Mindless Blabber

10 reasons why I loved this week,

1. I received the most thoughtful gift from 2 anonymous friends, with the sweetest notes. (thank you to whoever you are, you made my year!)

2. I got out for the first time in about a Month. Hung out with good people, and had good fun.

3. Work was so much fun, (I find myself excited to get to work every day. I am so lucky!!)

4. Rachel and I went shopping and I found a fabulous Easter dress.

5. I got my hair done at a salon (rare) & love how it turned out. Only 15$ reg. about 165$, perks of working at a salon

6. The weather was BEAUTIFUL.

7. I did some organizing, & wrote my favorite Man.

8. Didn't cave on my new, 'no caffein' policy. (Haven't had soda in 13 days. Getting easier and easier.)

9. Discovered new music.

10. Spoiled myself and Ordered a fabulous new shirt.

Promise yourself....

"To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."

Elder Larson wrote me a letter last year that has stood out to me through out his mission. In the letter he re wrote a poem he had come acoss, called "Promise Yourself." In the poem this is one of the phrases. It is my favorite of them all, and I hope to keep this in my head every day.

Newport in an "EGGshell"

Cadbury Eggs

Apple T.V

Reuniting with Alexandra

Anqi at Bloomingdales

Acting like a 5 year old with Sister

Cadburry Eggs

Fusion Sushi

Gelsons

Beach

C'est si Bon Cafe

Being 5 inches taller than Lisa in Wedges

Cadburry Eggs

Showing up to Lisa and Brigg's Date night...

(Unintentionally)

Acting like a dog lover for a week

"where's the flip? Get the flip!"

Hanging out with moms and forgetting i'm 19

(who knew moms had so much fun)

Cadburry Eggs

Joe's Farm Grill.

By far, my favorite place ever.

Featured on the Food Network.

Pesto chicken sandwich = perfection.

Yummy cupcakes next door @ The Coffee Shop (won 'cupcake wars')

Family in town for Spring break= too fun.

Delicious

Finding Joy In The Journey.

"Life is like an old-time Rail Journey- Delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the lord for letting you have the ride."

-Gordon B. Hinckley

Lately I have found myself only seeing the sidetracks, delays and cinders. When in reality I have been blessed with experience, growth and patience. I can easily feel sorry for myself when things aren't going perfectly in my life. Losing a dear friend in an accident, and Christian's sweet mother to cancer definetely have proved to be trialing. I need to be grateful for the strength and valuable lessons that come with these trials. I've learned that life can change dramatically in a month, days, even seconds. This month threw it's rocks at me. Next month, and every month after, I will use my new armor of strength, and experience during any jolt in my journey, or delay on my track.

I will be thankful for the ride.

Add to my favorites

This shoe isn't the best for long distances, but I love the comfort for a short run(about the only type of runs I ever do)

My sister Rachel got my hooked on this stuff....(dry shampoo) My hair longevity is days longer. I should probably buy my own, she doesn't know I'm using her's. Shoot. Sorry Rach.

Again, Thanks rachel. Although, sadly it runs out fast. But it doesn't smudge and goes on so easy! I use it when I'm going for the L.C eye like below...

Ok this book is a favorite too.

It's foundation and powder in one. LOVE.

Really, who doesn't love this stuff? My hair is so dry and eats this goodness up.

They use Loreal Professional at my Salon, it is good stuff, i'm telling you. And smells heavenly! Sorry Hayley I never really believed you until I used it. AMAZING.

I love this mascara, if you like the more natural look and not the chunky and gooey lashes look.

-R.S