how I slow down my life and find peace

This past weekend I jumped off the hamster wheel. 

Usually Saturday is packed with everything that I want to do during the week or need to prepare for the next week and then after a very full day we try to end it all with a fun date. (Not always easy after so many errands.) Sundays are for recovery but then Monday kicks me in the face with it’s bright sunny face long before expected.

This time though I got sick on Friday and slept (actually tried to sleep because the people above us either have very small feet or children who patter in the room above our bedroom) until I had a mission reunion; where I got to see some of my favorite people in the world, who I worked with for a year and a half volunteering as a representative for my church. It was a weekend of friendship and reconnecting. On top of that I didn't worry about work, homework, or home, which was a big change and very relaxing. (I did do a little photo shoot for my photography class, but that was just plain fun!)

The reason this weekend was so different for me was that little tab on my navigation bar that says "Beliefs". I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Or a Mormon, since that's usually easier for people to say ten times fast.. Twice a year we get to hear inspiring and revelatory talks and this past weekend was one of those times. This was one of my favorite talks.

conference weekend (picture me with the "date face" on*)

This weekend went by too fast. (Maybe because it was spent sleeping in, eating, and watching general conference.) It was a no more homework, no more books extravaganza; and not just for me, per usual, Nick was in on it too. I had a couple of "favorites" but this one really caught my attention on Saturday afternoon. I missed some of the morning session, so I will get to go back and read those or listen to them soon. (Tummy aches + soothing voices = nap time) All around, this was one of the best weekends in a while. Besides conference and mission reunions, Nick took me out on Saturday night. (Pictured above.) We listened to karaoke and ate curry. Nick sang me a song which was so fun and funny. He's a really good singer and not too shy to shake it while he sings in front of me and a crowd of strangers.

What about you? What did you do over the weekend? Favorite talk?

Cardigan: Ralph Lauren, Skirt: Chicago Boutique, Shoes: Thrifted, Top: Target, Belt: Nordstrom Rack

 I warn you that if I see that anyone has viewed this post and not answered my question I may cry.  Although if I see that no one has viewed this I may cry as well. So please, just answer my question.

*To learn what the "date face" is please click here. This is seriously worth the four minutes and ten seconds it takes to watch it. (Or even twelve minutes and thirty seconds to watch it three times in a row.)

I have a lot of addenda today.

Addenda is the plural of the word addendum. Can you tell that I like merriam-webster.com and that I am taking an editing class?