Yes, Maybe, No

Yes I run most days of the week.
Maybe I miss one or two occasionally.
No, it isn't always fun.

Yes, I get up at 5:00 am to do it.
Maybe I am crazy.
No, you can't convince me to stop.

Yes, I am running faster these days.
Maybe I could qualify for Boston.
No, I am not going to really run in Boston.

Yes, I had someone tell me yesterday that I looked like I had lost weight.
Maybe I should take that as a compliment
No, I am not trying to loose weight.

Yes, I am going to sign up for the Salt Lake Marathon.
Maybe someone out there wants to train with me. . . .
No, it isn't that hard I promise!

Anyone. . . . . . anyone want to run with me in April?! Please!

I am sure. . . .

I am sure that it is way to soon to be playing Christmas music. . . I love Christmas, but can't we please celebrate Thanksgiving first?

I am sure that my little brother Daniel cannot really be old enough to serve a mission. He goes into the MTC tomorrow. Missionaries used to be so old! What happened? Is it just that I am getting old?

I am sure that being sick won't stop me from being at school tomorrow. My mom thinks I should take another day off, but there is something about this guilt complex that keeps me going back even when I have thrown up all day and night long. I guess that one thing I am sure of is, either way I will be at this school tonight either writing sub plans or getting ready for tomorrow. (yes, this is really a picture of the school I work at)

I am sure that I need this Bosch Mixer. The Bosch kitchen store is having a sale, and I have a $50 gift card that would cover about 1/8 of the cost. Really, I need this mixer -- when I get married someday if I don't have this mixer I am going to see if I can register at the Bosch Kitchen Store .
I am sure that without this expensive mascara my eyes wouldn't be as ravishing as they always are. I am also sure that I am getting ripped off buying such expensive makeup, but I am kind of hooked. I don't think I can every go back to Cover Girl.

Halloween Fun

Okay. . . If I am being honest. . . Halloween wasn't really all that "fun"

In first grade within the first 5 minutes half of the costumes are lost, broken, or half-way off. By the time the parade rolls around all of the kids (and the teacher) are pretty much done! I hate having to parade around in front of all of the parents who have their video camera's. After all, dressing up is not really that great when you are an adult, or at least I don't think it is! Regardless we got some pretty good pictures. I don't need to see another costume until next October!

Regardless I think I make a pretty darn cute ladybug (these pictures don't really do my darling, home-made costume justice), and look how fun that all of the first grade teachers dressed up as bugs! :)

My Birthday (for real this time)

Thanks to all of my friends and family for making my birthday enjoyable. My family had a busy weekend because Daniel was speaking in church on Sunday before leaving on his mission (this Wednesday) so, we had a "birthday breakfast" bright and early. My mom made some great omelets and fruit that we put the candle in.




Then, Ethan 'helped' me open my presents. My mom and dad brought me this really great nativity set back from Jerusalem with them that I had wanted. It is a handmade set in the authentic Palestinian dress. I still have my olive wood set, so I will just add this to it. I also received an 'amber stone' necklace, a plaque with the temple on it that Kristin made and the DVD of Newsies -- nothing like a little Disney and dancing all in one.

I guess that if I have to be in my last year of my 2o's I started it right. My dad assures me that 29 is where everyone wants to stay. . . we will see.