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Day 39 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 39: May 20, 2017

Challenge: Go on a hike

This one was planned to be in Zion's canyon, but because of crowds, road blocks, and time we ended up just doing a tiny, 2-minute hike on a side road. Since we'd been all over in central and southern Utah the day before with our little road trip, we decided to let it count.

The reason that going on a hike was made part of the challenge was to remind me of God's creations. I love being outside, but when I'm home and comfortable, I forget that being in nature is invigorating to body, mind, and spirit. I wanted to ensure that as I was about to embark on a new decade of life that I gave myself a very good reminder that I need to spend more time in the great out doors. I still plan to stay inside most of the winter, but summer time is for hills and mountains, trees and flowers, sunrises and sunsets.




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Day 38 of the #40daysto40 #Birthdaychallenge Madness

Day 38: May 19, 2017

Challenge: Go on a road trip

This challenge was just for fun. I have two very dear friends who have birthdays within days of mine, and we have celebrated together since our 13th birthday. For forty, we wanted to do something big, so we went on a little vacation/road trip together, just to have fun and reminisce, and enjoy ourselves generally. We stopped at a lot of places that I'd never been to before, and some that I had, we ate good food, and learned new things, and enjoyed the sights and warm weather (Kearns was unseasonably cold, and St. George was rather pleasant). This challenge also taught me that while it's good to remember the past, and hold onto important things, it's important to live in the present, and do things that bring you joy in the here and now.




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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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