The Sweat the Soreness... The prices we pay to be fit!!

So as some of you may have read in Nikkole's Blog, I am training for a marathon. And yes while I am only running 5 miles... 5 miles is a lot for me.

I'm the girl in the gym class who just didn't have it. Every friday we had to run a mile and a half and those that made it in 14 minutes could just walk the next week. I wanted so much to be part of that group. So one friday I decided to go for it. So I ran my hear out being very careful to count each lap... Well I ran the mile and half in 15 minutes. Yep I was a minute short and so sick I could hardly stand. So my teacher watching me run throughout the 15 minutes said... "I think you ran an extra lap" So I ended up being able to walk the next week. But I know I didn't he just felt so bad for me. Pathetic I know but it'll get better the more I do it right?

Yesterday was day 2 of training... I'm super sore but I love it. Although I have a lot of work ahead of me if I'm going to be ready for the 5 miles, just ask Nikkole and Justin! But they have been a huge help. Anyway thats all for now :)

A few things I've learned over the past week

This week has been everything but expected. But there are several things I've learned. I have to write them down so that I remember that I learned them.

1. Family is number 1. They are the ones that are there for you no matter what!
2. When you need help don't be afraid to ask. ( this is huge for me.... I think I'm a bit of a control freak!! :))
3. Remember the lord is always there and he always has a plan... even though it may not be what you expect or what you planned for yourself... trust me his plan is better though it may not appear to be the case on the outside.
4. Good friends are so important. Like it or not they really do impact our decisions! When times get rough true friends are there to offer a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen.

Like I said it was just a few things but if I don't write it down I'll probably forget when the next trial comes my way. I know this because the lord seems to really want me to learn how to ask for help and rely on others. :) Who would have thought!!

Back to the Drawing Board

So most of you have probably heard... I'm single again. So I've decided to make some changes... as what happens to most when they break up with someone they actually like. So next week I will be starting a Yoga class. This week I joined a sorority at the U. And I believe I've changed my major for good. I'm going to go into Culinary Arts! I need something creative in my life and whats better than food... especially good food. And usually cooking helps me clear my mind. So we'll see where life takes me. Wahoo!

Anyway that is all thats going on with me, for those of you who have been waiting for an update... there ya go! YAY for me!

Life is Beautiful

I'm so grateful for the Gospel and that firm foundation that we can have inspite of our trials. I believe we are headed for some hard times. These times have been prophesied about for years. But I believe if we are prepared we shall not fear. We will be asked to take a stand. Sometimes it won't be easy but if we stick to our testimonies we will be able to make it through.

We are facing many wolves in sheeps clothing. I saw a lot of this on my mission. But as we rely on the spirit and listen to the prophet I truely believe we will be able to make it through these challenges. Many will be confused and many will be gently guided away, but I suppose that is why we need to cling to the iron rod not just have our hand on it.

I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm grateful to have the restored gospel in my life! Life truely is beautiful and I hope we can all see it as such!

Me and all of my Clumsiness!

so the last couple of weeks have proven me incredibly clumsy... for those of you that have read twilight... I'm pretty close to Bella. So last week I was running a bit late for my wednesday night class. As I was climbing the 4 flights of stairs I was running past people trying to get to class on time and then my foot slipped and I kid you not it was in slow motion. I totally fell in this crowded stairwell. I was so embarrassed! But of course I laughed at myself because well what else can you do right!

So the next day I'm leaving my class and I pull out my phone to see if I had any messages... I'm doing this while going down the stairs by the way. And I totally missed the last step and fell... yikes... there is something wrong with me...

And it gets better! So on tuesday I was running out of work trying to catch my bus. and I get there just as the doors close.... so the busy driver was very nice and opened the doors for me... as I scramble on to the bus I missed a step... yep totally tripped... that was embarrassing... my book went flying! I then got up and everyone on the bus was staring at me... so I had to endure that bus ride! Anyway luckily I'm use to embarrassing myself so I just sat there laughing. Its also a good thing the bus ride is only about 10 minutes!

So thats me in all my clumsiness!

Patience anyone?

so I've always known that if you pray for patience you will be tried so that you gain that patience... so I decided that I would never pray for patience to avoid that! ha! Apparently it is unavoidable!

So with the market going down we have a lot of phone calls with people freaking out! literally!!! Anyway sometimes well most of the time they kind of stutter around their words because they don't really know what they are asking... I often find myself wanting to say "t-t-t-today Junior!" If any of you have seen Billy Madison you'll know what I'm talking about! I know that this is a chance for me to gain patience but come on! get to the point! The market is down it happens! We're just buying at discount... sales are good right?!

And then with my calling I am working with a girl that just gets under my skin but I have to report to her with everything that I do... urgh! I'm about ready to say I'm done... YOu can do it! ....Maybe I'll give it a few more weeks!

And then there are people at work... wait I won't even get started on that...anyway....

Sorry just venting is all!

OOPS!! I forgot to post!

Holy cow life goes by fast! Sorry for not writing in forever... lets see what is new with me.... school is going good! It's midterms FINALLY! well actually midterms were last week but I'm glad to have them over with just the same!

Work is going well... its busy since the stock market is down... I'm kind of tired of all the panic phone calls! I swear if I have to hear someone else say they heard they have to cash out their accounts because their mattress is safer I am going to scream! well maybe not scream... its not my money after all!

I'm on the 21 day cleanse and right now I have 9 days left... my clothes are fitting a bit looser and I have all of this pent up energy most of the time... the scary part is its all natural... no sugar added! :) anyway...only 9 more days until I can eat something besides veggies and fruit!

Dating is going GREAT! I actually found some one normal to date... we've been going out for about a month and I've lost a lot of sleep since then! But its worth it right! Who needs sleep anyway! :)


Well I hope this helps ya'll catch up to whats going on with me! love ya!