Money in My Bank

What is your current bank balance?
{2013}

Somewhere between $1,000 and $100,000. It's really not close to the latter, however I feel we are doing okay for now. We are able to put more and more in our savings each month, which is really nice. Now if we didn't have a $4000 deductible on our insurance. I opened a separate account for health purposes, since we can only contribute so much to our HSA. Bummer deal really. Just want to have everything paid off so we can work on getting new debts! ;) (KIDDING. If I've learned one thing from doing loans, it's that you should NEVER buy a $50,000 vehicle, when you're making significantly less than that.) Of course, I'd never buy a $50K vehicle anyway, but you get my  point!

Photo: The sound of windows being scrapped of frost.....

One Word About Me Today

If others described how you acted today in one word out would be...
{2013}

Awesome! Just kidding. I really don't know how to answer this question. Maybe tired, since I'm always tired, or cranky because I had a headache? I don't know. I was at church, so who knows what people were thinking.

Photo: We're not going to have kids until we're 50, and then we're going to adopt a set of creepy adult twins from Romania. #or45

At Ease

I feel most at ease when...

{2012}

{2013}

I know what I'm doing and that what I'm doing, I'm doing the best I can. I'm at ease when I feel knowledgeable about the situation and would know how to answer questions that may be asked.

Photo: Sometimes when I take random pictures like this it's because I have some awesome thought to share, but then I don't post right away and I forget what it was. And then I'll post it and remember what I was going to share. #instagrammerproblems

3 Today

Name the things you've done today.
{2013}

1. Worked my life away...
2. Went to Firehouse Subs for dinner
3. Worked on the Relief Society newsletter

Photo: Oh wait. See that cloud? Just driving through the {neighborhood}. #mydailylife365

Doctor, Doctor

The last doctor's appointment you made was because...
{2013}

 I have mental health issues. Okay, that sounds far worse than it is. Let's try depression, anxiety, etc. I guess when you get diagnosed with a chronic illness, they like to make sure you're okay. Which, I'm not. I struggle some days more than others, but it's okay. It's life. What can we do? I do like the psychologist though. He's been a great help.

Photo: The other night I was looking online for {One} Direction shirts to wear to their concert in about a week and a half (YAY!!) and Greg comes up and tells me I'm not going to buy a shirt. I tell him yes I am because I figure he's just being Greg and hating on 1D, but then I get this in the mail (plus some cute clothes) from @adriennehoge and some girls from her office who are also @onedirection fans! #onedirectionfandomunite! Jk, but I love it and can't wait to wear it 24/7. Oh, and did I mention I'm going to their concert in less than a couple weeks? #excited #mydailyhappy365

Go Time!

Where would you like to go?
{2013} 

Hawaii is number one on my list right now. Then I think it would be Arctic Circle to get another Huckleberry shake. I have high hopes!

Photo: Sometimes, when he is angry at me, the hubs goes and sits in the car...just kidding. I never make him mad. #heistryingtofigureoutwhythecarsucks

Last Learned

What was the most recent thing you learned?
{2013}

This question always gets me. Sure you supposedly learn something new each day, but I don't know. Maybe I'm still slowly learning patience, with my job, with my calling, with life in general. I don't know, is that a totally lame answer? I don't know.

I do learn new things at work every now and then. That always makes for some fun, frustrating times.

Photo: At least it's warm enough for me to "stretch" outside. And by {stretch} I mean put one foot up on the step and the other stays down. That's about all the stretching I can do without possibly falling over. #iamawuss #mydailylife365

To Ask

What are you questioning?

{2013}

Whether the amount of effort I put into my job is really worth it. Of course it's not in me to not work hard, but I wonder if my hard work would be more beneficial to me elsewhere. Of course when I do question it I get the same answers I've been getting for years. Oh well. I love my job, there just comes a time when you have to ask, "What's the point?"

Photo: Greg's, "{hurry} up, and stop taking pictures," face. #helovesme #mydailylife365

Decision Making

What decisions do you have to make that you wish you didn't?

{2013}

 

I have to decide whether I want to stay on the  comfortable train with the nice cushy seats that doesn't go anywhere, or the old rickety, not so comfortable train headed to somewhere awesome. Right now train #1 is winning. It's hard to leave your comfort zone, but if it's taking you no where, then what's the point? (See I do listen to my 'therapist'b sometimes.)

Photo: And to celebrate what I'm calling the {first} of fall....huckleberry shakes!

#theyarethebest #arcticcircle #mydailylife365

Favorite TV

What is your favorite TV show?

I'm quite obsessed with Pretty Little Liars. It's intense! I also love Modern Family. It's a great show if you're looking for a good laugh.

Photo: Lunch time...listening to @onedirection and enjoying sitting down. #throughthedark #happily #onedirection #thankshubby #mydailylife

I Have Faith That...

I have faith that…

Everything will work out the way it's supposed to. I will be able to make it through life with this disease. I will be able to handle what trials are put in my way. I will learn the things I'm supposed to learn from this trial.

Photo 1:  Here we go with another week, and another day of #14on14. #ithinkicanithinkican #justwantsleep #andmoney #andfood #andmorelazytimes #mydailylife

Photo 2:  Will be glad when construction is over here...or when I don't have to come get meds all the time. #budgeclinic #justwantsleep #meds #mydailylife

Photo 3:  Dinner. First time at #fiveguys. To bad I can't fit the burgers in my mouth. #sclerodermaprobs #mydailylife #14on14

Fave Sites of the Web

My top five favorite websites are…

Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook
www.aullmans.blogspot.com
www.sclero-what.blogspot.com

Photo 1: "Please, let me touch your feet." #namethatmovie I think that everytime my feet are purple. Hard to see just how purple they were though... #raynauds #scleroderma #sclerodermaprobs

Photo 2:  Shingles update. Healing nicely I think. Looking much better at least. Shaved my legs today too. #becauseyoucare #shingles #sclerodermaprobs

Photo 3:  #iamlds #generalconference #begrateful #presidentuchtdorf #needthiseveryday #whatididatchurch

 

Fears

What fears did you have today?

Fear of failure
Fear of spiders
Fear of dropping my keys
Fear of driving in Utah
Fear of food

Photo 1: Organized my massive paper stack at work today... seriously, the top pic does not even do that mess justice. #feelingproductive #gladitsover #itstheweekend #mydailylife

Photo 2: Another surprise act of kindness. I helped a girl at work today. I know her fairly well, but she moved last year for about 6 months, so I haven't seen her in a while. I helped her with what she needed, sent her stuff out to her though the lane 2 tube. She sat there for a while then sent the tube back in and drive off. When I went to send it back out I noticed a note inside. I started crying. With all the changes going on with me, I have been self conscious about my appearance. It made my day. And I don't think I've ever told her about my health.... she is a sweetheart and I'm glad she listened to the prompting to do that. #rak #nicepeople #mademyday #mydailylife
 

Photo 3: It's a Coldstone day. I deserve it after watching the newest Hobbit movie with Greg. (Actually only about half of it) #coldstone #mydailylife
 

 

This Day

What did you do today?

I worked, of course. Then I got to talk with my good friends Buck and Aubrey Boyer. I haven't seen them in a while, so it was really nice of them to stop in and say hi. I've missed them. They're the greatest.

Photo: Another fun surprise for me today. These two stopped by to say hi to me at work. Two of my good friends from HS, who got married 7 years ago. It totally made me super happy (and surprised) that they stopped by. Love you guys! #goodfriends #happyday #itookthatpicture #mydailylife
 

I Like to See

If you were blind for the rest of your life, what would you miss seeing the most?

That's kind of a depressing question. I would miss seeing everything. Greg, outdoors, TV, food, flowers, my computer,  One Direction. That would suck, so hopefully it never comes to that!

Photo: #thursday3 with @rukristin 1) I had a lot of work to do, so I used the empty office that we have, and as I sat there I thought, "Why isn't this my office all the time. It totally fits me." #kidding #notkidding #assistanttotheassistantmanager 2) I'm grateful for little acts of kindness from people totally unexpected. Received one today and it really made me happy. It gave me a feeling of peace in an area of my life I haven't quite felt it. #ilovemyfamily 3) I've been wanting to do a scrapbook of pictures and stories my grandma might have, and after tonight's Relief Society activity on record keeping, it has made me even more determined to do so. Also being better at scripture study. It was a great activity. #reliefsociety #itsonmy28in28list #iamlds #myactivityleaderrocks #iwanttobebetter #mydailylife

Songs be Running

What songs are running through your head today?

Seriously? Let's just go with the entire One Direction CD. I love their new album. Through the Dark is the best song.

Photo: A long (but good) day at work. Took care of one of my seven loans, and got a bunch of other stuff done. #iamawesome Greg had meetings so I volunteered to stay and get some extra hours. It was much needed. Then we had to go to Wal-Mart to get the new Hobbit movie for the hubby. #littlehobbitses Well done Wednesday, well done. #mydailylife #feelingitnow

Procrastination is Key

What have you been procrastinating lately?

Blogging
Exercising
Scrapbooking
Stretching
Bathing
Brushing my teeth
etc
etc

Photo: A beautiful spring-ish day in #cachevalley. #mydailylife

Regrets for the day

Do you have any regrets today?

I regret waking up and going to work...
Having a bad attitude at work
Being tired at work

It was just a long day.

Photo: Because this is how my day is going...

 

For Breakfast

What did you have for breakfast today?

I had the same thing I always have. A Carnation Instant Breakfast shake, and a bowl of Rasin Bran, minus most of the raisins. They put way too many in there.

Photo: Loved President Uchtdorf's talked. Just what I needed. #liveingratitude #iamlds #ldsconf #memberoftheChurchofJesusChristofLatterDaySaints

 

The World...

What is one thing that you can’t believe is happening in the world?

 War, anger, hatred, murder, abandonment, drugs, etc. It's sad how bad the world has gotten. I'm grateful to live in Utah, where although I know there is bad stuff happening here, we are still pretty sheltered from them.

Photo: Looks gross, but better. It's healing slowly but surely. #shingles #scleroderma #sclerodermaprobs #mydailylife

Photo 2:  #PrettyLittleLiars while the hubby is at the Priesthood session. #iamlds

Sadness

What makes you sad?

Not being able to do what I once could
Angry people
Depression
People who think they have it tough
Sad songs
Not being at Disneyland
Not having a puppy or kitty
Not balancing at work

Photo: Getting some prescriptions refilled. Well, the hubby is getting them. I just sit in the car... going to eat my brownie my co-worker made. She rocks. I'm hungry, and a bit cranky at being off on my drawer. #idontmessup #frustrated #sclerodermaprobs #atleastitstheweekend #partyon #mydailylife

Typical Day

Was today typical? Why/why not?

Pretty typical day. Feeling a bit achy from being off my Cellcept, watched Pretty Little Liars, worked a bit. Yeah, fairly typical.

Photo: #thursday3 with @rukristin 1) I've learned today that maybe being on #cellcept isn't so bad. (With the exception of the getting sick easy) but my body is not enjoying being off of it for almost 2 weeks. Lots of aches today. 2) I think Caleb off of Pretty Little Liars is super yummy. 3) I am really craving junk food right now, and it's almost bedtime. #majordilema

 

Grocery List

What is on your grocery list?

I hate grocery shopping. It's one of my least favorite things in the world. We get basically the same thing week after week. Milk, bananas, bread, ice cream, yogurt, and occasionally a few other things.Thinking up a grocery list means thinking about what I want for dinner, which I really dislike doing. So, needless to say, I don't like this question!

Photo: Was supposed to spend about an hour in there, but due to #sclerodermaprobs my mouth doesn't fit over the mouth piece. We'll see what my rheumy wants to do now. Big shout out to that wonderful lady in the chair. She was so sweet and awesome as I had a bit of a breakdown. #frustrated #sickofbeingsick #scleroderma #pulmonaryfunctiontest #atleastihavetherestofthedayoff #mydailylife

Photo 2: So what do you do when you take work off for a PFT and you can't do it so you're sent home early? You go to a movie with your hot husband. #divergent #daydate #lovemyhubby #mydailylife

Photo 3: Then you come out of the movie to see it snowing pretty good and it's freezing and you have no gloves....#daydate #randomutahweather #mydailylife
 

Photo 3: Then you top off the #daydate with a trip to Wal-Mart for baby food (nutritious dinner maybe, but how can that be good?) And then Subway for dinner. My hubby made my not-so-good day better. #daydate #lovemyhubby #letsseeificangainweight #tomorrowisanewday #mydailylife
 

I Am Hilarious

Did you make someone laugh today? Was it intentional?

I am pretty hilarious, so of course I made people laugh. It is usually intentional to make them laugh, but sometimes they pick on me and they just laugh at me. I may seem like a quiet person, but in reality, I have a great sense of humor. It's probably a bit odd, since Greg has been rubbing off on me, but I think I'm quite funny.

Photo: Happy April Fools and my 500th IG post. Sporting two gifts received this past week. A new outfit from mom, and if you can't tell, my hair is curled thanks to my husband and his mom and sisters. They got me a Curl Secret which rocks! Greg curled my hair in about 15 minutes. It works amazingly! Thanks so much! I really have been so blessed and even today my co-workers were awesome and helped scan checks and count my money that I bundled wrong. They are the best! #soblessed #lovethepeopleinmylife #mydailylife

Photo 2: #curlsecret #bestinventionever
 

Photo 3: Couldn't see the mountains. It was pretty sweet. I'm good with this weather. #morningcommute #utahweather #cachevalley #mydailylife

 

 

March Thanks

What are you thankful for?

I think my photo and description answer this.

Photo: I have been blessed beyond blessed this past week. Seriously so many acts of kindness shown to me. This cute dinner was provided by a co-worker who has been such a great friend to me. I love her to pieces. Thank you ask for acting on those impressions you get. I kept telling Greg that I hate nice people because they make me feel so guilty for not following through on the impressions I get. That's my goal this month. Listen and do! Thank you all. For reals... #feelingblessed #kindness #mydailylife

 

Saturdays

On Saturdays, I like to…

*Sleep in
*Not work
*Watch movies
*Eat junk food
*Be super lazy

Photo: Don't worry snow, it's only March. #needstobeChristmasthough #ilovesnow #mydailylife

Mail Time

What was in your mail box today?

Bills, bills, junk, and more bills. I very rarely get anything too exciting!

Photo: Even though he's glaring at me here, I have the best husband. He takes care of me, even though I've turned into an old lady who needs more and more help each day. He's stuck by me and I love him more than ever. #lovemyhubby #roughdayatwalmart #nomoredetails #mydailylife

Photo 2: Dinner....Yes I missed the Women's Conference. I am a bad example... #shameonme #mydailylife

Easter Time

Is Easter an important time of year for you?

Easter is a very important time of year. I love the spirit that is felt around Easter time. It's a wonderful time to reflect on the life of our Savior, and on what he did for each and everyone of us. Christ died so that we may repent, be forgiven of our sins, and return to live with Him. I will be forever in debt to Him for His loving sacrifice.

Photo: I will no longer complain about the size of the Cellcept. Luckily the blue ones are only for a week. And most of the time they are broken in half. #meds #scleroderma #sclerodermaprobs #mydailylife

Read Your Mind

If you could have read one person’s mind today, who would you choose?

My doctor's. I'm always curios what runs through his mind when I visit. What are his thoughts on the disease? Does he think I'm just being a baby? How much does he really know? 

But at the same time, it's a good thing I can't read minds. Who would want to be able to do that? Information overload for sure. 

Photo: Getting blood drawn. Had to poke both arms to get enough. It was a good appointment with my rheumy. See him again in 3 months.

Crime

If you could commit any crime and get away with it, what would you choose?

I still think this is such a strange question, but in all honesty, there isn't a crime I wish I could commit. I mean, if I had to choose, I'd probably go with speeding, but even then I try my best to keep within the speed limit. 

Photo: What I'm going to be doing the next few days... Thanks sis.

Superhero

Who is your favorite super hero, and why?

Well, the no brain answer is Thor. Why? Because he's a total babe. I mean seriously. Have you seen how totally good looking he is? The movies aren't too bad either. But I also enjoy Batman and Spider-Man. My twin nephews are obsessed with those two, and I think it's adorable.

Photo: It's a bad idea to answer the phone when you're totally out of it... Hopefully she didn't ask anything other than to confirm my next appointment....

Wake Me Up

Do you wake up to a CD, the radio, or a buzzer? What song was playing when you woke up this morning?

{2013}

 

I typically wake up to my phone alarm. It's either 'Through the Dark' by One Direction or 'I Won't Give Up' by Jason Mraz. I didn't wake up to anything this morning. I just stayed in bed. Slept in. Or tried to anyway! 

Photo: Guess who's back. Luckily it's not my sciatic nerve. Luckily it's just shingles. Unluckily the pain is still for real. Because I'm on an immune suppressor, it can trigger shingles. 

Personality

What personality trait would you like to adopt from someone you know?

{2013}

 

I wish I had the ability to just hold conversations with anyone, and keep them going. Or just be able to talk to anyone, anytime or anywhere. Bummer I can't. I'm totally jealous of anyone who can. Is that a personality trait? I'm saying yes. 

Photo: Hives? The least of my problems unfortunately... 

My Special Room

If you could design a room in your house to suite only your needs, what would it look like?

{2013}

 

My needs, eh? Well everything would need to be at a reasonable height so that I wouldn't need to bend over or reach up high. It would also be full of yummy foods and snacks. A nice comfortable couch, tv, and crafts and places for crafts and all things crafty. Seriously. It would be awesome. 

Photo: At least I've been out of bed for a few hours. 

Last Vacation

When was your last vacation? Where did you go?

{2013}

 

My last vacation was forever ago. So long ago that I don't even remember where I went. That's how desperate I am for a vacation. Seriously. DESPERATE! 

Photo: Grateful for a good doctor who could fit me in today. Grateful for meds. Grateful for insurance. Grateful for a flexible job, even though I feel extremely guilty missing work. I really hope I don't have to miss more.

Glad I Did

What are you glad you did today?

{2013}

 

I'm glad I woke up, went to work, and got out of there on time. The pain from yesterday was awful. Seriously. Then I was glad I bathed, which gave me minor relief. 

Photo: Freaky fast for sure. Plus the CU paid for it. Sweet.

Today, Today

Today was…

Fine. I had a morning meeting, then I got to eat an orange roll. I have a weird pain in my back that shoots down to my knee. It's tolerable, so hopefully it just gotta away. But oh well. Good day anyway. 

Photo: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner...