"People are often unreasonable, irrational and self centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies; succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you; be honest and sincere. What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight; create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous; be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten; do good anyway. Give the best you have and it may never be enough; give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway." - Mother Theresa
Tamara has been buggin all day to watch it. And seeing as things have been very iffy with Henele and his lovely little allergy/disease that's been going on the past few days.
Yep. It got pretty intense just two days ago. I left work early to see what the fuss was about with his skin. Low and behold, he broke out with welts and boils everywhere. His elbows, knees, hands and even the edge of his ears.
I didn't go into work Friday cause it spread into his throat and I could tell he was always low on breath.
Today he's been better. His welts have come down some and after seeing the doctor, he was just passing the peak of it so he isn't contagious to other kids.
This is a kind of virus so I think he might have picked it up at the play place at the gym from another kid. I don't know. But Dr Vierra was telling me that it's the season for this disease so it's very normal.
After yesterday's monitoring Hene we made it out to watch the new minions movie.
WE LOVED IT!!!!
I seriously was laughing louder then most of the kids in the theatre.
So.. Decided to download the blogger app to post random thoughts and entries throughout my day.
Woke up early this morning super ready to hit the gym.
6 weeks ago I entered this local biggest loser competition. It's called the pound for pound. I weighed in and started my weight loss journey. The first week was alright. I've done fitness before so I already knew what was to be expected. First week went by then week 2 and 3.
I'm now approaching week 7 and I've hit this point where all I look forward to every Morning when I wake up is the gym.
I'm going to be honest. I might not technically be SEEING and change but the FEELING is definitely there.
Week 1 - it took me 24 minutes to run/jog just one mile at a speed of 3.5 mph.
Week 6 - it took me 11 minutes to run one mile at a speed of 5.0 mph.
My weight is dropping and my metabolism to raising. It's been a while since I've felt this good.
Every Friday I weigh myself in to keep track of my progress and take a front and side picture my fat gut.
I'm hoping by week 14 I will have enough courage to post all my pictures to show off my progress.
In my mind all I want is one super lean, less than 5% body fat, ripped/toned body.
This journey really does have my undivided attention.
So this weekend let's cheers to healthy living and keep going.
Have a grand weekend everyone! Get some tan and some gym in today!
In Elementary, I was a Stansbury Tiger. (woot woot - proud of my roots) I was in 3rd or 4th Grade when this happened. Maybe even 5th. Each week we would go to the Library and have our Librarian read us a Storybook and then after, we would go and check out one or two books of our own to take home to read.
In the Library, on one of the bookshelves there was a display of this book along with its corresponding doll. So... That doll would hold that book. It was just a display for decoration and wasn't a choice to be checked out.
One day... The book went missing.
I'm pretty sure the Librarian was secretly crying her eyes out everyday. lol Because at the end of everyday, the last 15 min to be exact, while that book was missing, two people from a chosen 4th Grader Class would be given the chance to go to the Library to find the missing book. Who ever found the book would be given a prize. The prize was 2 Worlds Famous Chocolate Bars and a Soda. lol LAME!
Well, one day, I got picked to go search for the book.
I remember that day so clearly.
I was walking around looking through shelf after shelf. And I get this weird feeling.
- You know when your watching The Voice and a contestant starts their song and not even 10 seconds into their song all 3 chairs slam their I WANT YOU buttons and turn around. - You know that feeling you get?
That's the feeling I'm feeling while I'm looking for the book.
I literally start saying in my head, "I'm gonna find this book".. That feeling was telling me this.
I get to those spinning shelves, the ones that hold like 4 or 5 shelves of books and would spin in a circle. ( You know which ones I'm talking about)
I start spinning it and spinning it and that feeling - yes that "The Voice" feeling.. I get that feeling again... just X5.
There is was. I found it! On the spinning shelf.
I got my prize and I left the Library with a super happy Librarian. While I was walking home that day, I didn't care for the candy or soda. I couldn't stop thinking about -that feeling. I thought to myself, "how did I know I was gonna find the book?"
That's my sixth sense. =0 (don't try and call it a lucky feeling, cause it's not) lol
I only bring up my sixth sense because I've been feeling it lately. I applied for a higher position at work... and bam! I got it. lol
I would say that periodically we all come to a point where we ask - why? We are all capable of controlling our futures to a certain extent. We can goal and conquer over and over again but can it get so repetitive that it may seem we've plateaud? That what we once felt was helping us progress has all along kept us in the same spot? We outgrow people, outgrow opinions, outgrow choices we've made, change is inevitable. I don't wanna think back on opportunities that I may have passed up, but I am.
If life were like a chess game, it would be winning, but the game isn't over and at this point in the game, it's mine turn to make a move.
I think it's time I start making bigger risks in life. =)
Here's me and Kels working overtime. I tried to be all serious face. #fail But you can see the color better in this pic. I wanted it darker then what it is but decided to keep it this way for a bit and if I have a change of heart, I'll go tone it down. =)
Working in the Binder, there are only two shifts. Day shift and Swing shift. Being there a year now, there is this sort of rivalry between the two shifts. Who has better production numbers or who produces the better product, even down to who has the better workers.
At the end of every shift, we are to clean up and sometimes help get jobs ready for the following shift.
While at work this past week, I worked along side a good friend. His name is Ryan. We were coming to the end of the shift and he kept making boxes. I told him we didn't need anymore and that the boxes he's making is only going to go to Day Shift. Ryan said that he was trying to be nice to Day Shift. I went on about how they never help us out so why bother. Then what he said really caught my attention..
"That doesn't justify the kindness we should be showing anyway."
I then realized that I have gotten caught up in this shift rivalry when what's really important was simply doing my job.
I now go into work everyday and do exactly what is asked of me and one day one of my co-workers walked up to me and said, "What's with this taking the initiative stuff?" I just smiled and said, "Just doing my job."
I don't want to look or sound like a show off or a "teacher's pet" type person, I just want to do what's right and I'm glad what Ryan said to me really helped remind me of WHAT'S RIGHT.
Life is good right now. I couldn't be any happier. What more could anyone say.
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like in 5 years? Or maybe looked back 5 years and remember what you imagined "today" would be like?
I always do! I don't what it is, but I think I'm fairly predictable with my life's outcomes. I know you're probably wondering, "well you never guessed you would married Leroy LAST year." And that is quite true. But I DID know, I would marry him again. But overall, I can honestly say, I have an idea of what's to come for me and my life.
In the next five years, I will more then likely still be working at the Printing Division. I will be of "high value" there, so I will probably be head operating some sort of machine or machines. Maybe even be a Supervisor. I sure hope so. I think the Binder needs a little better Leadership and I feel I can help. I'm not saying I'm any better then the Supervisors now, but I think I can help.
A lot has been on my mind lately. With this new year and all and these new goals that have been set. I haven't felt this focused in a long time. These goals that I have are seeped deep within. It's like literally NOTHING can stop me from reaching my goal. Every morning, I say prayer, every night I say prayer. It's become so clear that it's slowly becoming habit. And it's a good one. It's a good feeling.
I want to share a personal experience. Something that has really reached out to me. It's something that is very close to my heart and I want to say that because of this experience, I CAN NOT FALTER.
We were driving home from church. This is last Sunday, January 4, 2015. And I don't remember what we were arguing about, but I WAS SO MAD! Me and Leroy just kept at it. I felt like we just couldn't find the middle of the argument to come clear with whatever it was that we were arguing about. But arguing loudly nonetheless.
We get home and I go help change the kids out of their church clothes and I just go straight to our room. I don't want to talk to him. He can cook dinner by himself. I'm in a "whatever" mode.
While I'm in the room, I'm sitting in the closet collecting hangers to hang up coats and putting away shoes. My blood is still boiling from our argument. I sit there and stare to the ceiling and for the life of me, I am pleading for help. My heart yearns to Heavenly Father for something, anything that will help me, to help us, to help our family.
As I get back to my closet cleaning, my Ipad was sitting on the drawer. My Ipad lights up and music starts to play. I am a good 4 or 5 feet away from my drawer. So yes, my ipad started to play ALL BY ITSELF. Now, not only is it playing, it's playing a Janice Kapp Perry song. I Walk by Faith to be exact. It didn't play from the beginning, it only played a part of the song...
"I understand the meaning of accountability. Every choice for good or real is my responsibility. I want to build the kingdom and good works is the key. By doing what I know is right, I show integrity. I walk by faith. A Daughter of Heavenly Father. Divine am I in nature by inheritance and someday when God has proven me, I'll see him face to face. But just for here and now, I'll Walk by Faith."
After that, it turned off.
I buried my face into the palms of my hands. I couldn't hold back the tears after that. I felt as though Heavenly Father was speaking directly to me through my Ipad. I will never question the church or teaching after confirmation like that.
As I cried, I couldn't stop smiling. It was comfort and peace that immediately took over my anger and frustration.
This little moment of my life that happened only a week ago has changed my life forever.
I have been so much more happier, more appreciative and more grateful for this gospel.
I hope you all can find meaning in this life and include Heavenly Father in it.
Yesterday we had a Sister's Date Night. Planned by Lady Lehua. We went downtown to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and watched Meet the Mormons.
This movie was so inspiring. I can't wait to take my little family. This is definitely something Leroy can benefit from. Here is the trailer in case you might want to go watch it too. It is free downtown.
My favorites would have to be the Missionary Mom because I feel I could relate to her story in different ways. My second favorite would be The Fighter. She makes me want to aspire to something greater. =)
The last thing I wanted to share was a song from the movie. Take a minute out of your day to sit and really listen to it. Anyone can relate to this song.
Glorious by David Archuleta
Let the year continue with this Spiritual High. It's keeping me together and bringing me to places I have never felt before. I'm not perfect. I will continue to hit bumps along the way and that's exactly what I want. The bumps in life remind me of the Savior. He atoned for my sins and for that I will show gratitude and keep on the straight and narrow.
