I WILL

Bloggies!!

Wow! It has been a while, yet again, since I’ve blogged. Instead of apologizing, I’m just gonna get right into it. J

According to my last blog, I should have reached my goal by now. In all honesty, I have not. If I kept to my planned regimen it would be all good and I’d be working on a new goal. Instead, like my blogging, I was not consistent. Last week, I only went walking, with a little bit of jogging. Sadly, I missed a few days. This week I plan to be better. No, this week I WILL DO better. I will do my DVD and walk/jog.

This weekend is going to be so awesome! Karyn and Amy are coming up from San Jorge and I cannot wait!!! I have been waiting for this week since Karyn first told me she was coming up, over a month ago. Even though it’s been almost three months since I last saw them, it has been too long! Well, I saw Amy just before Christmas but only for like 2 minutes. So that doesn’t count. Party over here!! I hope you are ready girls! J Idk what we’re gonna do but whatever it is, we gon’ have fun! Mmhmm! (Juju lips and all)

Today’s song is a blast from the past. I was watching a music video on YouTube the other day and one of the linked videos was from the group Five. Do you remember them? I had a couple of their songs. Like literally, a couple. They even did a Disney concert, back when all the boy bands were doing them. J Oh, the good ol’ boy band days. Come back (you gotta say it like Rose when Jack is sinking, or maybe it’s another movie, oh well). It’s just a fun song. I love how they’re like a rapping boy band. J Man, our time growing up on Disney was the best! Until next time… Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Slam Dunk the Funk- Five

Five bad boys with the power to rock you
Blowing your mind so you gotta get into
Five, what'cha waiting

Four if you wanna
Three (three)
Two (two)
One let's do it

Do you wanna get freaky
When the five of us make one
You gotta push the good vibe on
If you really wanna feel it
Got da flava in my song
But I really need to know

Do you wanna get down
Do you wanna get funky
Do you wanna get down
Get on down

Chorus
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up

(Put it up)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk
(Put it up)

You gotta shoot, pass, slam baby time to set it off
I'll be up, up away, above the rim and hook a shot
Alley-oop, baby, whoop, there it is and now I gotcha
Three seconds left, it's just enough for me to rock ya
Now check it, how I flip it rock a beat 'cause
I get with it and everybody wants to be the man
With a hey, yippee-yo, yippee four quarter slam
Everybody grab a party and just get on down

Do you wanna get down
Do you wanna get funky
Do you wanna get down
Get on down

Chorus

Well now you wanna know what hits you like a fork lift truck
We got J, AB, Rich, Sean and Scott

Rocking the extra-curricular, ladies love particular
Fellas who knock da meter get the boom shake regular
Five bad boys, honey no, we don't quit

‘Til we hit the rebound sound with a kick
So come on everybody, everybody in tune
As I boom, shake and rock ya body
Gimme room

Clap your hands
Stamp your feet
Push it in, pull it out to the beat

Clap your hands
Stamp your feet
Push it in, pull it out to the beat

Chorus

Changing My Mind

Bloggies!!

I have missed you so! Once again I am sorry for my lack of consistency. Hopefully this post will be fulfilling for you as much as it is for me. :D

As some of you may already know, from facebook, I have started to exercise. I am pretty excited! I have been watching this season of “The Biggest Loser” and decided that it is time for me to change, not only my weight but more importantly my mind. I cannot get healthier and make myself better if I do not first decide to. They even talk about it a little on TBL. I have connected w/ some of them because I feel the same about certain things but I have been rooting for Moses and Kaylee, a father/daughter from Idaho. They are members of the church and are so inspirational! Just looking at their pictures on TBL site made me tear up a bit. Man, I’m so emotional. J Anyways, Kaylee decided to go on the show to help her dad make the life change as well as make the change for herself to avoid continuing to follow in the footsteps of so many of her family members. Moses lost 41 lbs in the first week!! Holy cow! The girls from the purple team said that he “lost a kindergartner!” That’s like two bags of rice! Sheesh! Go Moses!

I will NOT be as hardcore as the contestants on TBL are, because I can’t exercise for 6-8 hours a day w/ awesome trainers. Rather, I will take it at my own pace. I have Jillian Michaels “30 Day Shred” DVD and it’s a 20 minute workout. I have decided to alternate it every other day w/ walking/jogging for 30 minutes. I’m working on my diet but it really isn’t much of one. I’m gonna start off w/ portion control and then go from there. My goal is to lose 10 lbs by my birthday so we’ll see how that goes. Ultimately, I want to lose more than 40 lbs to get me back to a weight I have not seen since freshman year of high school! I have been debating whether or not I will take before and after pictures. If I do I am not sure if I will post them. Maybe I’ll take two kinds of pictures, ones that I will use for my own comparison and then one that I don’t mind sharing w/ all of you. I am a lot bigger than most of you think. Seriously.

Here’s to my own personal challenge. J I started on Thursday and have been consistent every day so far. Sundays will be my “day of rest” and then back to it Monday through Saturday. Depending on the frequency of our seeing each other, hopefully you will see a difference (fingers crossed). Oh, and to make sure I keep to it I will be weighing in every week and I will blog the results. Since I didn’t start until Thursday, I won’t weigh in until next Thursday. So expect results that night or Friday.

Today’s song is one that will be on my jogging playlist. J I first heard it back in high school and loved it ever since. If you don’t know who these guys are, I don’t blame you. Their type of music is pretty hardcore and I don’t know if I could handle an entire CD of theirs. But this song really gets me moving. It’s also a song that Dave listens to while snowboarding and Raylene while jogging. J There’s an inside joke to that so if you don’t get it, then we need to hang out more often! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

When Worlds Collide- Powerman 5000

What is it really
That's going on here
You've got your system for total control
So is there really anybody out there
Now watch us suffer cause we can't go
What is it really that is in your head
What little life that you had just died
I'm gonna be the one that's takin over
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide

Are you ready to go
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do baby baby
Are you going with me
Cause I'm going with you
It's the end of all time

What is it really that motivates you
The need to fly or this fear to stop
I'll go along for the ride but surprise
When we get there I say 9 of 10 drop
Now who's the light and who is the devil
You can't decide so I'll be your guide
And one by one they will be hand chosen
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide

[chorus]

What is it really when they're fallin over
Everything that you thought is denied
I'm gonna be the one that's takin over
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide

Soundtrack

To my Bloggies…

How was your weekend? Your Martin Luther King Jr. Day? I hope they were all wonderful!

Today I had an interview for a new part-time job. It’s a pretty good opportunity but, frankly, it’s not for me. I would not do well in a commissioned position. Just because I hate feeling like I have to pressure people into anything. Therefore, I wouldn’t make much money. Plus, I’m not that great of a salesperson. You know, the kind that gets people all amped up to change an aspect of their life for something “better.” I had a hard enough time going door-to-door teaching people about Jesus. And that was for free!

I’ve decided to stop going after the things that I am not familiar w/ and to just go for the ones that I am really good at and will definitely excel at. I know that I can do anything I put my mind to but why fix something that ain’t broke, right? If you know of any jobs, that I have experience in, give a girl a shout! J

This one isn’t going to be too long. I just wanted to give you something to read. J Oh, AND… I saw “Country Strong” this weekend and I just have to say that I loved it! The whole story was pretty good but I really fell in love w/ the singing. I already knew Gwenyth Paltrow sang but I did NOT know the other two characters, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester, sang. I am totally in love w/ Garrett Hedlund! I thought he was gorgeous from the first time I saw him in “Troy.” I saw him in “Four Brothers” but Mark Wahlberg is also in it so I was distracted by him. J But his role as a cowboy who sings, he basically took my breath away. No seriously! Check it out for yourself!

I know, right?! I told you he was amazing! J You should go watch the movie. The reviews haven’t been the best but my review is a good one. If you don’t love the movie, you’ll at least love the music. Today’s song is one of my favorite ones from the movie. I want to sing this w/ my husband at our wedding. J I know. I’m so cheesy. Anyways, hope you have a wonderful week. Until next time Bloggies, be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Give in to Me- Garrett Hedlund & Leighton Meester

I'm gonna wear you down
I'm gonna make you see
I'm gonna get to you
You're gonna give in to me

I'm gonna start a fire
You're gonna feel the heat
I'm gonna burn for you
You're gonna melt for me

Come on, come on
Into my arms
Come on, come on
Give in to me

You're gonna take my hand
Whisper the sweetest words
And if you're ever sad
I'll make you laugh
I'll chase the hurt

My heart is set on you
I don't want no one else
And if you don't want me
I guess I'll be all by myself

Come on, come on
Into my arms
Come on, come on
Give in to me

I'll use my eyes to draw you in
Until I'm under your skin
I'll use my lips, I'll use my arms
Come on, come on, come on
Give in to me
Give in to me
Give in to me

No Whining Zone

Hello Bloggies!

Haha! Do you love how I just come up w/ names for you? J I know, I’m pretty awesome like that. If you haven’t already seen them, I put a few pics up from the holidays. Like seriously, a few. There’s a bunch more but I didn’t want to put them all up. They’re all Pohai’s pics for I borrowed them. I just took the important ones. J J/k!

These past few months have been a little hard for me, emotionally. Not where I was totally depressed or anything, just where I was having a hard time appreciating my job and daily interactions. Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE Isabella and her parents. They are the best and take care of me so much! It’s just been hard because at times I just want to hang out w/ my friends or just go somewhere w/o worrying about Isabella. I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this before but this is just a little update. Recently, I’ve realized how fun it can be to watch a little girl every day. Yeah, it’s hard and takes its toll. But it’s only a glimpse into parenthood. I’m not saying I can’t handle it. I totally can. I’ve taken care of kids from newborn and up since I was 11 years-old. The only thing I haven’t done was carry and birth a child. Oh, and financially support one (thank goodness). I’ve come to terms w/ the fact that I need to just get over myself and realize that Isabella is just a kid and she doesn’t have to do everything in the OCD way I want. And I’ve learned to love her parents more. I’ve had a few hang-ups because things are done totally different from the way I was raised or expect. Thankfully, I’ve gotten over those and have slowly had a better relationship w/ them. At least I think so.

Moving on. I watched “Born Different 2: More Amazing Medical Stories” on E!. Among the different people that were spotlighted was Kyle Maynard.

His story is so inspirational. He was born w/ congenital amputation, anything from missing a limb or an extremity, to multiple. In Kyle’s case he doesn’t have arms or legs past his elbows and knees and despite his “handicap” he is far from being one. Check out his site! He is freaking amazing! And check out that episode he’s in, too. It’ll help you to get more of an idea of who he is. I officially have a crush on him. J His story has made me look at myself and realize that any limitations I THINK I have aren’t as big as I think they are. Compared to Kyle, I have no reason to be limited. If I want something I need to do everything in my power to make it happen. I have to stop sitting back and waiting for things to happen TO me. Things happen after some kind of action is taken. Like Kyle says, “No excuses.”

Today’s song is one I discovered several years ago. A mission buddy told me about this band and a copy of their CD. I love this song! It really helps me to remember to keep my head up and to just go for it. Until next time Bloggies… Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Dream Big- Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand

When you cry be sure to dry your eyes
'Cause better days are sure to come
And when you smile be sure to smile wide
Don't let them know that they have won
And when you walk, walk with pride
Don't show the hurt inside
Because the pain will soon be gone

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

Crown of Beauty

Hola!!

I am so EXCITED right now!!! :D I follow Kandee Johnson, a professional make-up artist, and she had a great discount on Crown Brushes last month. She doesn’t work for them or anything but she does use them. I took full advantage of the discount and ordered myself some awesome professional make-up brushes. I ordered them about two weeks ago and I got them in the mail TODAY!! J Woo-hoo!

This is the set I bought. There were three different pouches to choose from.

The only logical thing to do, then, is to drop everything and break them in! And that’s just what I did. J Now, I’m sure you’re thinking, “Hello Leo. You have a little girl to watch.” Well don’t you fret my pet. She was taking a nap. I ran down to “the dungeon” and opened my little package and became acquainted w/ my new friends. Normally, I’m not one to go all crazy over make-up. I basically wear eyeliner almost every day, and I’ll also wear eye shadows and mascara. That’s about the extent of my beautifying. I don’t wear foundation very often because I touch my face a lot so I figure it’s pointless. I don’t wear a lot of make-up mainly because I feel I don’t have the patience for it. I don’t want to spend a long time putting my face on. I want to just put a bit to look decent and then I’m done.

However, since I have been watching Kandee make-up has become more appealing and seemingly easier (thanks Kandee!). The point is, I went all out on my face today. I put on my liquid foundation, using my yellow-orange foundation brush, AND my powder foundation, followed by the usual crème eyeliner, eye shadows, and mascara. I even put on lipstick AND a bit of gloss. I don’t usually like gloss because I’ve had sticky ones that just feel gross. But I have a smooth, not-so-sticky one from Mary Kay. Most of my make-up is Mary Kay. I love it!

The completed look. I even curled my hair w/ a flat iron (which wasn’t as difficult as I thought).

I know that you can’t really tell what’s going on differently from my usual make-up venturing but it’s all listed above. And might I add, my new liner brush is AMAZING! I have had a few different ones, but this is BY FAR my favorite. I didn’t have to spend as much time winging the end and it was just one smooth movement. Seriously. THE best! I hope I don’t seem too conceited. At least not more than usual. ;)

Today’s song is one I got for free on itunes under the discovery downloads. I love that little thing they do each week. I got a lot of songs from that. J Anyways, this song should be the anthem for women everywhere! Men too but girls have more issues w/ this then guys seem to. Hope you like it! J Well my lovelies… have a great rest of your week and weekend! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

The Pretty Rock- Keri Hilson

I can do the pretty girl rock rock
Rock to the pretty girl rock rock rock
Now what's your name?

My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly oh my it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry looking at my derri-erre
You can stare but if you touch it I'ma bury

Pretty as a picture
Sweeter than a swisher
Mad cause I'm cuter than the girl that's wit’cha

I don’t gotta talk about it baby you can see it
But if you want I'll be happy to repeat it

My name is Keri, I'm so very
Fly oh my it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry looking at my derri-erre
You can stare but if you touch it I'ma bury

Pretty as a picture
Sweeter than a swisher
Mad cause I'm cuter than the girl that's wit’cha
I can talk about it cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me

Chorus

All eyes on me when I walk in,
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
My walk my talk the way I dress
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Aye, now do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock rock
Do the pretty girl rock

Now where you at?
If you're looking for me you can catch me
Cameras flashing, daddy's turned his head as soon as I passed him
Girls think I'm conceited cause I know I'm attractive
Don't worry about what I think why don't you ask him?

Get yourself together don't hate (never do it),
jealousy is the ugliest trait (don't ever do it)
I can talk about it cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too then ladies sing it with me

Chorus

Get along with your pretty girl rock rock rock
Still show me your pretty girl rock rock rock
All my ladies do the pretty girl rock rock rock
Sing it with me now

All eyes on me when I walk in,
No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful.
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful.
My walk my talk the way I dress
It's not my fault so please don't trip
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful [x2]

Nuevo Ano

Happy New Year!!!

Hello lovelies! How was 2010 for you? I hope your ringing in of 2011 was fun! Mine’s sure was. J It wasn’t your typical new year’s celebration but it was still fun for me. I hung out w/ the BHGs (minus Raylene) and we watched Dick Clark. I haven’t watched him in forever! We took a bunch of pics (of which I will upload later here or to my facebook) and each had our own bottle of Martinelli’s. Good times! J

I decided to follow in the footsteps of one of my BHGs. She has decided to make this year “her year.” She’s starting up w/ a trainer and has a goal to lose weight and to make herself the best she can be, including spiritually. How awesome is that?! I definitely need to put my desire to improve physically and spiritually into action. 2011 is a great time to start! Plus, being my 10 year anniversary of graduating from high school, I probably should look close to as good as I did back then. Just saying.

Today’s song is a classic from old “blue eyes.” He is so smooth! I think this will be my theme song for this year. Once again, taking a cue from my BHG. J It’s targeted toward being w/ someone but that will come later. Here’s hoping! J Good luck in this new year and thanks for reading! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

The Best is yet to Come- Frank Sinatra

Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come

Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine

Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
And wait till you see that sunshine day
You ain't seen nothin' yet

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry

Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground

Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
And you're gonna be mine

Hello World

Bloggers! Hello my sweets!

Well, it’s nothing new. I have a problem w/ being consistent in my blogging. Except for when I did the 30 Days Challenge. Anywho. Time to play catch up. Luckily, and yet sadly, it won’t take long. J L

I went to Arizona w/ Karyn for Thanksgiving. I’ve spent the past couple weekends at the Blue House. I’ve learned a new cookie recipe. I have been devouring the Percy Jackson series. I am proud to say that I am currently half-way through the fourth book and will soon start the fifth, and final, book. I will have read an entire series w/in a month! And that’s huge. For me! I’m not an avid reader whatsoever. But when I find a book that I enjoy, I get hooked. Luckily, most of them have been series so I have more to enjoy! J Thanks Karyn for my new addiction! J

Other than that, things have been pretty quiet and the same. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! I am looking forward to my first Christmas in Utah. This should be interesting. J Remember the reason for the season and to give and show your love to the ones you consider family! Today’s song is one of my favorite Christmas (time) songs. I just hear Reba’s version and fell in love! Hope you like it! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!

Mary, Did You Know- Reba McEntire

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?

Mary did you know.. Ooo Ooo Ooo

The blind will see.
The deaf will hear.
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap.
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am.