Brian's God given talent (frame building), Cortney's God given talent (photography)
Well, many of you are aware of my awesome swimming skills or lack thereof so I have started swimming again at the college. Now swimming does not come easily for me due to the lack of pool resources we have had in Rexburg and of course Ashton. I have never had a big desire to be a good swimmer, but my outlook is changing just a little. I wake up at 4:30am, drive 30 minutes South with my buddy Elise (and soon buddy Katie), wait in line for the employee of the month to show up, pay him $4 hard earned dollars, put on a nasty BYU-I swimsuit, and hop into a pool of frigid cold water with a swim cap that resembles a condom. Now doesn't that sound like FUN. Well, actually I am addicted! I can't stop thinking about swimming. Every morning in the shower I practice my zipper stroke as I sing ACDC "thunder". I started out swimming 2 laps with about 30 minute rests. Happy to say that this morning I swam my first 1/2 mile. It only took me about 50 minutes, but it's good to know there is room for improvement.
Right now I am sitting here staring outside looking at the beautiful scenery, sipping on my clear glass of water just thinking to myself how blessed I am. I am thankful for my home, family, parents, children, husband, dog, toilet, washer, dryer, bleach, bicycle, strong body, food, clothing, wood burning stove, Gospel, health, clean hospital, and most importantly toilet paper and tampons. How blessed we are to live in a world where there are so many opportunities available at our finger tips. If we could but for a moment take advantage of our God given talents and use them in a way that would be beneficial to many.......how amazing that would be. So today, think of your God given talents and use them to their fullest potential.
9 comments:
That was a perfect post! Loved it.
One day I will own one of those fabulous bikes.
i am so proud heather!!!! 4:30 is a time of day that i hope to never see in my life, ever! ...you are SUPERWOMAN! keep it up girl we have a triatholon to run this summer!
that post made me laugh out loud hilarous!
but in all seriousness...i too am very grateful of tampons.
peas, w
You blow me away, quite literally . . . come on, 4:30 a.m. ? - I'm just going to bed at that time (so says dad!)! That's amazing - when do you go to bed . . . noon? You're an inspiration, that's for sure. Thanks for making me laugh - I'll never look at swimcaps the same way ever again! ! ! And as for being THANKFUL . . .well, on the subject of tampons - this is what I have to say . . . menapause ! ! ! . . . I'm SO THANKSFUL! ! ! ! ! GREAT post! Keep em' coming.
4:30? I am soooo NOT a morning person! At least not that time of the 'morning'. Isn't there something that says that is still the middle of the night! Way to go!
Don't worry--one of these days I'll get there with you and by then you'll be passing me up in the swim lane. Can I wear my flourescent orange condom? Maybe the purple one would be more conservative for the BYUI crowd. And what's up with the swim suit? Can't we wear our own?
oops! I posted as Uncle Steve. That comment doesn't sound so good coming from him!
Hey Heather :) I found your blog today when I was looking at ValaRaes:) I was so excited! I'd love to keep in touch...I have a private blog so if you ever want to come and visit e-mail me your gmail address so that I can invite you:)miriamn@live.com
Heatha, you are my inspiration! Keep inspiring me...Suz
Beautiful frames, Brian is so talented and detailed in his work. Alot of bikes these days it looks like they spray painted the frame. ugh.
what's this about 4:30? my goodness.
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