“To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top.”
― Robert M. Pirsig1. Get Scuba Certified--- I am not certified yet, but I bought a groupon for a class! Not going to lie, I am slightly nervous.
6. Try 30 new recipes---
Chicken Enchilada Puffs
tidymom.net/2011/chicken-enchilada-puffs-recipe/
Basically, any recipe is delicious when it calls for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.
8. Run 30 miles monthly--- So I was 2.25 miles from meeting my goal for September. I decided I might just add up all of the walking/ballet/tap that I did that month and call it even...It is my birthday list, I can make the rules.
9. Do temple work (endowment) for 30 people--- For those who are not LDS, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we do ordinances such as baptism for our ancestors who have passed away in our temples. Here is a link that explains more: mormon.org/faq/topic/temples. My grandfather sent me some names of ancestors who needed temple work. I went to the Salt Lake Temple this week to do an endowment session (an ordinance where we make covenants with God) for one of my ancestors. It is always such a neat experience when you do work for someone who is related to you. I especially love going to the Salt Lake Temple. It is so beautiful and old.
19. Go to 30 new restaurants--- I have gone to 2 new restaurants!
This place was tasty! I got the tomato soup. I love a good tomato soup and this was kind of amazing!
http://www.bluelemon.com/locations/
The Cafe Galleria is located in Midway, Utah. I had a margherita pizza and salad. The sauce was so fresh and it really hit the spot!
21. Learn 30 flowers--- I haven't been very diligent yet at learning the flowers, however, a friend of mine gave me a book to help me get started.
I am super excited to begin memorizing! Thanks Jed!
This past weekend was General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. It is when the Prophet, apostles and other leaders, give us counsel for the next 6 months. Here is a link to all the talks: www.lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2012/10?lang=eng Here is a quote from one of my favorite talks.
"Isn’t it true that we often get so busy? And, sad to say, we often even wear our busyness as a badge of honor, as though being busy, by itself, were an accomplishment or sign of a superior life. Is it? I think of our Lord and Exemplar, Jesus Christ, and His short life among the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. I have tried to imagine Him bustling between meetings or multitasking to get a list of urgent things accomplished.
I can’t see it. Instead I see the compassionate and caring Son of God purposefully living each day. When He interacted with those around Him, they felt important and loved. He knew the infinite value of the people He met. He blessed them, ministered to them. He lifted them up, healed them. He gave them the precious gift of His time." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
