I love listening to her sing. Her messages lift and inspire me. I heard her speak at a Time out for Women event and she shared how she took 5 months to write 11 songs. This usually took her 1 1/2 years. She shared how some songs came quick and how others she worked for months to finish with nothing to show for it. She spoke of her fears and struggles. She did it. She accomplished her goals. This story motivates me to set bold goals. Thank you for your wonderful example.
This is a fun song titled, "To Do List"
Beautiful Heartbreak; a song that speaks of gratitude and living a zestful life.
Thank you Hilary for sharing your wonderful talent.
Born in Colorado, and raised in Alaska, Hilary began playing the piano at age eight and wrote her first song at age 14. Her first published song “He Hears Me” was recorded on the 1993 EFY album, and from there Hilary quickly became a favorite in the inspirational music industry. She has released nine solo albums, has been featured on numerous compilation albums, and has been the recipient of numerous awards from the Faith Centered Music Association.
In October 2011, with the latest album Every Step, Hilary became the first Latter Day Saint artist to chart in the top 10 Current Contemporary Christian Albums Billboard list. Every Step also hit 102 on the top 200 Billboard, and was the number one New Artist Album on both the National Indie and Mountain Region charts on its debut week.
Hilary enjoys meeting and performing for women across the country through Deseret Book`s Time Out for Women program. To sing about our Savior Jesus Christ and use music as a means to connect each of us with Him is her passion.
Hilary met her husband Tim when he was serving as a missionary in Alaska and they are the parents of four beautiful daughters. Hilary says her favorite times are those spent with her family. She loves scrapbooking, exercising, and cooking. She loves trying new recipes and hopes to become a great cook someday. Hilary, Tim, and their girls live in Lehi, Utah.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
CELEBRATING THE PROGRESS OF THE LAUNDRY HABIT
I worked really hard to get the laundry space I have to get it organized and it was wonderful.
AWWW. It was Nice....
Then two days later a couple of my girls decided to change some things about the area, knocking over dressers and adding other furniture to the space.
All I could think was, as my Grandma would say,
"GADS"
I was defeated.
Let's not focus on the martyred feelings I had to fight.
:(
That was a month ago.
I hope by the end of the week to have things put back together yet again but ultimately that is not the problem.
I'm working on getting the 10 year old's and older to do their own laundry but I need to change myself first.
In order to stay on top of my laundry at my house I need to do 2 loads of laundry a day.
I'm pretty good about getting those two loads in the washing machine and one into the dryer but that's where my habit stops.
Truth be told, I should celebrate that small step because I need all the successes I can get.
So here goes....
"Yeah...I start 2 loads of laundry every day!"
:P
In order to be a better example for my children I will
1. Celebrate working on laundry
2. Finish 2 loads of laundry a day.
In Honor of improving my "finish my load of laundry" habit I thought I'd share this song.
This is my focus for the month of November. I hope to report back at the end of it and say it is a habit now.
Enjoy
Report of ChristineJamesZestQuest Goals for Oct 2012
*Help children earn $500 to pay for registration for 4 of my children and myself to go to Washington D.C. I didn't do much with this until this morning. We are working on a fundraiser with the school that will be turned in next week. We will be hosting a car wash on the 12th of Nov.
*Establish and make my morning routine a habit Taking out the trash and starting a load of laundry became a stronger habit
*Learn more about BlogTalkRadio to prepare for show launch in December I feel very much out of my element with this project but I have learned a lot. I'm getting there.
*Create a Logo for ChristineJamesZestQuest I ordered a logo through Fiverr.com---love it
*Have a Jingle created for ChristineJamesZestQuest I ordered this from customdrumloops on fiverr.com--love it--My kids run around singing it. They think it's awesome that their mommy's name is in it.
*Have an itunes podcast account set up for ChristineJamesZestQuest Done
*Get a schedule with confirmed interviews for ChristineJamesZestQuest for Dec. and January I wrote down who I wanted and contacted one person. I'm having to get brave.
*Write in book everyday Did not write in book at all. But listened to a creative writing course offered at BYU by Branden Sanderson. I learned tons. I hope to implement the ideas.
*Write on blog everyday consider sharing to google plus. Sometimes share on facebook I've posted almost every day on blog. I've created a business page on facebook. It's a bit scary to put yourself out there. I posted a couple of times to google plus. I've decided to use twitter as a platform as well.
ChristineJamesZestQuest Goals for Nov 2012
*Help children earn $500 to pay for registration for 4 of my children and myself to go to Washington D.C.
-Help at the car wash on the 12.
-Do a window washing/bake sale fundraiser. Call and get permission.
*Establish and make my morning routine a habit
-Don't just start the load of laundry; finish it. :)
*Learn more about BlogTalkRadio to prepare for show launch in December
-Continue to learn
-Set a date
-Do a couple of practice shows
*Get a schedule with confirmed interviews for ChristineJamesZestQuest for Dec. and January
-Set up for week 1- The A.V. Creche Festival
-Set up for week 2-Family Traditions
-Set up for week 3-Musical Talent
-Set up for week 4&5 series on the Life of Christ in the Bible
-Week 1 in Jan-Achieving Goals
-Week 2 in Jan-Musical Talent
-Week 3 in Jan-In celebration of the Presidential Inauguration-Freedoms
-Week 4 in Jan-My customdrumloops friend
-Week 5 in Jan-Organization
*Write in book everyday
-Create my conflicts
-Write every day
*Write on blog every day consider sharing to google plus. Share on facebook and Twitter
-Use the 15 min. rule for my social networking. Allow 15 more minutes for Facebook.
-Create a YouTube video to go along with the jingle that was created. Have my kids in it.
-Create a Vision Statement and make sure that my Branding is Clear and Concise.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
"Hope has the power
to fill our lives with Happiness."
"We learn to cultivate hope the same way we learn to walk...
one step at a time"
"Never give in. Never Surrender.
Never allow dispair to overcome your spirit."
---Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Monday, October 29, 2012
This Hope--Break My Plans
I love the reason behind this song
Do your plans need to be broken?
Choose to let your plans be raised to the same level as God's plan for you.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Can you say "I'll be back" like Arnold?
Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks with google play about his life
I recommend listening to the minutes between 17 and 20. There are some swear words (I apologize) on other segments of the show. He speaks of making your visions into realities.
He uses the analogy of reps used in body building. :)
My favorite was when he said, "....It's always people who are willing to get in the trenches...Utilize the 18 hours well...If you have a very clear vision of where you want to go and if you're willing to put work in...to get there and turn this vision into reality. We can accomplish basically anything you want cause you are in the right place. America, it gives you all the opportunities in the world. I've seen it first hand."
Some of us might be able to pull off his accent and tone level; we used to love saying it as a kid.
I refer back to the title, Can you say "I'll be back." like Arnold? Will you keep coming? Will you keep reaching for your goals, your passions?
My challenge to you every time you stumble, is to say, "I'll be back!" Schwarzenegger style.
I love this song. I woke up feeling a little overwhelmed so I went to one of my "go to" songs.
Last week I posted a portion of the article by N. Eldon Tanner originally printed in the 1975 New Era
This part of his article was very comforting for me today as I struggled with motivation to keep on pushing through.
I hope it helps you as well.
Make Your Day
I knew a young woman who was taught the gospel and who wanted to join the Church but who was having trouble with the Word of Wisdom. She used cigarettes and coffee, and the thought of never having another cigarette or cup of coffee in her whole life overwhelmed her. One of the missionaries told her to try it for just one day and then just one more day. She found that by living it a day at a time she could make it, and she was soon baptized. The same would be true in changing any bad habit for a good one.
The greatest blessing one can enjoy in life is to go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that he or she has lived that day in harmony with the teachings of the Savior and has accomplished the work assigned to him or her to do.
So we come now to the first day of the rest of our lives. With discipline and determination let us make it a good year and a good life for us and for our families and neighbors. It is desirable to begin each new day with resolves such as these or some others of your own choosing.
Just for Today
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I will seek my Heavenly Father in earnest prayer. I will listen for the promptings of the Spirit to guide me.
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I will express my love for God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in prayer and will show my love for Them through service to my fellowmen.
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I will study and strive for more understanding of the gospel.
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I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
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I will listen to and heed the counsel of God’s prophet. I will keep the covenants and commandments.
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I will teach someone about the gospel by word or by example.
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I will observe the standards of the Church.
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I will express through word and deed my love for my family.
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I will be honest in all my dealings.
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I will prepare myself for the tasks that have been assigned to me.
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I will do a kind deed for someone this day.
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I will express appreciation and gratitude for all blessings.
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I will be loyal where I should be loyal.
Take Care of your dreams
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
I changed the title of my blog to Christine James' Zest Quest.
I am also starting up a Radio show through Blog Talk Radio called Zest Quest.
and am also learning how to use Google+.
I am thrilled about these endeavors.
I am also in my 6th chapter of a fiction novel. This excites me also. Writing has proven to calm my nerves. Wish me luck and send your prayers as I push through all these new adventures in my life.
I am doing one thing to help me be focused in all my goals; I'm showing up. That's right,
Showing Up
I read a story about Deanne DeMarco's son in Speaking of Success where Bobby was born with such physical limitations that everyone believed he would never be able to run. Later when he was in 6th grade he joined the track team. He was last at every meet for several years. However, he showed up for every practice and every track meet. It's a wonderful story and it has a sweet ending. This has inspired me to do something every day. No matter how small; just show up.
I will post with updates about these endeavors but in the mean time I hope to give you valuable information to uplift your hearts.
