Sometimes this is all that gets me through my day

I like quotes, a lot. I find words to be a quick, yet powerful source of inspiration and motivation. This is one quote (of many scattered on sticky notes and index cards about my bedroom and apartment) that hangs in my bedroom mirror, and often, is the boost I need to get through a day:


Don't demand things that are unreasonable. But, demand of yourself improvement. As you let the Lord help you through that, He will make the difference."
-Elder Russell M. Nelson 

Today was a great day. I got to see a lot of patients by myself, go to meetings on my own, and pretty much do own my thing. It was scary and I felt a little unsure and at times lost, scared, and unprepared but, that's how you learn and it certainly builds up my confidence, slowly but surely. I got to hang out with some amazing people. It's true, what they say about surrounding yourself with good people and good friends. I'm incredibly blessed with amazing people who I get to surround myself with. I'm making some delightful friends here and it just makes me so happy. I'm elated. Friends are wonderful. Saturday I am going to the movies, lunch, and shopping with the girls from work and I am so excited. Tonight I watched the animated film "Rio" with some new friends. Have you seen it? I had not seen it before this evening and it was great! I was laughing and giggling the whole time. I'd recommend it!

Picture from here

Now, my Celtics have made an incredible comeback against the Orlando Magic so I'm off to watch them finish off the Magic (muah ahaahah!). Last night was the first night since I've moved here that I slept through the entire night (I sound like a baby) without waking up to see what time it was. THANK GOODNESS. Must have been that great chat with Clary (relaxing and therapeutic) and that run (another reason to exercise--you sleep better!!!). 

Motivation, Inspiration

These past few days have been interesting. I got back from a fabulous adventure in Denver at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE). It's one huge conference for dietitians and other medical practitioners. I left soaring, feeling invincible and giddily excited for my future in dietetics. Then I came back to school, assignments, chores, bills, etc. Blah. It's been a stressful week. It's REALLY crunch time at school. I worry about my family and hope they are doing well and wish I could be there for them instead of 2500 miles away. There is a certain someone in my life that remains an embedded thorn in my side and this person has stabbed me yet again. You'd think by now I'd be numb to this stabbing, but I'm not.

It being a Friday night and all, I thought I'd feel stupid being cooped up in my room, but I don't. I decided to take a break and read a blog one of my best friends recommended to me. Nie is amazing and reading about her and her life is humbling. She survived a near fatal plane accident. Her story is inspiring. You should go read it.

One of her posts began with this quote:

There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire,
which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which
kindles up and beams and blazed in the dark hour of adversity.
-Washington Irving

I do love quotes. I love this one at this particular time when I am freaking out (probably excessively and prematurely) about a lot of things, being selfish, and trying to ignore the annoying thorn in my side.

Thanks Nie, for reminding me about the important things.

*I talked to my mom for an HOUR on the phone today. A record! And a wonderful conversation. I love you Mom. You are amazing!

*It's fall. A lot of leaves are on the ground and I can walk through and crunch them! Some trees are still green and changing color.

*I took a walk yesterday and it was beautiful. AND I wore my cute knit hat my roommate got me and a new cashmere scarf. I felt very fall-ish.

*I got to visit with one of my best friends-Shawna-yesterday and I just don't know what I'd do without her.

*Michael Bublé's new CD is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I'm in love.

*Tim McGraw has a new CD out!!!

*The Celtics opening night is next Wednesday as well as BYU's Mens basketball team. I can't wait. Jimmerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

*Tomorrow is Saturday and I'm wicked excited.