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Day 37 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 37: May 18, 2017

Challenge: Take a family name to the temple

This was part two of the task to do some family history work. I found a name that I could take to the temple, and then I went to the temple to perform the saving ordinances for my ancestor. I will be the first to admit that I don't make it to the temple nearly as often as I would like to. I get tired, or busy, or just caught up in doing other things. But I need that connection to my Father in Heaven. I need that connection to my departed family. This challenge was a good reminder of the peace and strength that comes from spending time in the House of the Lord.




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Day 36 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 36: May 17, 2017

Challenge: Go to a paint night

I do not usually consider myself an artist, but that's because it doesn't come easily to me. I love making art, though, and feel that it's something I need to do more often. We humans are creative beings, we were made to create, and by doing so we can find joy in our own existence and in God's plan. Taking time out of our busy lives to make something beautiful is an essential, but oft forgotten, part of life. I hope that I have learned to make beautiful things more often.





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Day 35 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 35: May 16, 2017

Challenge: Karaoke Bar

This was another task that was way outside my comfort zone. I love singing, and I love performing, but I get so nervous. I always have a good time, but I get so very nervous in the lead up time that I don't go sometimes, I don't follow through with my intent. This was a very good reminder that even though something seems very scary, I can do it.





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Day 34 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 34: May 15, 2017

Challenge: Do something good for the soul

As previously mentioned, music is a very significant part of my life. Sometimes when I'm feeling low, I forget that playing music is one of the fastest ways to connect my spirit to the earth around me, and my Heavenly Father, and lift me up again. I don't play nearly as often as I should, or even as I want to. Sometimes it makes me sad because I can't play like I used to, and I get angry with God for taking that away from me. Then I remember that if I'd continued studying and playing music, as was my plan, I never would have ended up as a teacher and met the amazing friends that I have now. His plan is good; it is truly the best plan. I don't always remember that, and I don't always want to trust in the plan when it hurts so badly, but His plan is good. Playing music reminds me of his goodness.




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Day 33 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 33: May 14, 2017

Challenge: Get a tattoo

I didn't really get a tattoo, I did a henna tattoo that washed off after about two months. I love the idea of doing something that is more than slightly shocking or taboo in my little circle of family and friends. I feel that sometimes people see me in a certain light, or in a certain box, and it's good to break out every once in a while. However, seeing as how I get rashes and hives when I get ink on my skin, I was not comfortable with the idea of injecting ink into my skin. So, I went with henna. I chose a semi-colon with a heart because I've struggled with suicidal thoughts, and lost friends to suicide. I love the idea that no matter how bad things seem in the moment, I can choose to continue my story after the semi-colon.





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Day 32 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 32: May 13, 2017

Challenge: Participate in a 5K event

This one was super fun, because not only did I get to do another physical challenge to remind me of how amazing my body is, I got to participate in fundraising for the March of Dimes foundation. A co-worker of mine has an incredible daughter that was born prematurely, and that year (2017) her daughter was the Salt Lake spokesperson for the annual 5K event. It was nice to spend time with friends and do something good for others.




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Day 31 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 31: May 12, 2017

Challenge: Attend a sporting event

I don't often go to sporting events, they're expensive and not many of the people I know enjoy the same ones that I do. So, for this task, I decided that I would go to a sporting event that I enjoy, and I would invite my family to participate. I took my nephews to their very first baseball game - The Salt Lake Bees. I thought it was very fun, and my oldest nephew, at least, enjoyed the game. The other nephews got a little bored once the novelty of being in a new place wore off. Again, it was an important reminder that I need to do things that bring me joy, and spend time with my family more often.




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