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Have you ever had so many thoughts running through your head and they are so jumbled that you just know if you try to write them down they won’t make any sense? The whole month of December and into the beginning of January was like that for me. Then, there is the fact that IContinue reading “Learning Experiences”

Somehow over the course of time I reached 100 posts, and this is #101! What a crazy ride this life is. I know if I had posted all of the times I thought about posting I would be way past 101 by now, I’d be at like 500, but then kids wake up, or I’mContinue reading “101”

A week ago, today, I was set apart as the Primary Pianist. Good thing I have a piano again, huh? To say I felt inadequate is an understatement. I have always been surrounded by music. My mom played piano the whole time I was growing up and I took lessons for a little while whenContinue reading “My Cup Runneth Over”

Change is hard, even when it is good, or maybe especially when it is good. I had a few days a while ago when I really loved cleaning my house. I found joy in vacuuming and washing dishes, happiness in sweeping and folding laundry. For about 2 weeks I regularly got up early and tookContinue reading “Changes”

Our Heavenly Father is generous and good. A few weeks ago we had a large bill come due and needed some money quickly. There was no truly easy way to come up with that amount, so we sold our piano. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I loved my piano. IContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”

Christmas Music- I’m going to now admit that I’ve been listening to it for 2 weeks now, and it drives Robert nuts! Priesthood blessings. Pomegranates Doritos Carpet & Carpet Shampooers

I think I’m starting to get why runners run. We have this puppy who has a lot of energy and needs a lot of exercise. I’ve read that one of the best things you can do for them is to take them on walks and runs, so that opportunity has fallen mainly to me. ThisContinue reading “Thoughts on running”

You know, I have to admit, I actually like Monday. I like the fact that after the weekend has been crazy and not our “normal” schedule that on Monday I can take back control and feel more structured. I like the fun of Saturday and the peace of Sunday, but I like the structure ofContinue reading “I Like Monday”

Have you ever felt like you’ve just reached a point where you aren’t sure if you can deal with anything anymore? That emotionally you are just spent? I am just about there. I am exhausted and I think if one more thing comes up I may just end up letting my kids raid the fridgeContinue reading “I'm There”

I miss the beach. I miss the gentle breeze blowing across my face as I lay on my towel and listen to the waves crash against the shore. I miss the peace I can find as I focus on the sound of the waves and let the world slip away. I miss the smell ofContinue reading “The Ocean”