A lil light for your day

How inviting is this? I love it! It brings me inspiration for something amazing that is coming soon! So I'll fo sho bring you more light into what's in store soon. Loves*

Breakfast-the most important meal of the day!

How crazy is this stuff?! I know that there are peeps out there that aren't the biggest fans of flossing but really now? Even if I hated to floss and loved waffles I don't think I would mix the two. Ha ha ha anyways peace out homies*

A boy

So I have realized that I love the people I am surrounded by. They are all such great sources of knowledge. I have the opportunity to meet people in all settings and so much good comes from these people. I have a friend who means the world to me. I met him several years ago and although he's not living close to me he still is in my life. He is someone I trust and confide in, and that I know loves Heavenly Father as much as I do. He may not have a lot of the same beliefs as I do but we do believe in a heavenly home with a loving 'Lord Jesus' in His words. I adore Trevor and he teaches me so much. So Trev thanks so much for all you are and all you do. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks. Loves*

Annie

So I met someone new tonight; her name is Annie. She taught me something that I totally needed to hear. Not a 'slap in your face' kind of moment but like a man I really needed to hear that. Anyways I'll tell you more but for now I'm gonna go chillax and be back lata. Peace out.

Ouchies = no bueno

So have you ever noticed that what we think are some of the most complicated questions have the simplest solutions? Well peeps I fo sho have. I learned so much just in this short lived night. When I was younger I fell down a lot. Not my fault I am sure I was totally less accountable on all counts. But not the point at all. I would always find a need for a band aid in these times of need. They helped cover the hurt and help mask the pain. Perhaps not always doing away with the problem but in the end it would eventually dissipate. These times of blood shed taught me something that I am just barely figuring out. Although blood was spilt and not always of my own free will that band aid fixed it. That band aid eventually had to come off though, right? I hated when that day would come. It was always dreaded and painful and momentary but it was still inevitable. I couldn't avoid it forever. What to do...rip it off quickly and have pain for a moment or slowly endure it and spread it out. LAME peeps it's okay to spread love-but pain? Como que pain? I don't think so, no argument there. Here I am at the moment thinking I experienced something similar to this. I ripped that band aid off this weekend and it was empowering. It may have come slowly initially but then I thought what the heck why not?! Off it came and I broke free. It was a moment of freedom. I loved it!

A special thank you to the DJ who perhaps helped enable it; through the good and the bad tunage He was there for me. Thanks for some amazing girls who danced the night away and for a one of a kind playa to watch over and protect us. It made it safe for me to realize the wounds are healing and it's time to get over it! Loves*

I hate swimming sometimes

Have I ever mentioned how some things in life should just be admired from a distance? IF I haven't I am now. Boys for instance; sure they are great from far off but really now-get in too deep and there sometimes is no quick recovery or bounce back. So this boy I met is amazing in a lot of ways and I of course quickly loved a lot of him and tried to block out the not so great. BAD IDEA. Right ladies? I feel like he has heard me but why do I feel like he isn't getting it just yet? It isn't rocket science ladies. I blame myself for being so naive. I thought that he and I could make things work even though there is one big thing that is not a commonality for us. He seemed to understand me. But does He really? If He understood he'd show me that he heard me decline in the first place. So in comes being acknowledged. Is he acknowledging me and respecting what I have to put into whatever this is that we have? Well peeps no not at all. So long fair weather friend it was fun while it lasted. Love is still in the air so hopefully I don't have to hold my breath for too much longer in this deep water I found myself in. I can't always just sit on the beach and wait for the tide to come in, can I? Loves*

Argh!

Ahoy peeps! PiratesCove was the name of the game today. What a great way to spend a Friday. LOVED IT! But before being able to make my way there I had to go to PT annnnnnnnnd the foot doc. Can I tell you how tired I was? Thank goodenss for laying poolside otherwise I may have been a grump for much of my day. I'm tired and have some things going on tonight so I am gonna bounce but hope you all have a wonderful Friday! Also I get an MRI this coming week...Laaaaame! And I feel like I have jerry curls restin atop my head. Ugh curls have a way of ruining my life or making me happy. Each and every day it is a surprise. Hopefully these jerry curls will pass and quick. This pic will help your imagination as to why it's not for me. Peace out!*

{my apologies for her immodesty ha ha ha}

Sneek Peek

So did I tell you? I got burned and bad! And not just in the literal sense. More to come stay tuned. I'm off to Pirates Cove!*

lameness galore

READING...
The House On Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros I read this book in a random high school class and fell in love. I suggest it to everyone!

LISTENING TO...
So remember my new job; well it rocks and the one thing that is always consistent is the music. Channel 91.1 light christian rock playing through the house on a daily basis. I have fallin in love with it.

WATCHING...
ready for this one guys?! The Bachelorette! I have an obsession what can I say?!

EXCITED ABOUT...
my birthday! Peeps it is going to be off the hook!

CRAVING...
fulfilling it at the moment. I love Hazelnut Steamers totally delicious!

THINKING...
why can't boys not pee on toilet seats...EWW!

WANTING...
to be poolside already...it's calling my name.

HOPING...
that I actually sleep tonight! So hasn't been happening. LAMEness!*

moments in my days...

So the life of a 3 year old guys...that's what I have day in and day out. Anyways the lil one I nanny comes out yesterday without her pants on. (not a rare occurance but still)

I asked her "So lil miss where are your pants?"

In response this is what I get..."Miss Stephanie my baby did it to me! I was feeding her and she spit on me. I am not happy about this and it makes me grumpy! So I had to take them off; I don't want to wear wet pants!"

So there is a taste of what I get to hang out with day in and day out. Today we are honing in on our diaper changing skills on her babies. Catch ya on the flip side peeps!*

She just walked off saying "oh baby you're beautiful let's not spit today"...ha ha ha

New crush anyone?

Dear George Sampson,

I heart you! (Como que I heart you?! who says that?) Apparantly I do and I mean it. Every time I watch footage of you I feel like a lil girl again. You always bring a smile to my face and fo sho inspire me with your story. You have earned everything you have gained the last few years. NOW I'm sure you have heard of Aiden. THe lil 12 year old schoolboy. Well don't worry I still love you but hey you two should consider bustin a move togetha because he knows where it's at. Okay well you've got age on him; I feel like you can put it together better and duh of course there's only one George Sampson out there but I can still love others, right?

Ha ha k peeps So maybe I'm a lil' too a obsessed but how can you not be? I mean look at these boys. Really I think I'm just way jealous is all! And in love with George!

But enjoy Aiden!

Loves*

Remember my crush?

My favourite boy is at it again. He made an appearance on Britains Got Talent 3rd year running now. I LOVE this boy hands down and I can't get enough of him.

Here is a the link I have yet to figure out how to actually put youtube videos on my page so enjoy peeps!

Let's go for a walk...

So I had the opportunity to go out east two summers ago; spending a good chunk of time residing in Cape May, NJ. It was the best first exposure to the east coast and I couldn't have asked for more.

I stayed in this beautiful Italianate cottage known as the pink cottage which was built in 1891 and it was one door down from Beach Ave. Located in the historic district of Cape May. Just a two minute walk from the beach and get this right outside our back porch was a path that led you straight to the boardwalk. Where there were vendors everywhere with funnel cakes, corn dogs, lemonade, custard and just loads of yummy deliciousness!

Every night I would walk along the shoreline and find my way down to the lighthouse. Just a short jaunt down the beach. All was calm and the ocean spray would be warm with the sand under your feet and the dewiness from the humidity. Life stood still for a short moment; it's as if all had stopped to just take a breath and were caught in this day dream.

I would spend my days walking Washington Street and going to all the different shops. They sold any and everything. It was so whimsical and magical. I enjoyed people watching and getting to know the store owners who were a fountain of never ending stories of what Cape May means to them. I loved going and dining alone at all the different restaurants. Where I experienced warm 'feel good' home cooking, I loved it all! The names alone were enticing; Mad Batter and Tea by the Sea were some of my faves.

The architecture alone was breathtaking and had small town feel written all over them. I spent so much time just walking the streets admiring the homes. Thinking about the hands that had built them and created masterpieces of charm. There is so much history and legend behind most every single house. Some of my favorites were the sister homes. Seven homes for seven beloved daughters of one of the wealthiest Cape May builders. The homes are to die for and stunning and all identical.

I took naps everyday and swam in the warm ocean and built sand castles. I didn't have a care in the world and there was no schedule to keep up with. Everything was at my own leisure. I was thinking about all this today because sometimes I think we need these moments in life. Where there is no agenda or life to keep up with but rather just a life to embrace. I can't wait until I have the chance to return and fall in love all over again! But until then just enjoy these pics! None of which are mine because although I had my camera I took not one photo while there. I was so involved in just taking it all in and storing memories within*

feelin inspired

I think that people always serve a purpose in others lives. I honestly believe that because we all have weaknesses they are made strong by others strengths. Life is all around and it encompasses us and it is here to teach us. Let's not forget how to have emotion and learn to let go and move forward.

To be moved

To witness something incredible is what I love about life so much! Incredible things are happening all around us all the time. Are you paying attention?

An artist who I came across a few months ago has some of what I classify as pretty darn honest work. Her ability to capture moments that otherwise would be lost in time is uncanny. She inspires me. Does she inspire you? I know she must have witnessed a lot of incredible things in lifetime. Things that other passerbys may not have given a second glance at. But that's why she is something incredible to me today.

So you know the saying

"It's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." Guess what?! It's true! I think I have spent too many days thinking of why something didn't go my way rather than recognizing perhaps but what if it is going Heavenly Father's way? Have you ever stopped to wonder that? He is totally and completely here for us 100% and although we say we know. Do we really? Of course we know we just forget to remember that at times.

This summer is about finding that. Finding the joy that is within us all and sharing it with all those around us. Don't get ahead of yourself and caught up in the tomorrows. Otherwise you'll have wasted away a lot of yesterdays. I want to live in the today! Won't you join me?!

Also a friend of mine sent me this link. Check it out! I think it is pretty incredible, don't you?

remember the floods

So all this rain Colorado has been experiencing makes me miss Utah. I think the last time I saw this much rain was while living in Provo. Puddle jumping, dancing in the rain, taking runs up to the temple just to name a few of the endless possibilities of enjoying the rain. It would just flood the streets and it would be a warm rain! I loved it, absolutely just loved it. I remember how it would be nice and warm then all of a sudden the sky would open up and the rain would pour. It would come on slowly then all at once then eventually within a matter of hours to even days it would dissipate and the clouds would break and the sun would grace us with it's presence.

Isn't that how life sometimes is? We are enjoying life and pretty happy with how it's going and then sometimes out of nowhere stormy days appear. But we all know they come to an end and that silver linings are amongst even the most troubling of times. Without a little humility and tears on our part we may as well just forget that God will always be there. The Lord doesn't spare us from all our problems, but He does intervene; sometimes rain allows us to break out of our comfort zone of consistent weather. It is not a daily occurance and we must not get to comfy cozy right? That's how this rain is so incredible. Have you ever noticed how when it begins to taper off there's this silence unlike any other. It's our opportunity to listen. It marks the onset of what is to come. For me I see life happening; blossoms on trees and plants awakening, birth of lil' birds. It is a sort of spiritual experience because it is only here for a moment and if you aren't listening you'll miss it.

Although for some it is a nuisance I couldn't be more happy if it were just raining on me. It brings warmth and joy into my life and who doesn't like a day spent snuggled up with a warm blanket and good book?

So grab an umbrella, some galsohes and slicker because the rain is here and is showing no signs of just a one night visit. The earth is enjoying the quench so why don't we as well? Love to you all!*