Happiness – Page 4 – I Am a Happy Girl

TEDxRexburg: My Message to the World

January 11, 2019

I woke up one morning and said, “I believe that God is telling me that I need to work on my speaking skills.” It has been quite the journey, 3 years later, here we go! Just had dress rehearsal. January 12, 2019 When I woke up that morning I knew it was time to sharpen my speaking skills. I wasn’t sure why, I had an idea that it was so that I could share my experience and ideas about how I got through and continue to get through life. So here I am. On the stage at the Romance Theater in Rexburg, Idaho running through “MY” TEDx talk. I am doing this because I do my best to be obedient to my God. Here is the interview that was played today. Here is the video of my TEDx Rexburg talk, from the TED YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/7nV54vKhavg

The 5 Best Ways to Build Equity in Your Home – Pride of Ownership

December 28, 2018

Getting married for the 2nd time and being a homeowner was an new experience. I had 3 acres of horse equipment that we accumulated for 20 years. My new husband was renting a large home and it was full of stuff that they had accumulated for 20 years. He said, “We will need to get a storage unit.” I said, ”I don’t believe in storage units. If we have too much stuff to put in our home we need to down size.” We bought a $100 huge tarp and built a make due shed that would hold a semi with 2 trailers! It was sufficient in the harsh Idaho weather to keep out the wind, snow and rain for 18 months as we downsized and found the ideal home and location that we are now settled in. Together we were building our future and saving for a down payment on our home. Pride of ownership is the saying I have heard all my life and this phrase runs like blood through my veins. Building equity in a home is an important part in our future. Here are 5 ways that will help any homeowner build equity in their home

The Gift of “Drive”

April 3, 2018

I am great at so many things, “What should I go to the Olympics in?” Yes! I thought that when I was a little girl. Oh, how I wish everyone to have that kind of confidence. But then life happens. Usually, I have enough “drive” myself. But occasionally I need a push. I get great ideas and go big, then I get tired or just plain bored with the idea. Can you relate? Is this normal? I would like to think that I am not the only one out there with these obstacles. I have felt alone in my big ideas at times. Now I have a gift. A gift to be me and do what I want. It is a big responsibility. I was given the gift of a second chance at life. What will I do with this gift? I had a big idea to sell online. This isn’t the first time. The problem is that measurements, weights, prices, revenue, account balance description, profit margins all matter! What? you mean that I need to keep track of all of this? Money doesn’t just build up in my account without watching your profit margins. An ounce matters when you ship something. Details,

You can teach an old ”Grandma” new tricks

February 2, 2018

My parents were good. I knew I couldn’t read as well as the other children. But I did learn to read, just slower. I always felt that I was special and had something inside of me that no one else had. Though it was hard for me in school to keep up. I managed with the help of my friends. I have always been the mothering kind. I pretty much love everyone. When I see a sign that says, “It is too “peopley” out there” I am yey! It is “peopley” out there. Honestly, I always wanted to go to college, but I didn’t because of fear, money, time and lack of support. I continued to learn. I earned a certificate with,” on the job training” as a preschool teacher. This taught me to read. I have continued to learn and read books on business building, leadership, budgeting, money management, parenting, health and wellness and a variety of subjects to give me a better understanding of the world. I homeschooled my children and while doing that I continued to learn the skills I missed in public school. I have started several businesses and have become a leader. I train and teach,

2 years later, still learning from “Bald headed moments”

January 20, 2018

-a bald-headed moment is when you are suddenly vulnerable or taken by surprise and you turn it around into bettering yourself. https://youtu.be/u3JkAB53vc8 From the age of 10 years old, I knew I was a strong swimmer. I could jump off a high dive, bridge and be confident that I could swim to the side. It was a humbling experience and hard to believe that I was no longer that girl. This was a new normal for me. I could walk, talk and take care of myself. But I was unable to hike, swim and be the active person I have been my entire life. Because of this I started putting limitations on myself and felt like this was a reasonable limitation, even after 2 years of recovery. Here is an example; I have been a piano teacher for 20 years and played throughout my childhood. After chemo and radiation, my fingers started locking up. My right hand is swollen and sore. When I was asked if I could accompaniment a musical number in sacrament meeting I replied that I had retired. I have played simple songs with my grandchildren, though I have to admit that put that talent on the

I. F. I was a duck

As everyone can tell, I love Idaho Falls. I know the “downtown” like the back of my hand. I have been on every trail around

Be a Good Example

This is my great grandpa and my 3 cute younger cousins. What a good example of a man he is to his prosperity.

Make the best of everything

Dig Deep and Believe

Believe in yourself, dig deep and believe. Listen listen to that still small voice. You will know what to do and it will bring you

I Was Here

We all want to feel important. We all don’t feel important at times. This song sung by Kristin Chenoweth has made an impact on me.

Finest of Wheat

Psalm 147:12-14 “Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your

Sassy girl, lets go change the world!

Some people have that personality that is I am sassy and I am here! I felt like I had that with long hair. I

Senior and injured at the beginning of the year

I had the opportunity to take care of my 18 year old son this weekend. Since he moved in with his dad I haven’t been

Life is hard and when we get through hard we can have a good life

We can be grateful for the “hards,” in our life. We all have them. They are the hard life situations that we think we cannot

Stress is Good and Bad

We have 4 kids getting married in one year (August 2014 to August 2015), and 4 grandchildren being born in the same year. There is

What? Happy girl NOT happy?

Oh boy, this happy girl isn’t very happy. Well it isn’t an all day thing, more of a moment thing, but the tears won’t quit

$Teaching children the value of money. $

When I look at successful families, one defining characteristic stands out: The children know how to work. https://www.deseret.com/2011/4/5/20370972/from-the-homefront-7-secrets-of-successful-parenting-teaching-kids-to-work “I need a credit card,” As an

Happiness is a choice!