Life has taken some abrupt and surprising turns over the past few days. I walked into work on Monday having no clue that by Wednesday I'd be resigning and starting a new chapter in my "career".
I am excited to start this new journey... I know with anything good in life comes risk... and this is definitely a big one. Let's just hope that with big risk comes big rewards is the way this story heads! :)
In other news, my mom had another back surgery. It's hard to say right now how successful it was but if it even helps alleviate a portion of her pain it is a success in my mind.
I think that is all for now...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Where has 2008 gone?
Well unfortunately I was not so good at "blogging" this past year... that along with alot of other short falls... but what can I say that's part of who I am.
This year has not been with out its ups and downs, but overall I feel very fortunate. Bonds of friendship have grown stronger, life experiences have been more of a priority and try putting one foot in front of the other has become my motto!
Who knows what 2009 has in store... but I have no doubt that with it comes more trials, more heartaches, and more learning... I guess that is why I have to keep reminding myself that "life builds character"
So here's to 2009... may I learn more, grow more, give more, and laugh more!
This year has not been with out its ups and downs, but overall I feel very fortunate. Bonds of friendship have grown stronger, life experiences have been more of a priority and try putting one foot in front of the other has become my motto!
Who knows what 2009 has in store... but I have no doubt that with it comes more trials, more heartaches, and more learning... I guess that is why I have to keep reminding myself that "life builds character"
So here's to 2009... may I learn more, grow more, give more, and laugh more!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
50 Years... AMAZING...
On Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. What an accomplishment... you don't see that happen very often anymore.
We sent them on a night out on the town here locally... I would have loved to have sent them on a trip... but lack of money along with what was the easiest physically for them... warranted a night in their own backyard. We sent them to dinner, to see My Fair Lady... and an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn. I think they enjoyed themselves and I am sure it was nice be "kid free" for one evening.
On Saturday, we threw a party for them. It was so good to see so many of our family come out to support my parents. They really were appreciative... and I think despite the rain... the party did turn out rather well!
Congratulations Mom and Dad on 50 years... I love you both!
We sent them on a night out on the town here locally... I would have loved to have sent them on a trip... but lack of money along with what was the easiest physically for them... warranted a night in their own backyard. We sent them to dinner, to see My Fair Lady... and an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn. I think they enjoyed themselves and I am sure it was nice be "kid free" for one evening.
On Saturday, we threw a party for them. It was so good to see so many of our family come out to support my parents. They really were appreciative... and I think despite the rain... the party did turn out rather well!
Congratulations Mom and Dad on 50 years... I love you both!
Friday, September 26, 2008
LONG TIME... NO POST
Boy... I am not very good at this blogging thing... but hey at least I attempt from time to time!
Life is hectic as always... getting ready for a month full of parties... YEAH I know insane.
I will update this once life is a little slower... just wanted people to know I am alive and kicking!
Life is hectic as always... getting ready for a month full of parties... YEAH I know insane.
I will update this once life is a little slower... just wanted people to know I am alive and kicking!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
High School Tag
I guess I got tagged...
1. Did you date anyone from your high school? Yes... several guys...
2. What kind of car did you drive? I lived across the street from my highschool so I didn't drive
3. Were you a party animal? Party animal... that would be after high school... I partied a little in high school but not every weekend
4. Were you considered a flirt? YES
5. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? Choir
6. Were you a nerd? More of a dork like I am now...
7. Were you on any varsity teams? Nope
8. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? Not in high school
9. Can you still sing the fight song? Hell No... I wasn't really into the school spirit thing
10. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. High and probably my EMT teacher although her name totally escapes my mind at the moment
11. Where did you sit for lunch? In my room at my house... I usually went home for lunch... the luxury of living so close
12. What was your school's full name? Taylorsville High School
13. What was your mascot? Warrior
14. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Nope... I love my life now... and wouldn't want to go back and do that all over again.
15. What do you remember most about graduation? Being sad to leave my friends... going to the all night graduation party... then cruising state street unto the wee hours of the morning...
16. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? Don't think we had one... and if we did... yep I missed it
17. Were you in any clubs? Nope...
18. Have you gained weight since then? Yeah but I was SUPER skinny back then
19. Who was your prom date? I didn't go to any proms.... cause I am a L-O-S-E-R
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Already missed it... and I am not sure I will go to the 20th which isn't that far away... DAMN I am getting old!
1. Did you date anyone from your high school? Yes... several guys...
2. What kind of car did you drive? I lived across the street from my highschool so I didn't drive
3. Were you a party animal? Party animal... that would be after high school... I partied a little in high school but not every weekend
4. Were you considered a flirt? YES
5. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? Choir
6. Were you a nerd? More of a dork like I am now...
7. Were you on any varsity teams? Nope
8. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? Not in high school
9. Can you still sing the fight song? Hell No... I wasn't really into the school spirit thing
10. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. High and probably my EMT teacher although her name totally escapes my mind at the moment
11. Where did you sit for lunch? In my room at my house... I usually went home for lunch... the luxury of living so close
12. What was your school's full name? Taylorsville High School
13. What was your mascot? Warrior
14. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Nope... I love my life now... and wouldn't want to go back and do that all over again.
15. What do you remember most about graduation? Being sad to leave my friends... going to the all night graduation party... then cruising state street unto the wee hours of the morning...
16. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? Don't think we had one... and if we did... yep I missed it
17. Were you in any clubs? Nope...
18. Have you gained weight since then? Yeah but I was SUPER skinny back then
19. Who was your prom date? I didn't go to any proms.... cause I am a L-O-S-E-R
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Already missed it... and I am not sure I will go to the 20th which isn't that far away... DAMN I am getting old!
Friday, August 15, 2008
oh... oh... oh... oh... oh... HANGIN' TOUGH!
When life hands you lemons... you make lemonade... (even if it is "hard" lemonade! :) )
We are finally starting to get some answers on what is wrong with my little bro... it is a relief to FINALLY know at least partially what we are up against as we help him battle to get well.
Things are still the same in the other neck of the woods... like a ticking time bomb... we sit back and patiently (or not so patiently) wait for what we know will inevitably come... but with time comes strength. (or at least that is what I am told)
Last month over the 24th we had our Irvine family reunion. It was so much fun to go camping with the whole family.
Our family had a pretty good representation... only two of my sibilings didn't come. I think we are all constantly aware of the fact that you have to seize the day! My Dad seemed it great spirits and while he spent most of his time taking care of my mom and brother (and sneaking Scooby people food when I wasn't looking), he enjoyed himself!
It was our first outing in our new trailer... and we enjoyed it. Deven did a great job towing and we enjoyed camping without the discomfort of rocks under your back or getting so cold you can't sleep. I look forward to many more outings... if we can ever find the time to do it!
"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
We are finally starting to get some answers on what is wrong with my little bro... it is a relief to FINALLY know at least partially what we are up against as we help him battle to get well.
Things are still the same in the other neck of the woods... like a ticking time bomb... we sit back and patiently (or not so patiently) wait for what we know will inevitably come... but with time comes strength. (or at least that is what I am told)
Last month over the 24th we had our Irvine family reunion. It was so much fun to go camping with the whole family.
Our family had a pretty good representation... only two of my sibilings didn't come. I think we are all constantly aware of the fact that you have to seize the day! My Dad seemed it great spirits and while he spent most of his time taking care of my mom and brother (and sneaking Scooby people food when I wasn't looking), he enjoyed himself!
It was our first outing in our new trailer... and we enjoyed it. Deven did a great job towing and we enjoyed camping without the discomfort of rocks under your back or getting so cold you can't sleep. I look forward to many more outings... if we can ever find the time to do it!
"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Crazy little thing called life...
I am not quite sure what to do with myself lately. I have realized that there is this pent up anger/frustration with situations in my life. I feel that lately this irritation is spill over into other aspects of my life which is not something I am willing to ignore. I am not sure exactly what to do... but I am acknowledging it... which I know is the first step... let's see how long it takes me to figure out what the second step will be.
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