Wardrobe Challenge- Day 1

Ok, so I was going to blog about losing my job, but didnt. Too depressing, must blog about something fun and exciting. Like my new Wardrobe Challenge!! The husband and I were driving back from Utah, which is awesome thinking time for me, and during this thinking time thought about how my sister had asked me to go through her closet with her and get rid of some stuff. When she had asked me about a specific shirt, I suggested that by the end of this coming summer, if it hasnt been worn to get rid of it, and to set aside all those pieces of clothing that she wasnt sure about as well. Upon thinking further about that suggestion, I realized I should do the same...with a twist. (the sifted through closet of shirts) I just recently went through my closet and got rid of some, but am still struggling with some others that I havent worn in a while. So, were now onto the Challenge-- I went through the closet, pulled out all the shirts I havent worn in a while, hung them on a separate rod, and heres the kicker: I HAVE to wear all those articles of clothing until theyre all gone, NO EXCEPTIONS. If I struggle wearing it, then I get rid of it. If I hate it by the end of the day, I get rid of it.(these are the shirts at task) I am very much looking forward to this Challenge, as it will force me to be more creative with what I have and have fun while doing it. The only problem is, now that I dont have a job I have a harder time motivating myself to get "dressed up". But I have to, even if it is just for my husband and little Doccers whom I both love. :) So heres looking forward to something new to look forward to and starting fresh. I encourage any and all to do the same!

Finally!

I have been looking everywhere for this wonderful pasta! Ok, maybe not everywhere, but all the wrong places like Walmart and WindCo. How silly of me to think these convenient stores would have what I'm looking for?! Its been decided though, from now on my grocery store of choice is...Albertsons. They have had so far 5 things I cant find anywhere else. In Rexburg at least, and we all know how limited our choices are here. But I digress...I found my pasta! If you haven't ever been to Noodles & Co. and had there Pesto Cavatappi, you have to! Well a recipe I found isn't this delicious one, but an equally yummy (Im guessing, haven't made it yet) dish that calls for the Cavatappi noodles. Im so excited to make it tomorrow, I will let you know how it turns out. Till then, lets all bask in the beauty of these noodles...yeah, I know, Ive got way too much time on my hands these days...oh yeah, I forgot...I haven't mentioned I got fired...eh, that's a post for tomorrow.

Its Your Life

This is the moment
It’s on the line
Which way you gonna fall?
In the middle between
Wrong and right
But you know after all

It’s your life
What you gonna do?
The world is watching you
Every day the choices you make
Say what you are and who
Your heart beats for
It’s an open door
It’s your life

Are you who you always said you would be?
With a sinking feeling in your chest
Always waiting for someone else to fix you
Tell me when did you forget

It’s your life
What you gonna do?
The world is watching you
Every day the choices you make
Say what you are and who
Your heart beats for
It’s an open door
It’s your life

To live the way that you believe
This is your opportunity
To let your life be one that lights the way

It’s your life
What you gonna do?
The world is watching you
Every day the choices you make
Say what you are and who
Your heart beats for
It’s an open door
It’s your life

These are the words to song that plays first thing on here. Its by a singer that I have come to love and respect. I found her through a radio station my friend Nicole introduced me to, that has become the one and only station I listen to now. Its Air 1 radio, a positive alternative music station that plays christian pop/rock/alternative. Ive found now several different artists that Ive come to love. Basically, it comes down to finding music that not only sounds good that you can tap your foot to and sing along with, but feel good listening to knowing theres actually a good message behind it. This song in particular has a great message that I love singing to, especially in my car with windows down driving down an old country road. I need the warm sun back so I can do that again. Hope you enjoy her music as much as I do.
note: if you like her music, you'll also like Brooke Fraser who's also on my music playlist.

Content

I love Sundays. I had to teach in Relief Society today and I loved the lesson. I love the new manual, Gospel Principles. Getting back to basics. I love my ward and all the wonderful people in it. I love having a day to relax and not have to think about anything but the Lord and and feel of the Spirit. I love my dog, he makes me so happy. I love my husband who can be so sweet. I love my friends and family. Im just full of so much LOVE right now, and I love it, which makes me completely content.

Perfection

I found a recipe I LOVE. And not just me, James too! Its from my 30 minute meals by Pampered Chef. Its simple, easy & delicious. Well, I thought it was so good I had to share. So here ya go!

Toasted Angel Hair with Sausage & Peppers

1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
2 medium red bell peppers
1 lb uncooked angel hair pasta
3 garlic cloves, pressed
5 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh basil
1 oz Parmesan

1. Place sausage in skillet and cook; remove from skillet and set aside.
2. As sausage cooks, slice off tops and bottoms of bell peppers; remove seeds and cut into julienne strips.
3. Add pasta to skillet and toast 8-10 minutes, stirring after each 2-minute interval with tongs. Press garlic over pasta and add broth, all of the peppers and sausage. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer vigorously 5-6 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4. As pasta simmers, chop basil reserving half for garnish. When pasta is tender, remove from heat and stir in remaining basil.
5. To serve, divide pasta mixture among serving bowls; grate cheese over pasta. Garnish with remaining basil.

note: I use chicken bouillon cubes, you get way more for your money. I also didnt have fresh basil so I just used dried basil. And when toasting the pasta, make sure to do it in the same pan you cooked the sausage, it imports the wonderful sausage flavor to the pasta. Oh yeah, for leftovers James added soy sauce to it, SO GOOD!