angels with all the sister's names on them and encouraged everyone to pick one to do a little something for. Well this sweet sister came up to me tonight with this falling homemade ornament and red and white candy cane and said, "I didn't pick your angel but I wanted to give you this." It touched my heart so much. I am really going to miss her as she leaves on a mission to her native country of Samoa. She is so sweet, and it made me realize how great my calling can be.

 

Where I Spend My Time

Where did you spend the most time today?

 

If you count actual hours, it would be at home. I mean if you count from 12:00 am - 8:45 am, then fron 4 pm - 11:59 pm, then it's spent at home. But I feel like the majority of my days are spent at work. I think it's because that's where I do the most actual work and thinking. It just makes my day seem longer than the few short waking hours I have at home. I did spend a few extra minutes at work today though talking to my boss. But those minutes were ones that I would normally spend waiting in my car for Greg, so not sure if that counts really.

 

Photo: Creae. The view behind me as I lay in bed. I didn't get very create-ive with today's prompt. Its too cold for that.

 

Sweat

What makes you sweat?

 

Gross, but everything. Its awesome that all my meds have 'increased sweating' as a side effect. But I especially sweat when I'm out on the spot, or have to be the center of attention. Totally gross. I hate sweating.

 

Photo: White. I guess this will do.

The Job I Wish I Had

What do you wish your job was?

 

Here's the thing. I've never been a fan of people calling motherhood a 'job'. Yes, all you mothers can throw rocks at me or whatever, but it really bugs me when that term is used. It's not a job. It's a choice, a calling. So I can't use motherhood as an answer. And so now I'm not really sure why I felt the need to explain that...

 

Anyway. Job. I really wish I were a pop star. Being able to sing in front of thousands of people and hear the cheers of the crowd. That would be awesome, and my choice of a job.

 

Photo: Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom because it's the warmest room in the house.

 

3 Things I Don't Do Enough

What are the things you don't do enough?

 

1. Serve
2. Cook
3. Stay in touch with friends and family

 

Photo: Indulge. Sometimes I like to indulge.

 

Money

How much money is in your wallet?

{2012}

 

I don't think I have any money in my wallet. Maybe a few cents? Why people carry cash now days, I really don't know. Cards are so much easier.

 

Photo: Love. My Christmas present came today. I kind of love it.

 

Christmas Season

What are you most looking forward to this Christmas season?

{2012}

 

I love everything about Christmas season. The lights, the snow, the music, the giving, everything except the shopping and madness that sometimes exists. I'm looking forward to getting our Christmas tree up too. I love sitting in the dark with the Christmas lights on. Its my favorite.

 

Photo: Tasty. Some tasty clam chowder in this freezing cold winter day.

 

Self Conscious

I feel most self-conscious when...

{2012}

 

...people ask me personal questions. I just don't like it. Unless you're one of my really good friends, I just have a hard time talking about myself...

 

Also lately I've been a bit self conscious about my face. Dang skin tightening. Plus the cold is not a good combo! I'll survive.

 

Photo: Greg's Christmas present came today...

 

Wishes

I really wish...

{2012}

 

...I felt normal
...I wasn't so mean
...I had more energy
...it wasn't so cold
...people would stop being ridiculous
...I had more time
...Greg and I could go on a warm vacation

 

Photo: Warm. With it getting colder, I have to rely on this baby to keep me warm at work.

 

5 Words/Phrases

List five words/phrases that make you giggle.

{2012}

 

It's so weird when I get asked this, because I know we have a million things we say, but when put on the spot, I can't think. But one that pops into mind is a Jimmy Fallon parody of 'What Makes You Beautiful'. You'll have to listen to it to get the full effect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQoiOBnqWA

 

Photo: Joy. We get to sing Christmas songs at church now. They bring me such joy!