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Spring Goodness

I noticed my crocus coming up last week and said, "this next week spring will come."  Sure enough it did!  Warmer temps and blooming everywhere.  It has inspired me to cook more, make health a bigger priority and just be happier in general.  Yesterday I was so happy it was brimming out of my body!  I have also started taking herbs and homeopathic oils in efforts to make me healthier and hopefully solve health concerns.  Since I have been doing that I have felt great!  The only downside right now is not being able to have chocolate, caffeine, strong flavors (like curry), and mint things.  That is just a temporary thing though!  Now I am getting really excited for my trip to Hawaii and General Conference in less than a month.

 

Yellow Crocus and now purple have come up too!

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa, so yummy!

Saw the Waffle Love truck on my way home from work. 
Luckily is was the last time I got to enjoy chocolate.
Try Beligan Nutella Biscoff and their Belgian Chocolate!

"How am I feeling?"

There is so much I want to write about and the Facebook "how do I feel" status' formats may help me to express it all.

Mon-So exhausted, but enjoyed moving furniture with Dad.  Any time spent with my Dad is great!

Tue-Discovered a new Dr. that might be life changing.  Is it weird to look forward to going to the Dr.?

Wed-I love being with my Aunt.  She is so sweet and I enjoyed shopping, eating treats, and talking (well most of all talking)!

Thurs-Triple date night.  Enjoyed dinner at Gloria's, Utah Symphony (An American in Paris) with my date and closest cousin, and BYU creamery :D

Fri-Can I get a breath?  The temple was much needed!  Hawaiian dinner with close friends was great too!

Sat-Enjoyed helping a friend move/unpack for 4 hours.  Best part of the day was seeing Lincoln and eating dinner with Janet.  I am so happy to have any family member spend time with me!

Today:  The things I have to deal with in my ward!!!  Frustrating!  I feel like I have dealt with more problems in my current ward then all of my wards combined.  Good thing I had the Spirit to help me out today!!!

Looking forward to going to Hawaii in less then a month...a vacation is very needed right now!

Alternative Medicine

I have made a change in my life, well amongst many.  I have been super frustrated with my Dr. not being able to figure out my thyroid.  I have gone every month to her and had blood tests every month since last summer.  The result= changing medication every month and gaining weight.  Plus I am just as tired; however I am now more hopeful changing perspectives.  I have started going to a new and natural Dr. that is also a chiropractor.  The day I went I had my first adjustment which wasn't as scary as I have always thought it would be.  The Dr. also spent time with me, two and a half hours to be exact.  He explained a lot of things and is very through.  After we finished talking I got the below treatment, Bio-cleanse, which I have always wanted to do.  I can't exactly explain it, but it has to do with atoms, ATP, science type stuff.  If you really want to know Google it.  Basically I was getting rid of toxins through my skin.  Depending on the colors that come out you can tell what is going on in your system.  For example, the black flecks are heavy metals.  There were 3 or four colors total in my cleanse, but there are or can be up to 10.  I am excited to go this week and get a total body scan.

Overcoming

It's not what you think.  Sure we are always trying to overcome something, but I just read a great article in the Ensign.  It was called "The right time to Marry."  I specifically liked to section given by Elder Tingey given in another devotional.  He talked about overcoming challenges to marriage.  His specific points were:

“1. There may seem to be less encouragement for returned missionaries to get married. If that is your understanding, it is false. All returned missionaries should be encouraged when they return home to remain active in the Church, secure an education, acquire employment skills, and move in the direction of finding an eternal companion.

“2. Some young men feel they cannot meet the expectations of some young women. … Proper communication can address that uncertainty.

“3. An emphasis on education or career may put marriage in a lesser role. Marriage, education, and career can go together. A career without family, where family is possible, is a tragedy.

“4. Do not let your life be simply an existence that is fun or selfish. Life is more than an amusement park. Do not be hooked on obtaining possessions. Accept responsibility.

“5. A negative perception of marriage … may deter one from marriage. Some say, ‘Why get married when there are so many divorces?’ The existence of divorce does not mean you cannot have a happy and successful marriage. Don’t let the actions of others make your decisions. Determine that your marriage will not be a failure.

“6. Some put off marriage for financial reasons. Postponing marriage until money is sufficient to sustain a stylish living is not wise. So much of life together—struggling, adjusting, and learning to cope with life’s challenges—is lost when that happens.”

 

We all have hang ups when it comes to marriage.  I feel like I am doing my best and dating all I can.  Now if only I can find a guy who doesn't think we are "dating" after 2 dates or a guy who picks his nose;)

Balance

Lately technology, media, or privacy has been driving me nuts!  I feel the urge to get rid of everything...laptop, TV, movies, cell phone, ESPECIALLY Facebook, Pinterest, Etc...  However I realize that there are advantages to all of these things if used in balance.  For example, I was sick the other day and so bored.  As long as I was laying down I felt fine, but if I got up I was instantly nauseous.  To take advantage of this downtime I indexed for over 6 hours, partially because I was pulled into the addiction (may I note a good addiction for a sick day, but to index for 6 hours on a normal day is not realistic).  Facebook is the worst for me because I am too addicted, but I don't want to lose connections with people I hardly ever see, plus I need to see the cute updates of my niece.  That being said I will start posting more in my blogs and pictures on Instagram to help with the privacy issue and me being so addicted to facebook.  I will also be making this blog private in the next week or so, but if you view it regularly I can send you an invite if you would like.  For now I just cleaned all my pictures off facebook and they are now in random

 order for your viewing pleasure:)
 

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