Day 8: If the Savior Stood Beside Me, Would I Eat the Things I Do?

Aha:
I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed the music from General Conference (although that youth choir was a bit pitchy--sorry readers if you know someone from that choir!).  I especially liked the pieces derived from Primary songs.  Here are a couple of my favorites.  Pay close attention to the words, they are lovely!

I Will Follow God's Plan for Me

 If the Savior Stood Beside Me

Ha ha:
I decided last week that it's time for me to eat a little better and exercise more cause my clothes are starting to not fit quite right.  So, I started it off by enjoying some Conference Crepes (with butter syrup) for breakfast, Canadian Thanksgiving for dinner and a couple bowls of life cereal for dessert (in addition to a slice of pumpkin pie).
Now you know why I'm going "on a diet".

Day 7: Feeling Re-Freshed (Sung to the Subway Jingle)

Aha:
I tell ya, I love President Uchtdorf!  He seems to write his talks specifically for me.  His talk hasn't yet been printed online, so this is from watching and pausing the video online, but as soon as it's published I'll get more of these wonderfully uplifting spiritual nuggets put on my blog.  Here is quick quote from yesterday's talk titled "Of Regrets and Resolutions".

"Another regret of those who knew they were dying: they wished they had let themselves been happier.  So often we get caught up in the illusion that there is something just beyond our reach that would bring us happiness.  A better family situation.  A better financial situation.  Or the end of a challenging trial.  The older we get the more we look back and realize that external circumstances don't really matter or determine our happiness--WE do matter.  WE do determine our own happiness.  You and I are ultimately in charge of our happiness."

Ha ha:
Clinton and I stopped at Subway for dinner last night and ran into our friends, Matt & Kim.  We walked up to them and said hello.  Kim turned to us and said, "I was just saying to Matt, 'I wonder if we'll see the Logans here tonight'.  And look, here you are!"
Yah, we're that much of regulars.

Day 6: Smells Like Supper...In the Can

Aha:
I had a chance to volunteer at a family dinner at the local Ronald McDonald House.  I'm sad to say that I typically don't enjoy spending my free time (especially on a Friday night) doing a service activity, but I LOVED/NEEDED this tonight.
This last week has not been great and I really needed to let all of that go and focus on helping someone else.  Though my situation hasn't changed, I feel uplifted and encouraged knowing that I had the chance to help others in worse situations than I.  I may hate my job, but I'm thankful I have one.  I'm thankful I'm healthy.  I'm thankful for my wonderful husband, pup, family and friends.
I'm very blessed...I'm very blessed...I'm very blessed.

Ha ha:
Random thought/question:  Am I the only one who sorta gets grossed out at the sight of food wrappers in a bathroom garbage?  Or worse yet, smells of hot food in a public bathroom?  (shudder)

Day 5: Kicks and Giggles

Aha:
Another brief word of wisdom from another one of my coworkers:  "I know that things happen for a reason.  I firmly believe that.  I also believe in Karma; and one day all this crap is going to come back and kick people in the [butt]."  Thanks Jackie! :)

Ha ha:
Had the chance to babysit for my friend tonight so she and her hubs could go out to a residency dinner and I got to spend a couple hours with one of the cutest little boys.  Here's one of the highlights of our time together.

I don't know which one of us was enjoying this more. :)

Day 4: Uplifting Moments

Aha:
Yesterday a friend of mine at work came over to my desk and we chatted for a bit.  She and I talked about trials and keeping our faith regardless of whether or not we understand what's going on; sort of the essence of enduring to the end.  She told me that even though I may not have the light to see through the dark right now, to remember that God knows me better than I know myself.  I need to trust in Him and know that things will be as He would have them.
What a refreshing and welcome part of my day.  Thanks Marilyn!

Ha ha:
Peter has picked up the art of growling to show distaste.  For example, when I'm holding him and Clinton tries to pick him up, Peter growls.  We think it's fairly humorous.  All we have to do is have me say, "No, Honey, leave him alone" as Clinton puts his hands around Peter--like he's about to lift him up--and Peter lets out a low growl.  He'll do it over and over.  If I don't say "leave him alone" he usually won't growl.  It's like he's responding to Clinton on my behalf.
So funny!

Day 3: A Little Ray of Sunshine in an Otherwise Crappy Day

Aha:
Right when I felt like throwing in the towel (see below), I got a text from my brother.  His text prompted a phone call and I got to visit with him and my sister-in-law for well over an hour.  After how things went for me yesterday, I really needed that phone call and I'm so thankful we spent the majority of it making each other laugh.  Thanks Anton and Jen!

Ha ha:
Yesterday S-U-C-K-E-D!!  I almost feel like it got progressively worse just to make me laugh about it a little bit.
First thing when I got to work, I received a rejection email for a job I was sure I was going to get.  Crap!  Right after that I, of course, started tearing up and had to leave my desk.  I tried to contact ANYONE for comfort, but no one answered their phone.  So I found an empty room and cried.  Sad!  When I got home from work I saw that the boots I'd ordered online had finally arrived--finally, something good about the day.  When I tried to put them on, my foot wouldn't even fit in the opening.  Fail!
I decided right then and there that I'd had enough, so I put on my walking shoes, got Peter on the leash and went for a long, stress-reducing walk.
What a crap-chutte of a day! Ha!

Day 2: It's All Going to be OK

Aha:
I got an encouraging text from my brother today letting me know that I'm in his prayers.  It really touched me and made me feel very loved.
Thanks, David!

Ha ha:
Clinton had another night terror last night.  I could almost sense it coming, what with residency applications and interviews coming up, as well as the start of a new rotation he'd really rather not do.
Just after falling asleep...
He:  Aahh! (Jumps out of bed and turns on the lights)
Me:  (Having dealt with MANY of these, I quickly reply) It's OK Honey.  You're just having a dream, turn off the light and come back to bed.
He:  No.  There was something crawling on me.
Me:  No, it was just a dream.  Nothing's on you.
He:  I know it was real cause I wasn't asleep yet.
Me:  Well, I'm sure you're dreaming.  What was it?
He:  (Starting to sorta come out of it) It was...like this...it was...it was this giant worm thing.
Me:  Yah, you were dreaming.  It's OK.  Just go back to sleep.
Poor boy!