Attitudes

About a month ago, I was asked to participate in a women's conference at church, not just attend, but present one of the classes. I said yes, because I'm not in the habit of saying "no". So here I am working on the class I will present. The topic is about having a positive attitude. I think I have a positive attitude toward life, people and most things in general, but can I teach/inspire other women to be positive? Hmmm, not sure. I've got stories, bulleted lists of positive habits and thought provoking questions written down. I've even got the cutest YouTube video to play (if I can figure out how to save it to a DVD or computer to play in the class).

Check out the video here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTgOLLmTQI0

Anywho, wish me luck, and remember:

It doesn't matter if you think your glass is half full or half empty, what really matters is that you have room in your glass for more of whatever you're drinking! (quote by me)  In my case, that would be Diet Coke. Hmmm, I think I need another one. Here's to a positive attitude!

Vacation Firsts

This summer I did two, no three, no.... Ok, let's just count how many things I did for the first time in my life while I was on vacation. Before we start counting, let me just say that going on vacation is one of my most favorite things to do.

1 - I visited Alaska.

2 - I went on a cruise.

3 - I saw a glacier, make that two glaciers.

4 - I flew on a float plane.



5 - I went whale watching.

And this isn't a first, but I must share this with you. I made a new friend on the cruise. His name is Wilson. Wilson and I had a special relationship for one week. He brought me dessert every night. He was a good friend.

Hi Wilson!

Wordless Wednesday

Just Look!

Look who I visited a couple of weekends ago.

Look what I did a couple of weekends ago.

Look what I made a couple of weekends ago.

Look, it was fun! Looking back, our weekend in Phoenix didn't last long enough. It was fun with friends and family, fun with paper, glue and scissors, fun with warm weather and fun with good restaurants and shopping. Just look!

Sunday Thoughts & Happenings

Today I gave a talk at church in Sacrament Meeting. The topic I was assigned was Exercising Faith in Building Your Testimony. I spent many hours pondering the topic and then spent several more hours studying, reading and composing my thoughts. I enjoy the process and know that I learn a lot from it. The other speaker for the meeting is a good friend of mine, and it was nice to sit on the stand with a friend. I really don't mind speaking, but I'm sure glad it's over. It was interesting that the subject of testimonies was a big part of the lessons in Sunday School and Relief Society today.

Sunday dinner was at my parent's house. My mom made a potato bar for dinner and peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert. It was yummy! We've been out of strawberry jam for several weeks now, so I finally made a batch today. Robby should be happy now.

After dinner, I watched a movie, "Maybe, Definitely". A chick flick for sure, and I liked it. I then contemplated the mess I call my craft area, and prompty walked out of the room. Maybe I'll give it more attention another day.

That was my Sunday, how was yours?

Christmas and Catching Up, Sort of.....

I so wanted and planned to post several times in December. I had a bunch of days off from work during the month and thought I would have plenty of time to post. But no, as you can tell, it didn't happen. So what was I doing while not posting in the month of December? I enjoyed time with family and friends, cleaned, organized, shopped, wrapped, decorated, exercised, shoveled snow, watched some daytime TV (I like The Today Show, The Price is Right and Dr. Oz), and then probably some other things that I've forgotten because December was a couple of months ago.

The month after December is.....January! And no, I didn't post that month either. What was I doing in the month of January? Well, my job took me out of town for several days, and the rest of the month just slipped right by. I did read a good book.

And now February is almost half over, but I'm happy to report (blog) something before the month ends. February has been a busy month. I've worked many hours trying to catch up from being gone from work so much in January. I've been trying to get back to my exercise program. (Maybe more on that later, maybe). Robby and I attempted to clean up the garage. I helped plan, organize and carry out our ward's monthly Relief Society meeting, and I went to a baby shower. My mother and I went to Las Cruces to shop, visit with Tim and have lunch.

So now you're caught up. Well, sort of......