How About Some (Healthy, Natural, Unprocessed) Food for Thought

About two weeks ago, some kids came by my house playing the game "Bigger or Better." So I don't know the exact rules of the game, but the principle is that you start out with something really small and not valuable, and the goal is to keep going around trying to find something that is bigger or better. Pretty simple.
When these kids came to our door, we swapped, and what we ended up with is a book called Eat This, Not That (2011 edition) by David Zinczenco. At first I thought it was basically the stupidest thing ever, but once I actually looked at it, it's pretty interesting.

 

This book has so much useful information and facts, it just shocked me. I mean, I've watched documentaries on things like this for school, but even Supersize Me (which was super gross) seemed to be less informative than this.

 

Anyways, this book has got me thinking, and I have realized that (like 99.9% of the population) I am not feeding my body the things that it needs and deserves. I'm not a total slob, but I could be treating my body so much better, and it really does deserve that. Reading about all the additives, preservatives, sugars, and that processed junk makes me realize just how much I DON'T want that stuff polluting my body.

 

Within this next month, I am shooting for a lifestyle change. I want to eat healthier and more naturally, exercise and improve myself, and develop better habits. No, this book isn't the only thing that has made me want to do this, although it's been a big part in convincing myself. I have P90X pending my way, healthy food sitting in the fridge, and I've been stocking up on my workout clothes and Pinterest fitness pins and healthy recipe pins. I'M READY TO DO THIS.

 

I know I can be better, so why not challenge myself and be the best me that I can?

 

With Love, Olive

I Have Auburn Hairs!

So it was time for me to re-dye my hair, and this time I decided  would try to be a bit more "daring" with the color. I went with medium auburn from Garnier. I've never used the color, brand, or style of color (foam).

Foam was weird. Not bad, but weird.

Yes, my {not so} lovely hair-dying time. This stuff smells harsh!

(Yay for no makeup!)

Bam. Auburn.

It doesn't look very auburn-y in this picture, but it totally is.

It looks more like this in person.

Zaidee had lots of fun braiding my hair a bunch of times during and after the broadcast this afternoon. :)

 

So, it was me being bold, and as it turns out, I'm not a huge fan of this color on me. I love it on other people, but not for myself. At least I know that though and I won't ever have to wonder about it! It is VERY (I repeat VERY) slowly growing on me. It made me feel better when about 10 people at church today told me it looked great on me.

 

I do plan on getting my hair dyed professionally sometime soon, and it'll be dark brown like it used to be since I like that color on myself. :)

 

With Love, Olive! 

My Future Baby?

Could this possibly be my future baby? (Baby as in my sweetest dog that I love like a child, and then I have my own child and I still love my dog just as much?)

I have been thinking, and what I really want more than anything right now is a Corgi puppy. I mean, I've always thought they are cute, but once I actually REALLY looked at the pictures of them, they only became about 10,000 times more cute.

How are these not the cutest little things you've ever seen??

Happy Corgi.

Happy Corgi.

 

Happy swinging Corgi. (my favorite)

Wet Corgi.

Baby Corgis.

 

And they are just such a happy looking breed. :)

 

I really do want to get one. I have legitimately been looking up Corgis, and I think that if I could find one for a reasonable price (I don't know how someone could ever pay $1,000+ for a dog unless its some sort of medical dog) maybe like $100-$200. That would be stupendous.

 

For the past few months I have just been saving up money. I think I might know what for know. ;)

 

With Love (for Corgis), Olive

It's "Greenie" Time

I have lots of friends on missions (what Mormon girl doesn't though?), however there have only been a few that I have actually written. Alongside with Jared Chapman, Kyle Garr, and Alexa Marble, Jake Rogers is going to be on of those that I write frequently I am thinking. To be honest, I think he has been the most enthusiastic of them all to write me. Haha.

Today I decided that I was finally going to put to use all those Missionary pins I have on Pinterest(http://pinterest.com/okaypierce/missionaries/ I forgot how to hyperlink. Sad day.) and so I am sending my first missionary package ever! Hooray! *Happy snaps!* This package's theme: "Greenie"

This was actually more difficult than I thought it was going to be to find green things to send a missionary, HOWEVER it was also SUPER fun. :)

A letter is an absolute must in a package as far as I am concerned. :)

GREEN!! Lifesavers, Mike and Ikes, gum, granola bar, notes, pen, chapstick, and balloons! I know the balloons really don't serve any purpose, but now if Jake ever wants to have a spontaneous party, at least there can be balloons. :) (There was also a box of Jell-O too that I forgot to put in here)

 

And one of the best parts about this is that it ALL fits inside a small flat rate box.

 So total, I think it was all maybe like $12, and that is including the $5.80 shipping cost. :)

Brandon has T-minus 21 days until he reports, so I shall be doing another one of these very soon again! Gotta love packages and missionaries and just plain being Mormon!

With Love, Olive

Going, Going, Gone...

Today, (as in yes, it's 1 am) one of my best friends is leaving for Provo, Utah to the MTC to serve his two year mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Craziness! When I was younger, time seemed to drag on, but now that I am older, the time is flying out of control so fast! It doesn't seem like it was over two years ago when this boy asked me on my first date.

Colorado is lucky to have such a wonderful guy there to share the gospel and spread light to others!

The Church is true!

With Love, Olive