my. splendid. experience.: I do not have a shopping addiction...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

I do not have a shopping addiction...

That would be false. BUT. When it comes to bowls and any sort of home decor really, it is so hard. I'm a real sucker for it. I bought some great things today. :)

I had a really great run tonight. The more I do, the easier it gets and the more I enjoy it. (Naturally) It just feels good to be exercising consistently again. It's been a while. And so far, no pain in my knee, so I plan to keep going and hope for no flashing lights. Hopefully we'll just go up from here. On top of that, I timed myself just for kicks to see where I am at. AND.... so exciting. I'm running a faster mile than I thought I was. Nothing special by any means, but a nice surprise indeed.

I think I might come home soon. Yeah. I'm thinking like, uh, hmmm ... 28 days. Whaaaa!?
Mixed feelings.

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Tarah Westovers BlogspotMay 27, 2010 at 11:49 AM
my feelings are mixed too....mixed between, HAPPY, OVERjoyed, ecstatic, can't stand it, STOKED, ridiculously excited....I think that's it.

And....SARAH KATHERINE! The reason you cant bring back my things you borrowed is because you are buying things to furnish the home you DON'T have? Really? Oh brother.

I cant wait to see you.
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Paige MarieMay 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Sarah! I have been blog stalking you, and I apologize. No..I really don't. You have strengthened my desire to teach abroad without even knowing it. I have wanted to for quite some time and I am sure it will happen sooner rather than later. Thank you :-)
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A list of my favorites... created in China, inspired by Abby. Made to add to.

snuggling into a warm bed on a cold cold night, soft serve vanilla ice cream, ripples in water, having butterflies (not the animal), being speechless, playing the piano, listening to the piano, photographing life's special moments, smiling, laughing so hard you cry, sneezing, speaking another language not your native tongue to a native speaker, bay windows, pressed flowers, outbursts of song, barefoot on freshly cut grass, overcast days, organization, romances, porch swings, cool breeze on a summer day, coincidences, sunsets, early morning runs, running to not miss the bus, tender mercies, an early start, skype-ing family across the world, reminiscing about old times, memories, stories, etc., dim lights in a dark room, coconut yogurt in china, laying on the sidewalk drying off in the summer time, sunday walks, cleanliness, inside jokes, clean sheets, developing film in a dark room, long hugs...with certain people, swimming at night, coconut bread (in china), bread in China in general, waking up to the rain, being sore after working out, hammocks, screen doors, walking into screen doors, awkward eye-contact, winks, laugh attacks that almost hurt and feel like you've just had an ab work-out, heartfelt talks, constructive criticism, movie quotes, “whatever makes your boat float.”, a warm towel just out of the dryer, saying a phrase, and having you and everyone around you parallel it to a song and burst out in song., Big kitchens that can be the gathering place and the place for many memories to be made, singing, singing LOUD, Singing a song you don't know... making up words as you go., Picniks, temple walks, wind, thunder storms, rain downpours, music, bleach pens, the smell of new born babies, an infants cry, impressions from the Spirit, eating with chopsticks, phase 10, traveling, evening summer hikes, views of the city from a higher point, Korean Air, Parachute... the band, cleaninng to blasting music, bike rides, temple baptisms, temple weddings, wedding receptions, birds chirping, the sound of leaves blowing in the wind, waking up to the weed wacker and/or lawn mower early on a Saturday morning, Freshly made cinnamon rolls, Enjoying a storm from your deck, the way you feel after working out, washed feet, clean socks, Hot Potts, Surprise Birthday Parties...especially when it's not really your birthday, Fresh Flowers , the smell of Lillies, hand pulled noodles, bartering in China, The Muslim Quarter, LOVE , Bullet Trains, smiling at a stranger, getting a smile in return, special places :),inside jokes, cheesecake, laying out feeling the sun on your skin, a harmonized hymn, a good hair day, complimenting someone who needs it, giving to the needy, Yangshuo mountains, muddy bike rides, yangshuo crepe breakfast, chey kelly, stretching, soccer, hanging out with my mom, hanging out with all of my siblings. Watermelon in summertime. Skinny sharpie pens, harmonized hymns, a made bed, words of our Prophets, Conference, rearranging furniture, cleaning parties, a clean home, Buddy the Elf, evening walks, sitting/running/standing in the pouring rain- feeling the water just drench you and drip off your nose, learning to speak a different language, the what if game, bridges, gates, doors, my China kids, Zhongshan,