The Awesomness that is TOP GEAR

Of late I have been a bit obsessed with the BBC show Top Gear. I love the adventures they get in. The challanges they have, and their banter.

If you haven't watched it yet... where have you been! They have 18 seasons on netflix!

You best start watching!

=)

Sarah's Week 17

Day 113 - Sunday April 22,2012 - I enjoy the power of resting. I got heat stroke from my day in the sun, which then led to a migraine, so I spent today in a sleepy stupor, but it really was the best medicine. That and ALOE VERA! Day 114 - Monday, April 23, 2012 - I love getting lost in a new book. That happened today when I started a book Allison recommended to me. It is a young adult fiction, so it was easy to get into and moved at a quick pace. At this rate I will finish it in like a day! Day 115 - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Today was my last training session with Susan, and I am just so grateful for her. She made my workouts fun, and she taught me so much. Thank you!!! Day 116 - Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - Today was Professional Administration day, and as such the department got us Pizza for lunch; and our supervisor got us all tulips and thank you cards for our hard work. That made my day! I love flowers, and I love having them at my desk! Happy day. Day 117 - Thursday, April 26, 2012 - Tonight I made Lemon Cake Cookies for my co-worker's birthday tomorrow, and the biggest compliment I could get was the fact that my Dad didn't want to share his cookie. He said it was deformed and so he would have to eat it! I like it when people enjoy what I make. Day 118 - Friday, April 27, 2012 - I loved that I got to spend an hour and a half in a book store just looking around and trying to figure out what type of book I’m in the mood for. I love used book stores, and I enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by so may books! Day 119 - Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Today as I have a lazy day here at the computer I have really enjoyed the way the sunlight catches plants. It is just so beautiful, and I can’t capture in in pictures or in warmth. It is just beautiful and I am grateful for this time of year, and the enjoyment in the sun!

Sarah's Week 16

Day 106 - Sunday, April 15, 2012: I went for a run this morning and finished it by walking a mile back to our little home via the beach. It was so wonderful and peaceful. There is a calming effect a morning stroll at the beach can have, and I LOVE IT! Day 107 - Monday, April 16, 2012: Being in airports always makes me feel like I’m on an adventure, and I love adventures. Today was no exception. Luckily I wasn’t randomly selected to be searched, but I felt bad for the lady in front of me and the man behind me who were selected. I feel blessed with good luck today! Day 108 - Tuesday, April 17, 2012: It felt really good today to feel needed. I got to the office and quite a few people asked about my weekend and said they missed me. I like feeling appreciated and like that people noticed when I wasn’t there. Day 109 - Wednesday, April 18, 2012: Today I am really grateful for the ability to find humor in stressful situations. Tonight I took a test to be a Concord City Police Dispatcher, and the test just got ridiculous by the end. Luckily I chuckled to myself when it got really bad. I did my best and that is all I could do. There was no need to be overwhelmed or overly stressed. I am also really grateful for my dear friend Melissa Kroll. It is her birthday and I love her! I am grateful she is on the earth and that I get to call her my friend! Day 110 - Thursday, April 19, 2012: Today I purchased our tickets to Alcatraz for this weekend. Saturday is my Dad's birthday and he's never been to Alcatraz, so that is my present to him! I love the idea of being able to share something historical and cool with my family! Day 111 - Friday, April 20, 2012: Today I covered the front desk for a lady who wasn't able to come into work, and I was EXTREMELY grateful that the phones didn't ring the entire hour. People came in and I helped them, but no crazy calls, which makes me happy! Day 112 - Saturday April 21, 2012: Today was Dad's 53rd Birthday and we took him to Alcatraz. It was such a wonderful family day. From the BART ride over to the Ferry to exploring to dinner, it was a wonderful time to be together as a family. My family is really awesome and I'm so glad I can be near them and spend time with them. If only I could say that everyday. =) PS... I am still disappointed in the new blogger. I have now figured out pictures, but posting still seems to be an issue!

Sarah's Week 15

Day 99 - Sunday, April 8, 2012: I am really grateful for my ward. Today we had our Easter Break the Fast and I love how food brings people together. Talking and eating are wonderfully social, and a way to create and strengthen friendships. I loved seeing that especially on Easter Sunday! Day 100 - Monday, April 9, 2012: I like when you wake up in the morning and feel like you have a purpose. I feel that more on Monday mornings than any other time. Knowing that you've had a break from work, and it is time to get back at it. I like actually enjoying work! Day 101 - Tuesday, April 10, 2012: I like having the missionaries in my home. Mom is trying to start a weekly appointment with the missionaries where we will discuss the scriptures and the gospel. Missionaries really do bring the Spirit with them, and it really made our house a home. Day 102 - Wednesday, April 11, 2012: I really love suitcases! They mean traveling, which means excitement, and I felt all those feelings as I packed my suitcase for my flight tomorrow. Day 103 - Thursday, April 12, 2012: I love the day of a planned adventure. I love how time flies and I love how the whole day feels exciting. Well at least that is what happened today. I went to work, finished packing, and got dropped off at the airport. Then I landed in PORTLAND!!! And found Annie and her Mom!!! Yea!!! Day 104 - Friday, April 13, 2012: Today I got to spend the day with Annie and friends. I am so grateful for the decompressing affect we seem to have with one another. It just feels like home when I am with these guys and I feel so blessed to have them in my life. Day 105 - Saturday, April 14, 2012: I love the beach; even if the water is freezing cold. I love the feeling of being at the coast and seeing the beginning of the vast sea. I feel like a little kid again and try to run from the waves before they soak me. (Most of the time I fail or get distracted; so I get more wet than I planned.) I am so grateful for the joy at beaches.

Sarah's Week 14

I have to say that I REALLY DISLIKE the new layout for the blog. I am not technologically savvy and I have uploaded a picture twice, and it won't load. Also... what it looks like when typing is not how it shows when posting. The spacing and lines are way off. Also how the crap am I suppose to spell check with this new layout! ... There I am done grumbling and I will think positively! Day 92 - Sunday, April 1, 2012: Today I am also grateful for General Conference, and for the opportunity of learning from modern day Apostles and our dear Prophet. They speak for our well being and our continual learning. I just feel so blessed to have the knowledge and testimony I do have. Day 93 - Monday, April 2, 2012: I love how quickly the Spirit enters our home when we are reading scriptures and praying. It really is the small stuff that matters the most! Day 94 - Tuesday, April 3, 2012: Today I was grateful for the parables in the scriptures; particularly the story of the widow's mite. It really seemed to touch my Mom and started us on a great discussion. The scriptures are awesome and very much written for us today! Day 95 - Wednesday, April 4, 2012: Today was a blah day, and sometimes I really really like blah days. I like not having to do ANYTHING. Stillness is nice! Early bed times are better! Day 96 - Thursday, April 5, 2012: Today I am grateful for music when I run. I really can focus and go longer when I have music playing. It helps make a difficult task not so difficult, or not seem so long! Day 97 - Friday, April 6, 2012: I love and am grateful for understanding supervisors. Yesterday after work I received a letter from the City of Concord saying I passed the initial check and that they wanted me to take the written test. I felt bad for my current temp position, because I hate asking for time off, but my supervisor was really excited for me and helped rearrange my day so I could still get 8 hours of work. Day 98 - Saturday, April 7, 2012: Today I am grateful for living in a state with a coastline. I got to go to the Santa Cruz beach today and hike around parts of Half Moon Bay. I loved it and can’t wait to go back! Coastlines are just beautiful.

Sarah's Week 13

Day 85 - Sunday, March 25, 2012: Today's Relief Society lesson seemed to be just for me. It was just what I needed and really was something I needed to hear and apply in my life. I am grateful the Lord is mindful of me, and inspires those teachers to follow promptings!
Day 86 - Monday, March 26, 2012: Today I was so grateful for a dog that snores. It was a better ab workout then anything I've done in the past while. Sooooo funny!
Day 87 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012: Today was awesome because it was completely busy the whole day at work. I love feeling productive and I love being crazy busy, so... today was awesome!
Day 88 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012: Today's tender mercy or blessing was Subway cookies. It was really stressful at work today and not in a good way, and everyone was on edge. It's incredible what chocolate and cookies will do for my mood and stress level!
Day 89 - Thursday, March 29, 2012: Today was awesome! I cut 20 seconds off my mile, and I lowered my weight on my dip assistance! I love making progress when you're not expecting it, but when you need it!
Day 90 - Friday, March 30, 2012: Tonight I went to a birthday party and I wasn't really feeling social, and every time I wanted to just hide out on my own, friendly awesome people would talk to me, and make me comfortable. So today I'm thankful for awesome people.
Day 91 - Saturday, March 31, 2012: Today was the first day of General Conference! And it was incredible, just what I needed. Happy tears both sessions and the News Report in between!

Sarah's Week 12

Day 78 - Sunday, March 18, 2012: Today I was grateful for snacks right after church. I never seem to be as hungry as right after church or right after attending the temple. So today Kari had snacks at church, and yummy then were awesome!
Day 79 - Monday, March 19, 2012: Today my visiting teacher and I went out to dinner for Visiting Teaching. Talked about life while eating amazing Thai food. What's not to love!
Day 80 - Tuesday, March 20, 2012: This is going to sound mean but today I was grateful for unplanned illnesses. Today I was supposed to have an appointment with my trainer, but I had a migraine all day so I was feeling bad that I was going to cancel, when she called me to say she called in sick and could we reschedule. I was kind of a mean answer to prayers. But I'm grateful for the needed rest! Nothing like sleep to help a daggum migraine.
Day 81 - Wednesday, March 21, 2012: I'm grateful for my coworker Shawn, she told me of a soda deal at Safeway! Gotta love fellow bargain hunters! Now my Dr. Pepper addiction with be fed for the next few weeks!
Day 82 - Thursday, March 22, 2012: Today I am grateful for Southwest. I got a great price on tickets to Portland! So now I don't have to drive all the way up for our adventure in April! AWESOME!
Day 83 - Friday, March 23, 2012: Today I am in love with Phase 10... mostly because I won, but also cuz it was a fun way to get to know new people! Yay for game nights!
Day 84 - Saturday, March 24, 2012: Today I am in love with the rain, it caused me to be lazy and slum it all day. LOVED IT!!!

Sarah's Week 11

Day 71: Sunday, March 11, 2012: Tonight Kari and I went to a game night with some of the members of the ward. It was wonderful. I really loved getting to know new friends. Lisa and Rosemary are awesome and I can't wait to have more adventures with them!

Day 72: Monday, March 12, 2012: Tonight at FHE we had a movie night at one of the Bishopric's house, and we watched a Mormon movie called "17 Miracles". It was cheesy and the accents were HORRID, but I was struck by the faith and love and hope of the Martin & Willy Handcart company. The church's foundational members just blow me away. I hope I can share my love with them some day.

Day 73: Tuesday, March 13, 2012: Last weekend I got a package from the Potter family, and it was sent to Lady Sarah Jagger. Well today I ate my Galaxy Minstrels, and tried some of the products they gave me. I love other peoples thoughtfulness, and I love chocolate! And I love the Potters!

Day 74: Wednesday, March 14, 2012: Today my trainer, a body builder guy and I were joking over the girls that show up at the gym with full make up on, and really don't do anything but talk on the phone and check out guys. I am glad others like to make fun of them too. I like being a gym person!

Day 75: Thursday, March 15, 2012: Tonight I got a fun call from Jesse and Kathleen. I just love them. I think I am thankful for them always, but I just can't say it enough. LOVE!

Day 76: Friday, March 16, 2012: Tonight it rained straight through the day and I get to fall asleep to the sound of rain hitting the window and the roof. So calming! I love it!

Day 77: Saturday, March 17. 2012: Today it has been raining calmly, and Lucy (our dog) and I went for a little drive to run errands for the family. Now Lucy loves going for car rides and loves to stick as much of her small body out of the window as possibly. Today she seemed really relaxed and just sat in my lap calmly for the duration of the drive. It was an awesome moment. I love the love that dogs so easily give.

Sarah's Week 10

Day 64: Sunday, March 4, 2012: We had break-the-fast at a Bishopric member’s house that was just amazing! And then we got to hear the CES Fireside that was located at BYU-Idaho. Just a great night with great people; great conversations and the start of great friendships!

Day 65: Monday, March 5, 2012: For some reason I really like earthquakes… when they aren’t really powerful ones. I just think they are kind of cool, and bring a bit of excitement to my day, when they happen! (Since moving back to Cali in August I have felt 4 earthquakes! Awesome!)

Day 66: Tuesday, March 6, 2012: Love that several people have said they think of me when they hear “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera. I also love that my Grandma Jagger loves that song too! =)

Day 67: Wednesday, March 7, 2012: Thankful for a sense of humor on a really crappy day where everything just seemed to go to crap. Then people just made me laugh, and it is true, laughter is the best medicine. (Unless you’re having an asthma attack… which didn’t happen!)

Day 68: Thursday, March 8, 2012: Is so excited by an upcoming job exam! I’m also really really nervous, but I love finding something that interests me. Life is just full of adventures, and Tuesday March 20th, could be an exciting turn of events. (I have an exam for a Sheriff’s dispatcher.)

Day 69: Friday, March 9, 2012: I love the feeling after you finish a workout. Today I ran a mile then did weights with a focus on my back and arms. Then I ran another mile. It was such a GREAT workout! Loved it!

Day 70: Saturday, March 10, 2012: Today I got to adventure with Dad. Our day started out in San Francisco where he needed to finish a few decks for work. So I got to go to the roof deck and read. It was really enjoyable. Then Dad and I had a Groupon for the U.S.S. Hornet. We got to tour around this amazing vessel with so much history. Since both of us love WWII history, we loved to be on the same ship that the Doolittle Raid left on!

Sarah's Week 9

Day 57: Sunday, February 26, 2012: I am grateful for a Bishopric and Stake Presidency that challenge me to be better, and I accept that challenge! I want to grow and become more of what my Heavenly Father would want me to be. I want to become my best eternal self.

Day 58: Monday, February 27: 2012: I am grateful for my sister Kari today. Without her nudging I wouldn’t have gone to FHE tonight, and I really did enjoy myself. I have been pretty shy in my ward, but I need to be more social and appreciate the people I am lucky enough to serve and worship with.

Day 59: Tuesday, February 28: 2012: My trainer gave me a huge compliment today. She said that I have been able to reach every goal she has set me, and that I am one of her favorite clients. (Now she just may say this because I pay her, but man I am so grateful she said it.) I sometimes feel I am hitting a wall when it comes to losing weight. And I know this is because I don’t watch what I eat. Well… I just watch it go in my mouth, but I am not contentious enough about my diet. But I needed that boost that I was still doing well, even though I could do better.

Day 60: Wednesday, February 29, 2012: One of my very best friends Melissa had a baby today, her name is Alora May, and I just wanted to tell her how grateful I am for her. If it wasn’t for her friendship I am not sure I would have made it through my teenage years so well. She was my rock, and my bestest friend!

Day 61: Thursday, March 1, 2012: I am grateful for the power of sleep. Tonight I had the beginnings of a doozy of a migraine and I was lucky enough to fall asleep before it killed me. Thanks heavens for sleep!

Day 62: Friday, March 2, 2012: Today was my friend Jesse’s 29th birthday, and I am really grateful for him. He is one of my best friends in the whole world, and truly is like a brother to me. I always wanted a brother, and the one I adopted is pretty awesome! (As is his wifey, who I also love dearly, and am grateful for.)

Day 63: Saturday, March 3, 2012: Movies that make me laugh until I cry are something that I really really enjoy. I was lucky enough to find one tonight. Kari and I went to the redbox and found “Crazy, Stupid, Love” featuring Steve Carrel and Ryan Gosling. AND IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!

Sarah's Week 8

Day 50: Sunday, February 19, 2012: I am so grateful to be able to fast for a purpose, and not just starving myself. I have to admit that I am REALLY bad at fasting, and when I am doing it for myself, it really just ends up in a brief starvation, because I forget why I am doing it, and I just am counting down til I can eat, but when I am doing it for someone else, or for some peoples that I love, then it seems easy, and a wonderful way to support loved ones!

Day 51: Monday, February 20, 2012: Today I was incredibly grate for the fake nacho cheese and tortilla chips! Is there anything better in the world? Today I argue there couldn't be!

Day 52: Tuesday, February 21, 2012: Today I am grateful for technology, because with it I am able to listen to Ella's music while at work. It really made the day go by quicker and made me feel closer to her! Thank you Ella, and thank you technology!

Day 53: Wednesday, February 22, 2012: Okay, I'm going to admit something kind of embarrassing, but I love how gratifying popping zits can be. I had this giant one on my chin and I got it today. Man it was awesome! (Okay, so I know a few of my friends enjoy this... Kathleen... Annie...PATRICE)

Day 54: Thursday, February 23, 2012: Sometimes what I really want to do is veg and watch the TV. Grey's Anatomy is great for that! That you Shonda Rhimes and the Grey's Anatomy cast! And thanks to the awesome folks that find all that awesome music!

Day 55: Friday, February 24, 2012: I am grateful that my friends know that I love them, and that I am thinking of them! I truly am the most blessed woman EVER. I have the best friends. And I don't deserve them.

Day 56: Saturday, February 25, 2012: My Dad and I went and saw "Act of Valor" this afternoon and I freakin LOVED IT! The action was the best I have seen ever. (Probably because Navy SEALS did it) but the acting was too terrific. The movie kind of made me wish I was in the military but really it was just that I wanted to be able to do all the cool things that they can. It also made me really grateful for our well trained military men and women! They are awesome!

Sarah's Week 7

Sorry that this week is posted so late!?!?!?!?

Day 43: Sunday, February 12, 2012: Today I am grateful for the fact that church is the same no matter which ward you attend. You can still feel the spirit, and you can make friends. I forget that at times, and it was nice to be reminded.

Day 44: Monday, February 13, 2012: I just realized how much I love photographs! I have never been that great with journal keeping, but I love taking photos, and that has sort of become my journal. I look at all those I took last year and I can still remember all the details, but I need to somehow write all those memories down before they get fuzzy!

Day 45: Tuesday, February 14, 2012: Today I was immensely grateful for sugar cookies with frosting on them! YUM!!! Cookies are awesome! And I have to say those cookies helped me run a mile in under 10 minutes! (Yes I run very slowly...)

Day 46: Wednesday, February 15, 2012: I got to eat out with my Momo at lunch today. She treated me to Subway, and it was wonderful! Gotta love lunch dates!

Day 47: Thursday, February 16, 2012: I am really grateful for the power of the Internet. I have always wanted to be in a book club with my friends, and so today I made my book club blog! So if you want to read with me and my friendies you can follow and join us here!

Day 48: Friday, February 17, 2012: Today I am grateful for reunions! I drove the 75 miles to Ella's, and it really felt like no time had passed! I love friends!

Day 49: Saturday, February 18, 2012: Tonight I had the most amazing meal combo! Shepherds pie, caesar salad, and creamy lemon pie! YUM! Thank you Marie Calendars!

Sarah's Week 6

Day 36: Sunday, February 5, 2012: I’m grateful for gratitude. Having someone thank you makes all the difference, and I hope I can remember to be the type of person who remembers to thank those in my life. I’m really starting to enjoy my calling; food really does seem to be the way to people’s hearts!

Day 37: Monday, February 6, 2012: British TV Shows! I love the accents, the story lines, the propriety, or lack thereof. I just love it! Right now I am back to being addicted to Downton Abbey. It makes me think of loving it a year ago with friends in England, and now loving it at home. It is comfort TV!

Day 38: Tuesday, February 7, 2012: This is going to make me sound like a baby, but I love that my Mom likes to make my lunches for when I go to work. It is nice to be taken care of, even when you’re a grown up kid. And I know my Mom loves to be needed and to take care of her family, and this seems to be a way for her to serve and for me to be loved and cared for.

Day 39: Wednesday, February 8, 2012: Today I am so grateful for Pandora. It has kept me sane with several jobs. I just don’t handle quiet very well, and I love that now you can listen to it for an unlimited amount of time. The work day goes much faster with music!

Day 40: Thursday, February 9, 2012: The power of cute shoes! Because of my surgery for my birth defect I cannot wear heals that are greater than like an inch. They also can’t narrow heals or I fall over or have to walk in a permanent squat… it is not pretty. But I found these baby wedge peep toe heels in the children’s section of Payless, and it was an instantaneous change. I felt pretty and girly. I loved it!

Day 41: Friday, February 10, 2012: The wonderfully calm and comforting feeling of being in the temple. I just feel like I am where I should be, and am on the right track. It was just what I needed!

Day 42: Saturday, February 11, 2012: Romantic movies! Today Kari and I went and saw “The Vow” and I loved it!!!! I love losing myself in a good love story! It was fluffy and wonderful and heart felt!

Sarah's Week 5

Week 5

Day 29: Sunday, January 29, 2012: Today I am grateful for answered prayers! My mother has struggled with her new church ward, and home teachers, and recently someone she knows has been called as her home teacher. She really feels comfortable with him, and is excited for him to come visit.
Day 30: Monday, January 30, 2012: I am really grateful for the peace that comes from making decisions. For the last month or so I have been uneasy about where my life is leading, and I've felt very much in transition. And I just decided that I will be moving to Portland at the end of the summer. And almost immediately I felt at peace, as well as excited for the move. I hope it all works out, and it is where I should be.
Day 31: Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Today I got asked to come back for a second interview. I was so grateful for the chance, and for the positive experience that it was. I was grateful for the smiles and laughter during the interview, and the calm that swept over me.
Day 32: Wednesday, February 1, 2012: Today I am grateful for Lucy our dog. Pets just have a wonderful way of making you feel loved. I love that she shows love so easily and yearns for affection. I love that she sleeps on my bed and snuggles into me. Dogs are wonderful!
Day 33: Thursday, February 2, 2012: I am so grateful for getting a job! I love the feeling of working and having a daily purpose. Today was the first day, and I really like it!
Day 34: Friday, February 3, 2012: Today I am grateful for the TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?" While watching that program about celebrities looking into their family history, I decided to check up on mine. Now I have struggled with the Jagger/Jacobsen side of my family tree. Tonight I had a break through! I found my great grandfather's siblings and parents in the 1910 and 1920 US Census'. A great mini-miracle! I can't wait to look into this more!
Day 35: Saturday, February 4, 2012: Today I am grateful for books and movies! I watched "The Jane Austen Book Club" and loved the idea of a book club for the classics,and for a group of friends all over the world. I hope it works!!

I am a slacker!!

Ok I have not posted in WEEKS... about my gratitude. I was afraid this might happen... I will try to be better.

So my thing I am grateful for today is NETWORKING... Yup I am so grateful for Facebook, Twitter, and especially BLOGGING! A free form of expression that also keeps me in touch with my loved ones :)

Sarah's Week 4

Day 22: Sunday, January 22, 2012: Today I was grateful for two things. Firstly I am thankful for my Annieface. It is her birthday and I am grateful she was born! I love her to pieces! Also I am grateful for spiritually filling Sunday's. I really felt the Spirit today and really felt I was where I needed to be, and got a good kick in the right direction.
Day 23: Monday, January 23, 2012: Today was supposed to be rainy ALL DAY, and I had to commute into Oakland for an interview. I was lucky enough to be out during the only break in the storm. THANK YOU! Business clothes don't work well in the elements! Also I am so grateful for Anna from Nelson for getting me interviews whenever I am available for work!
Day 24: Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Today I am grateful for workouts that are WORK OUTS!!! My trainer had me doing one legged squats while holding a 25lb weight. It killed in an awesome way!
Day 25: Wednesday, January 25, 2012: Today I found a GROUPON coupon for the movie "One For the Money." Yeah for coupons and discounts! Also today is my dear friend Cherie's birthday! I am grateful you are here on this earth and that we can celebrate you! And thirdly today is Robbie Burns birthday. Thank you, you great Scottish poet you! I just wish I were eating haggis so I could properly celebrate!
Day 26: Thursday, January 26, 2012: I love being able to do my taxes online, and having the refund direct deposited!!!
Day 27: Friday, January 27, 2012: Today I had another job interview and I just realized how lucky and blessed I am that I am comfortable being myself in interviews. I know so many people who struggle with interviews and just what to say. In some ways they are just like auditions. (I only wish I were as good at auditions as I am at job interviews.) I think it is so important to be yourself when in an interview. --- Random thing to be thankful for... I know.
Day 28: Saturday, January 28, 2012: I was able to see "One for the Money" with my sister Kari and my Momo. We have all read ALL of that book series, and it was so much fun to see the movie adaptation together. I love when books I love are turned into movies. (I just wish it had been a bit better... the film that is.)

Sarah's Week 3

Day 15: Sunday January 15, 2012: I was still feeling nauseous and dizzy from the weekend of migraines, and craved poached eggs on toast. I am really grateful for the healing power of perfect poached eggs!
Day 16: Monday January 16, 2012: I am grateful for Kari for getting me addicted to a TV show. I could call it new, because I previously had never seen it, but "Prison Break" has been over for quite some time. Why did I never give this show a try when it first came out! SERIOUSLY!(Yeah watched at least 6 episodes from Season 1, in 1 day!)
Day 17: Tuesday January 17, 2012: Today at my temp job I had a discussion of Christianity and the morals of society today with the girl that was training me. I love when people can discuss their beliefs, and opinions without it getting heated. I love understanding and communication. There are great people everywhere!
Day 18: Wednesday January, 18, 2012: I am just so grateful for good people who support and befriend. Something odd happened with this supposed long term temp job, and the job fell through for the time being, and already people are trying to get me jobs and interviews. Thank you thank you thank you!
Day 19: Thursday January 19, 2012: I am grateful for the joys of working out, and seeing progress. I ran a mile without stopping! I know it's not much, but it is progress.
Also today is my dear friend Chalise's birthday! She is an incredible human being who is a continual example of light and joy. She is great to be around and continually strives to better herself. I'm so happy to know her. Love you Hermana Ludlow!
Day 20: Friday January 20, 2012: I've totally become addicted to Words with friends… I'm grateful for nerdy games that keep me competitive and occupied!
Day 21: Saturday January 21, 2012: Momo and I had a movie night. We went to RedBox and rented "Dolphin Tale" and "The Help". Both wonderful movies, and it made a great night of cinema and family. I love spending time with Momo.

Sarah's Week 2

Day 8: Sunday January 8, 2012: The first Sunday of the year was a good one. I love how supportive and strengthening a Testimony sacrament meeting can be.

Day 9: Monday January 9, 2012: Today Kari and I had a marathon of watching the first season of Boy Meets World which I got for her for Christmas. I love that show. I forgot how much I loved and wanted my own Mr. Feeny!

Day 10: Tuesday January 10, 2012: I am so thankful for my personal trainer. She seems to be personally tailored to kick my behind. It's awesome!

Day 11: Wednesday January 11, 2012: I am really grateful for good credit. I have been worried about mine for so long, but apparently it is okay! Of course there is always room for improvement.

Day 12: Thursday January 12, 2012: I am so grateful for the simple joy in driving. It is so freeing. (Now not as freeing as riding a motorcycle, but still awesome.)

Day 13: Friday January 13, 2012: This is going to sound really weird but I was really grateful for commuting. I love taking BART, and I love the shuttle. I don't know why, but I just feel so grown up commuting to work.

Day 14: Saturday January 14, 2012: I am so grateful for the healing powers in sleep. I had one of the worst migraines on Friday that had me knocked out for 14 hours. Then I rested all of Saturday. Really I love sleep, so any excuse is great, but I love that rest is one of the greatest things you can do to heal!

Reality or Fiction??

Well I knew it would happen sooner rather than later that I would stop posting every single day. It's not that I have been super busy because I really haven't. I have actually been laying around being a total bum the last few days. I am in a sort of funk/rut/low point whatever you want to call it so for a couple days it was hard to remember any little thing I was grateful for... which is why I think this little project may be good for me.

So that being said the thing I am grateful for today?? Stephanie Plum. Who is Stephanie Plum? she is a fictional character in the books by Janet Evanovich. Yup I am grateful for a fictional person.. weird I know but when I am reading these books my life seems less like a hot mess and more put together. Compared to her... except she has 2 hot men in her life... and I have no hot men... *sigh* Instead of a hamster I have a beagle and I definitely don't keep my gun in a cookie jar.

Tender Mercies Of The Lord

So like my friend Samalama I am jumping on the gratitude train, but I wasn't sure what format I would like to go with. Every day is daunting... I almost failed with the picture a day project, but luckily had a bit of time each day to post. (And I'm really glad I did it... lots of great memories captured.) So I think with this goal I will post once a week.

So here are the daily things I was grateful for in 2012:

Day 1: Sunday January 1, 2012: Being able to visit Carthage Jail with my aunt. It really was a wonderful way to start out the year. (I know that sounds morbid, but I will try to explain.) I was grateful to have that focus on my faith at the very start of the year, and I hope that will be a trend for me this year.

Day 2: Monday January 2, 2012: Today I was really grateful for workout videos. It was too cold to workout outside so I'm glad I had Billy Blank and Gillian Michaels to kick my behind!

Day 3: Tuesday January 3, 2012: I'm so grateful for my cousin Pat and his daughter Abby. They convinced me to try rock climbing... and I freaking love it! Now that does not mean I'm very good at it, but I do love it, and can't wait to try it again.

Day 4: Wednesday January 4, 2012:I am really grateful for pets. My aunt and uncle have a 6 month old Jack Russell Terrier named Maggie who is a giant love. She loves unconditionally and almost uncontrollably. And sometimes you need that smothery slobbery love.

Day 5: Thursday January 5, 2012: Today was awesome because there was a family dinner made by Granee Carol! Her cooking is amazing, and my family is hilarious. I really need to be closer to these people. They make me laugh, and really happy to be a Jagger.

Day 6: Friday January 6, 2012: Today I am grateful for church buildings. My grandparents drove me to see the Chicago temple,and on the way home they showed me the Catholic church that they attend. It was built in 1860 and it is a truly beautiful building. And it was awesome to share our beliefs and our faith.

Day 7: Saturday January 7, 2012: This is going to sound really strange, but I have to say I am grateful for airports. They are just the coolest place,and I love the feeling of knowing you're traveling. It always feels like I'm going on an adventure. Even if I'm just heading home.

So that is the first week, lets hope that posting once a week will make it easier to keep up the goal. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Beagle Baby...

Now I am on day five of this journey of gratitude and I of course have to mention how grateful I am for my beagle baby. For the last 9 years I have been lucky enough to have such a wonderful 4 legged, furry little person in my life. She loves me no matter what, she never talks bad about me and she always knows how to make me smile.

Reality T.V.

Yup... I am actually grateful for reality t.v.... I know this is quite surprising ( no I am not being sarcastic... for once). The reason however that I am grateful for reality t.v.? Makes me glad my life is not that ridiculous, stupid, sad or well insane in some cases. :) I like shows like Mob Wives, Jerseylicious (stop judging me), Americas Next Top Model, Ultimate Fighter, Teen Mom, Swamp People (which I would like to be my REAL life) just to name a few.

I do not, under any circumstance watch the following: American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, X Factor, Biggest Loser, Bachelor, Bachelorette or anything really involving singing/dancing/making an ass of ones self on national t.v.or on MTV, except Teen Mom.


Samiee Dee

Friends

Day 3 in my exploration of gratitude..... I would like to express my gratitude to my friends. I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have so many friends that are not only willing to stand by my side but are willing to push me forward towards my dreams and are willing to help me achieve my dreams.


Samiee Dee

Gratitude day #2... woohoo!

Ok off to a pretty good start of doing these posts.... I am 2 for 2 :) woohoo!! So my number 2 thing I am grateful for is a bit.. um extremely trivial... I am grateful for..................GLITTER HEELS!!! Actually, I am a tad obsessed with these. I just wish they where appropriate for everyday wear but I just can't rock the sweats and heels look :)

Gratitude day one

Day one of my gratitude posts and it is not surprising I would pick my parents. These are two of the most amazing people EVER! They believe in me when I don't believe in myself.