Saturday, March 12, 2011

reward

in about 35 days i will be running the salt lake half marathon
thats already a reward in itself to complete 13 miles
but
i decided to added another 
if i finish my 13 miles in 2 hours or less
(even if i finish at say 2 hours 20 seconds)
i am buying myself one of these.
i want one sooo bad
do i need it?
no probably not
so that is why it is a reward to myself for finishing under 2 hours
because a first time half marathoner usually doesnt finish 2 or under 2 hours.
wish me luck.

Friday, March 11, 2011

yumminess

today i attempted to make butternut squash with brown sugar
and
it was yummy
why buy candy when i can make this
all you need is
butternut squash
brown sugar
butter (though i used pam with olive oil)
pinch of salt and pepper
and 
a cooking pan
and an oven :)

before

after

after

day one

last night i went to the sisterhood fireside.
its amazing when you when go somewhere, do something, or hear anything that it helps make you feel better
(does that make sense)
Emily Freeman
was the speaker during our fireside
i wish i had my notebook with me because she said many many things that i needed to hear 
and still need to hear
one she mentioned was to just ask for blessings
dont ask for certain blessings because the lord knows what you need, so if you ask to receive blessings in your life that lord will bless with whatever he thinks is right at that moment.

she also mentioned at the very beginning
what is my purpose. 
(or something close it, again i wish i had my notebook)
and it made me think, what is my purpose? what am i doing with my life.
am i becoming more christ like?
am i finishing school so that i can take care of my needs?
what am i doing.

Emily is also an author
she has wrote many books, including "21 days closer to christ"
Emily and Lambda Delta Sigma is putting us to the challenge of 21 days closer to christ.
today was day number one

day 1 ~ Come
read the account of the fishermen in Mark 1:16-18 and in John 1:38-39.
Determine what fills your nets. 
Try to listen for the quiet invitations from the Lord to come and see


What fills my nets?
today i went to do a session at the Jordan temple.
being able to go the lords house fills my net.

having a family especially my parents that have never left my side and always loved me when i have been imperfect and have been lead off the straight and narrow path.

my health, friends, journal writing, going to church and spending my sundays with my family.
seeing my three little nephews, having beautiful mountains just 30 minutes away, air to breathe
these girls
this woman


having temples, the scriptures and President Thomas S. Monson and past prophets to give us messages directly from our heavenly father

this is what fills my net.

     

Thursday, March 10, 2011

the 3 amigos

about two weeks ago my sister Meghann has mentioned about coming up for her boys spring break.
(which is this next week)
well
she finally made up her mind 
and 
she is coming!!
with Porter, Tyler and Blake.
im soooo excited to see these boys
i love them


im soooo excited to see this little man.
every time i talk to him on the phone or on skype his reaction is
"JOCELYN!!!!!" 
with the biggest smile on his face.
love it.

Monday, March 7, 2011

countdown..

12 days till Lady Gaga
26 days till General Conference
40 days till Salt Lake half marathon
78 days till U2
107 days till the first day of Summer
119 days till July 4th
130 days till the final, final Harry Potter


Sunday, March 6, 2011

"till the world ends"

now i have been a britney fan since 6th grade
way back with "baby one more time"
just bought this song today and all i want to do is dance till the world ends
seriously
im dancing in my room and will continue to

this song is now added to my half marathon mix :)
i wish i was a professional dancer so i could just dance all day and be paid...ahhhh that could be taken the wrong way haha lets say a back up dancer :)

spring date night

Last night was Spring date night
the groovin gammas took some pretty awesome fellas for a fun filled evening
first off, smash burger.
the food was alright but the sweet potato fries ahhh
if you know me i looovvee s.p.f's
(snap, i now want some)
dont you worry, this is not my date.
next on the agenda
Jazz game! woot woot
against the Sacramento Kings.
they almost lost but the Jazz know how to come out with a win
(sometimes)


now this is my date
the "tank" crew
 











next
an after party at Bryndys house to play some volleyball, basketball, and we got our dance groove on with the wii.
(they dont call us "groovin gammas" for nothing BTW michael jackson the experience is still by far the best, love him)
and
can i just mention that the most skilled dancer would still look funny when playing "Just dance"
with that being said, here are some pictures


 Layton and Matt were pretty skilled, the pictures dont justify it







the night was awesome
good thing today is sunday because of staying up till 2:30 in the morning i am able to rest.