15 day Challenge, Day Thirteen

Day 13 - Goals

Goals.. Goals... Goals... I'm not really a Goal person. I don't really set goals because I typically don't meet them especially if it's a number goal, Like I'll work out for 20 mins a day. Two weeks later, I'm back in my happy little rut of not working out. So as a solution, I've set some life goals and so far, I've been doing pretty darn good.

Here are some of them.

Natural Birth - Yup call me crazy I don't want the drugs even if the drugs like me. I meet with my OB and told him that I want a natural birth, He said okay, and we'll see how it goes and noted it in my file. I'm glad I have a doula to feed me retarded amounts of information about birth, and I'm pretty stubborn, but hopefully if I need a intervention of some sort it will be because something is really wrong. (Like placenta over the opening. Insta escape hatch!)

Stay at home mom, be the best I can for the kids. - This is a duh moment. I know I won't be a perfect mom but I can sure try.

Finish some sort of schooling - Not that I'll use it to become some sort of career woman, but having the education would be something nice to have if I need it. Who knows maybe once I'm done having kids I'll see what ideas I have, I might just go back to SAIT and finish that Graphics design certificate.

Graduate Institute - I've wanted this one for a while, this may mean dragging bubbles a long with me, which I'm not sure how babies go as far as that one. I'll ask and see. I have until I'm 30 right? 3ish more years. In addition I want more biblical knowledge, since I have a hard time sitting down an reading anything that's not super short like a quick little news thing, I get a lot out of institute lessons I just really like listening to people talk about it.

Go Hiking - This may turn into a once or twice a year thing for me, but I need to hit those mountains or I go through withdraw. (My time in Saskatoon proved this as August came around I broke down into tears about not being able to go hiking) This said I wouldn't mind going once a month during the summer and I'd be very happy to. This summer I'll have to do some waddling on something really easy as I'm discovering that a brisk walking in general is getting to be a bit of a work out.

That's all I can think about right now. Until next time.

15 day Challenge, Day Twelve

Day 12 - What you Believe

I believe in Slacking. Yes, this is way late and oddly suiting since it's Easter.

Easter is a wonderful reminder about things I believe in. This Easter, is such a lovely weekend. The sun is shining the weather is warm and so much more. It's just gonna be a great Easter.

I Believe in Eternal Life.

Yup, this is something that has always been with me. Whether your reincarnated or resurrected your existence is not over yet buddy.  Eternal Life is something we all will receive thanks to Christ who died for us. It's a great gift. One we all should be thankful for.

I Believe that Families are Eternal.


Families are meant to be to together forever. At times it's hard to imagine putting up with your little sister or brother forever, but your life just wouldn't be the same with out them. Death is not the end for marriages. They can continue on forever. Wouldn't you want to be with the man/woman you love forever? (Doesn't that make you wanna treat your husband/wife better now too? Nothing like nagging for eternity...) I know I do, and I know someone who is getting sealed to his future wife today in the temple. Congrats!

I Believe in God the Father, and Jesus Christ his Son.

I'm a God head believer. I believe God has his own body, Christ has is own body and are two different individuals but carry a one in mind. God loves us, and his love is so great for us that we can't fully understand. He loves those that reject him, those that accept him. Christ atoned for our sins, mistakes in life so that we can be free of our burdens, so that we can repent and change. Key word CHANGE. There is no repentance with out it. I know that they hear our prayers, and answers them. I know they know our character better then we do. I know that if we truly put our lives into their hands we will become great and that it's only through obedience to his ALL of his commandments (not just some, it's not a Buffet where you pick and choose.) can you then receive all of his blessings, and truly be happy with your life and who you are. I've experienced it with my conversion to Christ, and more so as I keep trying to obey his commandments. (One day I'll get that  Daily scripture study down ONE DAY!!)

I Believe in the Restored Gospel.

"Amos Chapter 8 talks about a great apostasy, after Christ there was a Famine thus full filled this prophesy."

I love that video. I actually when I first joined the church tried to learn it.

I do believe in the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. I believe that Young Joseph Smith was called to be a prophet and that we are lucky to continue to have a Prophet. I know that by their fruits you shall know that they are true prophets of God and not false ones warned in the bible. I know that the fullness of his gospel is on the earth, in his true church, the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I checked it out, and here I am.

I Believe in the Articles of Faith.

Which are:

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
   
   
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
   
   
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
   
   
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
   
   
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
   
   
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
   
   
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
   
   
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
   
   
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
   
   
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
    
    
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
    
    
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
    
    
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

I Believe there is Truth in all Faiths.

This true, every faith out there has a truth to it, or people wouldn't believe in them.

I Believe Music is a Need.

Music is a need, it's part of everything and has such strong impacts on us. It feeds us if we are sad and energizes us, affects our body, spirit and mind. It's important to make good music choices to listen to as well, because it has such an influence in our lives. Only you can make those musical choices, since everyone is different.

I Believe Friends are Best in Small Numbers.

Married or Single, your friends are your friends. There are some I wish I kept better contact with. (I MISS YOU WAY UP NORTH!!!) There are some I talk with daily. All of them are on a individual biases. I haven't really had a group girlfriend outing for a very long time, but I enjoy the one on one time better. Lets me be close and attentive to them. I love it and it keeps me active.

I Believe in being Open about my Faith.

If I wasn't, then people wouldn't learn what I believe. I believe in wearing my faith on my shoulder like a proud badge. Being open means being accountable and an example with my actions. I do what I do because I believe it.

I could keep going, but I have a lot to do today. So I'll probably catch up on my 15 day Challenge after Easter, if I have time I'll post some more but until then, I'm a busy bee!

15 day Challenge, Day Eleven

Day 11 - Favorite TV shows


Oh no.

I've been dreading this one since I first read it. Why? You might ask. Well, I'll tell you it's because I don't watch your standard Cable, because I don't own it. Sitting down and watching TV is typically the last thing I want to do at home. I would rather kill time on Facebook or read then to veg in front of the TV. I don't have "my shows" I need to routinely watch. The closest routinely thing we have is Mike enjoys to watch something while he eats something. Now this is not saying I won't answer the question, but it's more of a "Oh that's nice it's on" type thing when I'm at my parents house or friends house.

Speaking of House. That's one. I enjoy the witty gibbled creepily smart doctor. I always chuckle at it.

Prison Break. It was one I got into while my husband was watching it via Netflix. Third season kinda sucks though.

Arrested Development. Just pure win.

Those are the most recent ones.. kinda shows how much I watch TV hey? Oh well.

15 day Challenge, Day Ten

Day 10 - Something you're afraid of

Something you're afraid of. Well, this is an interesting question, mainly because being afraid of something can really range. From creepy crawlies to something others find common place (Balloons!) to seemingly traumatic ordeals. So, what am I afraid of?

I have something in each of the area's I described, now which one do I want to share so the whole world knows? That's kinda scary in it's own way.

I'm afraid of falling from tall places. I hate it, so much. Nothing like that sick feeling as your stomach finds it's way into your throat as you fall off of a tree, bridge, diving board and more. So building up the courage to "let go" and fall is a really big deal for me. The same goes if I feel like I'm going to fall. I freeze right up and move very, very slowly.

There you go. Human nature at it's finest.

15 day Challenge, Day Nine

Day 9 - Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs

Well, regrettably I have an Ipod, so I can do this one to the T.

1. He Sent his Son, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2. Naked in the Rain, Red Hot Chili Peppers

3. 24, Jem

 
4. Groove Is in The Heart, Deee-Lite ( Apparently my Theme song from quiz thing back in the Day )

(Funky, funky Video, hmmm oldschool)

5. No Me Dejes De Querer ("Flores" Del Caribe Mix), Gloria Estefan

6. Losing My Way, Justin Timberlake

7. My Love, Justin Timberlake/T.I (Clean)

8. Fantasya, Rober Miles (Dreamland)

9. The Kids Aren't Alright, The Offspring

10. Soldier Side, System Of A Down

It's clean, no dirty words :) This is an awesome song.

That's a pretty good selection, the 11th was Minas Morgul from LOTR, return of the king. My Ipod has a bit of everything. As you can tell. I posted the songs so you can take a listen.

15 day Challenge, Day Eight

Day Eight - A place you've traveled to

Apparently I needed to fix the spelling on this one or just the grammar because it said 'A place you're traveled to'. Which is kind of confusing.

Anyhow, A Place I've traveled to. I have to say this one is kinda hard, I don't do a lot of traveling. Sure I've been out of the country a bunch but mostly it's been to the States down to Utah. The best part? I don't mind at all. I'm not one of those young people that needs to see the world while I'm young, I can wait til I'm older. This could come and bite me in the rear though if the world really does end in 2012, but I don't think it will. Why? This comic.

 

Anyways on to the purpose of the post.

I think my favorite place I've been, has to be Daniels summit Utah. There, one of Mike's friends owns a cabin that values close to 3 million dollars. It's freaking HUGE. The logs are from Canada, it's in the mountains, there's hiking/Snowmobiling and more right across the highway. It's a great place, to get away from people for a while because Cell phones don't work up there (Means the phone actually detaches from Mike's hip) which is nice. I don't have any pictures of it but maybe one day because I'm sure we'll go there again.

15 day Challenge, Day Seven

Day 7 - Favorite movies

Oh boy. Hmm. Well, so many good ones how to narrow them down. I enjoy good movies like the next person, but I've been told I do have some strange tastes. So I'm going list 5 of them.


1. Transformers, the old school released in the 1980's (anyone who knows me saw this coming.)
2. Up, Pixar.
3. The Spirit.
4. Business of being born.
5. Finding Nemo