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!