New Post = This (aka stuff...)

I may devote more time on a later date to some of the things mentioned below, but for now here some things that are on my mind. In no particular order. Take what you can get.

Thought #Apple: This (Schloss Neuschwanstein bedecked with snow) is what I currently have as the desktop wallpaper on my computer at work. I figured since Christmas is approaching as well as the impending weather (which as a property manager of a small property I will have to get up early to check the condition of my sloped parking lot due to said weather - snow on Friday? - and spread ice melt ... what I wouldn't give for a husband right about now), I want something pretty and nostalgious to look at. Done.

Thought #Tree: Between work, church, and rehearsal for A Christmas Carol (http://manestagetheatre.com/MS_currentshow.html), I have no life.

Thought #Green: I am going to be missing my YSA branch for the next 3 weeks which means I don't get to teach Sunday School or play the organ. However, this does not mean I'm ward-hopping. I don't believe in ward-hopping. I believe in order to magnify my calling I should be where I'm called and not galavanting around scoping for possible mate prospects. (I of course make exceptions to attending other's meetings for support and love.) I've, unfortunately, never been very good at making church a social function. But I love it. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (http://mormon.org/me/5RM9/). I love being edified and uplifted and learning the lessons Heavenly Father needs me to learn.

Thought #Spinach: I quit the cleanse early. Yup. I did it for about 7 days but had a wedding with a dinner (which I ended up not having any) and a really bum week. So I decided to recommit after the holidays. The affects were wonderful, though. I find that whenever I have a desire to grab fast food that I immediately think of the physical consequences - my stomach on the inside, my stomach on the outside, my skin, my health. Don't get me wrong. I love a McChicken as much if not more so than the next girl. Oo. And those tacos from Jack in the Box (I WILL be writing a post on that). But I digress. Another cleanse for another year. In the meantime, I'm happy with my green smoothies every morning and my herbal tea throughout the day.

Thought #Eyes: GAHHHHHHH!

Thought #Envy: It's NEVER to early for Christmas. I have been listening to my Jazzy Schmazzy Christmas station on Pandora.com since before Halloween. I know it's no NKOTB's "Have a Funky Funky Christmas" in July, but you bet your bippy the songs of the season are playing any chance I get.

Thought #Flower: I really miss my family. Mum and Dad are in Africa, the Cowart's (Jessica, Joseph, Samuel, Clara, Avery, Eli, Henry, Lily, Isaac) and the Worthen's (Britton, Lindsey, Aubrey, Chloe', Benton, Max, Preston) are in Arizona, the McKeown's (Anna, Gregory, Grace, Evie, Jack, Essie) are in California, and Whitney is in Washington, D.C. And I'm in Spanaway. SPANAWAY!! But this is where I'm supposed to be.

So that's it for now. Blerg. Don't be mistaken - I know who I am and am quite confident in the person that, actually, so few truly know. But for now, I'm going to close up my office and continue to listen to Christmas music.

The Next 10 Days

In case you haven't heard me mention this before, starting Monday, November 7th I will be doing The Master Cleanse. It's part of my regimen in training for a marathon (which is going abysmally by the way but I'm not giving up!). The cleanse can last anywhere from 10 to 40 days and include such fun things as salt water flushes, senna tea, lemon juice, grade B maple syrup, lots of water and herbal tea, and my favorite... cloves! (This stint, however, I will only be on the cleanse for 10 days because let's face it - it's the holidays and I want to at least taste the smells I'll be experiencing.) I've done it before so I know what to expect. Now, for those of you who are familiar with The Master Cleanse you either think I'm crazy or have your own personal testimony of it's positive effects. So let me just say the reason why I am doing it is to detox my body and get rid of bad habits (aka living off of fast food - bad... bad... bad...). It is true that weight loss is a side-effect, but it's not lasting. Changes in one's diet and exercise routine have to be made in order for any lasting effects to occur. And yes, this is the same "Lemonade Diet" that Beyonce used to prepare for her role in Dream Girls. But I digress. I will keep a log for you and post at the end of the cleanse. Till then, peace out and happy cleansing!