Fill my lungs with the sweet summer air,

Lately my blog has been taken over by giveaway posts - which I don't necessarily apologize for, especially because a bunch more will be happening (I guess it's the summer of giveaways at The Marvelous Flight of Cara!), but I haven't been doing much of actual updating, which I DO apologize for.

Shakeology has been going well, but unfortunately I don't notice much of a difference in my pain level, or my energy level, and it's been over two weeks, so I'm pretty discouraged. But, I'm excited to try Relief by ItWorks and see how that affects my pain levels, so I'll keep you posted on that. Still tapering off my pain meds which has been difficult, but Dustin and I are going to the Vancouver temple tomorrow, and then again next Saturday, July 9th (for something super meaningful to me) which I know will change a lot of things and help me even more than my meds are, so I look forward to what Heavenly Father has in store.

As far as music goes - I was in a HUGE slump for a few years... yes, years, but I finally reached out to a music guru whom I trust and she gave me some advice, and then I wisely downloaded Soundcloud which has really helped me in the area of music as well, especially since making a Sleeping at Last station. So now I can't get enough.

Dustin and I are doing really well - having fun and falling more in love. He's my best friend and he makes me better. He brings out the best of me, a part of me I've never seen.


What's new in your life? Update me!

A Video Update!

Enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments below!


Sorry about the stupid buzzing... I have a pretty old Macbook.

Sugar.

I've done it. I've been off of refined sugars for two weeks now! Days 1 and 2 were the hardest, but it's as if Canada is my Promised Land and the things I've needed for my health for quite some time are all coming to pass now that I've moved up here - the strength to go without sugars, the strength to wean off of my most important pain med! I've come down from 3 pills daily to 1/2 a pill for the past week now, and again - it's been so difficult! But Heavenly Father has provided the strength, and the atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ, is infinite and reaches down deep into my needs and desires - both of these desires being GOOD desires. I'm only down about 4 lbs. and I'm not feeling much better yet, but I'm excited for what the future holds. Especially because I'll be starting Shakeology here pretty soon! Truly, I'm SO excited for all the rich nutrients, healthy benefits, for my energy to come back which I haven't felt in years, for the inflammation to go down in my joints and muscles - everything!

On top of the health changes I've been making, I've been reading more - some dystopian young adult fiction, as well as a non-fiction autobiography by Al Fox Carraway called More Than the Tattooed Mormon (here) and it's so good. I resonate with it a lot as I'm a convert - just like Al - and her points and messages are just so good - I highly recommend it!

Dustin has been a great support in everything lately. One thing I really hold dear to my heart is how often he asks me how I'm feeling. It feels so particularly thoughtful to me that he's always asking it, and reminds me that he remembers that I don't feel well. He's also been mostly off refined sugars as well and is so supportive of the Shakeology because he trusts me and my decision to try it out! Especially because of their 30-day money back guarantee! Woo hoo!

The Okanagan Valley

I'm Back!

I've been meaning to post for a while now, specifically at my one year anniversary of no longer blogging, but life has been overwhelming, and I'm honestly a little bit afraid of being judged for a couple things I've got to update you all on. Anyway, like I've said a thousand times before (even though you can't see now, as I've turned every post prior into a draft), this is my blog and I'll write from my heart as I please. ♥

Some news:

1. I'm divorced.
2. My fibromyalgia has been pretty bad, specifically my chronic fatigue. I'm constantly sleeping, constantly having to deny plans with friends, constantly zoning out mid-text conversation and falling asleep. It's irritating and makes me feel so boring.
3. In March of this year, March 21st to be exact, I got baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Best day of my entire life!!! I can't tell you how happy I am, how proud of my testimony I am, how Heavenly Father has shown Himself to be so faithful time and again, and how amazing it is to be a member! I am so grateful and so thankful! I am a Mormon! (One of these days I'll be posting my testimony.)



I also have a new job; I'm a medical receptionist and physical therapist assistant for a functional neurologist! It's going well. To be honest, I'm strongly considering moving to Utah this winter, and am going to visit in two weeks which should give me a solid idea of what I should do - I'm excited! Nervous for life changes, as always; taking Heavenly Father's words to heart, not to "run faster than I am able." Well, I've had a migraine for 8 days now and just popped a muscle relaxer, and that's kicking in, so I'm going to take a nap! Have a happy Saturday and I can't wait to blog more, and hear back from you all soon! xoxo