..It's that Light.

I wish I had more time to read - I love it.  My current book club read is "the life-changing magic of tidying up" by Marie Kondo.  So far it's inspired me to organize my storage closet and pitch a few bags of stuff.  She's also taught me to roll up the clothes that live in my dresser other than fold.  That's kinda weird as I've only rolled up clothes when I've taken big trips and needed to cram a lot of things and keep them wrinkle-free into a suitcase.  I didn't come to Utah with that many clothes, so the rolls of shirts and leggings suggest I am a total minimalist, but if Kondo says it will change my life, I suppose I'll try it.

Sometimes I glance at the blog by Middle Aged Mormon Man.  He's way more pious in his blog than me - even though I am working hard on fully living the gospel - I don't often write about it.  He often comes out with his thoughts and musings on gospel truths every Sunday.  This week, he posted a cute string of thoughts I felt would be fun to share with you.


http://middleagedmormonman.com/home/2015/10/reflections-reflections/

I was most tickled by the study he refers to that infers that non-Mormons can recognize Mormons about 60% of the time and Mormons can recognize other Mormons almost 70%.  It's our skin.  It's that glow.  That light. How cool, rad and gnarly is that?

The daughter of a friend of mine is on a study abroad with BYU in Jerusalem.  A non-Mormon local at one of the Christian tour sites said to her group "You are Mormons, aren't you?"  They affirmed and inquired how he knew.  He responded that the Mormons coming through all seemed to possess "a light in their eyes".

Yeah... we get that a lot.

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Ciao!

Happy Anniversary C&W!

It has been a year since I started to write down my thoughts and publish them here.  Thank you for stopping buy in your busy day to read, subscribe, and just sit with me.  I feel like I am getting more comfortable with this and maybe ready to share a little bit more of my life.

Events last year created a vulnerability in me and as I review my writings, I can see that I I have withheld a great deal of myself.  There is some scar tissue there that feels like it is ready to be ancient history.

I love this photo a girl friend took during my third pregnancy that would give birth to Harleigh.  I post it today because I feel figuratively pregnant...with me. 

Last year, I took you on some homeschool trips and shared a few yummy treats as I felt like a big girl trying to impress guests with cooking and homemaking.  Yes, I'm a Mormon. For a funny read, check out:  Sister Bloggers: Why so Many Lifestyle Bloggers Happen to be Mormon.  For more on what I believe in, click here.

I think I will usher in this next year with revealing just a little bit more.  About my home and the people I share space with. About me.  Yes, I think I will fly my Freak Flag.  Maybe just a corner of it.  I warn you, that I am born of two corporate fiance professionals who worked for Fortune 100 companies their entire careers... Translation: I have to dig deep for those authentically creative pieces of ME and grow comfortable sharing them with YOU. This will be an exercise for me to journal honestly, and not be really flipping mad at myself for days after wondering if you still love me or not.

To prepare, I will be copiously reading Brene Brown's  articles on Shame and Vulnerability.

Ciao.