These are pictures of the daughter of one of our family friends. I'm pretty sure she's one of the cutest, sweetest little girls EVER!!! Just thought I'd share. :)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Super Cute!!!
These are pictures of the daughter of one of our family friends. I'm pretty sure she's one of the cutest, sweetest little girls EVER!!! Just thought I'd share. :)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Top Ten Reasons Why I Hate the World
I know I usually do Top Ten lists on Tuesdays (the two times I've actually done them), but I decided to be adventurous and do one on Monday. (Scandalous, I know.) There's nothing that brings about a colossal bad mood quite like the combination of sleep deprivation and stress, both of which I have had copious amounts of in the last month. Along with colossal bad moods comes a tendency toward cynicism and negativity. These are my excuses for hating the world and everyone in it at the moment. And these are the Top Ten reasons why:
10) Liars. I'm sick of being lied to. This happens way too often in the world we call our home. I've been lied to so often in the last few years, that I find myself questioning most things that come out of people's mouths. There are very few people I completely trust, and this makes me sad. My natural tendency is to trust everyone, but experience has taught me the opposite. Sadness.
9) Broken promises. This could technically fall under the category of "liars," but it deserves its own recognition. If you're not 99.9% sure you'll fulfill a promise, don't make it. I understand extenuating circumstances may arise, but these are rare. People are constantly telling others what they think they want to hear, because it's easier that way. In the long run though, it ends up hurting them more.
8) People who use their issues as a crutch and self-handicap. Everyone has issues. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't have them. I myself have more than enough. Granted, some people have much deeper issues than others, but generally speaking, most peoples' issues are self-made & self-perpetuated. My favorite one at the moment happens to be "commitment issues." This is an excuse I'm beginning to lose patience with. We've all been hurt & screwed over before. It sucks and it isn't fun. However, if we remain afraid of committing to something (or someone), we will continue to miss out on the fabulous opportunities life has to offer. I think it's time people suck it up and start dealing with their issues instead of hiding behind them.
7) People who are inconsiderate of others. This one really kills me. It seems to be an epidemic in our society. It is based in pure selfishness and in putting oneself before everyone else.
6) Longboarders on campus. I HATE longboards. I have almost been killed on multiple occasions while walking to class. Bikes and those stupid Razor scooters also fall in this category.
5) Unfulfilled expectations. Enough said.
4) The girl who lives next to me who plays the guitar & sings at the top of her lungs at 3 am. Also my super crappy mattress & the paper-thinness of my apartment walls. These are some of the reasons behind my sleep deprivation.
3) Finding out that people you thought were your friends really aren't, and they're more concerned about themselves than you.
2) I have 3 huge papers & a midterm to deal with in the next week. This is quite possibly at the root of my colossal bad mood. I'm so ready for this semester to be over, it's making me crazy.
1) The fact that winter is just around the corner, which means cold & darkness. It's this time of year that my S.A.D. kicks in, which always makes for a good time. I guess it's time to bring out the full spectrum lightbulbs & Vitamin D & perhaps take a trip to the Caribbean.
And there you have it. My super-sized rant/vent. YAY!!! I'm sure you all feel better after having read my list. I'll try to be a little more positive next time, as I don't want to be responsible for someone spiraling into a deep depression. :)
10) Liars. I'm sick of being lied to. This happens way too often in the world we call our home. I've been lied to so often in the last few years, that I find myself questioning most things that come out of people's mouths. There are very few people I completely trust, and this makes me sad. My natural tendency is to trust everyone, but experience has taught me the opposite. Sadness.
9) Broken promises. This could technically fall under the category of "liars," but it deserves its own recognition. If you're not 99.9% sure you'll fulfill a promise, don't make it. I understand extenuating circumstances may arise, but these are rare. People are constantly telling others what they think they want to hear, because it's easier that way. In the long run though, it ends up hurting them more.
8) People who use their issues as a crutch and self-handicap. Everyone has issues. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't have them. I myself have more than enough. Granted, some people have much deeper issues than others, but generally speaking, most peoples' issues are self-made & self-perpetuated. My favorite one at the moment happens to be "commitment issues." This is an excuse I'm beginning to lose patience with. We've all been hurt & screwed over before. It sucks and it isn't fun. However, if we remain afraid of committing to something (or someone), we will continue to miss out on the fabulous opportunities life has to offer. I think it's time people suck it up and start dealing with their issues instead of hiding behind them.
7) People who are inconsiderate of others. This one really kills me. It seems to be an epidemic in our society. It is based in pure selfishness and in putting oneself before everyone else.
6) Longboarders on campus. I HATE longboards. I have almost been killed on multiple occasions while walking to class. Bikes and those stupid Razor scooters also fall in this category.
5) Unfulfilled expectations. Enough said.
4) The girl who lives next to me who plays the guitar & sings at the top of her lungs at 3 am. Also my super crappy mattress & the paper-thinness of my apartment walls. These are some of the reasons behind my sleep deprivation.
3) Finding out that people you thought were your friends really aren't, and they're more concerned about themselves than you.
2) I have 3 huge papers & a midterm to deal with in the next week. This is quite possibly at the root of my colossal bad mood. I'm so ready for this semester to be over, it's making me crazy.
1) The fact that winter is just around the corner, which means cold & darkness. It's this time of year that my S.A.D. kicks in, which always makes for a good time. I guess it's time to bring out the full spectrum lightbulbs & Vitamin D & perhaps take a trip to the Caribbean.
And there you have it. My super-sized rant/vent. YAY!!! I'm sure you all feel better after having read my list. I'll try to be a little more positive next time, as I don't want to be responsible for someone spiraling into a deep depression. :)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Quote of the Week (More Like Quote of the Month)
"Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it."
~ Maimonides
For sure something to ponder...
Life Is Crazy!
Wow. Talk about blog neglect. Maybe I just need to give up the idea of blogging on a regular basis & admit to the universe that it isn't going to happen. Here's a brief rundown of what's been going on the last 2 months:
#1 - I quit the Olive Garden. It was a blissful moment. I now work at Revive Tanning Spa & Salon as a massage therapist. It's awesome because I can set my own schedule & I get to charge as much (or as little) as I want. The room rental is more than fair, & I really like everyone I work with. Plus, I do trades with the girls there, which means free haircuts, pedicures & facials for me! YAY!
#2 - Classes started at the end of August. This is the main reason my blog has been so neglected. I am discovering that taking 3 history classes is not the smartest thing I've ever done. Talk about massive amounts of reading and writing. We just barely hit the mid-semester mark, & I've already read 5 huge books. I might as well be taking English classes. History classes are much more time consuming than Psychology classes ever thought about being.
#3 - I have awesome roommates. I really like them, which makes life easier. However, one of them is...interesting. If you want the details, call or e-mail me. :)
#4 - I have actually met a guy I really like & am interested in. I realize this is a miracle, and I too am amazed. Once again, if you want details, call or e-mail. I don't want to walk the line of being tacky by blogging about the juicy stuff. ;)
#5 - September is the month of birthdays in my family. Since I devoted an entire post to my dad's birthday, I just wanted to say "Happy Birthday!" to my cute, sweet mom & my awesome brother Jesse. I love you both! Also, it was my friend Lindsay's birthday. I sent warm fuzzies in your direction - hope you felt them!
#6 - One of my best friends, Rustin, moved back to Utah from California. This made me exceptionally happy, as I love Rustin & think he's one of the greatest people ever. Not only that, I'll be able to get to know his awesome wife Janey. PLUS...they're having a baby in November. It just keeps getting better...
I think that about covers it. I'll try to post more often than every 2 months, but I'm not making any promises. :)
#1 - I quit the Olive Garden. It was a blissful moment. I now work at Revive Tanning Spa & Salon as a massage therapist. It's awesome because I can set my own schedule & I get to charge as much (or as little) as I want. The room rental is more than fair, & I really like everyone I work with. Plus, I do trades with the girls there, which means free haircuts, pedicures & facials for me! YAY!
#2 - Classes started at the end of August. This is the main reason my blog has been so neglected. I am discovering that taking 3 history classes is not the smartest thing I've ever done. Talk about massive amounts of reading and writing. We just barely hit the mid-semester mark, & I've already read 5 huge books. I might as well be taking English classes. History classes are much more time consuming than Psychology classes ever thought about being.
#3 - I have awesome roommates. I really like them, which makes life easier. However, one of them is...interesting. If you want the details, call or e-mail me. :)
#4 - I have actually met a guy I really like & am interested in. I realize this is a miracle, and I too am amazed. Once again, if you want details, call or e-mail. I don't want to walk the line of being tacky by blogging about the juicy stuff. ;)
#5 - September is the month of birthdays in my family. Since I devoted an entire post to my dad's birthday, I just wanted to say "Happy Birthday!" to my cute, sweet mom & my awesome brother Jesse. I love you both! Also, it was my friend Lindsay's birthday. I sent warm fuzzies in your direction - hope you felt them!
#6 - One of my best friends, Rustin, moved back to Utah from California. This made me exceptionally happy, as I love Rustin & think he's one of the greatest people ever. Not only that, I'll be able to get to know his awesome wife Janey. PLUS...they're having a baby in November. It just keeps getting better...
I think that about covers it. I'll try to post more often than every 2 months, but I'm not making any promises. :)
Friday, August 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad!
Today is my dad's birthday. I'm pretty sure he's the best dad on the planet. He's supported me through all of life's ups & downs & has provided an incredible life for our family. He has sacrificed so much & blessed our lives in ways that words can't describe. I love him so much & am so proud that's he's my dad!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Quote of the Week
"It matters indeed when the voice in your heart loses volume in your head."
~Marianne Williamson
I really like this one. I am one of the most logical people I know. This can be a good thing, but it can also be not so good. I have no problem listening to my head, but listening to my heart is another matter. I'm trying to do better at balancing the two out. Hopefully being aware of my "heart issues" is a good way to start. :)
~Marianne Williamson
I really like this one. I am one of the most logical people I know. This can be a good thing, but it can also be not so good. I have no problem listening to my head, but listening to my heart is another matter. I'm trying to do better at balancing the two out. Hopefully being aware of my "heart issues" is a good way to start. :)
I Know, I Know. It's Been Forever...
Yes, I know it has been a really long time since I posted anything. However, I have been a little busy getting used to my new life...
I got the job at the Olive Garden. I went through 1 1/2 weeks of training, which included tasting pretty much everything on their menu. So far, that has been the best part of the job. :) In all honesty, I really, really, really don't like it. Most of the people I work with are very nice, it's just the nature of the job I'm not a fan of. It's way too hectic, & it unbalances my chi. Apparently, I do a lot better in a calmer, slower-paced environment. Too bad I didn't know this before.
One night a couple of weeks ago, I was in the shower after an exceptionally long night at work. I was pondering about how much I hated my job when the thought smacked me upside the head: "Hey, why don't you find out if there are any day spas here in Logan, & take your resume around to them." (In case you were wondering, I have a lot of thoughts that smack me upside the head in the shower. Apparently, that's my place of inspiration.) What a brilliant thought. I paid a lot of money to go to massage therapy school, so why not use the license I have? Genius. When I was up here for Round One, there weren't any day spas in Logan, which is why I didn't think of this before. However, that was almost 7 years ago. Things change. Duh.
The next day, I took my resume to 6 different spas. I was pretty much offered 2 jobs on the spot. I haven't accepted either one yet, as I am waiting to hear from the manager of one of them. She's supposed to tell me how much I'd be making. Kind of important knowledge. Hopefully, I'll know where I'm going to be working by the beginning of this week. All I know for sure is that it won't be at the Olive Garden. :)
As far as the living situation goes, I'm beginning to feel a little more at home in the apartment. My first roommate has moved out, and I have a new one. She seems to be a nice person, although I never see her. The crazy next door neighbors have left as well. These people were living in the bedroom that shares a wall with mine. They were a couple who had a new baby. Yes. A baby. Living in single student apartments. With other roommates. I would hear the baby cry every night, at various times. Not only that, I could hear the parents yelling at each other. All the time. These were exceptionally classy people, especially the guy. I heard him say the "F" word every 3 seconds, pretty much every time he opened his mouth. I also heard him tell his girlfriend/wife that he'd slap her if she didn't stop crying one night. It was awesome to lay in bed & listen to the domestic disputes taking place on the other side of the wall. I'm really glad they're gone. :)
I think that about covers it. School is over for the summer, so I have a little more free time on my hands. Fall semester starts in 2 weeks, and I'm actually looking forward to going to class. It will be nice to be around people again, since I spend a lot of time all by myself in my apartment. :) Probably not the healthiest thing, but that's life right now!
'Till next time...
I got the job at the Olive Garden. I went through 1 1/2 weeks of training, which included tasting pretty much everything on their menu. So far, that has been the best part of the job. :) In all honesty, I really, really, really don't like it. Most of the people I work with are very nice, it's just the nature of the job I'm not a fan of. It's way too hectic, & it unbalances my chi. Apparently, I do a lot better in a calmer, slower-paced environment. Too bad I didn't know this before.
One night a couple of weeks ago, I was in the shower after an exceptionally long night at work. I was pondering about how much I hated my job when the thought smacked me upside the head: "Hey, why don't you find out if there are any day spas here in Logan, & take your resume around to them." (In case you were wondering, I have a lot of thoughts that smack me upside the head in the shower. Apparently, that's my place of inspiration.) What a brilliant thought. I paid a lot of money to go to massage therapy school, so why not use the license I have? Genius. When I was up here for Round One, there weren't any day spas in Logan, which is why I didn't think of this before. However, that was almost 7 years ago. Things change. Duh.
The next day, I took my resume to 6 different spas. I was pretty much offered 2 jobs on the spot. I haven't accepted either one yet, as I am waiting to hear from the manager of one of them. She's supposed to tell me how much I'd be making. Kind of important knowledge. Hopefully, I'll know where I'm going to be working by the beginning of this week. All I know for sure is that it won't be at the Olive Garden. :)
As far as the living situation goes, I'm beginning to feel a little more at home in the apartment. My first roommate has moved out, and I have a new one. She seems to be a nice person, although I never see her. The crazy next door neighbors have left as well. These people were living in the bedroom that shares a wall with mine. They were a couple who had a new baby. Yes. A baby. Living in single student apartments. With other roommates. I would hear the baby cry every night, at various times. Not only that, I could hear the parents yelling at each other. All the time. These were exceptionally classy people, especially the guy. I heard him say the "F" word every 3 seconds, pretty much every time he opened his mouth. I also heard him tell his girlfriend/wife that he'd slap her if she didn't stop crying one night. It was awesome to lay in bed & listen to the domestic disputes taking place on the other side of the wall. I'm really glad they're gone. :)
I think that about covers it. School is over for the summer, so I have a little more free time on my hands. Fall semester starts in 2 weeks, and I'm actually looking forward to going to class. It will be nice to be around people again, since I spend a lot of time all by myself in my apartment. :) Probably not the healthiest thing, but that's life right now!
'Till next time...
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