Thankful For...

What are you thankful for...

{2012}

 

*Good jobs for both Greg and I
*A reliable car that gets us where we need it
*A nice warm home
*Insurance
*Cell phones, computers, and other technologies

 

I'll post more in November, so don't you worry...

 

Photo: I couldn't get any of the big kid bottles open, so it was between this, Cars, princesses, and Spiderman.

 

Sounds

List the sounds you are hearing right now.

{2012}

 

The dishwasher.
The heater turning on.
The Simpsons on tv.

 

Photo: What's some ice cream even though it's freezing outside?

 

What I've Taught

What is one thing you've taught someone else to do?

{2012}

 

I don't even know. I recently taught a lady how to search for specific transactions on her online banking. Too bad that will be changing December 9 when we get a brand new online banking and everything I taught her will be useless.

 

Photo: Nada today. 

Apologies

What was the last thing you apologized for? Did you mean it?

{2012}

 

I think I apologized to the nurse when she asked me to roll into my side. It takes a bit of time and effort to do that simple thing, but I did mean it.

 

Photo: Lots of first for me the last few months. Early morning endoscopy.

 

I Can't Believe

What is one thing you can't believe is happening in your life right now?
{2012}

 

I think my health is the main thing. I just wish I knew the cause mostly, and why it's happening right now. It's crazy to be healthy for 25 years of your life, then not. Kind of hard to believe when it happens to you.

 

Photo: We totally matched today, and totally didn't mean to.

 

Collecting

What do you collect and how many do you have?
{2012}

 

Man, I was going to have a different answer than last year, but I'm going with digital scrapbook kits. I really need to count them someday, but I bet I have over a thousand. I know I have a lot more than I did last year. Of course I havent scrapped with half of them. They're just pretty to look at, so I buy. Its addicting.

 

Photo: This is a roasted pig. Ward luau. Fun stuff.

 

7 Things

List 7 this about the last seven days.
{2012}

 

1. Had my second appointment with my rheumatologist. It was okay. He just gave me results, put me on a new med, and had his nurse give me a flu shot. Why he hasn't fixed me yet, I don't know. How hard can it be? (Said with sarcasm)
2. Got my hair done. I finally decided to cut it because it was getting too hard to manage. I wonder what I'd look like if I were bald.
3. Had a bit of a melt down at work. With everything that is going on with my health I'm a tad bit more sensitive than normal. They are changing the way of tellers so now we will be expected to do everything, but it's not going to work. It just won't....
4. Called in sick for the 4th time this month. My new meds can make my stomach hurt and I puked this morning. It's been a while since that had happened.
5. Went to a Stake Relief Society dinner. I've never been to one. Now I remember why. Good message, not so great food and didn't know many people.
6. Got to ride in the car with my husband for about 6 hours last weekend. Good times, good times.
7. Had a fabulous 4 days of not working last weekend. I need more breaks.

 

Photo: It's been a while since I've had to sleep with a bucket next to my bed.

 

Procrastination

What have you been procrastinating lately?

{2012}

 

I procrastinate everything. I try not to, but I keep thinking when I get feeling better I will do all these different things... scrap, blog, take pictures, clean the house, organize, take on a new hobby, etc. Etc. It's tough. I need to get over that because what if I don't actually get better? Hmmmm...

 

Photo: Not the greatest of pics, but here is my new, lighter hair.

 

Where I Go

Where did you go today?

 

Well, not to be too much of a repeat, but I went to work, then to Serendipity salon, where Emily cut and colored my hair, then to Melanie's for an enrichment meeting. Then finally to home.

 

Photo: Your mood today. Getting my hair done always puts me in a good mood.

 

To Do...Tomorrow

What is in your to do list tomorrow?

 

I'm getting my hair done by this sweet girl who banks with us... and then I'm going to Melanie's where we are going to try and figure out how to do our callings for Enrichment. So fun.

 

Photo: Change. Tonight will be the last high bun for a while. Sadly I'm in need of a change with my hair.

 

More in the World

What do you wish there was more of in this world.

 

I wish there was more service and kindness. I wish people (including myself) would find more opportunities to serve others and be kind to people. I think there would be a lot more happiness and less selfishness if we all lost ourselves in service a bit more often. Who knows, maybe it could lead to world peace...

 

Photo: Then + Now. Here is a selfie so I can better compare the 'progress' of my health.

 

Expensive Bills

What is the most expensive bill you've paid recently?

 

It was the $530 medical bill I paid...the first of many! Generally though, the most expensive bill we have is either or cell phones ($130) or the city bill ($120-$170)... depending on the month. Dang bills. Take all our money.

 

Photo: Open. This is pretty much what I get when I open our mailbox.

 

In One Year

In one year, what would do you how best describes your life?

 

Healthy. Hopefully it doesn't take that long, but even if it does, I hope that we'll at least be getting closer to finding more answers. Could be wishful thinking. We'll see.

 

Photo: Greg wouldn't let me take a cat home. Rude right?

 

Major Purchase

What was your last major purchase?

 

I hate spending money on clothes, but when I found an awesome deal on some maxi dresses, I splurged a bit. I spent about $90 on 6 dresses. Of course since I don't ever spend that much in clothes, the one time I do, only one of them fit. Hopefully the return process is quick.

 

Photo: This is what I've been doing for the past two days. Listening to Greg pick on Annie, and sit around watching tv. So relaxing!

 

Three Things This Week

List the things you enjoyed doing this week.

 

1. NOT having to work on Monday
2. Having another new test done (CT scan)
3. Road trip to Star Valley with my hubby

 

Photo: My in-laws know me so well. They marked this page in the magazine just for me.

 

Embarrassed

Describe the last time you were embarrassed.

 

It was probably when I fell leaving work. I think all the embarrassing stuff happens at work. I know they don't make fun of me or think less of me or anything, but it's still embarrassing when stuff like that happens and all I do is cry. Oh well. It could be more embarrassing I'm sure.

 

Photo: I kind of feel like I live here. Not that I'm complaining, it's just been a long month of tests. I had a chest CT scan today and then back to pick up a prescription.

 

From Scratch

What was the last meal you made from scratch?

 

I'm embarrassed to admit that is been a long time since I've made a meal from scratch. Greg has been doing all the cooking lately, and while I really do try to help, I'm probably less help than actually helpful. I think I could probably do more, I'm just slow when it comes to anything anymore.  But probably the last from scratch was either clam chowder or roast. We have some better at cooking more and eating out less. Go us!

 

Photo: Secret. My not-so-secret obsession with maxi skirts and stripes. This isn't even all of them. To bad they didn't fit!

 

What I Did Today

What did you do today?

 

I legitimately had the day off. For reals. Thank you Columbus Day. So what did I do? I slept in, then watched the SOAP Network. I literally did nothing and it was awesome. I wish everyday were a holiday.

 

Photo: Favorite Space... well once upon a time it was the spot next to Greg on the futon, until I could no longer get up from it. So sad.

 

Bank Balance

What is your current bank balance?

 

Well, it's better than it was last month for sure, but still not quite where I'd like it to be. But it's no where I would need to be too concerned about. Being a teller had taught me a few things about how I want my account to look.

 

Photo: Best way to eat oatmeal for sure.

 

Me Today

If others described how you acted today in one word out would be...

 

Weird? It was a rough day. Work was okay, but painful. Then I had to go to Super Saturday all day. It was tough. I was exhausted, and in pain. So I probably was acting weird to everyone else.

 

Photo: long, long day. And I really didn't do anything.

Dressing Up

Are you going to dress up for Halloween? If so, as what?

 

I really despise dressing up. I just don't like it. I'm not creative, and I don't find it fun. Caleb wants us to dress up as Oompa-Loompas, and lower our chairs to the lowest, which would be funny, but it's too much work. We'll see what happens...

 

Photo: I get cankles sometimes.

 

Cheer Up Buttercup

How do you cheer yourself up when you're feeling down?

 

Well if Greg isn't here to do it for me, I typically turn on some music, maybe watch some music videos. One Direction vids always cheer me up. ;)

 

Photo: didn't take one. Fail!

The Weather

Describe today's weather...

 

It's cold. I know it's not winter, or really even that cold, but I feel like it's just colder and colder. But today want really that bad. It wasn't hot, but it wasn't freezing. It rained a bit which is awesome. It needs to do that more.

 

Photo: Did a pulmonary function test. 6 minutes of walking plus lots of breathing. The mouthpiece was super uncomfortable, but it's all good. I can at least breathe still.

 

Next Book

What's the next book you are going to read?

 

Oh boy. I totally love reading. I tend to read the same books over and over. When I find a good series though I have to read the books right away. It kills me to have to wait. Luckily I don't have to wait too much longer for the next book to come out in the Divergent series. I'm obsessed, and I can't wait for Allegiant to come out on the 22 of this month!  So excited!!

 

Photo: Corner. This is what happens on our corner of the block around this time of year.

 

Texting

Who are the three people you text/talk on the phone with most often?

 

1. Greg
2. Greg
3. Greg

He's about the only person I text or talk to. Everyone else is even. Sorry peeps.

 

Photo: What I saw today...I saw my very first ultrasound today. It was a heart ultrasound. Kinda really strange... now I'm rewarding myself by eating the rest of the muddy buddies I made.

 

Gas

How much is a gallon of gas?

 

I believe it's right around $3.36. I don't really pay much attention to it. Is that sad? We just pay it. Is a necessity.

 

Photo: Gave my baby a bath and moved her to a more convenient location... so hopefully I can use her a bit more.

 

My House

My house is a home because...

{2013}

 

You can tell its been lived in...seriously. so what if it's mega cluttered and a bit messy, but that's what makes it our home. Someday it frustrates me that its not perfect, that its not spotless, but its okay. This is us, and this is our home.

 

Photo: Afternoon. Spent the afternoon watching conference and customizing my phone... this was my favorite.

 

Lately

This is what I've been up to lately...

{2013}

 

Well, lately I've been sleeping in and watching Soaps when I wake up. You see. I fell and hit my head on Tuesday. It kind of knocked me out. Not literally. I don't think I ever lost consciousness at least. Needless to say, I've been out of work for the past few days. So seriously. This is day three of trying to get as much sleep as possible to overcome this latest, literal, downfall.

 

Photo: In motion... kinda feel like the ceiling is in motion... like a spinning motion.

 

Seasonal

What is your favorite seasonal thing you like to eat, and why?

{2012}

 

Clam chowder. Because it's getting cold out and chowder is warm. Plus its about the only soup I know how to make. Its really nice on a nice cool day.

 

Photo: Me today... haven't washed my hair in three days, no makeup, bruised head...I look lovely.

 

Talking 'Bout

List three things you love to talk about.

{2012}

 

1. One Direction
2. Good books/movies
3. Anything happy

 

Photo: Light. The light doesn't do these pretty flowers from my co-worker justice.

 

Most At Ease

I feel most at ease when...

{2012}

 

I know that I've got my husband right next to me to help me when I need it, to lend me his strength, to know that he will support me and be there for me.

 

Photo: Something colorful... you can't tell but there is a colorful bruise under that massive goose egg. I fell leaving work. Caught myself with my head.