this is how i feel...

this is how i feel.
bloated.
swollen.
huge.
fat.
chubby.
yucky.
gross.
nasty.
ugly.


i could go on and on...but i won't.  i have been sick for 6 weeks and have been on several regimens by my doc.  the latest and greatest are these lovely things called steroids. no, not roids that body builders use, steroids for my lungs.  they've helped me feel better, but now i've gained 8 lbs.  i feel swollen, bloated, and gross. 

i am putting myself on a strict diet, yes. i know, lame.  it's terrible to do this at christmas time, but i just don't see any other way...haha

does anyone have any advice on how to drop some lbs fast?!  i have been chugging water all day long, ate a good breakfast, watched what I ate throughout the day....but my face is nasti-fied with chubbers.  haha

tomorrow i am hitting the treadmill for 1 hour.  will this chubbers ever go away?!


curseeeeee youuuuuuu steroidssssssssss

pretty little things

pretty little things.

christmas is upon us.

this morning my momma and i wrapped all the 'santa' gifts.

then i wrapped my own gifts from santa.

nothing like knowing what I am getting for christmas, eh?

oh well, i suppose.

i hope everyone is ready for the big day, it'll be here before we know it!

oh, dear.

this is how i feel today.

lazy.

lame.

loser.

tired.

relaxed.

but i already am in my pjs

beautiful

take a good look at yourself in the mirror, then repeat

"I am beautiful"

for truly you are.

you

are

beautiful

girl power

hey ladies (and gents)

i am still waiting for some of you to email me your "guest post" about the inspirational women in your lives.
i've received one thus far and I CANNOT wait to share it!

girl power week is NEXT WEEK (starting December 27)
So, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me your posts so we can have an inspiring week next week!
Thanks my lovelies!

{christmas}

finding Christ during the Christmas season.

for those of my blog friends who don't know, I'm a Mormon.
I consider myself a devoted member to my religion.

Christmas time is a wonderful time of the year for some soul-searching, I feel.

Today was a wonderful Sabbath day.
I was able to attend church and listen to the beautiful hymns and the Christmas carols.
made me feel the peace and comfort and joy of the true meaning of Christmas.

then I had a great experience tonight (i don't relate this story for self-promotion**) but I thought it was a wonderful experience, and I wanted to share it so I don't forget what I felt tonight.

my family has been able to collect money, food, and gifts for less-fortunate families throughout the month of December through my dad's church service.

anywho...we were able to deliver the 'secret santa' gifts tonight to a sweet mom and her family.
as i walked up the stairs and into this lady's apartment i could just feel a spirit about her.
she was so grateful.
little English.
and so sweet.

their apartment was pretty bare, no Christmas tree, but there were some dirty stockings on the wall.  i also noticed a picture of Christ on their bare walls.
as i spoke with her, i sensed her gratitude.  but it wasn't for me.  she said (in Spanish) that the only reason she was going to be able to see the happiness on her children's faces Christmas morning was through a prayer answered by God.

I know that there are angels among us.  It is usually through another person that God meets our needs, whether they be spiritual, physical, or mental needs. 
what a blessing it is to serve others.
tonight I've made up my mind that i want to serve others more and more.

there is a certain feeling i get when i help others.  and i want to feel it all the time.

i hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and remembers and embraces the true meaning of the season.

Christ, our Savior and elder brother, is the reason for the season.  We celebrate His birth, His Life, and His death.  Everything in this life is possible through Him.  We are able to repent, to change our lives, and become closer to God through our Savior.  I am so thankful for the knowledge that I have of the gospel.

Merry Christmas sweet blog friends. 
take care of yourself and remember to serve others.

"God Bless Us, Everyone"

favorite thing during Christmas time is to travel up to good old Salt Lake City and see the gorgeous lights at Temple Square. 

Breathtaking.

Gorgeous.

Heaven on earth, is what comes to mind.

happy new years to me.

'new year new boys'

hope this upcoming year brings lots of awesome things, including new boys.

come out, come out wherever you are Mr. Wonderful

(i can't help it that i love PINK by VS so much!)

 these photos made me happy.
i want to find a love like this.

someday.

until then, happy weekend my lovelies

(photos from we heart it)

happiness is:

wearing my 1978 sunglasses and

eating a delish mint brownie from The Chocolate

that is all.

happy friday