Farewell Hermana Sayama!

One of my best friends Tanesha Sayama just left last week for her mission in Uraguay! I went to her farewell last week and she did an awesome job and will be an amazing missionary! I'm gonna miss her like crazy! The time flies though, so we'll see her soon!

The MASTER CLEANSE

 My sister Rebecca, being the intensely motivated person that she is, seems to always be looking for ways to improve her health. Be it emotionally, spiritually, or physically. After spending a few hours with her the other day, I decided I too was in need of a worthwhile goal! I have taken it upon myself to try to do the Master Cleanse. Rebecca is on day 8/10, and this is the second time she will have done the cleanse. She has once again inspired me!

The Master Cleanse was developed by Stanley Burroughs over 40 years ago. He was kind of a weird duck, but he has proven himself through this detox-diet.  In sum, it is a 10 day (minimum) fast of solid foods, and you just drink a lemonade mixture. The concoction is made of fresh lemons or limes, cajan pepper, and organic maple syrup. The theory behind it, is that we constantly are putting toxins into our body that are not readily usable, because of processed foods, or foods with artificial flavoring etc... as a result, the toxins are stored in places like our joints and other organs.  The Master Cleanse is primarily for two purposes: To detoxify the body (aka remove toxins and poisons from the cells and organs). Second, to eliminate the toxins before they can be reabsorbed. Each ingredient has a very specific purpose.

     Lemons: enzymes break down the layers of old waste in the colon
     Maple Syrup: supplies the sugar for energy (and calories) and gives you the needed minerals
     Cayenne pepper: breakd up the mucus and dilated the blood vessels (accelerates the detox process)

It's not going to be easy, but after hearing and reading such positive results, I was convinced, and today is officially DAY ONE. I'll try to keep the blog updated on how it's going! My goal is to do the FULL 10 days, in order to really experience the results! This is my first cleanse, and I really love and enjoy food, so I hope I make it. If Beyonce did it, I can too! Wish me luck!

Living Planet Aquarium

Have you ever wanted to pet a sting ray, but then quickly realized that you are no where NEAR a wild one, and perhaps if it is not a domesticated sting-ray, some serious damage could be done?? Well that is a perfect reason for you to go to the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy! GREAT IDEA!!! We had 3 rounds at petting the sting rays! I think I was plowing over small children by the 3rd time! Haha But really, if you are looking for something fun to do, definitely hit it up. The Utah river fish is super boring though, watch out for that...

Ellery's Baptism

My niece Ellery May Davidson was Baptised yesterday. She is such a sweet girl and I love her so much! She was so happy to be able to make this step, and you could tell that she really took it seriously, thanks to awesome parents who have obviously been helping her to prepare for this day. It was a short service, but I felt so good afterwards. For me it was like a recommittal to really try harder to become a better person each day. There were fundamental doctrines taught, with such simplicity. A beautiful thing. Happy Sabbath! 

My handsome brother with Ellery after her Baptism

She'll be a heart-breaker

Derald, me, Ellery, and Grandma and Grandpa

Derald and me with the classic homage shot