Not So Much...

...of stuff going on around here.

Monday, the 26th, was a holiday so I didn't have to work. Greg and I went and watched the new X-Men movie, which I really enjoyed. Then we did a little shopping where I got some new black canvas shoes, and some new "walking shoes." Yes. that's right folks. I'm officially an old lady, having to buy walking shoes instead of running shoes. (No offense to you youngies who buy walking shoes too.) I'm hoping I can eventually break them in so I can put them on without the help of Greg, but they don't have laces, so they should be easier for people to put them on me. Man I wish I had my flexibility back. Though I did learn the other day that I can kneel on the ground. I just have to sit on the couch and ease myself onto my knees. Then to get back up I have to like slide myself up the couch to a sitting position, then stand up from there. It was epic.

Tuesday, the 27th, I went back to work. Good times, folks, good  times. I am quite consumed with loans at the moment. It's quite crazy, but it's a great learning experience, and I get to work with some awesome people, (and some not-so nice ones), and people that don't typically come into our branch. Now if only I could convince people to purchase MBP, GAP, and Debt Protection.

Tuesday was also Greg and my 9 year anniversary. Time sure has flown by. I'm lucky to be married to such a great person. We actually made our anniversary dinner on Monday, steak, shrimp, and crab. Crab is my favorite. I could eat it all the time, for reals. For our Tuesdsay dinner we went to Five Guys, which was also delicious. I even ate my entire burger. Be proud of me. It's quite the accomplishment.

Unfortunately, that night/early morning was not so great. My stomach has been kind of acting up the past week or so, but it hasn't been too bad that I couldn't function. Tuesday night I just couldn't sleep. I got up about 3-4 times to go to the bathroom, and on my third trip I ended up throwing up. Normally it's not so bad, and I can fall asleep soon after, but not that night. I just didn't sleep well at all, so when my alarm went off, I really did not want to get out of bed. Greg told me I could just stay home, and when he says it, I do it! JK, I always feel so dang guilty, so I really had a struggle with it. The night before I had read this quote that really helped me make my decision.

So, I stayed home, slept until 11, watched 4 episodes of Psych, ate some crackers, drank some apple juice, then took a short nap until Greg got home. I was totally lazy, but sometimes I just need a day to rest.

I was able to go back to work the next day, and I felt fine. I got a loan closed, and worked on getting caught up from the day I missed. For some reason people keep thinking that they need loans. Oh well, I really do enjoy it.

I actually wrote this post a little while ago, and am just now getting to post it, so sorry if it so abruptly ends. I'll be back to post more!

Thursday Three | 06.05.14

• I have had a rough week. Stomach hurts, vomiting often, food doesn't satisfy. I try to put on a happy face, but unfortunately IG gets all my feeling, so I'm sorry for that. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, so we'll see what happens.
• I got invited to go to Hawaii, but we turned it down this time. If our way had been paid it may have been a different story... jk, health was the reason for turning it down. Maybe someday!
• I think what I'm missing is a healthy dose of One Direction. I haven't watched the movie in a while and haven't seen many pics on Pinterest. I'm thinking that is the reason for my health issues.

Thursday Three was developed by Kristin from RUKristin. You can read more about it {here}, then play along over on Instagram and follow me @bre11414.

Thursday Three | 05.29.14

• I have to teach Relief Society this Sunday, and while I have my topic, I always struggle to put my thoughts together. Hopefully it'll come to me.  
• Learned that our insurance is going up, like a lot. Now while I am totally grateful for insurance, I just can't believe how much our deductible will be. At least no premiums this time... Remember the good ol' days when I didn't need insurance?
• I am still craving a road trip and Dr. Pepper. The other day I had the strangest feeling of desperately wanting to go to the beach and soak my feet. Maybe I'll just take off...

Thursday Three was developed by Kristin from RUKristin. You can read more about it {here}, then play along over on Instagram and follow me @bre11414.

Thursday Three | 05.22.14

• Since Greg won't let me have a kitten/puppy/baby, I've got this cat game on my phone where I will tell Greg I'm taking care of my cats when I play it. Well last night I had this awesome dream where I had this massively huge cat and a baby kitten and I took them to church. I woke up in the middle of the night and nearly told Greg about it then, but I waited until this morning. He told me I was grounded from my cat game.
• I've become quite obsessed with Psych. I think it is hilarious and a lot cleaner than most shows on tv right now. It's also made me realize how much I need to do a better job at paying attention to the little things around me. We were taking about bank robberies this morning at work and i kept thinking about that show and how i need to be paying attention to all the details of the situation.
• The spots on my leg where the shingles were are still numb. Is that normal? It kind of freaks me out. There is another spot on my other leg that goes numb if it gets too hot or too cold. I don't understand my body.

Thursday Three was developed by Kristin from RUKristin. You can read more about it {here}, then play along over on Instagram and follow me @bre11414.

28 by 29 | Introduction

Sometimes I come up with these really great ideas, and then I get super excited about them, and then I get a few weeks into it, and 'give up'. Well, this time I really have it.

I want this next year to be the best year ever. And the year after that, and the year after that. I want to do something awesome with my life, so one needs goals. I've been doing this every year for the past few years, but this year I want to share my experiences, and get feedback and advice, and encouragement from you. Otherwise, this will just turn into another one of those epic fails.

I'm still in the process of completing my list, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know. Instead of doing vague goals like, "Lose weight" or "Organize my house," I went a bit more specific. I think you have to be, or else it's harder to feel like you've accomplished something.

Here is my list so far. I'll be explaining each one of the goals as time goes on, but I really good use a few more suggestions. I'm stuck. So, here we go...

28 things to do before I turn 29

1 // Read the Book of Mormon twice

2 //  Write a note to 28 people

3 // Try 28 new recipes

4 // Do my Visiting Teaching every month

5 // Begin a 50 states album

6 // Learn 10 fun facts about each state (to include in 50 states album)

7 // Create an exercise program for myself and do it at least 2 times a week

8 // Document a 'Day in the Life' each month

9 // Learn more about my ancestors

10 // Try 12 things I've pinned on Pinterest

11 // Read a General Conference talk each week (52)

12 // Perform 12 Random Acts of Kindness (RAK)

13 // Plan a girl's day out

14 // Read 28 new books

15 // Create and send 6 care packages

16 // Have 12 planned date nights with the hubby

17 // Run or walk a 5K

18 // Go 28 days without Facebook

19 // Take at least 3 pictures each day

20 // Memorize 28 scriptures

21 // Do something to raise awareness for Scleroderma

22 // Do something awesome with my hair

23 // Buy 2 new outfits

24 // Eat at 5 new places

25 // Go on a real vacation with Greg

26 // 

27 // 

28 // 

Now I'm stuck. Help me out with those last three. I'm up for just about anything.

Like I said, I'll talk more about each one over time, and explain a little more about my intentions with this. I just need to get it out there, so I can be thinking about how to fulfill these. I made them easy enough to accomplish, but not so easy that I can do them all in one day. This is a daily challenge to help me become a better person mentally, spiritually, physically, and any other way I can be a better person.

I'm excited. Are you?