Not too shabby. Not too shabby, at all.

Things are going pretty good right now!

We are going to Las Vegas one week from tomorrow. I am so excited. It will be wonderful to get away for a week. We are planning to relax, play in the pool and the hottub, visit the Las Vegas temple, go on a fancy date, spend time with Sue and the Rochester gang, do a ton of sight seeing, touring, and shopping, and just plain enjoy our break in Las Vegas away from the norm. We reserved our car, and we are splurging just a bit on it. Because of the fantastic deal we get from our timeshare club, we were able to get a fun car for the same price as a regular car. We get to drive a Chrysler Sebring convertable or a Ford Mustang convertible. Don't they both look like fun? I can just see my sexXy husband driving down the strip in Vegas with the top down on our date. Makes me giggle like a school girl with a crush.

Plus, Beka and Andy are coming, too. They just found out they would have no other conflictions, and Beka was able to rearrange her time. So they are flying down there with us, and flying back on Tuesday. I am almost as excited to have them go, too, as I am to just be getting away.

Our car is finished being worked on. It turned out to be better than we thought. They only had to replace the lock cylinder in the driver side door, and they keyed it to fit our existing key. Plus the price was only half of what we were expecting. We will be going to pick it up tomorrow. They are also going to look into getting us a keyless entry for it, to make our lives even easier.

And, work is going a lot better for me, too. I have been given a couple more responsibilities in a couple more divisions of the company. It's made a world of difference for me. I am busier, and I feel so much better. Sitting around doing nothing is just not for me. And I was thinking about the people I work with. I love it here. The people are good people. They aren't drunks or druggies or crude/rude or pushy. I work with professionals, who know what's personal and what's not, know how to set and achieve goals, know when to cross the line and when not to, and know when to be laid back and when to be business. The atmosphere of my work is amazing. I have an awesome boss, a flexible schedule, a good salary, and great people. Honestly, what more could I ask for? I love my job.

Thought I'd Post An Update

It has been forever since I've posted an update, so I thought now would be a good time. We've had a lot of changes.

We are doing fantastic.

Selo's health is good right now. He hasn't had any attacks for about a month, all his meds are steady. We had a bit of trouble with his stomach med, since all it was discontinued, but we got it changed and he is doing a lot better. He feels good, he looks good, and he is able to carry on a normal and active life again.

Work is going well for both of us. My job is booming, especially with the financial market dropping so harshly. I am busier than ever at work, and it is great. Selo has something in the works that could be a very, very good thing for us.

We are making progress in our finances. We are getting things caught up, and paying all of our monthly bills, with money left over. At this point, we are also making some serious payments on Selo's medical bills. We have made some excellent progress, and have high hopes for our financial future.

We are traveling again. We are traveling people, and it's diffuclt to stay put for so long!For Thanksgiving, we will probably be gonig to Saint George. Christmas might be in California. We are planning a 7 day trip to Las Vegas in January to spend a week with another side of the family. Look how beautiful the resort we will be staying in is! Our time share has really paid off. We have gotten more out of it than we ever paid. It has been sooo nice to able to travel again.

We have a sweet new baby. Her name is Shinobi, and we have enjoyed having her. We spoil her, and she loves to show us how grateful she is. She is a little snuggler and is constantly on one of our laps or curled up next to us. And she is very much a daddy's girl. He picked her out and named her, and she has him wrapped around her little finger.

No plans to have any children yet. We just finished with a big mess with his ex wife. (Thank heavens it is over!) We are enjoying it be just the two of us, and having the time to get to know each other, strengthen our marriage, and the freedom to go whenever we want. We are planning another year or so, and then we will talk about starting our family.

We are loving our home. Our apt is wonderful and we haven't had any problems. We'll probably stick around here until we have our first child. Our new ward is suited very well for us. There are a few kids, but mostly married couples that are in the same life phase that we are. We will probably be getting callings soon, and we are looking forward to all the friends in the ward.

I think that's it for now. Have a wonderful day!

I Love My Company

For those of you that don't know, I work for a marketing company. I adore my job. I love my co-workers, I love my boss, I love my clients (love in a purely professional way, of course), I love the location, I love what I do.I have been here since end of last year, and I plan on being here for many years.

We have seminars twice a month here. During seminars, there is lots and lots of food. And not just any food, I mean good food. Want to see my lunch for today?

Yes, those are cream puffs. And I didn't have to pay a penny for any of this. Yep, I love it here.

I Want My Husband Back

Let me start by saying I appreciate my husband. I appreciate how hard he works, the fact that he is willing to work, and knowing that he wants to support me and support his girls. It means so much to me that he is willing to go the extra ten miles to do what he needs to.

Now that I have said that.

I am disgusted with his work. I want my husband back. There is no reason one man has to work from seven in the morning until ten at night. Hire another freaking person. I can't believe the crap they are putting our family through. I know he loves his job. I know he does an awesome job at it, and that's why he got the promotion. I know they need him. But this is a joke. It's ridicules. And I am downright sick of it.

Best Cubicle Prank Ever

It makes me glad I am in an office and not a cubicle anymore!

Thoughts on 2007

It has been a busy and emotional year for Hubby and I. I was just on the phone a few minutes ago talking to a friend about how difficult this year has been, and it made me realize how much we have been through.

January- Vacation to Myrtle Beach. Hubby's first time on the beach, and first real vacation (he said that!). This is where he proposed to me <3

February- Hubby's birthday. His first birthday away from all of his family. We had a big party for him to make sure he knew there were still plenty of people around that cared for him. My schedule at work changed. Hubby's youngest daughter had a seizure. (She is fine. Her mom took good care of her.) We start feeding the stray cat at Hubby's home, hoping to catch her.

March- WE GOT MARRIED!!! We got our endowments the same day we were married. Married in Washington DC, reception in Wilkes, temple trip and reception in Utah. Hubby started his new job the week after we got married, and we spent the week in Florida (paid for by the company!) so he could "train".

April- Hubby's youngest daughter's birthday. She turned four. Hubby's ex-wife got married. (Congrats to them!) We find out the cat is pregnant.

May- My schedule at work changed, again. The cat has her kittens. We fall in love with every one of them.

June- I left Corp America to become a full time caregiver. What a change! We moved into the lower part of a house, and I cared for the elderly couple upstairs. I started my blog.

July- Still adjusting to one income. Child support AND insurance (for us and Hubby's girls) began being withheld from Hubby's paycheck. Both are needed, both are huge. We pull the belt a little tighter. Okay, a lot.

August- My grandmother passes away at 90-something years old. We fly to California. Hubby's oldest daughter starts first grade. My Uncle Dachie passes away.

September- My sister has her first baby and my first nephew. Three days later, Hubby's oldest daughter has her birthday- she turned seven. We find homes for the Mama kitty, and three of her five babies.

October- I had my birthday- I turned 25. We find out Hubby's dad is sick, and book him a flight for the next morning to fly to Utah. Two hours later, the next call is to tell us he passed away. We book my flight out there as well.

November- Attend the funeral for Hubby's sad. Very very hard time. Hubby ends up in the hospital. The doctors can't find what is wrong, and send him home. We are waiting for the doctor to give approval for Hubby to travel so we can return to our own home, and back to our lives. It finally comes, and we go home. Even though my grades were still through the roof and I was caught up (or ahead!) in all my classes, I had missed to many days of school and the policy stated I was to be removed. I voluntarily withdrew to avoid any bad marks. Hubby and I left a few days later for our long awaited "honeymoon" and vacation of the year. We went to California with a bunch of our friends and went to FFXI FanFest 2007. It was an absolute blast. Then we went back to Utah for our planned Thanksgiving trip.

December- Many, many changes. I can't even list them all yet. But Christmas was wonderful. We had a great time celebrating our first Christmas as a married couple.


I am amazed at this list! I try to take things one day at a time, but looking back at this helps me to understand why sometimes I just can handle it all at once. I'll tell you this though, I am so glad I have my husband. He has been an amazing strength to me through everything, and I am glad to be there for him when he needs me, too. We still have some communication issues we are smoothing out, but he is amazing. We have a commitment to stand by each other through everything, and thinking back on just our first year of marriage, we are doing just that.

Welcome to Corporate America

With my love for financial education, and Hubby's long time desire to start his own business, I have spent a little time reading about it. And it's a dang good thing, too. Do you know how much goes into starting a corporation? For example, this nevada corporation. You have to have share holders, and meetings with the minutes recorded, and directors, and bylaws. This Nevada Corporation has help by offering a some free forms to get started. Or they can do the paperwork for you, for a small cost. They can help you get a tax ID number, or help do it for you. They can corporation kits to get you started on the process from the very beginning. There is even an area on their website to teach the difference between different types of businesses.


All of this information is slightly overwhelming to me. I am glad to know there are companies out there that help just to get a business started. Hubby has a business plan in mind. He has never had the opportunity to get it started yet. However, we are getting to the point now, that we are ready to make something of our future. Not just getting a job to support a family. But really making a life for ourselves. A business that we can live with and enjoy while in our working years. A business that will continue to boom and support us when we retire. A business that we can pass down to our children. Now that I know these options are available, I am more willing to take the leap of faith into the world of owning our own business.

Flipflop your way out of Walmart, before you get burned

I want to be confident about the purchases that I make! Why is Walmart taking advantage of this?

Kerry purchased two pair of flipflops from Walmart. The flipflops were just like any other- a think sole, with plastic on top and between the toes. They were on sale and very cute. But the left her feet in a very UN normal manner. They left her feet so bad, she had to visit a doctor and will now be scarred for the rest of her life. Walmart has been uncarring and unhelpful to her. She was not asking for a settlement or anything of the sort, she simply wanted the dangerous shoes to be taken off the shelves- which Walmart has refused to do.

So Kerry made her story public. She feels that if Walmart will not do their part to protect consumers, she will do what she can.

I have gotten a lot of grief for not liking Walmart, and for choosing not to shop there. But Walmart is NOT always a safe place. It is somewhere I choose not to shop, because of my own personal experiences (See: Walmart and their CrackerJack Wedding Rings, and Hubby gets run over by a Fork Lift) and now because of Kerry and so many others. People do not deserve this! We, as consumers, should feel safe and confident about purchases we make. And this is not happening at Walmart.

HERE IS KERRY'S STORY

A Beautiful Ending

I have the best friends in the world. And the best husband. Although leaving my job on Thursday was difficult and emotional, they all made it a wonderful experience for me. They planned out a party for me, right there at work with all my buddies. As Selo had me shoving nickels into a broken vending machine (stalling tactic!!! lol), they were all waiting for me at my desk with balloons and food. AND rubber duckie napkins and the cutest little rubber duckie that quacks. (I am STILL amused with it, BTW.)

hanks goes out to Ashley, Chris, Mike, Sarah, and everyone else involved. And a special thanks to Jessica, who was the awesome chicka that put it all together. You guys have made the transition to NC so much easier- having friends makes all the difference. And I thank you for not only being my friends, but for being GOOD friends. Anybody can get friends, but I have been blessed with some of the most respectable, hard-working, always-there-for-you-no-matter-what, really good Christian friends. I can't tell you how much you guys mean to me.

The Sickness

Woke up sick today. Ugh. I know it is because of nerves this time. Today is my last day of work at Lowes. My last day of work in Corporate America. Pretty obvious why I would be sick to my stomach about this. I have been in Corporate America, in very intense positions, since I entered the working world at 18. I have been a mainstream business woman for all of my adult life. This will be the biggest change I have ever made to my career. It will be almost the biggest change in my life, second only to the priviledge of marrying my sweetheart. Who, by the way, is very supportive of this change. He is more excited than I am. I am concerned. I've never been one to "sit around the house" all day. I'm not sure how I am going to handle being the "stay-at-home-wife". I still get everything done that other wives do- clean the house, cook, run the errands, ect. I'm not sure how I am going to handle all this extra time on my hands. I'm sure I will enjoy relaxing for the first week or so. But after that, isn't it going to be so boring?

Anyway, back to my last day at work. I better enjoy it, because my entire life is about to change.

Why I'm tired (Thanks Crystal)

For a couple years I've been blaming it on lack of sleep,

not enough sunshine, too much pressure from my job, poor blood

or anything else I could think of.

But now I found out the real reason:

I'm tired because I'm overworked.

Here's why:. . ..

The population of this country is 273 million.

140 million are retired.

That leaves 133 million to do the work.

There are 85 million in school.

Which leaves 48 million to do the work.

Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government.

Leaving 19 million to do the work.

2.8 million are in the armed forces preoccupied.

Which leaves 16.2 million to do the work here.

Take from that total the 14.8 million people who work for

state and city governments.

And that leaves 1.4 million to do the work.

At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals.

Leaving 1,212,000 to do the work.

Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons.

That leaves just two people to do the work.

You and me.

And there you are sitting there, at your computer, reading jokes.

Nice. Real nice.

Do you work in Corp America?

Then you probably work with people near you. I do, and I found THIS article very helpful.
*Means I have to put away all my permanent black markers. :(

My world is changing

I'm moving on. What does this mean? I am leaving behind my job and the place we (Selo and I) live, and experiencing the drastic "Career Change" that everyone is supposed to have every seven years. Well it's my time. And now, it's official. I gave my notice at work and to the LL.

I have accepted a position as a full time Home Health Care Nurse. I will be the full time care giver of a wonderful elderly couple by the name of Eller. I will be leaving Lowes Corporate Office behind, and venturing into the world of health care. And I couldn't be more excited. Selo and I had planned for me to do this at the end of the year through a different route- I was going to quit work and go to school full time. I was going to study to work in Geriactrics, preferably in private home health and care giving. So when this opportunity was offered to me, we decided it was the direct route into exactly what I wanted. I will begin at the beginning of next month.

This also means we will be moving. We will be leaving our two bedroom private home in the woods behind and moving into the lower level of a home on 70 acres. Although I love our little home, I am not unhappy about our new home. Our new home is fully furnished, so we will leave behind (or give away!) the couch, tables, and such. (We received them simply because we didn't have any, so we are not greatly attached to them.) We will take with us our dishes, towels, and other smaller household items. We will also be taking Piper, Sweetie, and the babies with us. Seventy acres should be enough for those two to roam around without bothering each other.

Ivan and Sylvania are very pleasant. They are both in their upper 80s, and have many life experiences to tell about- which I am greatly looking forward to. Ivan is on oxygen, but both of them get around and are mobile. They have a CNA that comes in twice a day, seven days a week. (I will be learning from her directly.) Their meals are made for them in the home, or brought to them from outside. Their household shopping is done every Saturday, when Mr Eller (their son) takes Sylvania out for her weekly appt with her hairdresser. They visit the beauty parlor, go to breakfast, do the shopping, then come home and review any bills that came that week and any needs for the coming week. Mr and Mrs Eller pick them up for church services Sunday mornings. I will be there to assist with daily care, slight meals and housekeeping, and be there at night for any needs. We will be provided with a furnished home and all utilities, as well as a vehicle to drive.

At first I was concerned that I would be bored. I have been a full career woman working outside the home for as long as I have been working. (Even when I had Hayden, I went back to work two weeks later.)I have been the breadwinner, the full time employee, and the Corp American guru for my entire working life. I was going to move into health care because I wanted an easier, laid back (comparatively), less stressful position. I was and am VERY ready for the change. But the more I think about my new position, my new career, it becomes more than that to me. It is going to change my life. Change my routine, my world, and my lifestyle. I may be bored for the first few days, but I look forward to the breathe of fresh air that will come when I am forced to slow down. I look forward to sitting in the yard enjoying the sunshine WITHOUT thinking about what time I have to work tomorrow or how many people called me today. I look forward to taking a walk with Selo that doesn't involve paperwork. I suppose what I am getting at, is that I am looking forward to leaving the business world behind, and getting back to the simplicity of living and enjoying my life and the world around me.

General Update

Sweetie escaped! lol She ran right out the door and took off. Can't say that I blame her. She has been trapped inside for almost two weeks now, and that's a big change for a cat that lived outside for three years previously. But she knows where her home is and she is back already. She is almost totally recovered. She is still on anti biotics (till they are gone) and she still has to wear the eCollar when she tries to lick her foot too much. But she is back to her normal self. She is totally Selo's cat. She hears him coming and she runs to him. He loves her too, and loves it when she curls up on his lap. lol It's so cute.

We moved our front room around today. We were given two tables (thank you, Sister Miller), so we moved our couch and entertainment center around. And we cleaned every corner of the room too. It looks great! We now have TV too, because we moved the TV to the other wall and the cord reaches. Not that we will watch very much TV, but it will be nice to have the news. AND we got to use our new vacuum. Our old one broke last week, so we bought it with one of the gift cards we got for our wedding. It's so easy! It's an awesome vacuum, and it has a really good filter on it. Selo has allergies, so it was really nice to get all that dust and dirt out of the air and the carpet!

I got a shift bid at work! A shift bid is where a shift at work comes open, and you can "bid" on it, according to your numbers as an employee. And I won! Not only did this make me feel good (because I outbid so many people, that means I am doing really well in the company) but it also means I get a better schedule. Starting in June, I will be working M-F again. This means Selo and I will be working almost the same shift- which he has been begging me to do for a while. And I finally got it! Yay!

I will be going back to school soon too. We don't know exactly when, but we have some good plans. I have been doing a lot of research on grants and student aide, and it looks like I will be able to go to school for free. Meaning I won't have to pay for it right now OR pay back any loans. There are SO MANY grants out there just waiting to be used, I have no doubt that I can get help with it. I will be meeting with an administrator at the college soon to talk about it (and start with a FAFSA form), and to get a plan of action for my schooling. I really look forward to it, and Selo is almost as excited as I am.

Well I reached out to four more people today. I have been trying to reconnect with some old friends, and sometimes make up for some of the things in my past. Most of it has gone very well. I guess it goes to show that taking responsibility for my actions and apologizing CAN make a difference. I have only had resistance from one person. I am still talking things out with this one other person, but I even if she doesn't let go of the grudge, I can say I did my best.

Well I am off to play FFXI with my husband. I sure love him *happy sigh*

Cingular Can Kiss My Paperweight

I hate stupid people. And more so I hate when stupid people hire other stupid people to make a stupid company. How is Cingular a company? I have been trying to add to lines onto an existing account for over a week. You'd think that Cingular would be happy and excited to do this. Not so. Because this would mean they would have to work. I called the store to find out if I could go in that night to do this. Want to know what he told me? "No I don't think I want to do that tonight. It takes too much time. And since it's been slow tonight we are closing early." Huh? Are you actually refusing business? Is that allowed by your company? Every time I go into the Cingular store they tell me I have to call the company. Every time I call the company they tell me I have to go into the store. So I call the company from inside the store. And they still can't do it! I give up. I will use a prepaid account for the next week until I get ALL five lines moved over to another company. So I put the smallest amount available onto my phone today. I send a few texts and then try to make a call. Nope, sorry, call failed. Again and again and again. Ugh., so now I have a paperweight with Cingular written all over it. This is ridiculas. If I wanted this, I would buy a freaking pager. Well, fine. Cingular can kiss my stupid dead paperweight. Good ridance.

I wold love to say that this is the only thing wrong in my life right now. But unfortunately for me, it's just the beginning. See I was having a great time. I was saying my prayers of thanks every morning and night for all the wonderful things in my life. I'm getting married. My wedding is coming together wonderfully. My soon-to-be husband got to visit his family in Utah. My job is wonderful. And I am growing spiritually more than I ever have. Life is wonderful. And then, God decides I need a lesson in being humble.

Selo has been in Utah for a week. He is having a great time with his family. He got to see his daughters last weekend and spend the day with them. He has seen his mom, his dad, his sister Sarah, and tons of his friends. So what's wrong? He can't come back. At least not yet. There is so much he needs to take care of in Utah that he may not be able to come back until December. December! So I am here in NC, lonely and without him. Yes, I can live without him, but that doesn't mean I like it or that I want to. I am marrying the man for a reason. Needless to say I don't like the fact that I have no idea when I will be seeing him again. At least I have my wedding to keep me busy right? Not so. There are some complications that cannot be resolved until he gets back to NC. And until that is taken care of, our wedding is on hold. We may have to push our wedding back. Yeah, great. So I have no husband and no wedding.

I am frustrated with my job. Don't get me wrong, I love it. But some of my numbers have changed drastically lately. Normally an drastic improvement is an awesome thing. But since it is not steady and the numbers are fluxuating, this is bad. Employers want consistency, and no matter how wonderful my fluxuations are, they aren't consistent. So I am concerned. My supervisor, Ms Norma, says I am doing fine. But I'm still worried.

I feel like I am stuck. I still study my scriptures every morning and pray morning and night (and in between), but I don't feel like I am progressing. I still believe in God whole-heartedly and my doubts in Him and in my religion are still as strong as ever. But, I just, I'm not going anywhere. I don't really know how to explain it... And I found out just a few minutes ago that someone I have been learning A LOT from is leaving. Tomorrow. He has a great knowledge of Christ and Heavenly Father and the Bible and is always able to help me understand. And now he is leaving. Just my luck.

I guess this is what I get for thinking my life was so great. This is God's way of humbling me. I must need it otherwise, He wouldn't be giving all this for me to go through. I'm sure there is a learning experience in here. I hope anyway. I know that God has a bigger plan for me than I know about. But right now, I sure feel pretty lost.

More updates!!! Okay, well, updates for this week anyway :)

I have A TON to update on, so get in, sit down, put your belt on, and here goes:

Lowe's
I am loving my job. This is my last week on my 8-5 scheduel. I moved into my permanent desk on Friday. I set up my desk, got organized, got my extension (6543- how cool is that?), and got my voice mail set up. I am in and on my way. I signed up for benefits, including health, dental, life, and legal. They offer everything! I am so excited and so grateful. I couldn't have asked for more.

Weddings
Beka's wedding is 6 days away! Holy cow! Things are going very smoothly. All the plans are almost complete. Until last week. It has been decided, that another wedding will take place that weekend. This couple has been dating for almost a year and a half and they are ready to say their vows and make it official. There will be a very private ceremony held Friday at 3:30. Then the next day, Beka and Andy will be married. Busy busy BUSY. I am across the country and I have been pitching in and doing a lot as well. I have spent many hours shopping and on the phone making peace between family members and assisting with plans. Beka, I want you to know how much I love you and that I support you. Andy you are a great guy. I think you two will be very happy together. Congratulations to both of you!

Pictures
Yay! Lizz (their mom) is going to put her website of her girls back up! I will be taking mine down today. Lizz has a great website with awesome pictures (and recent ones!) on it. She is a lot better at this stuff than I am, so there are a lot of people out there (myself included) that will be glad to have hers back. While Selo was up there in Montana he gave the lawyer money for Lizz to buy the girls bikes for Katie's birthday. (Happy Birthday Katie!) So there should be all the past pics on it, and the new ones of Katie's birthday and of her party. Thank you Lizz!

Religion
The more I learn, the more I know I realize I don't know. Selo and I are doing well on our way to our goal. (For those of you that are Latter Day Saint, we want to be sealed in the temple.) We have been taking classes and learning a lot about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I have been praying and reading my scriptures. I have been given another great opportunity as well. I have been doing the Sunday Bulletin for the meetings. It has been a blessing to me. I get to learn all about meetings and who new people are. This week while I am in Utah, I will be getting a new Bible. My best friend Crystal gave me a beautiful Book of Mormon last year, and my mom has given me a gift card to buy a Bible. I am excited! I feel very blessed.

Speaking of Legal Stuff
I need a moment to vent. I have been crossed. And not just a little bit. There are some people out there (two of them to be specific) that have taken advantage of me for the last night. And not only that, one of them was rude to my mother! Oh, no. It's one thing to be hateful towards me. But you DO NOT be hateful or ugly in any way to my family. I already have a substantial case against this couple, but I have been giving them the benefit of the doubt, trying to be patient, kind, understanding, and forgiving. But when you are mean to my mom, you better get your shit straight. I will be consulting with my lawyers (yes, I said lawyers, as in plural) and establishing my rights to take action against you. I hope you are ready for this. I can be as mean as I am nice. I have always wanted to be a court-room attorney, and I am about to take my first case to trial.

Negative Feelings
You know what I have noticed. I always post the positive things in my life on my blog. A lot of people also post the negative. I think I am afraid to post when I am sad or depressed because I am afraid people will hold it against me. I guess that is partly my blue personality coming out and mostly my social anxiety taking over. I am going to make a goal to try and share more of my feelings. Instead of holding everything in, I want to be able to trust people to help me when I am down.

Piano
I am starting piano lessons. I am excited like you wouldn't believe! Yes I know, a 24 year old just starting? But heck, why not? I have always wanted to play, and I had a friend assist me in learning while I was in ninth grade, but I never really went anywhere with it. So I am starting next Friday. My brother Max and I will be taking from the same teacher. We will have a recital and the end of the year where each student will play two or three songs. One Christmas song, and one or two hymns. I am looking forward to developing this talent. Yay!


Wow, so how was that for an update! I moved out here so my life would slow down, and it's only gotten busier! But I see that as a good thing. I am doing more productive things with my time. I hope all my friends out there are doing well, and I would love to hear from all of you.

First Day at Lowe's

My first day was great. I sat between the Senior Aviator Director and the Program Director. Everyone starting at Lowe's goes to Orientation together, so I was rubbing elbows with some pretty important people. Lucky me! Today was mostly a lot of paperwork and tour of the site. They gave us our badges and entry cards (you have to have an entry card to even get into the parking lot- talk about feeling safe!). They provided us with breakfast and bought our lunch. A lot of walking, talking, and shaking hands. But it was great. Tomorrow we go to a Lowe's store and work as a CS agent in the store. This is to teach us how the customers interact with reps at the on sight stores. Lowe's does hands on training and face to face so we understand to the best of our abilities. My training will be for the next eight weeks, so I look forward to any out-of-the-classroom training they will give. One of the first things they covered in training today was how to get the most money from the company- legally, of course. Stock options and retirement plans. I am glad to be working for this company and I feel very blessed to have the work experience and background that got me here. It's going to be a great place to live.

*Special thanks to Kevin Petersen and Laurie Haney in their direct assistance. I would also like to thank my certain friends that have supported me and encouraged me to be the best I can be (you know who you are). And a very loving thanks goes out to Selo ;)

I Got The Job!

Thank you everyone for all your support and love. I got the job at Lowe's Company in North Carolina. (The one I have been trying to get.) I will be leaving Utah and moving out to NC at the beginning of August. I start my new job as a Customer Care agent at Lowe's on August 14th. I will be keeping my email and messenger IDs the same, and my MySpace page the same, so that I can stay in contact with everyone. I don't want to lose any friends!!! You guys have been great. You are all wonderful friends and I thank you for the encouragement and support you have shown me. All the emails, all the messages, andall the comments on my page- they make a difference to me.I want to give a special shout out to my Selo for believing in me.You have been a light in my life and I will always have a special place in my heart for you.

I am ready to move to NC and start the rest of my life. I am looking at Lowe's as my more than just a job, but as my new career. I will be selling my car here and buying my dream truck out there. I plan on becoming finanically secure and establishing a home out there. It is time for me to make a life for myself.