Domestisity

Is that how you spell that word? I think there is a c in it somewhere...

Anywho...so, I'm sitting her--it's 2:25 p.m.--unshowered, brushed, etc. Watching "The Brave Little Toaster" with my niece....

And thoroughly enjoying myself!!!!

I've pondered today on domesticity (see--I knew there was a c).

See--growing up, I always assumed I would be very domestic. I like being domestic.

I mean--the toilet scrubbing and bum changing gets a little old after a while--but I enjoy most of it.

The cooking, some of the cleaning, sewing, etc.

I love the creative side of it. And I especially always had an affinity for the child-rearing.

Not to mean that I'm perfect at it--oh puh-lease--who is?

But--see, I've come to realize something...

B. Young asked some sisters to get medical training after the Saints we first in SLC. I read one story when preparing a lesson for Institute last year....about a woman who had "sister-wives" if you know what I mean...

And yes, we don't have those anymore--not for more than 150 years practically!

BUT--I realized--ahhh....that's what it is like for my sisters and I.

When I'm visiting, it's like there are 3 of us to do the work that one "wife" usually does. And it's so nice.

See--in my crazy-busy working life, I don't usually get the chance to be very domestic. I mean--I spent 1.5 hours this morning preparing a pasta salad for dinner tonight, and vegetables for us to eat all week.

Wow--it was pretty fun! Cause I usually have no time--and especially this last year, I've had very little energy to do anything like that for myself!

I must admit--the one thing I worry about as I move toward adoption is the time situation. I must admit--I already hire someone to clean my place when I'm working full time--and convenience controls most of my life. Anything more usually requires more time and effort than I'm willing to give.

But--I have to say this: As I read the story for Institute--I realized how inspired the Lord was--and is.

See--one of the women in the story for Institute had 9 children of her own--and went back east for 4 years for school--leaving the majority of her children to her "sister-wives" to care for.

They also took care of the children when she would be gone for days at a time to rural areas of UT caring for the ill, delivering babies, etc.

She loved what she did, loved how she could serve, and loved her "sister wives" who helped in the process. I was so impressed.

As someone who I've often felt was "blessed and burdened" with a "mission" of sorts (both Spiritual and Earthly) that is far different than an 18 month stint--it's nice to know that the Lord provides for people--even like me---

Even if it's with "domestic breaks" and supports from my sisters--and other awesome people who help me and provide conveniences to assist me to do what the Lord needs me to (when I'm not able to having a "domestic break").

Okay--that's my random mumblings for today. Need to take care of the little one's boo-boo now :)

Sum it up....

So--here's a sum up of the last 3 weeks of my life.

1. Drive 10 hours--get pulled over--have my niece "cute" the officer into a warning.

2. Lots of playing, 9 year old sleep over, new friends, packing, packing, packing, back pain, head pain, oh stop already pain!

3. Say good bye--movers pack truck.

4. Dad comes--then we drive, drive, drive, drive, drive....

5. Go to Church--and then pack, and then drive, drive, drive,

6. Go see tornado damage in city in MO--very overwhelming

7. Eat at Village Inn--it was yummy!

8. Get to new city--

9. Movers move into 2 storage units

10. OD on vitamin D--oops--sunburn!

11. Drive, drive, drive back after dropping off dad at airport

12. Body goes into rebellion--refuses to function today (just love having IBS)--so I slept day away...

13. Now preparing for another drive, drive, drive--to the bus/train station for the trip back up for a conference. Yes--back north for a short trip...I know--rolling eyes....

14. Excited, happy, and body still in mess....ahhh--the joys.

So--there you go. Now--to just find a place to live! Praying, praying, praying!

P.S. I FINALLY got my tax return!! It only took 4 months!

I Guess some People really Do like it....

So--earlier this week, I was sitting, FINALLY getting a much needed hair cut and color.

Another lady was having the same done.

She seemed like a nice lady. Both she and I were respectively talking to our hair stylists--mainly about the weather here in "tundra" land.

And while I and my stylist were bemoaning the still constant need for Vitamin D supplements and never-ending blankets of cloud coverages here in the north--

The other one was surprising her hair stylist by saying that she hoped at a future "festival" that she would be attending--that it would be cool enough for her to wear a sweatshirt--cause that's how she liked it.

I admit--I got quiet, and listened in a little.

So--there really are--there really are people who like this wearing sweatshirts in June thing? Wow!!

So--while I'm dreaming about the great blanket of warm air and humidity that will "blanket" me (along with blue skies, crazy tornadic weather, and awesome sun)--others are hoping that they won't actually have to pack away all of their winter wear.

Yep--there are--and I don't think I'll ever "get" it.

Approx. 123 hours left to go!!!

Packing would be easier...if I didn't have a freaking headache!!!

So--up here in "tundra" land as I "lovingly" call it--

I get headaches, especially when the sun is not out. They've been horrible.

I have one, right now. It's terribly annoying--as I should be packing.

But--at some point, I will try to put pictures with this...cause here's some random movie lines I've thought of in the last couple days:


"Who makes this!!!" When driving through a VERY large metro area--which was VERY poorly designed. Know what movie that's from? Think Julia Roberts :)

"When we were on our way to Shakopee"--yep--I drove past Shakopee yesterday. Thoroughly rural :)

Then--my mind went here:

"Pee? Pee pee pee pee! Runt!"

Yup--which movie is that one from?

Then--do not forget this one:

"It's amazing how exotic Wisconsin... isn't."

I can attest to that!

But--my favorite quote of all--well other than the one I posted on my other blog and Fb (I complained while driving through previously stated VERY large city "Who designed this place?" to which my niece said "Someone who needs to go back to college!" Laughed hysterically at that one.

So--while one the way to someplace this morning my niece said:

"I don't get it? The news said that it would be 70 degrees with a chance of clouds? This isn't a chance of clouds--this is a blanket of clouds!"

Yep--truth from the mouths of babes!!!

Approx. 216 hours left in tundra land. Hallalujia!!!

If the sun ever comes out--and my headache ends--I'll try to get pics up--ha ha!

So Funny!!!

Kay--these were so funny--I had to post the link! If only I could think of the "come-backs" like these at the right moments!

http://www.danoah.com/2011/06/things-you-should-never-say-to-single.html#more

Enjoy!

My Random Reviews

So--I decided today to give you some of my recent "Random Reviews".

These are reviews of products I like--a lot. Some of them may be "different" or something--but I like them.

First would be on that may seem "different"

Desitin

I have very sensitive skin. Always have. I have to be very careful about the soaps I use, the detergents I use, etc. Plus, a lot of perfumes set off my sinus allergies.

But--I often get sensitive skin spots. In UT--my skin was always itchy. ALWAYS--dry--HATED it!!! So--lotions were the only option I had--and Hydrocortisone. I would get patches of eczyma. But--there are always certain parts of the body that are not dry....usually the parts that "rub" on clothing or "rub" on other parts of the skin (you know--underarm, stuff like that). We all have them--so don't see this as TMI or anything!!! So--my sensitive skin would get sore in UT--I always thought it was cause of dry skin in those areas when I lived there.

Then--I moved to where there was pretty constant humidity--and life became (for the most part) WAY less itchy!!! WOO HOO!! But--"those" areas became more sore. Obviously not cause of dry skin. So--I searched, and searched for some kind of skin ointment or lotion that would work. NOTHING worked. So--I finally searched on-line. And guess what??? Desitin is what came highly recommended. And, I have to say: IT WORKS!!! Makes life far more comfortable!!!

Yet--again--more TMI:

LOVE this product. I have IBS--it's a pain!!! But--this is the ONE and ONLY product that I take regularly that really seems to help! I still have "flares"--but nothing like what I used to have before the invention of this lovely little pro-biotic!!!

Philips Colon Health

I know this sounds weird--cause in the morning I don't have a problem brushing my teeth. But--this last year, with all the health issues I've had--I literally would drag myself to bed everyday (if not just fall asleep the minute I got home late from work!)

So--I have to "bribe" myself to take care of the oral health at night. Which better mean I like the tooth paste--how it tastes and feels. Plus--I have sensitive teeth--which complicates life a little.

Well--found this one. And even though it's a little more expensive--it actually gets me to want to brush my teeth before I crash (especially when my fatigue was at it's worse this winter).

Sensodyne Iso-Active

I recently began having major problems with my cell phone company. They were WAY over-charging me--and their customer service went from WONDERFUL to HORRIBLE over-night.

So--I needed to change. My sister and her husband found this great deal with Virgin Wireless Mobile. It's not contract, sort of "pay as you go"--but not as obnoxious as always having to go buy a phone card (ugh!)

So--I switched! And so far, so great!

Virgin Mobile

Finally--a movie/DVD suggestion. My sisters got this from Net Flix--and we watched it while I was visiting. It's a really good movie. I think it's rated PG-13--but it's one of those where I'm like "Why is it rated that?"

So--I recommend it :)

Invictus

So there you go--those are my current "Random Reviews"! Enjoy!

Living out of a suitcase.....

So--in the last 5 years, I think I've perfected this art. Especially since, a couple weeks ago, I successfully slept in my CAR because of a delayed plane.

So--here's some of my ideas on how to do this on a regular basis:

1. Get rid of as much of the big stuff as you can--buy a lot of travel sized items!

2. Buy outfits and shoes that can go with lots of stuff--and each other--so you can attempt to do things with only 1 pair of shoes and a couple outfits.

3. Pack a wind-breaker. Just trust me on that one!

4. Pack an alarm clock. A small one that doesn't use batteries. Trust me on that one too.

5. When possible--don't check baggage.

6. When traveling some where familiar--like family (which I travel back and forth on a constant basis)--pack a suit case with all your clothes, and a shoulder type bag with your toiletries and pajamas/underwear. That way--when you get there--you can just grab that bag, and not worry about the suitcase (cause likely you'll be getting there late--and will be too tired to care--at least I always am). Sometimes I just pack an extra change of clothing too--simplifies things. Oh--this helps when packing to move (which I'm becoming way too good at as well!!!)

7. Inevitably, you will forget something. So--become really good at making things out of what you can find at Walgreens or CVS or another convenience store. I've made a scarf out of a headband, bought substitutes for things I've forgotten, etc.

8. The new trick I've been taught, to save money, is buy snacks/lunch stuff you can buy (helps if you have a fridge in your hotel/motel room)--especially when at a conference and you know lunch food will cost a fortune.

9. Always, always, always pack fingernail clippers, toenail clippers, a little pair of scissors, and an emery board. Just trust me on that too (oh--and ear plugs and a sleeping pill can be helpful too).

10. This really doesn't have to do with living out of a suitcase--but as I'm just not the best mass transport user, I've recently found that when all else fails (or I just really don't want to hail a cab)--go into a nice hotel and tip the door man to do it (whether you're staying there or not!). So. much. easier.

So--there you go--your total random information for the night!