Tuesday, October 23, 2012

4 Week Challenge

Just for the record, I did not get the bubble bath I talked about in my latest blog post. Super depressing. But oh well. I probably didn't do any of the things I listed that I would do....I got sidetracked. But oh well, it's a new day, and I have plenty of chances to take a bubble bath. Ya know, I have plenty of chances to clean too...but that one just seems like it HAS TO BE DONE. Always. I hate how it works that way. But oh well, a clean home is a happy home.

So for goals...I haven't had chocolate for like 2 weeks....still going strong. And I haven't had pop for a week. And that is something pretty great. As for the ab stuff before bed...it worked out really well for the first half of the week...but then as the weekend get nearer and nights got later, I sort of forgot. Because let's face it, when you just want to go to bed, ab workouts are the last thing on your mind. But I'm feeling pretty good about life, so it's fine. And as for the "secret" project. Well, I finished it! It was a cute wreath for my mommy dearest's birthday! A twig wreath with burlap roses. I don't know how to transfer a picture from my phone to blogger, so I'll just post it on Facebook.

I've been thinking...maybe I should make "long/short" goals. Meaning....instead of just doing a week by week thing, maybe I should make 6 week challenges, or 4 week, or something like that. So I don't work on the goal for a week, have the time fly by, and then just drop it. So I think I will just pick two goals to work on for 4 weeks, one month. So if I were to start tomorrow, then the day my challenges would be over is November 21st, right before Thanksgiving. So....here we go.

4 Week Challenge:

---We're going to do this thing where I work out 5 times a week. I've got an elliptical, a Tour de France bike, warm running clothes, and even access to the gym at USU...so. I will run 3 times each week, and do the bike 1 time and the elliptical 1 time. Doesn't matter what days. I just have to do those things each week. Maybe I should challenge myself to do it right as I get home from work, or right as I wake up (depending on time) just so I can get it out of the way. Maybe it'll become habit...haven't heard that from me before have you? ;)

---I have this cleaning schedule I found on pinterest, where I vacuum on Monday, and dust on Tuesday...yeah, I can't really remember the last time I followed through with that one. So I'm going to do that.

I don't think those challenges will be too terribly hard. So we'll see how this goes. I realize I've failed at goals in the past, but have a little faith in me this time around, I have been doing better.

So now I'll quickly be thankful...

#292...I am thankful for nice people that close for me. So I close every night at work, but the past two days other people have closed for me...and I appreciate it. I realize they're looking to get hours, but still....I appreciate it.

#293...I am thankful for warm, cozy socks. I walked around in my big furry socks at work all day. And it was heavenly...and comfortable.

#294...I am thankful for good prices at Ross. Last night we bought a new comforter, because our current one is ripping, and a new shower head. For way cheap!

#295...I am thankful for band-aids. I got a paper cut today and it was just really great to be able to put a band-aid on instead of having to feel the stingy pain.

#296...I am thankful for the fact that I work with nursing students. If I ever have a medical question I can usually turn to them and they give me a pretty solid answer!

#297...I am thankful that my husband is smart and stuff. I'd be lost without him when it comes to technology and all that business...I mean I'd be lost without him in everything, but especially those things.

So I feel as if this post has gotten kind of lengthy....so I will save my story about how some impatient person backed into my car at the stop light this morning.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Pumpkin Smash

I like....the pumpkin smash jamba that Jamba Juice is selling right now. It tastes like pumpkin pie in a cup, and I am a HUGE fan of that fact. I'll have to get plenty more before they're "out of season".

My goals are going splendidly. I finished that one thing I talked about finishing...and I've done some ab stuff every night before bed so far. So far so good.

I was sad when I was watching X Factor tonight and a baseball game that was delayed earlier overruled my favorite show. I was angry. Ask Kohn. But I was glad to hear that it will play in it's entirety on Tuesday. Good thing.

I feel sort of in a ramblish mood right now. So I'll just get to the point and be thankful...

#289...I am thankful for the changes scripture reading and praying have made in my life in such a short period of time. I feel like I've been thankful for this already, but it really is such a big deal to me. I feel better about myself, even though I look the same as I did when we started reading scriptures again. It just goes to show me how doing the simple things every day can help EVERY aspect of life, and not just your knowledge of the gospel. What a blessing.

#290...I am thankful for bobby pins. Without them my life would be a mess...or just my hair, but they're pretty close to the same thing ;) and on a side note, I really can't wait for this mess on top of my hair to grow out. I feel like a mop, or something.

#291...I am thankful that people are always trying to help us out. For instance, when Kohn and I were talking about a washer and dryer, Shannon was quick to let us know of some for sell, because she knew we wanted them. And a couple nights ago Kohn and I talked about me taking Hunter's Ed so I could go deer hunting with him some time. And his mom saw a class posted for all girls and she let me know about it right away. I just love that what we want is important enough to others that they look out for us. There are many more people and things that could be good examples of this, but those are the most recent.

I think I will go take a nice warm bubble bath, while Kohn does his homework. Tonight when the Relief Society presidency came to meet me they asked what I did when Kohn was doing homework...and my friends, I just get to relax. Unless I'm cleaning, doing laundry, dishes, working out...it's crazy because I say I don't do a whole lot, but I actually do. It's just not fun things that I like to recognize. So for this night...I'm going to go take a bubble bath....after I fold laundry, and work out...then I'll take that bubble bath....

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Dr. Pepper

We went to our new student ward today...and let me just tell you, it was the best decision we could make for ourselves! They were all so friendly and we actually felt very welcome! We're both pretty excited about it!

So my goals went very well this last week :) I finished the bulletin board at work. Mainly. I just need to figure out a cute little saying and put it up then it really is all done. And as far as chocolate goes...I haven't eaten any and I feel great! I'm going to continue with the no chocolate eating thing! It seriously makes the biggest difference, and I'm loving it! And just as a sidenote: I rode the Tour de France bike twice this week...accomplishing the goal was a week late ;) but I did it!

So for this week....my goals are this:

Food: No pop. I guess that's not really food, but you get the idea. No pop. That will be a struggle with my Diet Dr. Pepper fedish, but if Kohn can do the no pop thing then so can I! Plus it will be so much better for me, and that's what I keep thinking when I set these goals, which I'm getting better at accomplishing!

Misc: Finish a certain something I'm working on. I can't really put too much detail into this, because I know a certain someone reads this...but I'll spill the beans next week. Just no I'm going to get "IT" done.

Fitness: Do some simple ab workouts before I go to bed every night. That should be easy, because it's not like it takes ten million minutes of my time, and I don't have to get all geared up. Even something that little makes a difference, it has in the past, so I'm going to start with it again. Even if Kohn makes fun of me.

So goals are fun, and I'm really enjoying them now. And we're going to watch Once Upon A Time soon so let me be thankful...

#285...I am thankful for the good feelings accomplishing my goals is giving me. I failed at first, but I'm progressively getting better, and it makes me feel like I can do "hard" things. Though the goals aren't that hard, but they're things I don't normally do, so you get the point.

#286...I am thankful for all the kind people in our new ward. All the very friendly sisters in relief society and the gentlemen in priesthood. Kohn and I could not have felt more welcome.

#287...I am thankful for 9:30 church, so much better than 12:30...we actually felt like we had a day.

#288...I am thankful for Sunday naps. Boy was that nap today needed, and it was amazing. I almost forgot what Sunday naps were like.

Life is good, and that's all there is to it :)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Less Than 100!

I just realized that I have less than 100 thankful posts to go! How crazy is that? And how fast has this year gone by??? Seriously! I don't even know where the time went. It's nuts. AND, Kohn and I have practically been married a year! November 5th marks it! And with how fast time has been going, that is right around the corner! I honestly feel like we were just standing in our reception line! Time flies when you're having fun ;)

Just so you know, my goals are going pretty great this week! And we've stayed strong to our scripture reading, even when we're dead tired and have headaches! Go us! But, I haven't had chocolate since I said I wouldn't, and Kohn hasn't had pop. We've both been tempted though. For instance...I made homemade oreos and took them to work yesterday because there were people there that hadn't ever had them! And I was shocked, so I made some! And then I felt bad that I wasn't sending anything with Kohn to work, because I always bake for him and his coworkers, so I sent some no bake cookies with him! Two of my favorite cookies, that are chocolate, and I didn't even have a little batter or anything! Luckily they're all gone now, so it's not even an issue, except for the few I left home for Kohn that are sitting in the kitchen. Those are killing me, but I will stay away from them, cause I feel pretty good sticking to my goal. What a fulfilling feeling ;) imagine that.

Oh, and as far as the bulletin board goes...it will get done tomorrow. I've struggled ALL week trying to get the background page up, and so I finally asked Nicole to do it, and I gave her some Diet Coke. Haha good trade, so now I can finish it without being frustrated! So goals are great!

I shall be thankful now...

#282...I am thankful that Nicole put the background paper up for me! Seriously, I wasted so much paper this week trying to figure it out. It wasn't pretty and I was getting frustrated! So, thank you, Nicole!

#283...I am thankful that I got to sleep in this morning. I've been ridiculously tired this week, it doesn't help that we don't go to bed til like 11:30 and then it takes me forever to actually fall asleep, and then wake up at 6 to work all day long. I even took a nap on Tuesday. At 7:00 at night....and still was able to fall asleep just fine that night. That's how tired I am.

#284...I am thankful (again) for the washer and dryer we finally have. It is soooo fantastic to be able to do laundry on my own time! I will get home from work and want to do laundry, just because I can. I love it!

I love days like today where I don't have a whole lot to do, and I have all day to do the little I have to do, so I do it all spaced out, with no rush. I love not being rushed, because I'm usually always rushed! So yay for slow days! Although after today I know I'll be wanting to get back to the busy days. I'm just that kind of person...and I can't figure it out!

Oh, and p.s...I want my ring back! It's been a week now and I'm getting frustrated. K thanks.

I'm off...to enjoy my slow day!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Tour de France!

I meant to blog yesterday but I just didn't get to it. But it was a lovely General Conference Sunday! I'm going to have to make this quick, because we've got some fun plans tonight, so I thought I'd blog while I waited to head out! So...

Goals...

Misc: The goal was to read scriptures every night last week! Guess what? WE DID IT! And we're going to continue with it! I always say you can do something for at least a week. But then after that week it just becomes easier. Well most of the time. And in this case it's going to work! I don't think I could give it up at this point because it is making such a big difference in my life to have scripture study! So yay for this goal!

Food: The goal was to eat healthy when I was hungry. Eh...I guess I did. I mean I didn't turn to a chocolate bar or a cookie. I turned to Goldfish. Which are healthier than cookies...

Fitness: The goal was to ride the Tour de France at least twice last week. Well I will be honest and tell you I failed miserably, and didn't ride it AT ALL. I ran though. Does that make it any better? Probably not. But, tonight, after the corn maze and such I will ride the Tour de France bike. And I'll COMPLETE a work out on it. That thing is tough. It's a pretty big deal that I'm going to do it tonight, because on my training schedule cross training isn't til tomorrow, but I'll just do it tonight...because by the time I get home from stuff it'll be dark, and I don't want to run in the dark. People scare me. So that's really the only reason I'm switching it up, but nonetheless....I will be riding the bike.

So, the new goals...

Misc: I've been working on a birthday bulletin board for my 1 year old class at work, and I've been really slow at it, so, the goal is to get it done before I leave on Friday.

Food: No chocolate. Kohn and I are doing this little thing where if he doesn't drink pop, I don't eat chocolate. It gives me headaches when I eat way too much anyway so I don't know why it's so tough for me...but we'll give it a go...

Fitness: I feel like there's not really many goals I can make here. It's always the same thing over and over...and I always fail ;) haha so for now, I'm done with fitness goals. And if I come up with one I'll make it known. But just know I will be working on my fitness still.

So those are the goals, I'm feeling pretty confident about them.

Thankful posts....

#277...I am thankful for President Eyring's talk Sunday morning. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear, and I'm glad I heard it.

#278...I am thankful for the little amount we got to spend with cousins, Tyler and Michelle. They don't even realize it but they taught us lots of good lessons about marriage and parenting. They have such a good marriage and are definitely good examples of that. We sure love them!

#279...I am thankful for the fun time my grandma provided  for us tonight. We got to do a corn maze, get free dinner, shoot bb guns, shoot a huge sling shot, and some Indian ax thing. It was way fun!

#280...I am thankful I woke up this morning...I just got too used to waking up when I wanted to without alarms all weekend, so when the alarm went off at 6:15 I totally turned it off (didn't push snooze) and then went back to sleep. I turned over to cuddle with Kohn (half asleep) and wondered what time it was...I looked over at the clock, and it was 7:10...I needed to leave at 7:15 to be to work by 7:30...let's just say I looked lovely all day....

#281...I am thankful for holidays and the fun they bring. It's always good to get out and celebrate something and change things up a little bit!

Well...I actually didn't get to finish this blog post til after our fun night...so it is now actually time to ride the Tour de France...and I'm going to do it. Wish me luck...

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Life is Good

Happy Wednesday! Tomorrow is my day off, and I just got back from a fabulous fall run, so it is a happy Wednesday! My spirits are high!

I'm super excited for tomorrow, though it will be a busy day! I get to see Nicole! Eeeeee :) I think I mentioned it in my last post, but I am just really excited! It's been way too long since I saw her cute self!

I feel like I've had a pretty productive day. Even though 10.5 hours of my day were spent at work....but still. For the time I've been home I've gotten things done. For instance, this morning I woke up, got ready, and got dinner going in the crockpot, I came home for lunch and straightened up, I got home from work and ate, cleaned, got some laundry going, ran, and am now writing this. Then I'll do some dishes and work on some CDA stuff. For a day spent at work I've done pretty good.

I do want to get a decent night sleep though, sometimes I think that since I don't have to work the next day I can just stay up all night, but then I wake up early to get things done...I don't really understand why I think that way. I don't even know if that made sense. But. My point is...that I'm going to get going with my thankfulness so I can get things done to get to bed on time.

#274...I am thankful for my new (used) washer and dryer! I've only done one load since we've got them, but I can already tell what a difference it's going to make!

#275...I am thankful for the difference I can see, only after 3 days, that reading scriptures makes. I've stuck to that goal 100% so far, and really can already see a difference. And it's good.

#276...I am thankful for the days when it stays light longer outside. It is no good when I get home from work and have to run right away otherwise it's too dark a little bit later. I used to be able to get home, eat dinner, and give my food time to digest. Tonight, I ran as soon as I was done eating. And it kind of hurt. And still got dark before I got home. I miss the light nights!

I'm reading my scriptures every night, I haven't done the Tour de France bike yet...hehe oops, and I am definitely eating healthier than last week. Though I do still enjoy a small piece of chocolate some times.

Life is good. Keep on keeping on!