I started Power 90 on June 1st...the 'prequel' to P90X. It came in the mail May 31 and I wish I started that night, because my day 90 will be the day after I leave for Spain, assuming I get to go ( Read more... )

While at work today I asked Quinn and Dane (my new home teachers) if they would come over and give me a blessing before I had an emotional break down. They came over around 6pm. They sat on my couch and listened to me as I softly disclosed my pains and fears and concerns. I was very afraid to talk because I always have this fear of burdening ( Read more... )

A miracle ( Read more... )

I've made an executive decision in my life.
Since I've been trying to lose weight, I've been revamping endless lists of rewards to myself. Tonight I finally decided on one.

When I lose 40 pounds [goal: beginning or mid April], I am going to:

- Buy a nice outfit with accessories and all.

- Purchase two of the best tickets to an opera or symphony ( Read more... )

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'Til the sun starts to cry and the moon turns to rust...

I feel everything.

I feel happy. I feel ecstatic. I feel joyful. I feel proud. I feel tickled pink and yellow and blue. I feel honored. I feel loved. I feel peaceful.

I feel sadness. I feel melancholy. I feel bitterness. I feel scared. I feel fearful. I feel frustrated. I feel hopeless. I ( Read more... )

Since I'm now the worst updater ever, I thought I'd be a little cam happy and post a couple pics I took today ( Read more... )

Mmmmm...Portabello Paninis...

I'd like to announce that I have been reunited with my lifesaver, Phentermine. Woooohoooo!
( Magic in a Bottle )

Have you ever felt frustrated and encouraged/blessed all at once?

Saturday and today Sister Crane (okay, she says I should call her Darla and I just call her mom) said she wanted to fast with/for me and the whole missionary experience...funding, finances, choices, etc.

( So I fasted yesterday... )

Oh, and p.s.

I'm getting my hair cut on Wednesday night. I was just going to get a trim, but I think I'm going to chop off more. I'm not as afraid as usual! My hair is somewhat thin, but pretty long (almost to my waist). It doesn't feel that long to me, but when I take it down people usually gasp and ooooh and ahhhh.

( small rant about my hair )