Sorry about the drama

1. I worked a lot. 

2. I had real dr. Pepper at my lunch meeting and I came back to my desk bouncing off the walls metophorically. Jena thought it was hilarious. She even mentioned I was sounding fast forwarded. 

3. We went to do initiatories at the provo temple and it was just simple and nice. Nothing extraordinary, just peaceful and semi quick, but not too quick. Plus the cute temple worker had a delightful Dutch accent. 

I’m sorry about my little pity party from yesterday. My life is very blessed and I have an inumerable amount of things to be grateful for. The most basic being, I have fairly okay health, I have a nice home with heating in this cold weather, I have enough money to keep me and Connor fed while even using some money freely to buy frilly things like snacks, I have a marvelous husband who works so so hard for us, we have a sweet ward that if needed would be there for us in an instant, we have a nice personal finance group, we are surrounded by kind people, we both have wonderful jobs! Connor gets to go to a renowned university for his education. Things are good. 

Fake Dr. Pepper

I got so excited this morning because I went to the cafe to get diet dr. pepper and the machine said they had the sugary stuff (they took away all sugar at our hospital :() So I started pouring that and I only got about 4 ounces before the machine decided it didn't actually have the real stuff. dang you, Intermountain. It has been a hard couple of days with the enormity of waiting around for our future to be decided. It's still two weeks before the application is even due then who knows how long the approval process takes. I'm pretty tired. I think I'd like to curl up on the couch for a week or two and just lie down. I can't do that though, plus my mind won't let me. Or my fit bit. I'm glad it's so motivating, but dang it, some times you just need to let the depression win and give yourself a break. Tonight I plan on watching a movie and eating things that are yummy and easy. like my hillshire farms snacking plate (ie: lunchable for adults) or white cheddar popcorn or potato chips someone brought to my birthday party. Yum. I just need a break before I'm ready to face the world again. I should be working in the back office today, but I'm also avoiding Mycah and Melissa because I'm in a foul mood. I just want to be allowed to do my job. I would like that recognition that I've worked so hard for for the past 6 years. So I sit here at my little cave desk trying to block out the sound of Kim blowing her nose and sniffling every few seconds. Poor thing. And the never ending pounding of construction while they tear things down and hammer other things in. Some day they'll be done with the hospital and maybe we'll all be cured of our headaches. In just 2 short months we move to the new clinic and oh my goodness I am ready for that. By then we'll know a bit more what our future looks like. Scary thought. Okay, I'm done being weak, we got this and we can do anything with Heavenly Father on our side. Thanks for letting me talk it out, dear internet.

What the

1. Mycah bought me an Oreo brownie at lunch. Because she’s amazing. 

2. I got to leave work early again because I had to go back to the dentist to fix a filling that broke. My face was awesome after I was done and I kept giggling at how silly I felt. Even my nostril was numb, that was odd. 

3. I got a Crunchwrap supreme on the way home from personal finance class. I can’t believe that’s coming to an end. Kinda sad. Also glad to have Tuesday nights back.

From the weekend: 

More 70’s please

1. I tried to go to work today, after I pulled a muscle in my neck from coughing so hard I went home. Thankfully I was able to do a lot while I was there and my goal tomorrow is to stay all day tucked away in my little office. 

2. I got to watch that 70’s show a lot. 

3. We ran into Hannah Low, Brittany Lewis and Haley jeppson in Smith’s when we stopped in to get our road trip snacks. 

Ps, I’m grateful for an understanding boss and coworkers. Ones who cover for me when I’m sick, who give me their cough drops when I can’t breathe and ones who offer to get me more water when I’ve downed three bottles full in record time. 

Colds and turning 25

Yesterday I turned 25, 24 was a really great year and I’m so grateful I was married to Connor for all of it! This last year we had Christmas in California with his family, went to Adams graduation in Idaho, went hiking in Zion, bought our first new car!! Connor had an internship, I got a promotion, worked a lot, did school a lot! Took a personal finance class and learned a lot about marriage and love and life.

1. We had a birthday party Friday night and Tommy just kept saying kind things about me. So did Ally, they’re wonderful. Plus they made me a snow globe with their faces in it. Top notch gift. 

2. We went to Texas Roadhouse for lunch yesterday and had the leftovers for dinner today. I love ribs. 

3. I’ve had a cold so the weekend was the perfect time to lie on the couch and rest. 

4. Maia brought me flowers and THE FITBIT THAT TERI BOUGHT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Ps. I’m so grateful for my Fitbit, it’s been so fun so far and I haven’t even been walking since this dumb cold laid me out. Can’t wait to test it out tomorrow! 

Temples and rushing

1. We went and did sealings at the provo temple with our ward, a few people came and we had a nice time. 

2. When I was growing up every now and again my dad would take us to everywhere we wanted to go for dinner, like me to Carr’s for Chinese food, Linnea to McDonald’s, Andrea to Wendy’s, it was so fun! So tonight Connor went to Taco Bell then I went to Carl’s Jr. it was delicious and just what we wanted. 

3. We had staff meeting and everyone was super involved and kind. 

I’m grateful for my wonderful husband! He let us buy dinner and after the temple he went to buy my birthday presents!! 

You know Taylor too?!

1. I went visiting teaching and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m loving this new companionship and the women we visit! 

2. Mycah and I made a great many jokes today. Much like every day, but there were some doozys!

3. I had chips and salsa for dinner. 

Ps, I’m grateful we can afford for me to get my eyebrows waxed and that I’ve cultivated such a happy relationship with Kitty. And that she’s having a baby! 

All I want to do is sleep

1. We saw Thor Ragnarok with Max& Maia& Thomas! 

2. My day passed quickly and I got more hours than I had to. 

3. I figured out the time clock! I clocked in with my new fancy raise code! 

Ps. I’m grateful for ice. In water it makes you cold to your core and I needed some of that today. 

Take me down to headache city

1. We finished stranger things 2., proud of it. 

2. Church was so fun! I walked there and back and had many nice chats with good people. Plus they gave me chocolate. Score! 

3. I finally cleaned off my craft table. That thing has been inundated with glitter for much too long. 

Ps. I’m grateful for chilly days, I had my first peppermint tea of the season, man I love that stuff :) I’m also grateful for the many people that have purchased it for me over the years. 

Netflix again

1. I finished wrapping the Christmas presents! 

2. I went to campus and hung out with Connor while he worked. 

3. I went to the gym this morning!!! Oh it was wonderful. I love that place. 

Today is the day, Friday.

1. Work seemed like I was in my own little bubble, it was kinda odd, but the day passed quickly. 

2. I turned everything (almost) on Mycah’s desk upside down. 

She left me many little sticky notes with silly things about how her mouse never moves and she’s know if I moved it, an inventory of the pens she had, how many tissues were left in her tissue box, the shadow line of where the phone lives. It was hilarious. So naturally, in retaliation, turn everything upside down. 

3. Connor and I had a nice date tonight! We went to pay our car payment, went to Costco, ate dinner there and got many fun things, got the car washed, then came home and watched three episodes of season 2 stranger things :) 

huh?

I would just like to say, on one of my company emails today they ended with "Thank you again and enjoy your holiday season" What the? How did it get to be the holiday season? Yesterday it was 1000 degrees outside. Okay, not really, but I'm so grateful for how this year has flown by. We have come so far in the time since we moved into our little fourplex. We love it there and the people that come with it and are so grateful Heavenly Father is pointing us along the correct paths. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you do it with God.

Promo promo

1. I got promoted!!! An extra 75 cents an hour doesn’t sound too bad to me. That’s $3120 a year or thereabouts. Assuming I never work overtime (hah!)

2. I posted this picture 

And got many praise on the social media. My hair cut is a hit all around. 

3. I got and wrapped many many Christmas presents tonight, it was way fun :) 

Ps, I’m so grateful for how aware Heavenly Father is of my situation and how much he blesses us. 

GRE (graduate test of extinction)

It really means graduate requirement exam or something along the lines.. or giant test of doom which is what I’d like to call it. 

1. CONNOR DID SOOOO WELL!!! Seriously! The scores are out of 170 and he got 166 in the vocab portion and 160 in the math. We’re still waiting for his writing portion to be graded but oh my goodness!! :) :) 

2. I did the dishes, raked a bit, walked home from work, folded all the laundry and did some more, didn’t give in to temptations and watched Thor! Oh and had a nice long chat with Andrea! All after 4 pm. I feel so great! 

3. Connor let me make a big deal out of him when he got home :) 

Ps, I’m grateful to have the energy to accomplish these tasks. Especially when I’ve been so tired and stressed and at wits end. It really helps feeling accomplished. 

So sleepy

1. I didn’t sleep much, but Mycah kept me entertained at work so I made it through the day. 

2. I had a nice time at personal finance 

3. Connor takes the GRE tomorrow :)

Ps. I’m so thankful for my sweet mother in law who makes it possible for us not to have student loans. So so grateful! 

I would rather not adult

1. 

Our little group is growing once again. I love having friendly home evening! The months pass quickly. These are such wonderful people.

2. I made a lot of garlic bread and it got demolished! Plus we were reminded of something funny that happened years ago and had a nice long laugh. 

3. Work was great! And I stayed all day. Last week totally threw me off, so I’m happy this one is more normal. 

Ps. I’m grateful for such good friends who give me a sense like no friends have before in my life, that I am loved and accepted and funny. 

Okay, my thankful November is turning into a thankful couple of days

1. The family phone call was wonderful and funny. Not usually how I feel afterwards and I’m so grateful. We Facebook stalked Maia’s new boyfriend, Ty and rather enjoyed it :) 

2. We had dinner with our personal finance group. I love these people. They are so kind and welcoming. It’s so wonderful. Taylor announced that she’s pregnant! 

3. I bore my testimony in sacrament meeting. I haven’t done that so formally in a long while. I’m grateful for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

Ps. I’m grateful for my sweet husband who runs himself ragged trying to make like great for us. Also, he set me as his phone background 😍 

The Grabers

1. My best friend from high school, Kelsey Graber (Cottle) her sweet husband and adorable baby came by for lunch today :) 

2. 

Gatlin loved me :) 

3. Everyone was really goofy at work and it made the day fly by! And the fact that I took the morning off 💁🏻

Bro, do you even work

1. I talked to my boss about a promotion today and it looks really good! Keep fingers crossed and say those prayers! 

2. I watched Arsenic and old lace tonight for the first time, it is such a funny show! I rather enjoyed it. 

3. I stayed late at work and got a lot of paperwork done, which is good because I’ve been lagging on my hours this week. Plus I like working when no one is there. 

Also, 30 days of thanks. 

I’m thankful for my wonderful job and its ability to help us live our lives right now.