Tuesday, June 5, 2012

mornings

I have discovered I like when mornings are purposeful.  What I enjoy is leaving for something or getting home from something before most people have started their work day.  Such a great way to start the day!

I have observed about myself that I am a very disciplined person, almost to a fault sometimes.  With that said, I have learned that in order for mornings to be purposeful and productive for me, I have to go to bed earlier than most people.  I am still learning how this works, but it takes discipline to go to bed while I still want to hang out, but know that I have early morning responsibilities.

I love walking outside when the weather is absolutely perfect and heading to coach my work out class.  I love spending time w/the Lord before starting my day, or meeting for breakfast at my favorite bagel place, or talking to random biker/hippie dudes that stop outside my apartment complex because they just want to talk to someone "interesting"!  (Funny story you should ask Carly or myself about! ;)

Last week on vacation I realized this is true about my family as well.  We all go to bed at a decent hour, and you bet by 7:30 everyone is already up, moving around, and have already ate breakfast.  That's what I like.  Early to bed, early to rise.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the 
path of life; 
in your presence there is 
FULLNESS OF JOY;
at your right hand 
are pleasures forevermore.
-Psalm 16:11

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

my new favorite bagel place!


YUM!

Yesterday my friend Carley and fellow roller-blading buddy took me here and now I think I may become obsessed.  Not only are the bagels oh so good, but they are cheap!  We both got a bagel and cream cheese for about $3.  Nice!  

CJ's Bagels, you'll be seeing a lot more of this girl in the days to come! :)

sharing in others' joy!

Today, I get to share in my sisters joy!  
She loves to blog, read blogs,
learn from blogs,
basically anything blog related, she's on it!  
People always ask me how I know of things/deals and I simply answer 
"My sister Ashley told me about it."  
It's good to have a sister like her.  

I just got a text from her saying she forwarded on a coupon deal to a pretty popular blog (www.hip2save.com).  
It got POSTED and she gave my sister CREDIT!  
EXCITING!  

Click here for a Yankee's Candle BOGO coupon.

And, if you want another blog to follow, click here.  
Although recently she has been posting a ton of mommy stuff. ;)


Monday, February 6, 2012

nike tester

I am a Nike product tester!  

I love Nike.  

Such quality.

This means I get to "trial" products by Nike before they are actually launched to sell.  

Cool! 

 Click here to sign up too!  

It's completely FREE!


Monday, December 26, 2011

2011

11 things:

1. Had a "family" reunion in Arizona w/Kebbie and team princess! :)
















2. Went mountain biking for the first time with wild horses, watch out!




3. Went on a spur of the moment Memorial Day Trip to St. Louis w/friends!


4. Lost 2 very special Grandma's from battling diseases (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's) for many years.
Grandma Rhoads (July)
Grandma Huhn (October)



5. Met some "famous" people.

COACH GINO!!!! If you don't know who this man is, you should start reading ESPN now.
The NEW butter cow lady for the Iowa State Fair, COOL!


6. Went on vacation for a week of complete lounging, including boating, skiing, boarding, and swimming.


7. Ran my first ever 1/2 marathon!

8. Became 100% debt-free!

9. Went out East for the ISU-UCONN game, while stopping in NYC going to Broadway!



10. Tried to become domesticated by making my sister a ruffled shower curtain for Christmas.  Thank you to Gusta for her helping out big time! ;)

11. Completed one official year in the "real world!"  BOOYAH!