Vacation

I just got back yesterday from a week in my home town. I went for a few reasons, first and foremost was that I had set up three appointments with a massage therapist to help fix my hips which have been out of place for years. Second reason was that I needed a vacation - hadn't really had one in a long time and thirdly, I hadn't been back home in over a year. It was great because I told my special needs sister that I was sending a package but I didn't tell her what it was. Turns out it was me! haha She was so surprised :) I visited with my brothers and their families and got to meet one brothers fiance. The massage sessions were hard core, very enlightening and so far its worked great. I was only able to visit with one friend, some were too busy and the others have moved away. But I was able to read and finish a book in that week, which is great because I don't get to read much anymore.

Today during church, my Bishop told me that he needed to chat with me. I always get anxious when people tell me that they need to talk to me. It was ok - he extended a calling to me to be the Sunday School Class President which I accepted. He told me that all it entails is greeting people, asking for volunteers to pray and such. It doesn't seem to bad but I have a feeling that I might have to teach once in a while. But I don't think I'll mind - it'll be a new learning experience.

This Saturday I have a dentist appointment for a deep cleaning and other cavities to fix. And then my Dr. wants me to come in to do blood work. I'm kinda bummed because there is a blood drive that day and I really want to donate - I haven't donated any in a very long time. But I'm sure another opportunity will come my way.

Well that's all for now.

xo

Goodbye 2014

Well its December 31, 2014 around 9 pm and I've decided to write about my year.

The year started out rough. I wasn't in a very good place, spiritually. I had made a resolution to get right with God again. So I set up appointments with my Bishop and worked hard. By the end of April, I was sacrament worry again and I had a temporary temple recommend in hand. Also I had, for the first time, been suspended from my job as a front desk clerk/ housekeeper. And then I moved to Northern Utah blindly. I moved in with my younger sisters best friend K, and two women I didn't know - N and A. Together we became the TANK house. K is a Deaf Studies Major and both N and A are deaf. I've learned just enough to get by and I do a lot of finger spelling. After about 2 1/2 months, my job searching came to an end when I was hired on at the largest hospital in Northern Utah as a phlebotomist.

I started out as PRN (on call) and then was able to switch to part-time and then to full time. I have been extremely blessed with this job.Thankfully, even though I don't have a car, I am able to get to and from work via the bus and the train. It was kind of amazing how I got the full time position - I didn't even know it was available until a co-worker text me about it. I added my name to the long list and then, the next day, the same co-worker text me again saying that I had gotten the position. I got on my work email and sure enough, I some how beat everyone else out. A lot of people were upset, because a) I'm still fairly new and b) it is the perfect position; outpatient, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5. But the way that I was able to do that was because they decide on attendance first and then any disciplinary action and then seniority. And at the time, I had only been late once (public transportation is mainly at fault but I won't deny that forgetting that I  was on call had something to do with it).

Then in October I was Endowed in the Mount Timpanogos Temple.
I've worked very hard to get to this point in my life and I am very please that I am able to now help others on their journey. My parents, and all 4 of my sisters were able to come, along with 2 of my brothers and their families. N and A were there along with 3 other friends. I am so glad that they were able to share this special time with me.

Then earlier this month I was able to buy some vintage reproduction dresses from a store in Ogden and was able to meet Doris Mayday, Miss Rockabilly Ruby and the owners handsome son.

   

One of my Resolutions is to not be on social media sites as often. Lately I feel like I either have nothing to say or that it takes up too much of my time with nonsense. So tonight, I deactivated my Facebook account. I've already downgraded my phone to text and talk only. And then on my kindle I'm going to uninstall all the other social media apps. I'll just keep tabs on here every once in a while because I know that no one really reads this.

So 2014 has been great for me. I've made a lot of spiritual and career advancements this year. I'm sad that 2014 is ending but I am so excited to see what God has in store for me in 2015. I do know that I'll have a lot of Doctors appointments because my benefits kick in tomorrow haha it's the first time I've ever had benefits ;)

I hope ya'll have a Happy New Years!!!

Well that wasn't expected

Alright so yesterday I missed a work meeting because I was babysitting all day. So when I turned the keys in at work, my boss asked if I had time to go over what was talked about. He handed me a list of what was talked about - the second thing on the list was about cleaning the rooms (side note - I was hired to be a front desk clerk but because this is our slow season, clerks were asked to help clean the rooms to help save money. When we were asked, I wasn't at the other property so I didn't agree.). I told him that I hate cleaning the rooms; I didn't apply for that, didn't agree to it and I'm not being paid to do it. I have bad hips, which affects my back, knees and feet. Ive been limping for 2 weeks. I cant afford to put myself in harms way - physically or monetarily. He said that he didn't want me to be in pain, or see me in pain but didn't want to fire me because I couldn't do my job. He said that there weren't any positions at the other hotel (which I was originally hired at) to switch me to, so he kindly suggested that I start looking for another job. He also asked me to keep him updated on whether or not I had found a new job.

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It looks like that opportunity is looking more and more like what I should be doing. I guess its time to buckle down and take advantage of the month and a half I have left to take care of business.

wishes and fishes

I wish I could help my best friend TK. I wish I had the money and the time to rescue her from the awful situation that she's in despite her best efforts. And I wish I could scoop up her kids A and K so that she could get some rest and relaxation. I wish I could take them to a kids museum, a park and out to eat - just spend time with them all. I wish I could, but I can't and my heart aches because of that. 

Rant

If someone has set rules concerning themselves and what you are allowed to do to them THOSE RULES ARE NOT MEANT TO BE BROKEN! Don't give the bullshit nonsense about "rules are meant to be broken". It's one thing to push the boundaries of society or when you're in elementary school and still learning, but not when you're a grown person! That, is boarding on rape. Cut that shit out, respect other people's rules and don't you DARE treat them like shit when they get upset at you for braking those rules and reinforcing them. Grow the hell up!

What I want for Christmas

Just as I'm settling down to sleep I find out that there is a Harry Potter wand remote control! A frinkin WAND remote control, people! I want it so bad, it's ridiculous!

Call me Betty

So here is it! Betty Bangs! So far everyone loves them except my oldest sister. My second day with them she proceeded to tell me that they made me look fat. I'm not gonna lie, it hurt my feelings but I decided that I don't care because I AM fat. Things don't make me look fat, I am. But yeah, I like them