Terahariffic Day!!

Where do I see myself in 5 years??

2009-08-31T17:12:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my bishop asked me, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I really did not have a clear answer. I said "well,.. I want kids even if I need to adopt, I want to get married (followed by, I don't know if I will EVER find anyone to marry) I get bored of guys easily,.. anyway continuing... I also said I want to travel. LAME!! I am usually a girl with a plan but apparently not a five year plan. Well actually lately (within the last year) I have not planned or made goals,.. I am just kind of winging it.

After a lot of thought and after an anonymous text saying I should blog more,.. here it is, my 5 year plan.

Family: As stated above I want kids, realistically no more then 2 as I don't want to be a stressed out mom with no breaks for myself. But I will be the type of mom that adopts all the neighborhood kids,.. so really I will have approximately 36 kids.

Marriage, well I would love to get married BUT I am kind of doubtful at the moment. FYI I am happy being single and self sufficient so to settle is just not something I would ever do. For me to get married, I would need to find a best friend with many common interests. I love me time, so no one clingy. I will need lots of cuddles and laughter. If he has a lot of negative debt other then car, house and student loans I would have issues with this. I have to be attracted and most importantly do I love his family??

I want to have a better relationship with my immediate family,.. I call my mom almost daily BUT I have a big family and I don't know them as I would like to. So my goal here is to talk to every member of my immediate family +steps on my dad's side at least 2x a month. (optimally this would be weekly)

Career: Right now I am a lead with eBay and I really like my job. I will work with eBay for at least the next 3 years. I want to become a supervisor with eBay and with all the growth and my work ethic this will be easy! eBay however does not have part time positions and with me planning on kids I will need a part time position. Looking back at past jobs,.. I was happiest in the travel industry so this is a likely part time future possibility. OR I would have my own business.

School: I am 1 class away from an associates!! It's a computer class, I need to test out of this class... then I am done!!

For a BA I am still deciding on a travel BA or a business BA. I will have to decide by next sem cause I need to get started,.. time to start filling out scholarship apts! Westminster costs $25k a year!!! I am not sure what the U costs but those are the two schools I have in mind and I would rather NOT get a student loan.

Travel: I love seeing new places. I love the history, the culture and the adventure!! The rest of this year I will say Vegas and Moab.

Within the next five years I want to go back to NY and HI, do a Europe trip and a trip to Asia, with lots of smaller trips but those would be the big ones!

I am not opposed to moving out of Utah if the opportunity presents itself. I love UT but,..

Finances: Money is tight right now but my only debt is my house and car. If I can increase my income by $300 and double my car payment I can have my car paid off in 18 months. I can then take an extra $600 to put towards the principal on my 2nd mortgage or another investment.

I have stocks I have a 401k and they are both doing really great. I want to invest in real estate. I love house projects so I want to find fixer upper houses for about $100k or lower in a neighborhood where the average home sells for about 30k more then the purchase price. I have a real estate license, I just need the finances to do this. I have thought about speaking to my dad as an investment partner.

In 5 years I want: My car paid off, $2000 in an emergency savings fund, and to have bought 3 investment homes,... which I may rent out or flip.

Physical: This year with all the free food (dates) and summer BBQ's I weight more now then I have ever weighed (125) My ideal weight is 99-109 (I am short, remember this before you judge) I need to work out more, I am really active and I have a high metabolism so shedding 20lbs should only take 2 months. Time to get started (I did workout this morning)

Also my hair is medium length,.. I want it long.

And this is embarrassing to say as it is sometimes looked down on, but I totally want a boob job. I took the boob pills once and they worked (I DO NOT RECOMMEND, it messes up your hormones and your girls will shrink once you stop) But I loved the way it looked and the way I felt,.. so I want one. Just to clarify it has nothing to do with attracting guys,.. I am beautiful enough already this would be for me!!

A Blog on my Dog

2009-04-17T09:20:00.000-07:00

I generally oppose change and it takes a lot for me to move forward. I however am so glad for the change of ownership with Tyberious. The house is calm and is taking on a peaceful feel. I am not pulling up piles of fur off the carpet, couch, bed and me anymore. The house smells better and I feel much more organized.

Jax is being such a good boy, he has the house to himself during the day as opposed to being locked in the garage. I am finding it is fun walking him morning and night (it was a nightmare taking both dogs on a walk). We are working on further training.

I am the Meanest Lead Ever,.. I should be Fired!

2009-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

My supervisor Dave was called to military duty for two weeks. He is off basking in the sun in South Carolina. While he was out I took it upon myself to,.. Uhum tease him a bit. I boxed up all of his stuff, Decorated his desk to "Welcome Our New Supervisor Luke!!" (Luke is a guy on my team) Oh and I had Dave's badge access shut off!! (snicker)

I am soooo mean,.. don't worry though pay back is a bitch! I am sure he will come up with something equally as good,.. or he will just drown me when we go to Lake Powell next month.

Notice the pictures on the desk,.. They are of Luke and his wife!! :)

Ahh Crap I Have a Regret!

2009-03-07T02:42:00.000-08:00

I recently meet a man that I dare say is one of the most charismatic playful gent I have had the pleasure of meeting.

I find he still enters my mind from time to time. I want to apologies, I was such a jerk. I dated his friend, which he is cute but not nearly had the same chemistry and connection. I was jealous of the other girls this dreamy man was also dating,.. even though I didn’t know who they were. At the same time the idea of me actually committing to this guy didn’t feel right, I would have committed just to delete the competition and not for the right reasons, I was no where near ready. Anyway, I was my worst and my best with this guy and I totally embarrassed myself.

I Looked in the Mirror and the Reflection is Perfect!

2009-03-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

I feel so good!! I feel I am back to my usual happy free spirited self!

Life is fun and I am making the most of it!

Friday I helped a friend that was filming a movie,.. its a story about a girl that releases a red balloon into the world a boy finds it and the two find one another,.. I was the girl! But the lighting was poor so none of the footage will be used.
I had the urge to go snowshoeing up to Diamond Hot springs,.. my favorite hike, but the road was closed half way up. Instead I and Matt headed to a pool that is filled by a natural hot spring.

Saturday I and Nick went to Temple square to watch the movie about Joseph Smith. It was a great movie and we had a lot of fun!

Monday I went and saw YesMan with Logan, after Logan took me to Westminster where we went to a studio and danced the night away.

Tuesday I was not feeling so well, so Patrick came over and we watched a movie.

Tonight Patrick and I are going to the Jazz game,.. I am so excited!

To Do List

2009-02-12T22:56:00.000-08:00

Go on a Caged Shark Dive. -I would love to see a Great White Shark, I think sharks are beautiful animals and the Great White is the ultimate! I am fascinated by nature and discovery programs and one of my favorite programs is Shark Week. My first dive I ever did was a shark dive with black and white tip sharks in Maui.

Scuba Diving Certification. -I love diving, its a fascinating world underwater. I want to get more involved with diving and more diving education. This is dependant on finances,..

Go Skydiving. -I am terrified of heights Its one of the only fears I have that puts my tummy in knots and makes my feet feel funny. But I won't let that stop me experience this,.. although it might make me pause for a minute or two.

Travel the World. -I want to see so many places and experience so much more out of life. Some major areas I want to visit is: Japan, Thailand, China, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Chech Republic, Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, England, Scotland, Ireland, Egypt, South Africa, The Jungles, Sahara Desert, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, All over the Caribbean, Tonga, Philippians, Canada and I am sure I missed so may more locations,... all over really!

Career. -I want a career that by the end of the day I feel accomplished and proud of my hard work. This is something that will require more thought. I want to do something that I would be happy doing, will give me financial freedom and will give me freedom to live the type of life I want.

Get and Maintain Organization. –You would never know it by seeing my home some days but I love cleanliness and organization and I get frustrated and so embarrassed if my home is not clean. I however am not the best homemaker and tend to ignore messes. My goal is to get my house clean and keep it clean and no longer ignore things out of place. I am happy to report my kitchen is currently spotless.

Finish My Degree. -This won't be difficult I am only a class away,.. Its a computer class I could easily test out, I just need to do it!

Get Married. -This will be a challenge. Maybe my biggest challenge as I am scared of being in a relationship,.. In the past I have attracted guys that were emotionally, mentally and physically bad for me. I have changed my standards and hopefully who I attract but I find myself in a state of panic and freaking out followed by a tendency to sabotage any relationship,... if I start to see a possible future with the man. One step at a time I guess,.. I just need to calm down find a Man that I can call my best friend and take it slow. Oh and he better not get in the way of my other to do things otherwise no deal.

Have 1-2 Kids. -I am hoping for a boy and girl but I would be happy with whatever god gives me. I already know I am an amazing mom and how adventurous fun kids are. They really renew magic to ordinary life. I am sure I will be the type of mom that has 12 random kids running around the house. However I think balance is essential and parents still need alone time, time with each other, and time with friends and I am still going to travel, which means my kids will get a lot of quality time with family.

Its Clearing

2009-02-09T19:21:00.000-08:00

I feel so much better today!!

I woke up this morning and just felt different. Its like the feeling you get after it rains, clean and refreshed.

Tonight, I am going to visit my new found friend Cory. He knows some body work so I am curious if he is able to find out what my two week bout of bad mood, sadness, nervousness, self destructive attitude was all about and help prevent it from coming back.

I feel like myself again, I can breathe, I am happy and once again I am in control. I guess you can't appreciate this feeling until you don't have it for a while... trust me, normal feels great!

Its Time.

2009-02-02T21:50:00.000-08:00

I can't seem to come up with any more poor excuses. This Sunday I am going to the bishop to set up an appointment for repentance of my wicked bad girl ways. (licking lips and looking devilish)

Today was rough, I got to work in full make up and by the end of the day I had managed to cry it all off. How embarrassing, to cry at work, stupid girl!!! I think only two girls actually noticed though and I played counselor for one of them,.. so not too bad. However, I felt so embarrassed anytime I needed to walk away from my desk, as I am sure my face looked as though I had been stung by a bee.

I was overcome with sadness and grief today. One reason is I really miss Mikey! I was his mom for 2 1/2 years and well I made the choice that I was no longer was going to put up with his stupid dad. Because I am not Mikey's biological mommy, I don't get to see him any more. It's hard, I love him so much!! He brought so much joy to my life and taught me so much.

As I was waiting for Yoga class to begin today, I was reading the scriptures,.. and your letter Brittainy, Thank you so much!! I am so grateful that god chose me to be the answer to your prays, because you are most certainly the answer to mine. I am happy you went through and survived, exactly what I am going through now! Thank you for all of your love and support!! I love you Brittainy, my sister always!!

The scriptures I read were Alma 34:17-41.

After Yoga, I received a blessing, from Tony (brother-in-law). Thank you so much Tony, It was amazing how much spirit you could feel and you said exactly what I needed to hear!! Love you!

hmm, well that's all tonight I am drained and I still need a shower,. Yoga was intense as always.

sTru CrAzY iNtERnal Ggle

2009-02-01T20:47:00.000-08:00

GrRRRR!!! Chaotic, Insecure and Wild! AHHHH!!

What is happening to me?

This last week something has changed, I have Not been myself lately, I am not happy. I feel like I am going crazy and I have been thinking, dwelling,.. too much!! I have this idea of perfection, which I will never be.

Never did figure love out.

2009-02-01T19:13:00.000-08:00

Never did figure love out.

How much is physical, how much in the mind?

How much accident and how much fate?

Why do perfect matches crumble and impossible couples thrive?

I don't understand the answers.

Love simply is where it is.

Attention Brittainy

2009-02-01T19:04:00.000-08:00

THIS UPDATE IS FOR YOU BABY!! I LOVE YOU!!

West Coast Swing

2009-01-17T09:08:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of going dancing at the Murray Art Center (MAC) last night. The MAC gives dances lessons followed by a free for all. I met up with new, now friends Joey and Logan. Joey was kind of a set up by my bestie Britty!! Thanks girl, I had sooo much fun!!

Swing dancing just became a new hobby of mine!! This style of dancing is so much more active and beautiful then the typical club style stuff.

In addition,.. this also just became a new requirement of my future Mr. Right,.. he has to know how to dance and he has to like it as much as I do. Yes, girls these men exist!!

After the dance, we went to Joey's house and played Rock Band, I rock on guitar on easy mode! I did try bass on medium and I am proud of myself I got through songs,... my fingers are small it was a big stretch to hit the blue key. I even sang,.. Daysi if your reading this,.. well you know how well that went ;)

Pool Games

2009-01-11T10:40:00.000-08:00

I went to Brewvies (www.brewvies.com) last night, with my friend Karen. We had Nachos and Onion Rings. The Nachos are Sooo good and fresh, the onion rings are a little greasy but also really good. We just ate and played pool,.. we thought about a movie but we had not seen each other for a few weeks so we opted to chat instead. After we ate we played pool, that was so much fun!! By game 3 I was getting pretty good too!! It still surprised me when the ball went in the hole,.. especially in a hole I was not aiming for. I won 2 out of 5 games it was a lot of fun!!

Bored

2009-01-10T07:18:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I am so freaking bored with life! My regular day goes something like this:

6am Wake up
630am Work Out
730am Get ready for work
830am Leave for work
900am arrive to work
1000am Break
1015am back to work
1200 Lunch
1230pm back to work
330pm Break
345pm back to work
500-530pm leave work
600pm get home take care of the dogs
630pm chat on the phone, watch a movie, read a book or play of face book
900pm get ready for bed
1000-1100pm go to bed

Where is the adventure? Where is the excitement? I am freaking bored!!! If life is what you make of it,.. I need to find a way to make money without having to work or go into a career that is all about adventure,.. I could become a treasure hunter like Lora Croft or pursue a career as a cage master (not sure if that is the official title),.. for those that dive with great white sharks.

maybe this is just the bad weather talking or the fact that I have not seen or played in the sun for almost a month now.

I need a new hobby, I need warmth and I need to be outside!!!

I am a CHAMPION!!

2009-01-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

It had been a long morning and I was getting hungry, I clocked out to go to lunch. Brittainy was waiting for me, we were going to head down to the gym for our 15 minute mini lunch workout and then get something to eat. Before heading to Brittainy's desk I decided to use the restroom. Right before heading through the door to the girls room I hear my name being yelled. "TAYLOR, TAYLOR!!" I turned around and Dave my supervisor was standing across the room. "TAYLOR I really need to talk to you" But Dave I said, I am already clocked out for lunch we'll talk when I come back. "No, I really need to talk to you, after your done in there (the restroom) come back and talk to me. Geesh ok Dave,... I thought I was in trouble or something.

I walked back to Dave's desk and asked what was so important, "Oh shoot, what was it?" Oh serious Dave you run after me, yell my name, say its urgent and when I come back you forget, K well I am off to lunch, I am sure you will remember when I am back? "No, wait it was really important, I just need a minute" Ugh Okay,.... a minute passes. Chop Chop Buttercup!!! Finally frustrated at my time being wasted I gave him an ultimatum. Alright Dave I am giving you one for minute,.. and if you don't remember the we will talk when I am back.

Kevin walked by another supervisor and Dave said Kevin do you remember what I need to talk to Terah about? Kevin thought for a second and said "well Terah, your working this weekend right?" Yes, I do! Well, then you need to workout the alt days off with Allee, the other lead also working this weekend. Okay... I said. As I said this several other supervisors and managers started coming over. I said hi to everyone and then announced I was off to lunch. Dave quickly said "Umm Terah, stick around for a minute" I had no idea for what....

Darren began to speak, "Terah, we just wanted to congratulate you!! You are this weeks Champion of the week!!" He went on about how great I am... :) I am a Lead and our duties have recently been changed. What we do now is answer calls from the floor reps to answer questions and take escalations. Apparently I had taken 100 more calls then any of the other leads!! Woo Hoo!!

That's right, I am a Champion!!

Day 1 of 365.

2009-01-01T11:27:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for 2009!!

My biggest challenge in life is the infamous "Procrastination". Procrastination has been caught red handed and is up for trial. I have been elected judge and jury and my verdict for Procrastination,... THE DEATH PENELTY!!

What,.. or Who I Want,.. but not currently looking for.

2008-12-28T17:04:00.000-08:00

Mr. Right:

1- Personality,.. I want to laugh,.. a lot! I LOVE guys, that I can talk to and joke with. He would be as random as I am, and he will appreciate me even when I have my ADD creative moments. His friends and family would describe him as caring, spiritual, creative and fun.

2- Family, this is really really important to me,.. I need my Man to have a great relationship with his family AND they must love me! Extended family a big bonus here,.. the more the merrier!!

3- Money, I want my man to be financially secure,.. I want to walk into a relationship with a great start and not with something to worry about.

4- Looks, My man is hot!! and their is chemistry,.. enough said.

To Come,..

2008-12-13T14:59:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about.... moving out of Utah.

It will not be for a while,.. meaning not for about a year.

However, It has been something I have been thinking about.

Now, the question is where???

Well, to start off, I need mountains!! When I visit mountain-less states I have no sense of direction and I just feel weird, like something is missing. Mountains are a must!! Hiking, Camping, Photography, Animal watching, and Exploring!!!

I love watching Ocean nature programs! Marine Biology was my favorite subject in school. I love scuba diving and all the water sports, I have so far tried. I have never lived near an ocean, but I believe I would love living near the ocean. Swimming, Scuba Diving, Boating, Water Skiing, Exploring!!

Some place with a lot of sun,.. I love warmer weather,.. about 70-90 degrees all year!! :)

Ohhh I got it!! How about....

The Punishment of Dave!

2008-12-08T18:39:00.001-08:00

This is Hilarious,...

This morning, I found a Cherry Coke on my desk,.. odd,.. but I just pushed it aside and did not think much of it. Dave, My supervisor, who also sits right next to me, picked up the coke and asked me, if I had put it on his desk this morning?? Ah, so that's why it was on my desk...
Apparently, someone has been leaving random soda's on his desk. He ranted about the anonymous soda gifts for about a min or two,.. half of which I tuned out so I am not really able to give exact quotes here.

~Any who, after Dave left work today, I happened to walk past an empty desk, and on this desk sat a can of Mountain Dew. The brat that I am decided to pick it up and place it on Dave's desk,.. HE HE HE. After his morning rant, I couldn't help it.

Dave ended up popping back to work unexpectedly and saw the can of Mountain Dew on his desk!! .. Again, he ranted!! I tuned this out as well, however it was something like "See!! why are they doing this?, It's a different Soda every time!" or something like that.

Well,... I not being the type to let things drop, I got the whole team to help me place sodas on his desk. OH I crack myself up!!

2009 Resolutions, starting Now!!

2008-12-06T15:16:00.000-08:00

I can sum up the year 2008 in one word CHANGE! It has been bad change, change that felt bad even though it was really for the best and good change. Either way there was a lot of it, and change can be stressful when you resist it the way I do. It has been a stressful year and I am actually glad it will be over,.. I hope 2009 will be a little more comfortable and stagnate. I however know this will not be the case as I have goals in place for 2009 which involve yet again major change.

I plan on selling my Townhome and moving into an apartment. This will cut my housing costs in half and will give me a nice chunk of equity. I am taking this plan slow, the market is slow and I would like top dollar. I have set the target date to be ready to list by March 2009, hopefully the economy has turned around a bit. Once listed who knows how long it will be on the market before it actually sells. I have some more painting before it looks top notch,.. I love decorating!

I plan on selling my car and this goal is dependant on the sell of the Townhome. I plan on taking the equity and spending 2-4k to buy an older outright. This will save me a $300 car payment and will lower my insurance rates.

Another major goal for 2009 is physically I want to be healthy and strong. I have started the P90X program, Amazing and WOW, hard. I have had to work up to being able to do the full weekly program, even now I get really excited when I accomplish the whole video. I am getting less sore and I am starting to have a lot more energy. I have also changed my diet to exclude “junk food” Soda, sugar and hydrogenated oil. <> I have added multi vitamins, vitamin C, more water, Omega 3 oils and whole live foods to my diet. Finding new products daily,.. new find apple cider vinegar, I will Blog about it, if I see a big result.

2009 Goals Summary

Financially: Be 100% out of debt and have $500 a month for savings or investments.

Physically: Be in the best shape I have ever been in my life, workout 5x a week, eat healthy wholesome foods, 80oz of water a day, monthly cleanses and good sleep.
Mentally: Finish my Associates Degree. Start school for web design, interior design or photography.
Spiritually: Church at least 3x a month (sometimes I have to work) Read 20 min 5x a week the BOM or another spiritual based book. Say nightly and morning prayers.
Creativity: Once a week work on writing my book Everyday Ordinary.
Friends & Family: Connect with a different member of my family 3x a week. Hang out with a different friend 5x a month. Update my Blog bi-weekly.
Travel: I will have at least 2, 5 -10 day vacations in 2009.
ME: Love myself everyday, budget for the cutest cloths and make sure I give myself opportunities to grow, explore, create and have fun!!

2008-10-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

2008 The Year of Change!

I dread change and yet I have also learned to respect it. This year there has been so much change in my life.

I have had financial difficulties, which I learned money is not everything. I can survive without it,.. but it's funner to have it. I now have a plan to be 100% out of debit by July 2009 and have a nice chunk of extra mula with every paycheck.

I ended a bad relationship, which I learned the guy does not define me. I am an amazing girl and guys are way lucky to hang with me. I am totally hot and way fun and not cocky at all, lol. But I am not yet ready to commit to anyone new. Maybe after I get to know myself a little more.

I got a promotion at work as Lead, then... my team got merged, then... the team did not need me any longer, so I moved to a new department and team,.. and now... well this part is still a secret but I am not exactly happy for the change. I am still deciding what I have learned or am learning with this. Right now I am frustrated.

Oh and here is a surprise for those who know me well. I am going back to church! I have started reading the Book of Mormon and I am feeling really good about this choice.

Diamond Hot Springs

2008-05-26T07:33:00.000-07:00

This weekend my adventurous friends and our sometimes obedient canines and I, set off to Diamond Hot Springs! Diamond Hot Springs is located in the Uinta Mountains in Spanish Fork Canyon. The reward at the end of this hike is a relaxing dip in a hot spring. Be warned if you choose to hike Diamond Hot Springs, nude bathers frequent this spot. Yikes!

Jody, Tony, Brittainy and I started off with a great breakfast. Fresh squeezed apple juice, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast and cinnamon rolls. We decided to carpool, I have a CRV and the three dogs fit nicely in the back. This however does not stop Jax from whining the majority of the way, he gets so annoyingly excited.

We arrived at the trail head, Third Water spring or something like that. I was happy to discover the weather was warmer then we were anticipating. It was sprinkling a little while driving up and though I don't mind being in the rain, I was a little worried about being cold.

The hike was perfect, not too hot and not too cold, no rain and perfect light jacket weather. The river was running fast, but that did not stop us from throwing Ty in. Jody and I did this hike a year ago and taught Jax to swim by throwing him in the river. This year was Ty's turn! Ty screamed like a banshee, but he learned to swim!! By the end of the hike Ty was voluntarily getting into the water all by his self.

Bear is my beloved godson and canine son of the Nelsons (Brittainy and Tony). Bear loves, loves, loves sticks and water. Needless to say he was in heaven in the woods next to a river.

Before you arrive at the hot springs you can smell the sulfur from the hotsprings. Who would have thought you would get excited to smell something so gross. When we arrived there were probably about 25 people already there. (I had never seen it so busy) Well, I knew there were more Springs above the falls so I direct our party onward. It took awhile to find the two additional pools, and once we did we had to cross via a make shift bridge (a.k.a a 2x4 and a tree log).

Once at the pools, I regretted not wearing my swimsuit underneith my hiking cloths (smart Brittainy). Now, I had to find a private area to change and the only private area I saw was up a very muddy hill. I struggled up the hill and I was almost at the top of the hill when and I grabbed a tree root,.. Opps!! The root snapped and I slid back down to the bottom (screaming the whole way down, of course).

Finally, I made it up the hill and into my swimsuit. Now the challange was to get back down the hill. I had a brilliant idea which was to throw my shoes down as it would lighten my load. This proved to be a really, really bad idea!! One of my shoes bounced and rolled right into the raging river! OHH CRAP!!! Jody, tried in vain to find my shoe but had no luck. There I was, about 2.5 miles up the canyon with only one shoe.

The hot spring was well worth it! It felt amazing! With the sound of the river rushing by and a light sprinkle of rain which had just started, I could have fell asleep right there.

The way down the canyon was rough with only one shoe. Jody let me have his two socks and I put both of my socks on my right foot. I also filled the last sock with grass and moss in hopes to add padding. For the most part it wasn't bad, although occassionally I would step on a sharp rock. I can not express how happy I was to see the car!! I will never again take my shoes or shoe for grantit.

I LOVE SHOES!!

Ty & Jax

2008-04-06T16:50:00.000-07:00

I Love this picture!!

I took this photo this morning. The boys were restless and jumping all over Jody, I and each other. It is rare they stay still long enough for a photo, especially a photo together. I love that they both have their heads tilted! So cute!!

Spring is Here, Kind of!

2008-03-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Today, Mother Nature decided to play a joke. Today is Mach 31st 2008 and it snowed last night! Not a light dusting of powder sugar but about 6-8"s of Snow Cone ready snow. Ha Ha Ha Very funny, I know tomorrow is April Fools and maybe Mother Nature is just practicing for a bigger joke saved for tomorrow. I however hope this is not a warm up because I am voicing my opinion that this really wasn't funny!

I am SOOO ready for Spring! I want to walk down the street without the bottom of my pants getting wet from sloshing through snow. I want to go outside for more then 10 minutes before I begin to shiver and begin to dream of hot chocolate, a fireplace or a steamy hot bath. I want to hear playful birds in the trees or on roof tops. I want to feel the warm caress of the sun and the soft kisses on my cheek as a light breeze travels by.

I don't mind rain at this time of year, in fact I love the sound and smell of rain. But Snow? Really not funny. I realize Utah is a desert and Utah is known for "The Greatest Snow on Earth" and we have been lacking water for years.... but I really just want to go outside and not freeze!!

So here is my Plea!! PLEASE, Mother Nature, Let it be Spring already!! Thank you!

My Last Weekend!

2008-02-17T12:48:00.000-08:00

I won!! I put in for a shift bid for Sat/Sun off and I was selected as one of the lucky few to now have a normal M-F shift. The shift bid was based on stats, so as you can imagine I worked my ass off trying to have awesome stats and it has paid off. I have been with the company since November 19th and did not officially start working weekends until December 26th. In less then two months I now have it off. I am really excited about this!! - Now I just have to continue my hard work as I want to move departments and get a pay raise. Wish me luck!

Introducing Tyberius!

2008-01-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

Here is Tyberius!

Jax Loves his new brother!

The Big Announcement!

2008-01-24T19:26:00.000-08:00

I am really excited to announce Jody and I are expecting a new arrival! I am a little nervous of all the big changes this will bring to our lives. I am also excited as our family is expanding. So here it is The Big Announcement: We have adopted a little boy!!

Jody and I are complete nerds and have decided to name our little boy Tyberius, after Captain James Tyberius Kirk. Ty for short. We are expecting to bring him home this weekend.

Expect pictures soon!!!

2008-01-16T13:01:00.000-08:00

Today is my day off, a Wednesday. I think this is my 3rd or 4th week like this. It wouldn't be bad if I were single, but as it is Jody has weekends off and every other weekend we have Mikey. I feel like I am missing out on a lot of fun family time. I took this position to get my foot in the door, I hope working weekends is a very temporary situation.

I took Jax to the dog park today, we had a lot of fun! Because of the extreme cold, only one other dog was there. A white fluffy dog probably about 20-25 lbs bigger than Jax. The owner said she had only seen one other dog keep up with her dog. Jax just ran and ran and ran, He is now laying on the couch passed out. Jax the speed demon, I am so proud of him!

2008-01-06T16:24:00.000-08:00

Mikey the day I met him, 18m old!

Mikey today, he has sure grown!

My favorite two people, Jody and Mikey!

2008-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:00

This is King Jax, the family kitty cat, I mean dog! (he acts like a cat)

eBay on Sunday

2008-01-06T10:16:00.000-08:00

On this Sunday

The Sky is grey

Here I sit, working at eBay

The phones are slow
E-mail's are low
I found onYoutube, an interesting show
E-mail about a credit card
Just not working very hard
Oh well, without much regard