love this.

to feel good, follow instructions.

we all have those days. 

they tend to happen to me on saturdays, 

long weekends, 

extended breaks, 

etc. 

those days when you roll out of bed and feel kinda like a vegetable. 

you know what i'm talking about. 

the "i'm going to put my hair in a bun and wear jammie pants all day" feeling. 

that was me today. 

but i've found that these days are the best days to have a little self love. 

do these things. it'll make you feel really good. 

one. put your shoes on and go for a run. do it do it do it. you're only one workout away from a good mood. 

two. as soon as you get back from your run, get in the shower. wash your whole body with good smelling things. exfoliate, too. 

three. put on your favorite undies and clean yoga pants+ a cute shirt.

four. moisturize your face & hands and let your herr air dry. put a pore strip on your nose and whitening strips on your teeth. (these ones are my favorite.)

five. change up what's going on with your nails. paint them if they're bare & take the polish off if its chipped. 

six. listen to some good music. some of my favorites on days like this:

coming back down: hollywood undead

i like it like that: hot chelle rae

sparks fly: tswift

good feeling: flo rida

oh darling: plug in stereo

kiss me slowly: parachute

seven. drink some lemonade. or hot chocolate. or anything that really strikes your fancy.

eight. spontaneous dance party with your best friend.

nine. watch reruns of your favorite tv show. at my house its ncis and the mentalist. :)

ten. make something really good for dinner. something that takes time and leaves you completely happppy. (mac and cheese doesn't count. although i wish it did.)

then do it again next weekend. 

loves, 

jessica :)

i love.

his truck. (and him).

this saying.

this sky.

this life. 

we're still here.

lexie can't (shouldn't) dance. jillian is the best sport i've ever met. i love my ward. service projects can be fun. snipe hunting is drama filled and hysterically worth the pretense. blankets are the best. it's awkward when it's frog mating season on the lake. indeed, we do wear boots and sweats for four days straight. we're pretty attractive. and i'm done with girls camp.

i'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic!

i'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic,

i'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic,

i'm alive, awake, alert,

alert awake alive,

i'm alive awake alert, enthusiastic!

this beloved camp song was sung to me every day for a week for four years

to try and get me out of bed.

my siblings dread the task, and so did my camp leaders.

future roommates, beware.

holler for ycl's.

it's spring break,

and this is how i feel today.

summer and i went to the gym and ran 2 miles and did an intense ab workout.

she drove because she got her license two days ago. she did very well.

we played basketball with larry.

it was 67 degrees today.

i rode butterscotch and went on a mini trail ride.

i polished my saddle.

i cleaned the barn.

all my laundry is done.

[however, not because i did it, but because grandma is here:)]

i got a car wash.

i played with our new baby ducks and chicks.

mom, michelle, grandma, natali, ryan and i rolled up our pant legs

(some higher than others)

and tried to get the first tan of the season.

michelle swears she got burnt from the 25 minutes she was out there.

(she didn't)

i feel like winter is finally over.

the farmers are plowing their fields and preparing to plant.

leaves and debris from the winter are being burned.

the air smells so fresh i just want to run without stopping.

i can't stop smiling.

i feel alive.

oh, and i just mixed up some crystal light.

:)

jessica.

**all photos by me.

my friends, hold on to your shorts.

unfortunately it's not even warm enough to wear shorts.

nonetheless.

spring break is so here.

the week is sure to be filled with great music

"ki-ki-kiss me"

and great food and even better plans.

the kids are currently feeding the ducks at the pond.

:)

the rain has stopped.

the sun is here.

it's time to party.

done.

have a great spring break, wherever you are out there :)

jessica

what i did today.

i skipped first period today.

it was blissful.

i ate lucky charms for breakfast, after discovering that ethan + natali's leprechaun traps had been sprung, gold coins had been scattered 'round the house,

and toilet water and milk had been dyed green

i wore a green shirt today.

i guess high schoolers don't hold stock in saint patty's day,

i was one of two people wearing green in biology today.

i had a yummy lunch and ate some gold coins.

i got my grade up to a C in calc.

i went to guitar lessons and cleaned a couple stalls.

we're going to eat a great green dinner.

it's been a good day.

trek.

so, i thought that i would share some pictures from trek this summer. we dressed up as pioneers and spent 3 days in the idaho wilderness. we relived all of the sacrifices that the early poineers made. river crossings, food shortages, deaths, (not real ones!) and wagon breakdowns were just a few. it was awesome, and i loved having my friends around me. enjoy!