Friday, August 31, 2012

Life, Attitude, and Happiness

Isn't it funny how one day you think your life is going nowhere and the next it just takes off? That is EXACTLY what has been happening to me. 

Just a few months ago, I thought that I wasn't going anywhere. I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was frustrated with my boring job.I wanted to go on a mission. I wanted to move away to school. I wanted to travel the world. The list could go on and on, but I will spare you the rest. A few months ago, I didn't know where I was supposed to be. Flash to now: I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.  My job has definitely NOT been boring since June. I don't know if I'm going to go (or even want to go) on a mission or not. I still want to move away to school (eventually). And I still want to travel the world. 

So, I bet you are thinking: "Okay, Kat, your life hasn't changed that much, so how has it taken off?" Answer: Attitude. Yes, I have doubled my school load (I really do enjoy going to school full time). Yes, I am helping with a MAJOR project at work. You're right, my life hasn't changed that much, but I feel like I wouldn't be feeling this great about life if I didn't want to. Don't get me wrong, not everything in my life are rainbows and butterflies, but let me ask, whose is? Life is all about choices, and did you know that you can CHOOSE to be happy? I know I didn't always know that, but I do now, and that is what counts! Yes, there are hard times, and yes, there are times when we do feel sad, angry, frustrated, etc. However, if we didn't feel that way, we wouldn't be human. So, I say to you, my fellow readers, CHOOSE to be happy TODAY. Pick one thing in your life that gives you motivation and hold to it, smile at a stranger, and find at least one thing you're grateful for today.


"Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have."



Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Just Keep Running

Okay. I have fought this battle all my life. I need to be more serious about it! I want to run a half marathon. This was something I started thinking about a while ago. The problem is I am NOT a runner. I start to run, and I lose my breath. I have a hard time running anywhere other than the treadmill. However, I WILL do this! I don't care if it kills me, at least I'm doing it! 

So, what half marathon am I shooting for? Pioneer Days in Bountiful 2013. That gives me just over a year. I can do this, right? RIGHT! :)

P.S. If you know any fun 5k's, 10k's, and half's, PLEASE comment below! I want to know! :)

Monday, May 21, 2012

My Mom

I know this is late, but since Mother's Day was not too long ago, I wanted to write about my mother. She is one AMAZING woman! 

I love my mom!!!

My mom is beautiful on the inside and out! She is my best friend. She has taught me so many things, and she is always there to lend me her ear, even when I talk TOO much! She has laughed with me, cried with me, comforted me, and cheered me up! 
She has a great sense of humor!!!! She is kind to everyone she meets. She is always serving, and thinking about others. She is a woman of God. She has an amazing testimony, and relationship with our Heavenly Father, and I am grateful for that!
My mom is a strength to me and my family! 

I am SO glad that I am blessed with THE best mom! I love her so much! 

Monday, April 2, 2012

"I wanna rock and roll all night, and PART OF every day"


So, I am learning the guitar (PAUSE for laughter)!!!


It's true! NO joke! Last week I taught myself how to play this lovely song:






I even have the picking/plucking (I don't know the word... I play the violin) down!

Anyway... I thought I'd share! My goal for next post is to use real pictures. Not just lame stuff from the internet.

Monday, March 26, 2012

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying. - Oscar Wilde

Lately, I don't understand a word I'm saying, but that's okay. I still think I'm hilarious!

What?!? Remind me why I have a blog??? Ha ha! I think this is mostly entertainment for me. It's something that is mine. I AM IN CONTROL!

I capital "P" Promise that I will start blogging more often. :) I pah-romise all of... maybe.... one reader! :) That's okay, I still love you! Let's be honest, I probably wouldn't be wasting my time on this blog anyway....

Next blog post will come soon... Oh, and hopefully with pictures! Maybe I can actually do this! We'll find out!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Rome Wasn't Built in A Day

It is time for me to become ACCOUNTABLE! I am trusting you. I'm not exactly comfortable with this, but it NEEDS to be done. It is time for me to loose weight. It will happen. I have to make it happen. I have a crappy work schedule, so it's hard for me to have a regular work buddy, go to bed early, etc. However, I can start doing small things now. For myself. I am starting off small, but I am starting. Each week I will be posting a weekly goal. The next week I will also let you know if I accomplished it or not. If I do not, I give you full permission to deck me! Full on punch to the face. So, here I am, taking my first step.

My Goal: Take the stairs at work every day (That's 5 stories, Tues-Sat).

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

10 Things That Make Me Happy


1.NATURE
Isn't it beautiful?



2. HISTORY
I love to learn about people and why they did the things they did.



3. TAKING PICTURES
I love it... Along with 3/4ths of the population.



4. THE 4TH OF JULY
My second favorite holiday. Parades + fireworks + BBQs = One happy girl!



5. ART
I can't create it, but I can enjoy it!



6. VACATIONS
Going to the beach is my favorite!



7. BAKING
Cookies, brownies, whatever!



8. RAIN
In my book, it's the best weather.




9. CHRISTMAS
One word: Family.




10. FLOWERS
They just add to the beauty of nature.

*Not in any particular order.
** All photos are from freedigitalphotos.net