farming…not for me

It has been a long work week and we still have one more day to go. We have had some of our clients in town for our annual conference. It has been just a tad bit crazy. Stress levels have reached their ultimate peak but…we continue to try our hardest to have smiles on our faces.

We were able to visit a dairy today that uses our software. It was quite interesting and entertaining. Interesting meaning how it operates; entertaining for me—I am definitely not a farm girl. I have only been on a dairy one other time in my life and that was when I was in Hawaii--experience that I will never forget. Hmm…maybe I will share it sometime.

The dairy that we visited today is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As we sat through a presentation earlier this morning of how the dairy operates and how it blesses the lives of people throughout the world, I was amazed at how the Spirit filled the room. The presenter shared a video clip of how this dairy is used in humanitarian efforts. As I looked around the room, I saw many tear-filled eyes. It was incredible—not the tear-filled eyes but how the Spirit was touching those that sat in the room. I love it when this happens. It was so peaceful.

Happy Cows!!

Michelle

bakerella…

One thing that I love to do is bake.  I love to try new recipes.  I love recipes!  I love to look through cookbooks.  I love to read blogs about baking.  One of my most favorite cooking sites is Bakerella.  Have you visited her site?  It is incredible. 

Anyway, it has been a few weeks since I last visited so….tonight I caught up on her fun and sweet ideas.  But, tonight…one of her entries made me giggle with excitement for a person I don’t even know.  Check it out—it is too fun!!  I think that it awesome!!!  Plus, I think these cute little cake lollipops are so cute!!!  HMMM…maybe I shall experiment!!! 

Happy day to all of you!

Michelle

did you vote today?

  Did you vote today?  I did.  When I voted today,  there was something different about it.  Why?  Well, this time, my friend, Melanie, was able to vote for the very first time.  She became a US citizen earlier this year.  Since she found about the elections, she has been talking about her excitement to vote!  Asking questions…What is it like?  How do you do it?  Anyway, she was excited about this great privilege. 

So, bright and early (yes, before the polls opened) we drove to Amelia Earhart Elementary and stood in line.  Melanie was the first one in line to vote.  She was excited.  WOW!!!  I have never been excited…nor not excited to vote…I just voted.  BUT, today… it was kind of exciting.  It is definitely a great privilege. 

I am glad I voted!!!

Happy Voting day!!

Michelle

…just thinking…

 

Last night, I was visiting with a dear friend of mine.  There were moments when it was silent..nothing being spoken at all…just silence.  I started thinking about how quiet it is around my home.  Sometimes it is a welcomed event but, other times…I really do not like it.  But, last night, it was a welcomed event.  My thoughts have been running around in circles in my jumbled head for the past couple of months.  There are so many flying everywhere.

So, as I was trying to place thoughts in their proper order and in the right place, I was wondering if there was room for all of them to fit.  All those thoughts have to fit somewhere…don’t they?  Do I file them in alphabetical order or do I color code them?  Where should I put all of those thoughts?  I really have a difficult time turning off my thoughts. 

But, tonight, there was something peaceful about my thoughts…it was a welcomed silence!

HMMM…

Michelle

got movies?

So…as of late…I have been going through a movie frenzy.  I am not sure what it is but, I have been watching movies…lots of them.  It has been great!!!  I am not sure what it is…maybe it has to do with the lack of sleep.  I find myself  in the wee hours of the morning , going through the stack of DVD’s waiting to be watched (which I find is growing as my desire to watch grows) , locating one, loading the DVD player, curling up with my pillows and blankets and waiting…waiting for the entertainment to begin.  Slowly, the zillions of thoughts that are plaguing my mind…disappear-at least for a couple of hours! 

Even though, I love watching movies in the wee hours of the morning, my most favorite time to watch movies is when friends frequent my home and enjoy them with me.  It has been a fun past couple of months where I have been entertained by the screen in my living room and sharing the excitement with my friends!!  I am not sure what is my all-time favorite….the list keeps on growing and growing!!!    I just can not choose one favorite!

What is listed among your favorites?  Oh, I would love to know.

Keep watching!!!

Michelle

P.S.  It is National Blog Month!!!

a crusade…

One of my friends, Gerb, is one of the most amazing people that I have ever met.  She is perfect in every way.  She is one of those flawless people (at least…I have never seen any of her flaws) that go around saving the day.  She can save the world and still have time to spend with her 9 children and sweet hubby.  She is simply amazing!!

Anyway, I visited her blog today and it was exactly what I needed.  I love to read what she has to say.  She is spiritual, adventurous, exciting, humorous, crazy and of course, the list can go on and on.  Like I told  you, she is flawless!!  Everyone loves her!!!  People always want to be around her!!

Back to the subject…she posted “Leave a comment”.  It was great!!  She is on a crusade of spreading internet sunshine.  I love her idea of spreading the warm fuzzies throughout the world.  Go ahead…check out her post. 

Now, I want to continue on with her crusade…here is a quote from her blog (Gerb…I borrowed one of your paragraph s…)

”For the next day or 2 days or week or rest of your life (you set your own time limit) let's leave comments on all of the posts we read. Really. Every.One. Make your presence known! Leave happy, kind, polite, grateful and supportive comments when you read what someone took the time to write. I'm not saying you have to agree with everyone... because wouldn't life be boring if we all agreed with each other all the time? But I bet it would make someone's day if they got a slew of unexpected comments on a post. Or even just one unexpected comment. Don't you think?”

I think this is going to be great!!!  So, if you will join me with this crusade…that would be great!!!  I am out to spread warm fuzzies!!!  I hope you do too!!

Michelle

into the woods…

Tonight, I went with one of my most dearest friends, Vieve to dinner and a play.  We decided to attend Into the Woods at the Scera.  We arrived early to pick up our tickets.  We found our seats and waited and waited.  The play was suppose to start at 7:30 PM.  Around 7:45 PM, an announcement comes over the loud speaker explaining that there were still a lot of people out in the lobby getting their tickets so, the play will not start for a few more minutes.  WHAT?  Anyway, fifteen minutes later, the play begins.  At this point, I am falling in love with this play.  It was great!! 

Then, we hear screaming…(I thought it was part of the play)…then, an actress turns towards the audience and screams, “Dad, Dad, come here!”.

 Screaming till happening on stage.

A man jumps from his seat and hops onto the stage…(I am still thinking…is this part of the play?). 

I remember looking at Vieve and she was looking straight ahead. 

 Screaming till happening on stage.

The man that jumped on the stage turns and yells, “Is there a doctor in the house?”  A man jumps up and runs towards the stage.  The current goes down.  We hear from the stage, “Call 9-1-1!”

About fifteen minutes later, an actor explains that “Little Red Riding Hood” was hurt and is being taken to the hospital.  Then, he explained that they would wait ten more minutes and re-evaluate the situation. 

About fifteen minutes later, the play goes on. 

It was amazing!!  I am amazed at how these actors and actresses were able to regroup and perform.  They were great!!!

As for a calm night out…it definitely was not!!!  

Michelle

P. S.  I do hope that Little Red Riding Hood is ok.