I really want...

to be creative.

I want to sew, knit, paint and decorate. Not for money. For ME. For our home. What stirred this desire?? I'm SO glad you asked!

Blank Walls...

Yep. That's all it took.

Will and I went shopping (his most favorite activity) for some new home decor and some stuff to assist in organizing the mess that is our lives! I kept looking at wall art and thinking..."No way! I can totally do this my self!" Please picture me standing in Bed, Bath and Beyond with a little thought bubble over my head. Got it? Ok. Now in the bubble- Me, canvas, easel, paint over-sized button down, skinny jeans, worn flats, sloppy pony-tail and paint brushes!!! I know, right?

I am going to paint! OK...I am gonna try.

Project #1

Something on the wall above the T.V.

Colors in the living are tan, black, and red (deep...like a rose NOT like a crayon)

I'm thinking 3 rectangle canvases...we shall see.

Project #2

Guest Bathroom

Green, brown, tan

No Idea...

Project #3

Lets not get to far ahead of ourselves, kay?

Anyway, this may take a while. I have NEVER painted...sooooo, I gots lots to learn!

I will let you know how it goes. However, if this should turn out to be an epic fail I will delete this post and never will we ever speak of this again.

Night Y'all!

Going Veggie!

As most of you know, Will is away, and that means I must have something to obsess over to keep me occupied. The last time he was away I had lots to do to prepare for our Disney Vaca. This time I am working on compiling new recipes and changing the way we eat and live. This will be easier to do while Will is gone...I can get into a routine, experiment with new recipes and he will fall right in to what I have been doing. Will is easy to cook for...feed him when he is hungry and not a minute later and he is happy. Content not important. There are some things that he loves- the occasional steak, sushi, stuffed bell peppers, pizza, chili and a few others. As long as I throw these things out there I am pretty much free to cook how and what I want and he will happily eat. it. up. Anyway, for the next several days I am going to channel my energy and culinary talents into being something of a vegetarian. Pork and beef, while I love them, sometimes they upset my tummy. I have also done some research on eating for your blood type and As should be vegetarians. My plan is to eat NO MEAT for the next several days. I will still eat eggs and fish. I am also trying to cut out the sweets...this will probably kill me...miss me when I am gone. So, I am open to recipe suggestions. I started today by sleeping in (I have the day off work) and then making a tasty brunch. I found this idea on Lauren's blog. She is also cutting out the sugar and eating veggie also. My version is a bit different...only slightly. OK. Here is Brunch!

1. Naan bread topped with slices of fresh mozzarella

2. Add thinly sliced roma tomatoes...yes I said tomatoes. I know this is as shocking as a Republican Senator in Massachusetts but its true!

3. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and season to taste

4. Toast till cheese is bubbly

5. While the naan bread is getting toasty, the cheese is getting melty, tomatoes roasty...scramble up some eggs

6. Slice an avocado

7. Plate your tasty, roasty, melty, naan bread

8. Top it all off with the sliced avocado

Ta-da!!

I LOVED this!! Even the tomatoes! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks Lauren.

He's Leaving...

Not on a jet plane.

I am not supposed to disclose to much info here on the world wide web. I can talk about it as long as I'm vague and follow the rules...yeah, there are rules and I think that they are stupid. Apparently it has something to do with National Security....Whatev. Anyway, it is that time again. Yet another deployment is upon us. It is just for a few weeks so I know I shouldn't whine. It could be worse and is worse for other wives. I try to keep that in mind when I am being a big baby. Alas, it does not make me any less of a baby. He isn't even gone yet and cried most of the night...which just make him feel bad for something that he can't control. I don't know what my deal is. I thought I was over this. Or at least better. I guess you never get over being separated from the ones you love. UGH.

Well, I have to speak at church on Sunday...any guesses on the topic? Courage.

Yeah. Like- "What do they got that I ain't got?" "Courage." Is someone trying to send me a message??? Courage has come up some many times in the last few weeks. Last Sunday someone share their Testimony in church and they spoke about it. I am in an email convo with some twitter/blog friends and few of them are showing some true courage by searching and trying to have a relationship with God. It is the new theme for the Young Women this year...It is everywhere. Ok. I can take a hint...I need to be more courageous.

My 2009!

I have made some promises to myself for 2009. I'm refusing to use the word resolution. I think a promise insures more follow through. Anyway, I also thought that writing about them would help. So, lets begin. I promise to take better care of myself. That doesn't mean crash dieting to lose a few pounds and then gain it right back. I will not be a yo yo this year. I also promise to be better person. I want the people in my life to know what they mean to me. I'm done taking life for granted. I want live life with a positive attitude and make a difference where I can! I'm going to write more letters and email and text less. I want to become more familiar with the scriptures and words from our present day Prophets. I want to really talk to my Heavenly Father often. I want to take time to apprieciate all that I have been given. Whine less and be happy with the wonderful life I have. Ok. Now that its out there i must follow through! No turning back now!!!