wow... i absolutely love the feeling of pure exhaustion, especially when you fall asleep right when your head hits the pillow! that was me last night, and i woke up refreshed and ready for a new day... not to mention i was starving!
my day started with a huge smile as i walked to my car in the rain... i love the rain, especially in the winter because it means i don't have to scrape my car window... simple pleasures :)
Spiritual Upliftment...
i went to institute this morning, and that's where the title of today comes from. we talked about Alma's counsel to his sons, and this scripture and this scripture came up...
"Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness." Alma 38:12
to go along with the scripture, i found a quote from Elder Bruce C. Hafen... "Is self-denial wise because something is wrong with our passions, or because something is right with our passions? Alma taught his son: 'See that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love.' He did not say eliminate or even suppress your passions, but bridle them- harness, channel, and focus them. Why? Because discipline makes possible a richer, deeper love."
this is a new motivation for me... if i want to find rich, deep love and strengthen the love i already have, i need to have self control and self mastery. also, i love that its not about getting rid of all the goodness of movies, ice cream, reading, playing, sleeping, etc., but about the discipline and control. this is now part of my theme for this great project, to bridle my passions (have some self control, moderation if you will), refrain from idleness (get of the couch and work!), and be BOLD! the scriptures are true and i love institute!
food intake...
8:00am- apple (gala all the way)
9:30am- "lower sugar" oatmeal and light strawberry yogurt
10:45am- 12 saltine crackers and crystal light
11:30am- clementine
1:00pm- turkey sandwich w/lettuce and mustard and carrots w/ranch
6:00pm- chicken tortilla soup (from a can, tomorrow i'll cook!) and salad w/balsamic vinegarette
7:00pm- frozen yogurt and granola (perfect goodness!)
h20- 5 bottles
*it was a good day of food control for me. i get the munchies due to stress or boredom at work all the time and usually just keep eating, but today i refrained... small accomplishment, but it makes me happy!
work-out...
35 minutes on the eliptical with 20-20 second sprints... 180 lunges (my new best friend)... and the usual abs, arms, and hamsting/butt
it felt so good, but my legs are tired now! it's been awhile since i've done "sprints".
*bonus- 30 minute run... i can't wait for the ice to melt so i can run outside and not fall on my face!
funness...
-talked to daniel this morning on skype... weird people kept interrupting us with random questions, but it was great to catch up a bit
-caught up with the team and got to hear some exciting news for the summer... 4 weddings i believe!
-avatar with jess... we had been procrastinating seeing this movie cause we're not into the whole sci-fi thing, but it was AWESOME!! and the 3D glasses were stylish!
day two is almost complete... time for sleep and mental preparation for another fun-filled day... i have a lot of catching up to do!
... keep on keepin on!
PS... jakey gets home in 21 days!!
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