Little things that help me get through the day!!

I have four fortune cookie fortunes that I read daily to help get me through the day!

- You are busy but you are happy! Don't know if I really believe that one some days. Ha ha!

- Get your mind set - confidence will lead you on!

- Your ability to find the silly in the serious will take you far! All I have to do is remember one certain intervention with one certain sister and I believe this to be true... Don't stare at her in the eyes!!!

- Listen to the wisdom of the old. I believe this with all my heart! I love listening to the stories of the older generations. I am lucky to work where I can visit and listen to those on a more regular basis!

Things at work can be crazy. Some days I love my job and some days I don't! I am currently in the process of learning some new billing procedures and so far loving it!! Things are going well for me right now, I just need to learn to update the blog more often! I do have quite a few pictures that I want to post of my new place and other random adventures! I will post those on a more regular basis... :)

The Power of Electricity!

Due to a storm this last Sunday, I have been out of power at my house until Wednesday morning. For some this might seem like a small thing – but to me it was HUGE!

I had to adjust to no air conditioning, no charging of the cell phone, no Internet, candlelight showers and not opening the fridge/freezer for fear of letting the cold air escape.

I didn’t realize that I had turned on my light in my bedroom until this morning when it turned on and I jumped out of bed disoriented and thinking I was being attacked! Good thing I was the only person home at this time! I did brave opening the freezer this morning to assess the damage and sad to say it is probably all going to have to be thrown out...

Overall, this morning I was a very grateful individual!!! I was thankful for lights in the bathroom (putting make-up on in the dark is not pretty), air-conditioning, music to help me get ready and overall electricity that really makes my life that much easier!

Life on the East Coast

There are little things that East Coast people have that I really enjoy... Such as a nice relaxing dinner in a restaurant. I hate when I go to some restaurants for a fun dinner and I feel like I am being rushed to eat and get out! Out here, we pretty much have to ask for the check when we are ready to go - - LOVE IT!

Also, they have house warming parties. I know that those went on in Utah as well, but they didn't seem to be very popular. Out here, when you move into a new place and are settled, there is a party to celebrate. I love it!

I am looking forward to moving to the new house and also hoping to have a party to celebrate! I am also looking forward to having a very, very full house in about 21 days... Can't wait!! :)

I will miss having little Alesa walk into my room and play with my long necklaces hanging from the mirror. She is adorable! I love that she will now say "pretty"! My next step is to teach her to say "stiletto"... Ha ha!

I did it!

I made a meal using a type of fish, first time EVER! It was Zesty Grilled Tilapia with Mango Coconut Rice.

I was extremely nervous, but this recipe was from the Food Network, can't go wrong with that! AND - it was DELICIOUS!

I am growing more confident in my cooking skills. It has become a great way to relieve some stress. I Love to Cook!! :)

Plucking??? I tried

No, I am not talking about plucking ducks. I am talking about plucking my eyebrows! OUCH!!!!!

I got a pair of cute pink tweezers to see if that would make the experience more enjoyable... HA! Not at all - now my eyebrow matched my tweezers! It was an extremely painful 10 seconds before I decided to forget plucking and continue to go to my favorite nail salon and have them waxed!

I won't say that I hate the fact that we have to go through all this pain to make ourselves more presentable, because I love it!

What more can I say then.... "I Enjoy Being A Girl!"

P.S. If you don't know that is my signature song - then how in the world did you find this blog because we must not be friends!

Crazy Day

Today is Erin and Drew's anniversary and I gave them a couple of ideas for places to go for a romantic dinner... I am so excited!

I love finding fun restaurants for people and helping them get all dressed up for the special event. It's like finding the perfect shoes for the perfect outfit! Ah... I love it!

I am wearing my brown heels today and residents continue to comment on the height. Today I had a resident ask me to take one off because she wanted to see how tall I was without the shoes. I just laugh when I see their expressions. Somedays I really like my job!

Also helps that it is full moon time and that makes everyone a little crazy... he he! :)

To My Cousin, Cody

With Memorial Day on Monday and working with retired military officers, I am reminded of so many things that I sometimes take for granted.

I have a home, car, job, freedom, religion and life.

My cousin is leaving for another tour of duty in the Middle East this summer and he has constantly been on my mind. So, I am dedicating this post to him.

Cody and I are close in age which meant that we would play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or soldiers together. Great childhood memories! Now we are both grown and living life in completely different areas. And although we no longer play soldiers, Cody has turned the game into his life.

He has been to the Middle East understanding and willingly laying his life on the line for me, my family, my friends and my country. And he will again.


To Cody - Thank You! Thank you for fighting in a war that I am not physically fighting in. Know that you will have my support 100% in everything you do. You are constantly in my prayers and thoughts. I love you! :)

To those that have fought before - may you rest in peace. I hope as you look down on America you will see many grateful Americans that will always remember what your ultimate sacrifice was for.