Frazzle Snazzle

I know! It's been a while since I have posted. I guess I have been busy or just neglecting or both. Anyway, It's Memorial Day weekend and OC is OVERRUN by shoobies. Ugh! I had to park in my own backyard just to be close to my house. I think we should paint our curb yellow but that might be just a little illegal. 

It is Sunday today and Mike is at work all night again. Church today was really great. We talked about provident living, eternal progression and the Plan of Salvation. All of these topics seemed very fitting as Mike and I just began our eternal journey together as a family. Everyone told me that every day after our sealing, it would start to be a little bit different from before. I have to agree with them. It gets a little bit better every day. Just realizing that we belong to each other FOREVER is a comforting thought. I don't think we will ever fully understand it in this life but I am so excited to learn more and grow closer to each other and closer to the Lord together. The temple was certainly a new experience for me but I am eager to go back often and to learn more. It seems like my mind was opened but instead of getting this great understanding, I just have more questions! I am really happy to notice this in myself as I think it is infinitely important to always question and always learn. I can tell when I am on the right path and doing the right things because instead of being content with what I already know, I can't wait to know more. You all know me and know that I am the type of person that needs to know everything about everything. I need to know why things are the way they are. I need to know were things came from, what the purpose of them are and why they are important to me personally. It is a humbling experience to not be able to get all the answers all at once. This life is a continual learning process and I am slowly starting to accept that.

Another new thing I have had to adjust to is garments. I really thought I would hate them and they would be uncomfortable. And for the first day or so, I really did and they really were! Everyone told me that they love their garments and feel naked without them. It was really hard for me to believe but wore them because I knew I should. It has only been a week but my change in attitude about them is astonishing even to me! I went to the beach yesterday and wearing my swimsuit and not wearing my garments, I felt really uncomfortable! I can't explain it but I just wanted to get home and put them back on! I suppose they are just a reminder of the sacred covenants Mike and I made and I like that. I feel closer to the Lord.

Our temple weekend was great. It was overwhelming but a weekend I will never forget. I can't even say how grateful I am having my family and our closest friends there. Seeing three of my best friends in the sealing room with their spouses made me feel so blessed to share an eternal moment with them. Although we don't see our friends as much as we would like to, it is comforting to know that we will always be there for each other and we have eternity to continue our friendships. 

I am really writing a lot this post so I will wrap it up with my three things for today.

1. I am grateful for the spirit I can feel in church every Sunday.

2. I am grateful that Memorial Day weekend is almost over and the great shoobie exodus will take place tomorrow night.

3. I am grateful to have a husband who thinks I am beautiful no matter what crazy hairstyle I try.

What are you grateful for today?

Blunderbuss

1. I am grateful that Mike and I discovered delicious cheesesteak pizza (sans american cheese) at Maurizios.

2. I am grateful I got a B on the psychology test I didn't even know I had today.

3. I am grateful that Fringe is AWESOME!!!!

Twitterpated

Isn't it a beautiful day?! I love the rain the best but I have to say... you sun lovers may be on to something. I can't believe how great of a day it was. Although I was at work for most of the day, I had plenty to do while I was there. It made the day go by a whole lot faster. I got to eat dinner with my brother tonight. I don't get to spend much time with him because... well just because he is a teenager. I'm proud of him that he is going to the college of his dreams and doing what he thinks is best for him. I will miss him but I guess I just have to keep thinking that even though he will be far away for now, we have a whole eternity to catch up. 

I am just happy today. I realized that the more you wait for tomorrow, the faster today slips by without noticing the little things. I am trying to appreciate today more and to have "joy in the journey" (thank you President Monson for your fabulous conference talk last October!) The more you expect things to go right, the less things go wrong. I don't know if that makes sense but I guess it's just one of those "attitude is everything" things. 

I don't know if I can pick just three things today so I guess I will just list until I get tired.

1. I am grateful that the sun was shining.

2. I am grateful that I can hear the ocean from my house.

3. I am grateful that it is quiet on the island again.

4. I am grateful for Mike and that he allowed me to come home to a clean, beautiful home today.

5. I am grateful I had MORE than enough hot water for my shower tonight!!

6. I am grateful that Mike found where the leak in the toilet was coming from and collected the water properly so that the floor wasn't disgusting with toilet water anymore.

7. I am grateful that we lowered our electric bill another FIFTY dollars!

8. I am grateful that I can still keep my windows open and allow the breeze to come through the house.

9. I am grateful that I can smell and feel the sea in the air.

I could keep going but I'll just wait until tomorrow. What are you grateful for today?

Scaliwag

Short blog post tonight because I am beat.

1. I am grateful for the way the bay looks during the day: like a million diamonds shining in the sun (no... NOT like Edward Cullen) and the way it looks at night: glassy, smooth and reflecting the soft yellow lights from the houses along the bulkhead.

2. I am grateful for the Atonement and the way I have learned that I am not the only one who needs forgiving. And if I refuse to forgive others, I can't really expect to be forgiven for my many, MANY shortcomings.

3. I am grateful for the sound of water fountains and other various water features. Insert your favorite here __________: waves, rain, pond fountains, babbling brook... I love them all. Water makes me happy! (Is that weird?)

What are you grateful for today?

Flibberty Jibbitz

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my first blog post. I haven't really decided what direction it will be going in but I suppose we will find out as we go. 

It was a beautiful day today. I TOTALLY didn't take advantage of it!! I stayed inside most of the day in my sweats. This afternoon, Mike and I ate at Primo Hoagies. Good food... stupid shoobies. Speaking of shoobies... thank goodness Bayfest is only once a year. It took me 45 minutes to get to my parents' house today. AGH!!!!

Anyway, one thing I want to do everyday on my blog is post 3 things I am grateful for. 

1. I am grateful we live on the bay side of the island instead of the beach side. Hooray for being able to park in front of our own house (for now)

2. I am grateful for being able to open my windows today and let a little sunshine in!!!

3. I am grateful for a fabulous husband who makes me laugh, supports my decisions, and is CRAZY enough to want to spend forever with me. FOR. E. VER. I love you!

What are you grateful for? I really want to know! Comment me and see how good it feels to focus on the good in your life.