blah blah blah,
i know you don't want to hear it, because
i've said it before but i've been really busy lately.
what with family in town
and my own life
and family
and my class
and my supercool birthday.
but i have a new obsession lately that i'm almost done with.
and i've brought it on myself, voluntarily.
my neighbor is moving to italy.
she's older and she has an enormous amount of belongings.
kind of too much of everything.
everything.
previously she had mentioned that she had some jewelry that
ava or i might like.
and i agreed to take it.
well, on my birthday she brought it over.
when she said "some" i imagined
like a shoebox full. if that.
no.
she brought me TWO sterilite containers FULL of jewelry.
not lying. TWO sterilites. big huge containers.
and nice stuff. not crap. very good quality and barely worn.
so, i've been taking pictures of it all and categorizing it all.
hoop earrings, stud earrings, clipon earrings,
80 necklaces alone,
i kept some for myself.
and have given some to my friends.
but i am going to sell the rest that i don't need.
and make a LOT of money.
not too much but i'm hoping for $500.
i'll keep you posted so you can see if you want any of it..
Sunday, May 25, 2008
jewelry
Thursday, May 22, 2008
birthday share
29 years ago
i have been pondering on my being
one year older today
and the state of my 29 year old soul.
{thanks google images for giving me fireworks on my birthday..someday they will be real}
mostly i have been thinking about
whether or not i am proud
of who i am turning out to be.
and i believe i am.
proud,
content,
and happy.
last week was a wonderful reminder to me
of my creative abilities and
the pure and blissful joy i feel when i am creating.
my soul was energized by the knowledge that i am
more than a mother and a wife.
i am a woman with confidence, passion and talents.
but setting that aside, there are some things
that i know i need to work on to better myself...
one is my spiritual health.
i don't take nearly enough time to nourish my spirit.
i feel like i am barely squeaking by
in reading my scriptures and praying.
i do it, every day, but inside i know it is not enough.
so for this year i want to take better care of my spirit
and remember that i am a better woman, wife, mother and friend
when i do.
two is my relationships.
i want to understand better, listen better, know better
and love better. sometimes i feel like i stretch myself too thin
with unnecessary busyness. i love it when a friend takes the time
to listen to me and love me and truly know me.
i want to be this kind of friend this year.
in january i chose a word for my new year.
but earlier today (yesterday) i
felt like it doesn't quite apply much anymore.
changes are still coming, i have no doubt about that.
but today, enhance seems more appropriate.
because i love who i am and am proud of my abilities and my life
i just want to enhance them in order to reach my full potential.
this is an everlasting project,
to always be looking for ways to improve.
but it is one that i truly enjoy.
finally...
this is my last year before turning 30.
and months ago, i got the idea to make a list
of 30 things to do or accomplish before i turn 30.
30 things before i turn 30.
to start on today!
thing big or small, minor or very major.
but, i thought i could use some help...from you.
so, what are some things you wish you
had done
or could do
or would do.
just help me out a bit.
then, i will compile the list and
let you know what those 30 things are.
and when i do them or if i have already done them.
p.s. i am really excited for today!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
birthday wishes
here's a belated happy birthday to:
my older brother.
he's awesome. he's one of a kind.
he sucks at wii mariokart.
and he's old.
go and wish him a happy birthday.
and to jennifer.
who is in guatemala with her darling hubby,
to pick up the best birthday present ever..
their sweet little adoptive baby girl, shiloh.
congratulations you two and happy birthday, jenn!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
wordless
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
busy
sorry i've been missing lately. we've had a wonderful visit from paul's parents this past week. they left just yesterday. and my mom and grandma arrive on friday. in between this, i am doing something that is just for me. but first let me tell you the background of it..
in april there was a talk in general conference in which m. russell ballard said the following to us women,
...find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children.
and almost immediately afterwards, paul took me aside and told me that i should really pursue my interest in getting certified in staging. i was pleasantly surprised and flattered that he would take elder ballard's counsel to heart and remember my desire to become a stager. within the next few days, i went online and registered for the class.
and that is what i'm doing. or did, today. and tomorrow and friday. it's actually really exciting for me. this is something that i absolutely love doing and to think that i will actually get paid for it...is astounding.
