I have so never thought of myself as "crunchy", as a "granola", a "naturalist"...but it turns out I am. Let's be honest, I was looking for a discount on Lavender oil, because I like it and I heard it helps relax people in stressful situations. I wanted to make some bath bombs for the killer …
The crossroads of Mercy & Grace…
Making the decision to leave the LDS religion was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. I don't lament decisions often. I feel inspired to make a change and I generally heed that inspiration. I have always felt very close to the Spirit and following its promptings have always served me well, even …
Little red number…
Been MIA while I was out in Denver working for a week -- had to be one of the busiest weeks of work I've had in a long, long time. So much going on and the attorney I most closely work with is out on maternity. Ack. That's okay...I'm happy for her and I want …
Transform
I am seriously jazzed over this App I'm using for working out. Chris & Heidi Powell from Extreme Weight Loss have put all their knowledge, Know How, and coaching into an app and I am in love. I've looked at it for the last few months thinking "maybe". Then I decided to take the 7-day …
Productive weekend…
Finished the workout room, did some landscaping, hung curtains, took a long walk, attended yoga, and made mini-egg quiches...that list should make me feel tired, but instead it makes me feel invigorated! I finally had it with trying to do home workouts in my "storage center" of a fitness room. We've been putting boxes in there …
If it doesn’t challenge you…
It won't change you... I have come to understand the truth in this statement more and more as my journey continues. In the beginning, right after surgery, I swear the first 50 pounds dropped right off. I walked every day, sure, but with very little effort the pounds came loose and I left them behind. …
Skeptic no more…
I have always enjoyed essential oils. I love how they scent a room when diffused. I enjoy a good bath bomb and once I made sugar scrubs as Christmas gifts...but actual health benefits? Snake oil is what I was thinking. Until recently (and by recently I mean tonight)... I had pasta tonight. Homemade pasta even. …
Yawn…
I am sitting on an airplane on my way to Denver as I write this, my eyes burning from exhaustion as I had to wake at 4:15a to catch my early morning flight. Truth be told, I haven't slept well in a few nights. Last Saturday I painted our guest room. While blowing my nose …
Breaking barriers…
I was pretty sure yesterday was an anomaly. Have you ever had one of those days when you wake up and you feel "light"? Maybe just a little lighter than the day before? That was yesterday. Yesterday was Monday -- the Monday after Easter. Easter weekend where I worked hard around the house, painting once …
Shrinking Shay 