Salamat

What does salamat mean? Thank you, but regardless of what language you speak, I believe the sentiment can be felt even if the word isn't understood. So I realized I have so much to be thankful for - this realization came as we needed to get our car fixed. Our warranty on our brakes was up, we put 17K miles on a 12K mile warranty, but it had not quite been a year. My mechanic graciously made a super fair deal with me - We pay for the part and he will cut the labor costs. Saved us a bundle! Annnnd he went around back to grab something, so I took a gander at the receipt - I saw all sorts of crossed out totals and his chicken scratchings on how much to charge us - we paid less than all the estimates he had made - and I found out why after snooping some more - he charged us what HE pays for parts (customer prices for parts are normally increased by about 50%) so we paid half of what we should have for parts and he did it all for free. I was sooo thankful, I tried to tip him, but he declined and said he was just grateful for our business. I have never met a more honest mechanic, I am grateful for his honest personality and I recommend him to anyone - Ray's Campus American Car Care Center right next to BYU.

I am grateful for the silly things in life that make me smile:
-The cool frozen water droplets on the walkways
-Heater and defroster in my car
-Daniel making fun of my silly inventions (ps. I was going to become a millionaire with this idea I just had - alas I googled it and you would never guess who makes a prototype of my idea - of course CHINA)

-Taco Soup (can you tell what we had for dinner?)
-The pretty snowflakes falling outside my work window (and so we can ski at Alta for free :)
-Dreaming (I am currently dreaming of my future - whatever that may be - as long as I'm with Daniel I can conquer anything!)
-Friends and Family
-The Gospel
-CHOCOLATE
-slipper boots
and I could go on forever ...

So what are you thankful for at this moment? Never cease to be thankful! Have a good laugh at yourself and enjoy the journey. Thanks for reading and thanks for being you! Aloha!

Ps. I am thankful for the Fall and the pretty colors

I am thankful for the Daniel in this picture

and I am thankful for Natalie for taking this picture!

Endorphins - gotta love 'em!

Don’t you love discovering things around you that have been there all along? Well, I got my wake-up-you-don’t-know-your-area-as-well-as-you-thought-you-did call – enter Orem Rec Center. For those of you unprivileged enough to be out of the boundaries of Orem, let me tell you, I found love in the form of a building. A building with an indoor track, basketball courts, cardio equiptment, weight room, racquetball courts, shooting range, Olympic size pool, sauna, hot tub, and endless classes. The day before I had made this epic find – Daniel and I sat down and wrote bucket list items, 2011 goals, and things we want to do in Utah. Here are a few bucket list things:

Travel - EVERYWHERE
Invent something
Own a business
Have foreign exchange students
Scuba certified
Humanitarian work
Learn a foreign language

2011 goals

Finish BOM by June and D&C by the end of the year
Sign up for institute
Healthy eating
Exercise 3 times a week (at least)
Train for 30k (close to St. Geezy
Journal (this blog should help J)

So needless to say I found my morning mecca – the Orem Rec Center – here to service all your exercise needs! I am so lucky to be married to someone who makes me want to become a better person, to improve all aspects of life and grow closer as a couple and closer to our Savior! Daniel trains with me and pushes me to step it up a notch – whether it is in speed and endurance – or church and home life – Daniel, I love you more!

So I just started this blog – to share life’s experiences – and if so inspired – to help share the source of my happiness, my knowledge of my Savior and His plan for me. Eesh – this blog is a result of you telling me to make one, so here it is and let me know how I am doing. Hope I don’t bore you guys too much – I am kinda a flamboyant writer – I write what comes to mind and fill it with details. Enjoy!