Currently | 02.28.14

• Watching:  True Detective
• Reading: Ender's Game
• Listening: to the show on my computer
• Making: nothing, at the moment
• Feeling: So dang tired...seriously tired
• Planning: to scrapbook more!
• Loving: Just Jaimee's Storyteller Scrapbook Collections

Currently - Week 7
Join me as I participate in Kristin's Currently: Journaling Challenge. What better way to document your daily life by simply answering these seven questions once a week? The best part is you can download that Currently List for FREE over {here}. Since I'm slowly making my way into the paper scrapping world, I haven't printed them off yet, so I decided to just make mine in Photoshop. Quick, simple, and a great way to journal your life in less than 5 minutes. Follow her on instagram and use the #CurrentlyList, plus join the facebook group she created. 

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Thursday Three | 02.27.14

• I have this need for excellence in different aspects of my life, and when I don't excel, or don't get recognized for my 'greatness' it really discourages me. It also discourages me more when people who don't deserve it get the goods.
• I've been super negative lately, and am working on fixing that. Sorry!
• My right pinky no longer works and I'm a bit concerned that the rest of my fingers will get that way. Also, with that and the sore on my finger, I probably type really funny....like one letter at a time.

Thursday Three
As I was thinking about how I was going to implement my "Daily Life" and ways that I could document my everyday, I stumbled across {this blog}. I absolutely loved a lot of her ideas, and I thought they were simple enough, yet effective in documenting my life. Head over to read the 'rules' and play along. So simple. I love it!

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Currently | 02.21.14

(Written at Kennan's last home basketball game)

Currently - Week 6
Join me as I participate in Kristin's Currently: Journaling Challenge. What better way to document your daily life by simply answering these seven questions once a week? The best part is you can download that Currently List for FREE over {here}. Since I'm slowly making my way into the paper scrapping world, I haven't printed them off yet, so I decided to just make mine in Photoshop. Quick, simple, and a great way to journal your life in less than 5 minutes. Follow her on instagram and use the #CurrentlyList, plus join the facebook group she created.

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Thursday Three | 02.20.14

• I don't like going to sleep, so I try to delay it as long as I can, then I wake up feeling sick and tired and grumpy.
• When I make a sandwich the bread slices have to match up (like the shape) when I put them together, otherwise it drives me crazy.
• I also despise showering in the morning (always have really), but more so now that its a million times harder, so in the morning my hair usually looks like I slept on wet hair...and I'm getting to the point I don't really care

Thursday Three
As I was thinking about how I was going to implement my "Daily Life" and ways that I could document my everyday, I stumbled across {this blog}. I absolutely loved a lot of her ideas, and I thought they were simple enough, yet effective in documenting my life. Head over to read the 'rules' and play along. So simple. I love it!

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Currently | 02.14.14

(Written as Greg and I were driving out to Star Valley)

Currently - Week 5
Join me as I participate in Kristin's Currently: Journaling Challenge. What better way to document your daily life by simply answering these seven questions once a week? The best part is you can download that Currently List for FREE over {here}. Since I'm slowly making my way into the paper scrapping world, I haven't printed them off yet, so I decided to just make mine in Photoshop. Quick, simple, and a great way to journal your life in less than 5 minutes. Follow her on instagram and use the #CurrentlyList, plus join the facebook group she created.

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Thursday Three | 02.13.14

• I really want a new wardrobe with clothes that fit, but don't want to buy anything because I don't know how long I'll stay this size.
• I've gotten to the point that I think I kind of like it here in Logan. I like my job and co-workers, my ward, and my friends....Just in time for life to throw us a curve ball
• So can't wait for the three day weekend...and seeing family and cute almost 2 year old nephews! And just getting away.

Thursday Three
As I was thinking about how I was going to implement my "Daily Life" and ways that I could document my everyday, I stumbled across {this blog}. I absolutely loved a lot of her ideas, and I thought they were simple enough, yet effective in documenting my life. Head over to read the 'rules' and play along. So simple. I love it!

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Inspiration | 02.10.14

This quote comes from {this talk} by President Uchtdorf. I can totally relate to many of the things he said. Especially as of late. I have noticed that my health is not where it should be (more so than normal), and it makes me super tired after work which then makes me 'too tired' to do my Visiting Teaching or other church related things. I also just want to sit around instead of do things with my husband. I had a talk with my boss and he told me, "I don't want you to get so worn out here at work that you can't enjoy the rest of the day." It really got me thinking about what it important, and what matters most. Because of that I made the decision to not work quite as much. It's only an hour less each day, but I feel like I'm more able to do things that I previously neglected (scripture study, housework, etc.) I also have more energy after work to do other things as well. and enjoy time with my husband.

Sometimes it's hard to give up what you're used to, or even what you enjoy doing, but if it's causing problems or stress in other areas of your life, it really is time to re-evaluate on what matter most.

Monday Inspiration
Each day I receive an inspirational daily message from lds.org to my work email. As I was thinking about what I wanted this blog to include, I couldn't help but think of those daily messages. It has inspired me to really look and find quotes that I may need at this time, or that has touched me in some way. I encourage you, if you are following along, to find your own inspiration, and feel free to share either in the comments, or on Instagram using #MyDailyLife_Inspire.

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Week in Review | 02.09.14

I don't really have an pictures that weren't posted to IG, so these are all repeats. Sorry! :)

Week in Review: 2.2-2.8

• I didn't sleep so well Saturday night/Sunday morning. I woke up and puked a bit. Totally nasty. I think my new dose of meds is messing with me. It was not pretty. I felt a bit nauseous all day.
• I got to teach on Sunday. Luckily I only have to teach about 3 times a year, but it always makes me so nervous, and I usually sweat like crazy. I taught on trials and adversity, and why we go through them, how to make it through, and blessings that come from them. I ramble sometimes when I get nervous, so hopefully I did okay.
• I was also the only member of the presidency at church so I conducted, led the music, and taught. That was fun. I went home right after.
• Superbowl Sunday. I was hoping the Broncos would win because I like Peyton Manning, but decided half way through to not become emotionally attached since they were getting (and got) blown out. It was sad.
• Half-time show of Bruno Mars was good, though the Red Hot Chili Peppers were really strange.
• I also had my first banana in a very long time. I'm trying to eat better. Bananas have never been my favorite. They are just strange texture wise, and have very little flavor. I think I ate 3 halves this week!
• Because I hadn't been sleeping very well over the past few weeks, and I was sick Sunday, I decided to take a sick day Monday and stay home. I always feel bad, but since that was only my 2nd time calling in sick (not counting "the fall" days), I decided I really needed it. It was great. I slept in and just relaxed.
• Greg got me a hot fudge sundae from McDonald's just because. Love him!
• Tuesday we did good getting up early and ready for work, and then Greg locked the keys in the car. Whoops! I'm just glad that I'm now not the only one to do it.
• Wednesday evening one of the sisters I visit teach called and asked if I could babysit for her the next morning from 7:30-9. I told her of course, but was really nervous about it. It went well though, and I even managed to get her little boy ready for school. Good job me!
• We got McDonald's for breakfast on Saturday, and then were just lazy. It was so great!
• I had to get fingerprinted for work on Saturday. I've been worried about it because my fingers are so messed up. Well, the officer said they probably wouldn't accept them, so she didn't charge me. Oh well. I guess I won't have to do mortgages now, right?
• It snowed like crazy this week, and it was awesome. I love the snow. Hopefully we get a bit more before winter is over.

What did your week look like? Jot down just the highlights. Keep it simple, or put together a fun photo collage of your week and post it on instagram using  #MyDailyLife_WIR.

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Bucket List | 02.08.14

 Before I got married, I wasn't much of an NBA fan. Sure, I went through my phase in like 4th/5th grade where I was kind of obsessed with the Orlando Magic, but once I got older it didn't really appeal to me a whole lot. When I got married, however, I realized that my husband is kind of obsessed with sports. He couldn't use that term, but I sure would. He is a major Miami Heat fan (since he was little, not a fair-weather fan). I became obsessed with the Phoenix Suns, and their then point guard Steve Nash (back when he won his two MVP's). My little brother Kennan has been obsessed with the Lakers since he was little, and he kind of got me liking them too. Then Steve Nash signed with the Lakers, so it's only natural that I follow him there, even though he hasn't played a whole lot this year. (BTW, Kennan also got Steve Nash's autograph! What? Totally not fair, right?)

Therefore, another item on my bucket list is to attend an NBA game. Preferably one of those three teams, or the 76ers, because that's who my cousin plays for. (Yes, I have a cousin who is an NBA player. It's kind of awesome! Love you Brandon! It's way cool seeing him play on TV. Bummer he's injured...)

Anyway, and if I'm really dreaming big, I'd have to be sitting fairly close to the floor so I can actually see the players. But really, I'd take anything. I just think it'd be awesome.

Bucket List

Can you believe I've never really had a bucket list? Well, that ends now. I'll slowly be adding to it, and once I accomplish them, I'll check them off my list. What's on your bucket list? Link me up in the comments, or on Instagram using #mydailylife_bucket

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Currently | 02.07.14

Currently - Week 4
Join me as I participate in Kristin's Currently: Journaling Challenge. What better way to document your daily life by simply answering these seven questions once a week? The best part is you can download that Currently List for FREE over {here}. Since I'm slowly making my way into the paper scrapping world, I haven't printed them off yet, so I decided to just make mine in Photoshop. Quick, simple, and a great way to journal your life in less than 5 minutes. Follow her on instagram and use the #CurrentlyList, plus join the facebook group she created.

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Thursday Three | 02.06.14

• I babysat a 4 year old and a 2 year old this morning. I was a bit nervous, but I got it done. I also got the 4 year old ready for school, and coats and boots on both of them. All by myself, I was proud.
• It snowed something wonderful. It's still coming. I love it.
• I'm excited for the Vampire Academy movie to come out tomorrow, even though I think it'll be a major disappointment.

Thursday Three
As I was thinking about how I was going to implement my "Daily Life" and ways that I could document my everyday, I stumbled across {this blog}. I absolutely loved a lot of her ideas, and I thought they were simple enough, yet effective in documenting my life. Head over to read the 'rules' and play along. So simple. I love it!

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Timeless | 02.04.14

This is my nephew Alex and I when I went and visited them in Georgia in March 2010. We had just eaten dinner at Red Robin, and the boys (twins Alex & Aidan) were kind of being stinkers. While we were waiting for our check, I told Shari that I'd take Alex and Lilli out to the car. It had rained like crazy earlier that day so there were puddles everywhere. Instead of getting into the van we decided to jump in the puddles. Lilli had a blast and we had to do our best to keep her from going into the street. Alex thought it was hilarious when we would jump in them and he got laughing pretty hard. It was so much fun, and one of my favorite parts of my trip.

Timeless Tuesday

Even though this blog is supposed to be documenting my "daily life", I feel that the past plays such a huge part in our daily lives, that we need to document it as well. One of my resolutions this year is to take more photos. I primarily use my phone, but I just want to capture everything. One thing I have a hard time doing though, is documenting photos from the past. I love finding timeless photos that just bring back so many wonderful memories, or lessons learned. Your challenge is to dig up a timeless photo that has meaning to you. Either link me up in the comments, or on Instagram using #MyDailyLife_Timeless

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Inspiration | 02.03.14

Well, I gave my lesson yesterday. I think it went well. I gave it on trials & adversity. I think it was more for me than for anyone else. But this line stuck out to me. It's just a simple question, and one that could be asked for a number of things. As I've had a rough couple of weeks, I just need this good reminder to motivate me to keep going, and to finish strong.

Monday Inspiration
Each day I receive an inspirational daily message from lds.org to my work email. As I was thinking about what I wanted this blog to include, I couldn't help but think of those daily messages. It has inspired me to really look and find quotes that I may need at this time, or that has touched me in some way. I encourage you, if you are following along, to find your own inspiration, and feel free to share either in the comments, or on Instagram using #MyDailyLife_Inspire.

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Week in Review | 02.02.14

Not quite sure how exciting this past week has been, but I'll sure do my best to capture the highlights...

 Week in Review: 1.26-2.1

• One of the positives of going into work an hour later is the extra time I have to get caught up on reading my scriptures, or conference talks. since I'm usually tired at the end of the day, it's nice to get them read earlier.
• It's been a bit of a strange week. I've been a bit moody, and I'm not sure why. My stomach hasn't been very nice this past week, plus my head and body have been aching like crazy, It really has been strange.
• Ever since the last orange vs red debate at work, we tend to have them a bit more often. Donna was wearing a pinkish sweater, and we were trying to figure out the correct color. It can be quite entertaining when you have a co-worker who thinks he is always right and will argue and  argue. Most the time we disagree to get him heated, which we does to us too, so it's all good.
• Had a great Relief Society activities board meeting. We've got a fun activity planned for February that I'm super excited for. I'll post more about it after we have it.
• Before going to the meeting I was trying to get something out of my purse, and I tripped over all our shoes, and stumbled and fell right on my butt. It hurt, but at least I didn't smack my head on anything.I'm a clutz, and I hate that I don't quite have the reflexes I once had.
• It really hasn't snowed a whole lot lately, but Thursday we got a few flakes, and it was kind of a gloomy day, which normally I wouldn't mind, but with how the past weeks have been...
• The lower part of my left leg was numb on Thursday, and has kind of been numb off and on. it's really strange, and I don't know whats causing it, but it kind of freaks me out,
• Went to Coldstone..I got the Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip. Super delish! Great way to end the day/
• Friday morning I spent creating my Visiting Teaching handouts. Yes I waited until the last day of the month. No, it won't happen again! They were really cute. I got the idea from {here}. You can see mine on instagram.
• One Direction's new music video for 'Midnight Memories' came out, and luckily it was before I had to work! Yay!
• Then I learned that a co-worker who had been mocking me forever for loving One Direction posted on Facebook that he liked on of their songs, so I took advantage and officially welcomed him to the 1D Fan Club. I spent my entire morning working on it. It was great.
• The Relief Society is in charge of cleaning the church this month. Since Betty and Kelly were both gone (YIKES!), I was in charge this week. Greg and I went over Friday night and we cleaned the chapel and I wiped down the doors and pianos. Then Saturday morning I went over for a minute before work to give instructions to any ladies that showed up. Two showed up. But it's alright. Creepy guy was there to do whatever he does, so I'm not too worried about it.
• I worked on Saturday with the newbie Colton, who is great. We got two awesome co-workers, and I'm glad for it. They make work easier, and more comfortable.
• After work we went to Hastings, then got Cafe Rio, then relaxed, and watched Elysium. I also worked on my lesson for Relief Society. Glad that's over! Then we attempted sleep, I threw up sometime during the night, and then it was Sunday morning.

What did your week look like? Jot down just the highlights. Keep it simple, or put together a fun photo collage of your week and post it on instagram using  #MyDailyLife_WIR.

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