Some Things I've Learned...

It has been a rough week. But I feel like I have learned a lot about myself... here are some things I have been pondering...

1. We have to take the good with the bad in life and roll with it… and try to focus on the good and not dwell on the bad.
2. Patience is something I don’t have and am working on.
3. Do not compare yourself to any other person… ever.
4. Harry Potter, Jack Bauer, Sex and the City, and caramel popcorn make me feel better… weird combination, but true.
5. John Mayer’s “The Heart of Life” and “Stop This Train” are amazing and incredibly relatable for me.
6. I am looking forward to a much needed vacation.
7. My husband is absolutely amazing. He makes up for my lack of patience and has so much love for me. He also loves my parents, which really touches my heart.
8. Heavenly Father always provides a silver lining.
9. Life is short.
10. It is heartbreaking to see a parent cry for the first time…and not be able to do anything about it.
11. I will miss my grandmother. She was strong, insightful and loving all in her own special ways.
12. Take things one step at a time. I have learned that I can’t plan out my entire life on a calendar. I need to just let some things happen to me. All my life I have done everything the exact way I am supposed to… and I think it is okay to say “what the hell” once in a while (Thanks, Avril Lavigne... lol).

There hasn't really been anything too exciting going on in my life; Just the normal, everyday stuff. I have been cooking some fabulous things, though! The other night I made crepes with a lemon cream cheese filling that turned out pretty amazing if I do say so, myself. Last night I made white chicken enchiladas that were also spicy and fabulous. And I’m losing weight whilst eating all this delish food, which is even better! I noticed I haven’t posted a book review for a long time either! I am still reading Uglies by Scott Westerfield. It really is a quick read, but I’m just slow! I have been really busy with school lately. And when I’m not doing that, I’m cooking, exercising, or watching 24. Jack Bauer has consumed out lives. Best. Show. EVER.

I went to the Aluminum Show the other night at the Colonial Theater. In the description of the show, it compared to Stomp and Blue Man Group. I don’t know if I would really compare it to that, but it was certainly interesting! I don’t really even know how to describe what it was…. I guess you could say dancing and lots of aluminum tubing and lights? It was unique and entertaining though!

I also had to do an observation this week for school. I visited a kindergarten class, which was pretty cool. The thought of teaching kindergarten was always sickening to me, but now I’m not so sure. Those kids are so sweet and genuine at that age. I really think I might dig teaching kindergarten. Those kids really brightened my day!

I’m still loving Zumba. My friend, Mindy, and I went to a Zumbathon a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty fun and a good workout as always. And on a pretty exciting note, I took third place in our Lighten Up Challenge at work! I lost 13 more pounds in about 8 weeks, which doesn’t seem like a lot, but it was sure a lot of work! But I feel better and look better for sure. I won a $75 gift card that I think I will use to buy some summer clothes since none of mine from last summer will fit me! I need some cute things for our trip, which I am VERY excited for!

And most of all I’m really ready for Spring to be here! I want a tan and to see something green outside for a change!