Quarantine Update

We're just around 40 days into the Nevada quarantine. here's my update.

Since I'm not out and about and I'm home most of the time (unless I'm working minimal hours, or getting in and out as quick as possible at the grocery store) I decided I would do something a little different on my YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/exS4DLOpOWE

I'm going to be walking through Line Dances and how to do them! I'll be going through as many dances as I can throughout the rest of this quarantine and posting them as quickly as I can edit!

Check out the above video to hear my introduction.

Until Next time.

Love in a time of COVID-19

I know a lot of us do not have our heads under a rock and are aware of the current Pandemic spreading over the Earth.

I am not here to state my opinion on the coronavirus Covid 19
I am not here to express emotions or woes about it.

This is simply just a log in my "journal" to look back at.

March 17, 2020 Nevada got the order from the Governor that any non-essential business is required to shut their doors. I started my youtube channel years ago in college, but never was consistent on posting until the last bit of my prep last year.

I had plans to make so many fun vlogs, and interview some friends of mine and do fun things with them for the interview. Now, due to #SocialDistancing I've decided to postpone those interviews for the safety of those around us.

I'm not a personal trainer or nutritionist, so I do not want to make workout videos or nutritional videos because I am no expert.

I don't really have the capacity to do "Day in the life" because I am either at home just waiting, or at work 2 days a week. My job is still open, and I am so so thankful. I know there are many who were displaced, or let go.

There are still places hiring, due to the panic purchasing of a lot of Americans. Check with your local grocery stores or meal delivery places and see if they are hiring.

We are #BattleBorn and we will battle Covid19, 3 days into the State ordered quarantine. We'll be fine :)

I am manifesting that this Social Distancing and Quarantine will work. The virus will not spread further. It will stop mutating. Doctors and researchers will create a successful vaccine/treatment. The sick will get better. The death toll will stop rising exponentially. The people will grow closer to their families. The Earth gets time to continue to breathe and continue to recover. We will come out of this grateful and more conscientious.

2020 Wishlist

This is my ongoing running wish list of items in case friends or family ever ask.

ACCESSORIES
Blue light glasses
https://whitefoxboutique.com/collections/collaborations-sarahs-day-veux/products/sissy-werk-glasses-clear-pink?variant=31048647934012

New sunnies
https://whitefoxboutique.com/collections/collaborations-sarahs-day-veux/products/secret-admirer-sunglasses-matte-black?variant=31048647278652

Brack and Pine Necklaces
Raven (currently sold out)
https://brackandpine.com/products/b-p-short-modern-necklace
Lyra
https://brackandpine.com/products/lyra-necklace
Meadow (silver)
https://brackandpine.com/collections/all/products/meadow-necklace

CLOTHING
https://www.ethos.community/?aff=1014
Sports bra: Small
Leggings: Small Tall
Shorts: medium


NAIL POLISH
Holo taco: Nail polishes
https://www.holotaco.com/collections/nail-polish

Holo taco peely base coat, Super glossy taco
https://www.holotaco.com/collections/base-top-coats


PAPER PRODUCTS
Hosanna Revival Planner
https://hosannarevival.com/collections/planners-calendars/products/hosanna-revival-2020-12-month-planner-jaipur-theme

Evolve with Emily Journal
https://www.northandthird.com/shop/dailyevolvewithemily


SUPPLEMENTS
Bowmar Nutrition Protein
Key Lime Flavor
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-key-lime-pie?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzandvbGNvdHRAeWFob28uY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiUWZwUFhMIn0%3D
Wedding cake flavor
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-wedding-cake

Bowmar Creatine
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/creatine13

Bowmar EAAs
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/essentials


HOUSEHOLD
Amazon wishlist for myself
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37MRS1FC50FKT?ref_=wl_share

Amazon wishlist for e-books for my kindle
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PLQFTBT36BK0?ref_=wl_share

Where have I gone?

Seasons change and so do I. I've posted here and there, mostly once a year with my Christmas wishlist that I end up sending to family and friends.

I've taken a HUGE step back from blogging, because I was so inconsistent. HOWEVER, fret not! I haven't stopped sharing my thoughts with the world. I've picked up a few new platforms.

I vlog now, more consistently than college if you were around for that. Go take a gander at my YouTube, and subscribe, so you'll know when I post. It's mostly been fitness related. But if you're here for the gospel truth, I do have a video where I flip through every page of my NLT Daily Walk Bible.

If you want more of a weekly or even daily update, go follow me on my personal Instagram, or my fitness Instagram.

Christmas Wishlist 2019

This post is just for family and friends to reference my wishes for Christmas.

Blue light glasses
https://whitefoxboutique.com/collections/collaborations-sarahs-day-veux/products/sissy-werk-glasses-clear-pink?variant=31048647934012

New sunnies
https://whitefoxboutique.com/collections/collaborations-sarahs-day-veux/products/secret-admirer-sunglasses-matte-black?variant=31048647278652

https://www.ethos.community/?aff=1014
Sports bra: Small
Leggings: Small Tall
Shorts: medium

Holo taco: Nail polishes
https://www.holotaco.com/collections/nail-polish

Holo taco peely base coat, Super glossy taco
https://www.holotaco.com/collections/base-top-coats

Brack and Pine Necklaces
Raven (currently sold out)
https://brackandpine.com/products/b-p-short-modern-necklace
Lyra
https://brackandpine.com/products/lyra-necklace
Meadow (silver)
https://brackandpine.com/collections/all/products/meadow-necklace

Hosanna Revival Planner
https://hosannarevival.com/collections/planners-calendars/products/hosanna-revival-2020-12-month-planner-jaipur-theme

Bowmar Nutrition Protein
Key Lime Flavor
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-key-lime-pie?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzandvbGNvdHRAeWFob28uY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiUWZwUFhMIn0%3D
Lemon bar flavor
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-lemon-bar?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzandvbGNvdHRAeWFob28uY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiUWZwUFhMIn0%3D
banana Split flavor
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-banana-split?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzandvbGNvdHRAeWFob28uY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiUWZwUFhMIn0%3D

Drawer organizer
https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B01DYXHI0E/novgrown-desk-traf-20/ref=nosim/

Tanktop and legging hanger
https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B01MYGHIXN/novgrown-desk-traf-20/ref=nosim/

Mug holder
https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B079RV26Q3/novgrown-desk-traf-20/ref=nosim/

Faithful to follow - Stepping into what God has called you to

It's funny how, when you step into the calling Jesus places over your life, the easier it is to do it. Sure there's spiritual attack for it, because the enemy DOES NOT want you to really know and be who you are called to be. (Fitting for Halloween yeah? But this isn't going to be a post about dressing up or not)




I wrote all the time as a kid. You name it, I probably did it: Diary entries, blogs, stories, poems, short stories. Then when I found Jesus, I wrote my prayers, hashed out bible studies (as in like responded to them, not created my own). Then when I had that falling away period, I never really got back into writing.




Just recently, as you may or may not know, I've partnered with Lindsay of The Faith Feast. Our first phone call together was Sunday September 23rd. And she prayed over me before we hung up the phone (Classy ladies we are :) ). She prayed over my writing. And since then, I've been itching to write, to blog again, to talk about what God is teaching me, what I've learned, to continue to share my story in hopes I can help other women who may be struggling.




So if you've been following along, there have been 4 weeks of consistent blogging. Week one was I'm back and how to work for the wonder, not drudge through for the weekend. Week two was being free and not a slave to my Fitbit. Last week was a retreat summary and today, is this one.


Wednesday I felt was a good day to put out content. It's the midweek hump between the rough Mondays and the quick Fridays. It's a little 'speed boost' to refresh you and keep you going through the rest of the week. It may change in the future, as I know Lindsay sends out her newsletters Wednesdays, and I think I'd rather my followers follow us both and get two shots of energy and revival throughout the week on different days, rather than two on the same day.


Anyway, I'm saying all this to say, God gave me creativity, a desire to write (type). My heart craves a novel, but my steps dictate a blog. Maybe in the future I'll summarize the blogs or elaborate and turn it into a book. It's all in God's hands.


My heart and hands also crave paint. I'm a believer in: if you're creative, your outlets and avenues are endless. I'm also a painter, which I guess is a different form of writing.


A few weeks ago, one of my coworkers approached me about being a vendor at an event she is coordinating/facilitating. She originally asked about my doTerra stuff, which I turned down as it wasn't something I'm actively pursuing (I've got quite a bit on my plate), but after a moment of thought, I suggested my art instead. So, I'll be branching out from just posting on Instagram and word of mouthing my business, and having my own table, and being in person out there with my work. What is it you ask? I paint journals and Bibles, even a canvas if you request. I'm in the workings of working with a designer to get a logo made, so stay tuned for that; then business cards made after. The opportunity was given and I believe it's God's will and timing to step forward and use Anchored Aesthetic for his glory.


Being able to translate a compilation of favorites to visual documentation on an item used daily, or as regularly as possible, is something my heart lives for. When it's God centered, I let Him dictate what I'm to paint. Even though I may have a great idea for an elaborate plant, He tells me to paint an ombre of color and the recipient gets chills when she gets. That's my jam, doing His work and making Him and His will visual.


So we'll see what the future holds and what is coming. But that's a little back story for why I'm back and what I'm up to. I'm just thankful that I've been given the gifts I have. I love them and am looking forward to growing them for His Kingdom.


Amen and Amen

Fit to a Bit: The day I took my Fitbit off

May of this year, I decided to really grasp onto my health. I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was tired of aching. So I charged up my Fitbit HR and put it on my wrist and away I went. I re-downloaded MyFitnessPal and started logging my foods.

Each day I tried to reach my goal of 9,000 steps.
Each day I tried to make sure I was taking at least 250 steps per hour from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
I participated in Workweek Hustles.
I participated in Weekend Warriors.

It was hard.

I work a 9-5 desk job (ok more like 730-5) and then go home and relax from that work day with my dogs who just want loves and snuggles.
There were a slew of days I slept in on weekends.
There were numerous days where I got knocked down (endo, migraine, sick).
There were days where I just didn't feel like moving.

I didn't always hit my 9000 steps per day.
I didn't always hit my 250 steps per hour.

I felt like a failure.

I counted steps like some count calories. I would push myself to sneak in as many steps on a bathroom trip by stepping in place trying to get the last of the 250 steps before the time changed to the next hour. I was a slave to technology.

So, on Saturday October 13, my Fitbit was low on battery, I took it off like normal to charge it. And haven't put it back on since.

I went dancing that night and didn't worry if I got more steps in than my friend dancing next to me. I slept in Sunday morning and didn't worry about the first 3 hours not having enough steps. Monday, I didn't worry if I made my 250 steps per hour of my desk job. I just worked and did my day. Tuesday was the same.

I didn't know how freeing that was, until I didn't choose to wear it.

I know I average 5000 steps per day with this job. I know abs are made in the kitchen. and I know without that Fitbit, it's been the most freeing time since I decided to take it off. Now I know that some people really need the help of the Fitbit to get them moving and to lose weight. But I am not one of them.  I'm going to keep it, in case I decide to wear it again (I wonder how many steps I'd get at Disneyland or Disney World...) but I think for the most part, I'm not going to need it.

How many other things in my life am I a "slave" to without realizing it? My phone, I realize that. Food? Perhaps. Friends? Perhaps. I'm interested now to pursue breaking chains and being freed of unconscious slavery.

What are you a slave to? What do you need to be freed of? Comment down below and let me pray for you.


Amen and Amen.