My Happiness Is My Responsibility

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. I am absolutely in LOVE with my husband! His kindness, care, and giggles warm my heart. I really love making this man giggle. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. I am amazed how my happiness levelContinue reading “My Happiness Is My Responsibility”

Happiness is…

A hug, or two, or three, or four, from your stepdaughter. Good morning kisses. Cuddles with your angel husband. Hearing “Yay” from your kids when you tell them what’s for dinner. Your lead telling you thanks and good job. Roses. Lillies. Okay, any flowers. 🙂 Sleeping in. Going to bed early. Staying up late withContinue reading “Happiness is…”

Death is not the End!

I feel like death surrounds me intimately. Not my own death, but the death of loved ones and loved ones of friends. My heart aches for us in our losses, for the Lord told us that we would live in so much love that we would mourn the passing of those we loved (D&C 42:45).Continue reading “Death is not the End!”

Just when you think you aren’t making a difference…

State of anxiety So… I’ve been in a state of anxiety ever since this summer when I conceived the idea of a group of people using their God-given gifts (Which sounds silly, but is accurate: they are gifts God gave us after all!) and talents to uplift the lives of others. Then someone challenged meContinue reading “Just when you think you aren’t making a difference…”

Go Get Them!

Well! It has been a long, hard, fantastic, crazy year for me! I started a new business as an essential oil wellness advocate, a new blog, and my master’s program in Entertainment Arts and Engineering (aka video game development) at the University of Utah on the engineering track. I have had three different jobs, twoContinue reading “Go Get Them!”

Happiness Is…

A text good morning from a cute boy! A beautiful spring day! Sitting alone, closing your eyes, building up the energetic feeling of a warm and cozy fireplace, sunshine, and the scent of roses, and then having your sister and friend come sit by you! Star Trek! Rice pudding. Playing Left for Dead 2 withContinue reading “Happiness Is…”

Happiness is…

A beautiful Saturday. Getting crazy good hands for 500 and winning in two turns! Feeling incompetent and then having Deborah tell me, “You’re an excellent writer! Everything you write is awesome!” Wondering if I should go forward with a crazy bold proposal and having Deborah tell me I’m totally justified in doing so and IContinue reading “Happiness is…”