growing, stretching, happy

So I've been on a "Facebook fast" the last 4 days.  I go through phases where I want to delete my account, but I know that would be stupid because I always come back.  But I do think having more moderation in it is a great thing. Facebook certainly isn't the only problem; it's just always there, tempting me to just "check it real quick" and then I end up looking at a million other things online only to realize I've just wasted and hour or 2.  Never mind the messy house.  I just have a hard time turning it off.  It has kind of become my way to relax.  There's always one more "pin" on pintrest to check out or another tutorial to look into, and then lets just check FB one more time....pathetic.  I was fed up with myself last week and said enough!  So as lame as it's sounds, I'm proud of myself that I have avoided not only Facebook for the last 4 days, but also any unnecessary internet browsing. (including pintrest- except when I was meal planning). Just email and my bank account and recipes.  That's pretty much it. It's really made a big difference in my day the last 4 days.  My house is SO much cleaner.  Laundry's done.  Dinner was all prepped before aiden got home from school today.  It's been fabulous.  I'm planning on keeping it up.  Only checking in on Facebook once, maybe twice a week, instead of several times a day. I kinda can't believe I'm admitting this, but oh well.  At least I'm moving in a good direction.

Speaking of progress...the Lord has had me stretching and growing in all sorts of ways this year.  Starting with being in the Relief Society Presidency (2nd counselor).  This calling means I have to teach once every 3 months on what even I want.  No manual to tell you want to say and what to ask.  I just have to figure it out.  But I have to say- I've taught twice now and it IS getting easier.  Then last friday I got asked to speak in sacrament meeting on "sabbath day worship" that coming sunday! TWO DAYS before I had to speak? But I figured, even if he'd asked me a month before, I'm sure I wouldn't have really gotten around to hashing it out until then anyway.  So how could I say no.  And I'm actually grateful I had the opportunity to do it.  I learned a lot about writing talks (which I think will help with my RS lessons in the future), and it was a good reminder to me about what I should and shouldn't be doing on sundays to keep it holy.  I am recommitted to be better prepared for sundays so we can have a clean home and not need to do any house work, or as much cooking/baking, so I can focus on doing things that will strengthen me spiritually, as well as spending more quality time with the kids and Kart.  It went much smoother than I expected- minus not being long enough to fill the time left.  I was the last speaker and the previous speakers left me with THIRTY MINUTES to speak! If I was my dad I could've winged it and made it stretch and be awesome, but I need to stick to what I write, so all I could do was speak slowly. (Which only made me take up an extra 5 mins. - 15 mins total) Luckily someone from the stake presidency filled the remaining time and I'm glad he did because his talk was awesome. I am glad it over.  Hopefully I won't have to speak again for a long time.

Another way I'm growing- I'm teaching 15 mins of yoga tomorrow!  I know, 15 mins isn't a lot, but I've never taught before.  It's not easy for me, but I'm learning and I'm looking forward to taking a shot at it.  I'll just be doing the stretching portion of our aerobics workout class - yoga style. My friend who's the instructor this week asked me to.  I always thought it could be fun to teach yoga, so I figured I might as well take this opportunity to try it out! I'm a little nervous but I'm sure it'll be fine.  I'll be among friends.  I've been watching Tara Stiles videos (I highly recommend her if you're into yoga) to help inspire me and I think I've got a good routine to share tomorrow.  Seriously, the Lord keeps giving me opportunities to be a leader, and that is so uncomfortable for me! But just like in yoga, sometimes you just gotta get comfortable being uncomfortable. Stretching is necessary for growth.  I love to see that I'm getting stronger in all areas of my life, and that's how it should be. Even with it's ups and downs, my life is great! I feel so blessed.

Well I best be off to bed.  I'm up far too late tonight, but I thought I'd just check in and let you all know what's UP. :) Good night.