Donation from the heart (and the head)

10 Inches is all!! yea right, cutting off 10 inches is harder than it seems but when you finally do it and donate it for people with cancer...ITS ALL WORTH IT!!! Plus cutting all this hair off at once is a hairdressers dream! I had so so much fun...! Cindy and Megan had a fun day at the salon together and were so brave for a noble cause..plus they look FABULOUS ! Here's what Cindy says about her new "Dusti Do": "

"Dusti-Here are a bunch of pictures from yesterday and today. You wouldn't believe the reaction I got at church today. People literally didn't recognize me. I'm in the Relief Society presidency and the R.S. President introduced me as the "new" member of the presidency. Everyone LOVED my new look. I really need to get some of your cards, people wanted to know who gave me such an awesome "high fashion" look. It was SO MUCH FUN!!!! A couple people even said hello and then took a double take because they didn't' realize it was me. Thanks for doing such a great job! "

Cindy and Megan...THANK YOU!!!

Fair......

Davis County Fair that is...we all went one friday
night thinking it would be cheaper than a trip to lagoon....well, it was and funner too. All though they really get you on the food. as you can see Tavis and I hoggin down not only a big fat pretzel but cinnamon almonds and nachos too! They were nummy and even though it was August it was a crisp cool 65 degrees that night..JUST PERFECT! I love having kids..they make everything much funner.

As far as my last post goes not fair at all..because when it comes down to it..it's really not about them.its about me and my own insecurities. I thought about deleting it but thought..naaaw this is my blog and I'm not perfect and I want my children to know that, and to relate to me through my strengths and weaknesses. And I also want all of you to know that to...because it's refreshing to me when you all are "real" and to share hard times along with good times..thats what makes us who we are and where we are right now!! THANKS..OH AND IM GOING PRIVATE ON THIS BLOG!!! SO get me your emails.

LOVE,
DUSTI

Dusti Unplugged....

Have you ever wanted to let someone in your friends or family circle just HAVE IT!! I do on occasion...but never do anything about it. Why? I ask myself..why not just say whats on your mind and let it all out..? well, I don't have a clear answer for that..other than I just want to be a good person. Now I know that the definition of a "good Person" differs from you and I..but basically we all have an understanding that reaming out one of your loved ones is not really nice...but can be good sometimes. Thus the debate begins: the thought process goes as follows: I can't believe they are acting that way, what makes them think they are royalty and I am scum? oh dusti stop being so petty, remember what oprah says, "don't bend over to pick up the offense" it's your choice to "feel" this way and you can't control their actions only your own...Well I know all that but what about the old saying "you teach people how to treat you" what about that...and if I don't stick up for myself now then when...the debate continues on with the angel on the right shoulder saying "turn the other cheek" while the devil sits the left repeating "you have no more cheeks to turn"..thus the endless saga between good and being right begins! I want to state my position on this subject.. it is ever changing. I like to think of my self as a pretty reasonable girl..but every once and awhile...and it seems to get more and more as I get older..people close to me "PISS ME OFF" and so I just shut them out...usually not my close close friends cuz im pretty selective on who I let close to me..because I have been hurt. Im just a really trusting person and usually I forgive fast..a trait my mommy has taught me! the problem with that is that some people out there..are really good liars, so good infact that they believe their own lies..which is understandable because I am a true believer that the world you create in your mind does start to create in reality which takes me on a whole other tanget of feeling bad for these people that are placed in my life..because I know that they are in great turmoil inside because it is manifesting in theire relationships,life, and in them all around them, you can see it in their eyes that they are so unhappy, no matter what they state on their blog, to their family, or to the world....the mask they wear is see thru to me. I know I am being harsh and judging but dang it...I'm sick of it! and so i'll piss and moan to my blog while i'm "unplugged" for a moment and then i'll get my self in check and move on, just like I allways do. However, this time I may just say something to the offender/s because after all when it comes down to it...they are worth it to me and I will allways LOVE them, I may not agree with them, but I have and allways will LOVE them.

How do you deal with people like this in your life? I'd love any advice you have

Dusti

So TIRED

I remember a little while ago when I lived in an apartment, had only one car, and nothing on the schedule most every day..except to go on walks to the park and swing my kids. At that time I did not enjoy my life as much as I should have..I had my grateful days but I was "waiting" for life to start. Well, I guess you can say it's started. It seams like life is speeding it's way by, If I didn't take time to appreciate it thru prayer and meditation I would feel like I had no barrings. I have alot of pictures to post of our fun trip to Saint George, before that was the 24th of July "sleep out" and parade, before that was out July 3rd and 4th celebration. We have been to the drive in, you saw the ducks, I have also passed a great milestone in my goals as a guest artist. I have taught at every Taylor Andrews School in Utah: Layton, West Jordan, Orem, St. George!! both their day and night classes. It's been Wonderful. I just passed my 50 books sold mark and I'm in awe at seeing my dream help others in my profession. My clientelle is growing FAST. I never thought that I could have too many, but with the way my life has been going it may get to that point. Needless to say, I'm having a blast I just...well, I guess I want for those times of nothing scheduled.. days filled with sunshine and swings back...sometimes..but most the time I wouldn't trade my life for anything...Having that said..today I have a day"unscheduled" except for the fact that my house is a mess..I haven't recovered from our trip yet and it's all over my house..so I guess it is pretty much scheduled till atleast 12 tonight if I want to get it all done! I just can't get myself to get started. you know how it is I'm sure. anyhow, Really fun pictures are coming.... Thanks for letting me escape my housework for a bit!