random things and stuff for living a more "interesting?" life
Saturday, November 6, 2010
ALL HALLOWS EVE HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!
Welcome to my nightmare! I know I have been a major slacker on updating my blog, but I think when you see what I have been working on you will understand. Halloween is finally here and I have created some great 'things and stuff' to share. In fact KSL television came out and did a story about us this year. The hours of planning and preparation have been worth it!
I wanted to share all of the details so I have written three blog postings that break up the decorations in to three areas-- I thought that might make it easier to read. Thanks for joining me... I hope you enjoy!
My mouth is hanging open and I honestly don't think I a have adequate words to describe how utterly fantastic that all is! You guys look amazing! And I can't imagine the work that went into all of that. I was at work the first time I looked at your posts and I made everyone come and look at everthing. They were all BLOWN AWAY! You guys are amazing! Love ya!
-You might notice that the theme for my new reading list happens to be based on the Willie/Martin Handcart Companies. Why? Because I am the Trek Master for our Stake Trek next year. I will be looking for suggestions, but until then I will be reading as much history as I can...
-As Sisters in Zion by Debbie J. Christensen
Life is all about things and stuff...
my epitaph?
Still reading for inspiration.....
Some of the things I have learned so far... some from the book and some from experience.
Hers......
1. Be Michael.
2. Act the way I want to feel.
3. Do what ought to be done and do it now (now is the hard part!).
4. Lighten up!
Mine......
1. "It is what it is"
2. Pay it forward (goes with #3).
3. Karma is so real!! What goes around comes around.
4. Hand signals don't help.
More "stuff" I have learned from Gretchen ! !
Hugs are important when bonding with those you love. However, a quick 'hug, hug, kiss, kiss' is not usually enough time to make a real connection. Six seconds "is the minimum time necessary to promote the flow of oxygen and seretonin, the mood-boosting chemicals that promote bonding." Try it. Test it out. Six seconds is really not very long but you will be amazed at the change it can bring about in your life. Hug you kids... they will respond. Hug your spouse... they will respond also. Try it for a week without telling anyone what you are doing. See if you can tell the difference. Let me know how it works for you.
My mouth is hanging open and I honestly don't think I a have adequate words to describe how utterly fantastic that all is! You guys look amazing! And I can't imagine the work that went into all of that. I was at work the first time I looked at your posts and I made everyone come and look at everthing. They were all BLOWN AWAY! You guys are amazing! Love ya!
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