We have no plans for Halloween. Never do. Hope everyone enjoys themselves.
David is working on making a flyer that we can send to Harley dealerships about our tool. We had so much hope in this tool but the reality is it's hard to market something when you don't have money. Also, it has proven to be alot harder to sell something that is yours. If you're selling something people don't like and it's not yours, it doesn't matter. When people laugh in your face and it's yours, it's hard.
David has put in some applications for some places. He got a call back for a place here in Preston so David plans on going to talk to him today. David is really hoping to get on at a place called Ducworks in Logan. He applied to some place and the guy had already hired two people but was really bummed after he saw David's work. David told him how he's applied there but never got calls back and when he called they'd say they weren't hiring. The guy felt really bad that he had never gotten David's application or resume. So, he's been trying to help David get into some places. David really wants to work at Ducworks, the guy is helping him to hopefully get in there, because it's super clean. David likes a clean and organized workspace.
I turned in an application yesterday so say a prayer!!
That's all I know--Be safe tonight boys and ghouls! (Oh I crack myself up!)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Voices from the Past
I have had these tapes for a long time but have never really sat down and listened to them. I went and got out the old tape deck boom box thing and popped a tape in. I listened from the beginning and learned that these tapes are the first recordings of Pawnee songs, from 1898-1901.
This lady named Alice Fletcher taped these songs on cardboard covered in wax. Amazing. So, some people went on a trip up to Nebraska to a museum and got their hands on these old tapes. They gave the tapes to and old man and woman so they could listen and tell us what kind of songs they are and what they are saying. I wish I had listened to these before. Actually, I haven't listened to the both tapes yet but plan on finishing them.
I would really like to try to get these tapes put on CD so I've got to look around out here and see if I can find some place that can do that.
I am very grateful to have these tapes. I sure wish the Pawnee's had continued to pass down their language. It's a darn shame.
This lady named Alice Fletcher taped these songs on cardboard covered in wax. Amazing. So, some people went on a trip up to Nebraska to a museum and got their hands on these old tapes. They gave the tapes to and old man and woman so they could listen and tell us what kind of songs they are and what they are saying. I wish I had listened to these before. Actually, I haven't listened to the both tapes yet but plan on finishing them.
I would really like to try to get these tapes put on CD so I've got to look around out here and see if I can find some place that can do that.
I am very grateful to have these tapes. I sure wish the Pawnee's had continued to pass down their language. It's a darn shame.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
I ((heart)) Photography
There's a philosophy out there that if you want something, you've got to put it out there for it to happen. Say it, write it, visualize it. You know, put it out in the universe to make it happen. So, that's what I'm going to do :0)
I want a digital SLR camera. I also want to take a photography class. There, I put it in the universe, it better happen! There is a girl out here in Cache Valley who is a photographer. She learned from people in Oklahoma. She takes BEAUTIFUL pictures. She offers private lessons and group classes and I WANT TO TAKE THEM!!! I want to know her ways :0)
Let me mention it again in case the universe didn't catch that: I WANT A DIGITAL SLR CAMERA AND TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES!!!
I'll say some prayers too :0) God wants me to capture the beauty of his creation, right? Therefore, I have concluded that it would be the right thing for me to do. Don't you agree?
If you would like to see the photographer with whom I would like to take lessons from, you can visit her website here. OR you can look at her blog here.
I want a digital SLR camera. I also want to take a photography class. There, I put it in the universe, it better happen! There is a girl out here in Cache Valley who is a photographer. She learned from people in Oklahoma. She takes BEAUTIFUL pictures. She offers private lessons and group classes and I WANT TO TAKE THEM!!! I want to know her ways :0)
Let me mention it again in case the universe didn't catch that: I WANT A DIGITAL SLR CAMERA AND TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES!!!
I'll say some prayers too :0) God wants me to capture the beauty of his creation, right? Therefore, I have concluded that it would be the right thing for me to do. Don't you agree?
If you would like to see the photographer with whom I would like to take lessons from, you can visit her website here. OR you can look at her blog here.
Thankful Thursday
On Thursday's, I have decided, I am going to write about something I am thankful for. Today, I am thankful for my dad.My dad is the greatest. After my mom died, he really stepped up and became Mr. Mom. He lets David and I know that he loves us and that he's there for us. He isn't nosy. He's understanding and encouraging. He's helpful. When we're at his house, he cooks for us. Mmm, I could go for some fried potatoes right now! Most of all I'm thankful that my husband and I both have a good relationship with my dad.
So, today I want the world to know that I am thankful for my dad. I love you Dad!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Photo Albums
Yesterday I was feeling nostalgic and got out some of my pictures to look at. I love to look at pictures. I want to take a lot of pictures of this time of mine and David's life because I want my future children to be able to enjoy seeing our lives when we're gone. I know the sadness of feeling like you don't have enough pictures of a parent you've lost. Well, here goes:
This is Amy and I on Spring Break in 2001. We are in Brownsville, TX on our way to Mexico. How cool is it that we have matching shirts?? LOL I know, we thought it was cool at the time though!
This is Amy and I at a Mexican restaurant in Brownsville, TX. Man, I was skinny!
This is me and my uncle Danial. And the three dogs are from left to right: Lacy, Flash and Shadow. I realize I look like a boy. I asked my mom one time why I always had boy haircuts and she said "because that's how you liked it" but I'm pretty sure that at this age, I had no short boy haircut preference :0)
This picture is my handsome grandpa. He was a straight dancer.
Oh my goodness! This picture is at the time that David and I were liking each other but before the ballroom dancing, so we were in a weird flirty, giddy to be around each other but still no thought of being together place. This was taken at my friend Chris' apartment. Who's taking the picture? David. Why? Because he knew I looked good :0) He chased me into the bathroom and took my picture. *sigh* The good ol' days. Actually it was a bittersweet time. This was also probably a month or 2 after my mom died. Bummer.
I will post more tomorrow! Yay for you! LOL
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Just a Preview
This is a preview of what's coming tomorrow! I have dug out the photo albums! I can't stop laughing at my hair! What I wouldn't give for that much hair now!
Burdens
Ok, so there are two things that burden me on a regular basis.
One being trash. I have for as long as I remember, worried about our trash and where it goes. I imagine a world years from now that is piled in trash because we have too much. I worry about our landfills and dumps being full to the point of overflowing.
The second thing that bothers me alot is the lack of respect in our society. It drives me crazy. People are so rude and I think it's contributed to people becoming so disconnected with each other. Deborah Norville has come out with a book called The Power of Respect: Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success and I'm looking forward to reading it. It just really bothers me that people are so disrespectful and have no manners. It's sad really. No one has compassion or empathy any more. People are rude and just don't care. We need to start a movement I tell ya!
I am a huge fan of a blogger called The Pioneer Woman. She homeschools her children and often has a fellow homeschooling blogger on her site giving homeschooling advice or stories. I can't believe I'm going to admit this but I have definitely given thought to homeschooling my future children. I used to be like "no way could I ever homeschool my children nor would I want to!" My thoughts on that have drastically changed. Anyways, this guest blogger on Pioneer Woman's website, Mrs. G., has written a post called "Mama don't let your babies be deadbeats" and I love it. I agree with everything she says. Read it here, if you'd like. I really feel strongly about this. I mean, I have worked in daycare for a LONG, LONG time. I've been around alot of kids. ALOT.
I pray that I will be able to raise respectful, well-mannered, well-behaved children. I know, some of you are laughing at me but we all need dreams, don't we?
One being trash. I have for as long as I remember, worried about our trash and where it goes. I imagine a world years from now that is piled in trash because we have too much. I worry about our landfills and dumps being full to the point of overflowing.
The second thing that bothers me alot is the lack of respect in our society. It drives me crazy. People are so rude and I think it's contributed to people becoming so disconnected with each other. Deborah Norville has come out with a book called The Power of Respect: Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success and I'm looking forward to reading it. It just really bothers me that people are so disrespectful and have no manners. It's sad really. No one has compassion or empathy any more. People are rude and just don't care. We need to start a movement I tell ya!
I am a huge fan of a blogger called The Pioneer Woman. She homeschools her children and often has a fellow homeschooling blogger on her site giving homeschooling advice or stories. I can't believe I'm going to admit this but I have definitely given thought to homeschooling my future children. I used to be like "no way could I ever homeschool my children nor would I want to!" My thoughts on that have drastically changed. Anyways, this guest blogger on Pioneer Woman's website, Mrs. G., has written a post called "Mama don't let your babies be deadbeats" and I love it. I agree with everything she says. Read it here, if you'd like. I really feel strongly about this. I mean, I have worked in daycare for a LONG, LONG time. I've been around alot of kids. ALOT.
I pray that I will be able to raise respectful, well-mannered, well-behaved children. I know, some of you are laughing at me but we all need dreams, don't we?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday!
David and I ran around today turning in applications. Say a prayer for us that we will find jobs!!! Please!!!!
Today was the funeral for Bicycle Bob. Hope it's true that he is in heaven now. I hate this waiting game. I can't wait until T's arraignment so he will be appointed a public defender and we can hopefully find some answers. We don't know when the court date will be.
I've been doing some organizing today. Nothing else is going on. Have a good evening!
Today was the funeral for Bicycle Bob. Hope it's true that he is in heaven now. I hate this waiting game. I can't wait until T's arraignment so he will be appointed a public defender and we can hopefully find some answers. We don't know when the court date will be.
I've been doing some organizing today. Nothing else is going on. Have a good evening!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Blog Book
Oh my gosh I'm so excited! I have already posted today but that's okay. I just found a website that will publish your blog and make it a book. I just finished mine and I'm so stinkin' excited. I mean, who's to say this blog is going to still be on the internet when I'm gone? This book will create something my children and their children (and so on) can hold in their hands and read. A journal that I have written essentially. It puts my words and pictures in the book. I love it. I can't wait to order mine!!!
Oh, and I just LOVE my new header photo! I know most of the pictures, when you click on them, are grainy but that's ok. The camera was having a bad day. I still love them!
Oh, and I just LOVE my new header photo! I know most of the pictures, when you click on them, are grainy but that's ok. The camera was having a bad day. I still love them!
Crackling Fire
Last night at Bunco I got the left over prize--a candle with a wood wick. It's really cool. When it's lit, it sounds like burning wood. I like it. Of course, I did pick out the Bunco prizes so I'm not disappointed :0)
I made cupcakes last night and decorated them like brains :0)
I'm guessing it's going to be a lazy day today. I'm out.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday
Woohoo!! It's Friday! I don't know why it really matters since I don't work...
We've got Bunco tonight. I need to go to the store but I'm home alone with no car. I hope David hurries up and gets here. He went to go see about a job and he's been gone for about 3 hours now. I hope that's good.
I still need to make my costume for Bunco but I left the major part of it in the truck. That shouldn't take too long though. I need to go to the store and get some supplies for dinner and dessert. And I've got something else I want to make for candy dishes but I've got to find some glue. Hmm. The clock is ticking!
We've got Bunco tonight. I need to go to the store but I'm home alone with no car. I hope David hurries up and gets here. He went to go see about a job and he's been gone for about 3 hours now. I hope that's good.
I still need to make my costume for Bunco but I left the major part of it in the truck. That shouldn't take too long though. I need to go to the store and get some supplies for dinner and dessert. And I've got something else I want to make for candy dishes but I've got to find some glue. Hmm. The clock is ticking!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Trials
*sigh*
Yesterday was a decent day despite what is going on in my head. Then last night I saw the OK news. All of this has been a tough pill to swallow.
I am angry that the news last night gave out wrong information about my cousin. I'm angry that in their search for dirt on him, they didn't come to his family but went to neighbors. Neighbors who don't know the truth. Neighbors who make their own assumptions. That makes a better news story though, right? I realize that these things are really not going to make a difference in the big picture. I struggle because I want to stand up for him and correct what they said but I question if it's really going to make a difference.
As a Christian I know that God will not take me through more than I can handle--even though sometimes it feels like it's all more than I can take. I have struggled with not being angry about the things I have faced in my life and by the grace of God, I feel that I'ved done pretty well. I guess it's only natural though to want to experience life without trials. I have hope though.
John 16:33 is one of my favorite verses. It says "These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Love that.
Also, thank you to the person who visited my mom and grandparent's grave and put up the flamingo and other decorations. Thank you for caring.
Yesterday was a decent day despite what is going on in my head. Then last night I saw the OK news. All of this has been a tough pill to swallow.
I am angry that the news last night gave out wrong information about my cousin. I'm angry that in their search for dirt on him, they didn't come to his family but went to neighbors. Neighbors who don't know the truth. Neighbors who make their own assumptions. That makes a better news story though, right? I realize that these things are really not going to make a difference in the big picture. I struggle because I want to stand up for him and correct what they said but I question if it's really going to make a difference.
As a Christian I know that God will not take me through more than I can handle--even though sometimes it feels like it's all more than I can take. I have struggled with not being angry about the things I have faced in my life and by the grace of God, I feel that I'ved done pretty well. I guess it's only natural though to want to experience life without trials. I have hope though.
John 16:33 is one of my favorite verses. It says "These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Love that.
Also, thank you to the person who visited my mom and grandparent's grave and put up the flamingo and other decorations. Thank you for caring.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Funnel Cloud
I can't believe I missed this! Apparently there was a funnel cloud in Preston the other day. Here's a picture that Vicki's friend took.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Don't Know What to Say
I know that some people, my husband being one of them, can't understand why people feel the need to share their problems with the internet world. But blogging is an outlet for so many people and I am one of them. I don't share things that are real personal but this I have to get off my chest. Many people will know what I am talking about and for those that don't, just ask. I am going to be indirect on here regarding the situation.
I just can't believe the news I heard tonight. For a long time I had a lot of anger against my cousin. I felt he had wronged me when I had tried to help him as best as I could. As time has passed I have let go of the anger and have had a deep sadness that he had chosen to go down the path he has taken. He has had a lot of bad things happen in his life that were beyond his control. A lot of bad things have happened though because of choices he has made. But the events that have revealed themselves are simply unbelievable. My heart breaks for the little boy that I used to play with at my Grandma and Grandpa's. He was so happy and giggly. So creative and fun. Then he grew up.
I love my cousin and am deeply saddened at what has happened. Shock. Sickness. Sadness. I feel all these things. I just can't believe what my own blood has done. My own family. If it is true, he deserves just punishment. It's all I think about. So many questions with no answers. I cannot find adequate words to express how I feel. My family is going to be changed by this as well as the other family if there is one. That poor soul.
I just can't believe the news I heard tonight. For a long time I had a lot of anger against my cousin. I felt he had wronged me when I had tried to help him as best as I could. As time has passed I have let go of the anger and have had a deep sadness that he had chosen to go down the path he has taken. He has had a lot of bad things happen in his life that were beyond his control. A lot of bad things have happened though because of choices he has made. But the events that have revealed themselves are simply unbelievable. My heart breaks for the little boy that I used to play with at my Grandma and Grandpa's. He was so happy and giggly. So creative and fun. Then he grew up.
I love my cousin and am deeply saddened at what has happened. Shock. Sickness. Sadness. I feel all these things. I just can't believe what my own blood has done. My own family. If it is true, he deserves just punishment. It's all I think about. So many questions with no answers. I cannot find adequate words to express how I feel. My family is going to be changed by this as well as the other family if there is one. That poor soul.
Waiting Game
My head is still spinning from family issues and really I have not thought about much else. I did finish a book today though.
My heart goes out to my family and my community back home.
My heart goes out to my family and my community back home.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Photoshop!
I played around with some of my pictures. You can look at them here
The first picture is the picture that I edited, the second one is the original. It says that on there though.
I love photoshop!
The first picture is the picture that I edited, the second one is the original. It says that on there though.
I love photoshop!
Bad News
I received some sad news today about Bicycle Bob being murdered. This story is personal and I am deeply sorry for what has happened.
I read that Bicycle Bob had accepted the Lord as his Savior and am glad to hear that. I am just sorry for the crime committed against him.
I read that Bicycle Bob had accepted the Lord as his Savior and am glad to hear that. I am just sorry for the crime committed against him.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ok, More Pictures-No Words
I've posted twice tonight so be sure to check out the pictures from the post before this!
Fall 2009
David and I went and took some family pictures for Austin and Vicki. They turned out pretty cute, I think.
A guy from Austin's work shot this deer for him so last night he and David butchered it. We had deer tonight for dinner.
I love the colors in these pictures of them on the road.
A guy from Austin's work shot this deer for him so last night he and David butchered it. We had deer tonight for dinner. This last one is fuzzy but I just love the colors!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Catch All
For as long as I have been married I have had to deal with David taking whatever is in his pockets and dumping it on the dresser, counter, table or any other surface he is near. I saw this cute idea for a catch all and knew I had to make it. It would be great to keep near your door to keep your keys in or whatever. I just love it!
Soccer & a Sweater
We went and ate breakfast at a restaurant this morning. Everyone's food looked good except for mine. I got biscuits and gravy but I really don't like packet gravy usually and of course that's what most places use. So, in retrospect, I don't even know why I got it.
Today David and I also went to Austin and Vicki's son's soccer game. I guess Carson thought it was pretty cool that David went. For the last 2 days he's been asking David if he wanted to meet the bumblebees (his team). As we were leaving, Carson was pointing David out to some of his teammates.
I bought a really ugly Christmas sweater vest at a local thrift store today. I was complimented on it though. I got it in hopes that maybe around Christmas we could have an ugly Christmas sweater party. It's kind of hard to have a party though when you don't really know anyone.
That's been the events of today, so far. I've just been reading a book and it was making me tired so I'm taking a break.
Today David and I also went to Austin and Vicki's son's soccer game. I guess Carson thought it was pretty cool that David went. For the last 2 days he's been asking David if he wanted to meet the bumblebees (his team). As we were leaving, Carson was pointing David out to some of his teammates.
I bought a really ugly Christmas sweater vest at a local thrift store today. I was complimented on it though. I got it in hopes that maybe around Christmas we could have an ugly Christmas sweater party. It's kind of hard to have a party though when you don't really know anyone.
That's been the events of today, so far. I've just been reading a book and it was making me tired so I'm taking a break.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Shopping!
Yesterday Vicki and I went to Tai Pan Trading Company. It's a wholesale home decor place. It was so cool. They had some of the cutest holiday decorations! I picked up a few things for myself too!
After we went there we stopped of at this roadside produce place to buy some pumpkins. Vicki got a buckskin pumpkin which is supposed to make really good pumpkin pies so she got one to try it out.
We came back and had dinner and then we all watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was ok. Pretty long.
It's 12:30 in the morning and I'm here typing this because David is having a hard time breathing and since I'm a worry wart, it's hard for me to lay next to him and listen to him wheeze. A friend who has exprience with allergy related problems recommended Zyrtec but I always forget to get it. I found some Benadryl in the cabinet though and gave him that and some ibuprofen. I've never heard that ibuprofen could help respiratory problems but it is an anti-inflammatory and we figured his bronchial tubes are inflamed. Who knows. The benadryl has helped in the past though. I think I just need to get him into the doctor and see about getting him an inhaler or something. I have no idea what triggers his breathing problems. He's never had them until we came to Idaho and it's only at night.
Well, guess I'll sit here and watch some boob tube.
After we went there we stopped of at this roadside produce place to buy some pumpkins. Vicki got a buckskin pumpkin which is supposed to make really good pumpkin pies so she got one to try it out.
We came back and had dinner and then we all watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was ok. Pretty long.
It's 12:30 in the morning and I'm here typing this because David is having a hard time breathing and since I'm a worry wart, it's hard for me to lay next to him and listen to him wheeze. A friend who has exprience with allergy related problems recommended Zyrtec but I always forget to get it. I found some Benadryl in the cabinet though and gave him that and some ibuprofen. I've never heard that ibuprofen could help respiratory problems but it is an anti-inflammatory and we figured his bronchial tubes are inflamed. Who knows. The benadryl has helped in the past though. I think I just need to get him into the doctor and see about getting him an inhaler or something. I have no idea what triggers his breathing problems. He's never had them until we came to Idaho and it's only at night.
Well, guess I'll sit here and watch some boob tube.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Inspiration & Laziness
I have often wondered why these two have been so easily intertwined in my life. I get motivated, inspired and excited and in about 2 point 5 seconds it's gone. A fleeting thought.
One reason I love to read blogs so much is because they make me think about things. I find comfort in knowing that there are other people out there who stop and look at themselves and think "how did I get here?"
I have always had this image in my mind of who I want to be. I always imagined my marriage being a certain way. My life was supposed to be one with no pain, no hard decisions; full of life, love and happiness. All of those things have become intertwined.
I always wanted to grow up to be a woman with the heart of a servant. I don't have one. The selfish nature is just too great in me. I want to be the person who puts the needs of others in front of my own and to do so with a joyful heart.
I always wanted to be a person who gets things done when they need to be done. I don't. I let things go and pay the consequences for it. I need to be a good steward of my time.
I always wanted to be a person who gives back. You know, volunteer and teach my children to do the same. To love people and do good. I always wanted to do my part in making the world a better place. I don't.
I wanted to grow up and create a home that is my family's refuge. A place where my husband and future children feel safe and loved. I haven't created that home.
What is it that makes me have these great aspirations, yet achieve none of them? Laziness. Comfortability. Complacency. After I got sick a few years ago... which September 30 marked 4 years since I was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation--which is now gone! Yeah! Anyways, back on track, I was never going to let life pass me by. When you're paralyzed on one side of your body, you think of all the things you take for granted. I told myself I was going to enjoy life. I told myself I was going to LIVE! I decided I didn't want to live my life waking up, going to work, going to bed and then doing it all over again the next day--for the rest of my life. I wanted to try new things. I wanted to have fun. I decided I didn't want to live my life wishing I had done this or that. New experiences; I want them.
I've only partly done some of that. I did get up and move to Idaho didn't I? I've tried things since I've been here. I haven't siezed every opportunity though. I think laziness is the thorn in my flesh; like Paul in the Bible. It's so easy for me to get comfy and not move and I mean that figuratively and physically.
I want to learn new things and work on being the person that I always wanted to be. That person, I believe, is inside me somewhere. I just need to find her.
One reason I love to read blogs so much is because they make me think about things. I find comfort in knowing that there are other people out there who stop and look at themselves and think "how did I get here?"
I have always had this image in my mind of who I want to be. I always imagined my marriage being a certain way. My life was supposed to be one with no pain, no hard decisions; full of life, love and happiness. All of those things have become intertwined.
I always wanted to grow up to be a woman with the heart of a servant. I don't have one. The selfish nature is just too great in me. I want to be the person who puts the needs of others in front of my own and to do so with a joyful heart.
I always wanted to be a person who gets things done when they need to be done. I don't. I let things go and pay the consequences for it. I need to be a good steward of my time.
I always wanted to be a person who gives back. You know, volunteer and teach my children to do the same. To love people and do good. I always wanted to do my part in making the world a better place. I don't.
I wanted to grow up and create a home that is my family's refuge. A place where my husband and future children feel safe and loved. I haven't created that home.
What is it that makes me have these great aspirations, yet achieve none of them? Laziness. Comfortability. Complacency. After I got sick a few years ago... which September 30 marked 4 years since I was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation--which is now gone! Yeah! Anyways, back on track, I was never going to let life pass me by. When you're paralyzed on one side of your body, you think of all the things you take for granted. I told myself I was going to enjoy life. I told myself I was going to LIVE! I decided I didn't want to live my life waking up, going to work, going to bed and then doing it all over again the next day--for the rest of my life. I wanted to try new things. I wanted to have fun. I decided I didn't want to live my life wishing I had done this or that. New experiences; I want them.
I've only partly done some of that. I did get up and move to Idaho didn't I? I've tried things since I've been here. I haven't siezed every opportunity though. I think laziness is the thorn in my flesh; like Paul in the Bible. It's so easy for me to get comfy and not move and I mean that figuratively and physically.
I want to learn new things and work on being the person that I always wanted to be. That person, I believe, is inside me somewhere. I just need to find her.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Recipes
I went to the house in town today to find 2 things. I came out of there with a box full of recipes. Recipes in books, torn out of magazines and printed off the internet. It's kind of silly, I suppose, that I have so many recipes considering I don't cook all that often. I get stage fright.
I really have become quite the recipe collector. I could spend all day looking at recipe sites and blogs. It makes my heart happy.
So now I have given myself a project. I'm putting all the recipes onto my computer and then I'm going to print them out and put them in a binder. I will have 2 binders. One for recipes I want to try and one for recipes I have tried and want to keep. This is going to take a while...
So, if anyone knows any delicious recipes to give me, please do so!
I really have become quite the recipe collector. I could spend all day looking at recipe sites and blogs. It makes my heart happy.
So now I have given myself a project. I'm putting all the recipes onto my computer and then I'm going to print them out and put them in a binder. I will have 2 binders. One for recipes I want to try and one for recipes I have tried and want to keep. This is going to take a while...
So, if anyone knows any delicious recipes to give me, please do so!
Thank Goodness for Side Jobs!!
Wish I had something interesting to write about. I don't. I've got some things on the agenda today but nothing interesting.
David finished some tanks for his old boss' spray business. He also made him a set of booms. Booms are these long poles that have holes in them that the guy attaches to his tanks and so when he's driving he can let those poles out and they will spray crops or fields or whatever he sprays. Yesterday we stopped by this other guys house who had contacted David about doing some tanks for his port o potty business. His house is up in this area called Cub River. His house is up on a hill and has such an amazing view. I should have took my camera.
Well, I need to tidy up the basement and hopefully run to Logan so I better go. Hope everyone has a great day!
David finished some tanks for his old boss' spray business. He also made him a set of booms. Booms are these long poles that have holes in them that the guy attaches to his tanks and so when he's driving he can let those poles out and they will spray crops or fields or whatever he sprays. Yesterday we stopped by this other guys house who had contacted David about doing some tanks for his port o potty business. His house is up in this area called Cub River. His house is up on a hill and has such an amazing view. I should have took my camera.
Well, I need to tidy up the basement and hopefully run to Logan so I better go. Hope everyone has a great day!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Here's a random picture
It's a cold rainy morning here in Idaho. And I'm loving it!
David has started working on his brother's bike. He's really enjoying it. It's been a while since he's been able to work on a bike. His brother is working on the wind turbines down in Texas and can afford to pay David to work on his bike. Which works out nicely for all of us. He gets a bike, we get money :0)
I still haven't heard back from Grain Growers. I'm not really expecting to so I've been looking in the paper for jobs. I'm really hoping that David can get hired on with the county's road and bridge dept. I guess they're trying to get some guy up there disability and are waiting for all the paperwork to go through. When he's gone they're going to have to hire someone else and Troy, the head guy, really wants David. I might have already said all this though. They said they'd still have to put out an ad but that they want David. I really hope he gets it b/c he'd be on permanently and he'd get benefits. He'd also work four tens. It would be nice to have Friday's off! I guess there's a pay cap there so he wouldn't be able to work there and make lots of money. I guess there are guys there that have been there for 20 years or more and still make as much money as someone who's been there 2 years. That kinda sucks. I'm keepin' my fingers crossed for this one though!
I was really hoping to work at Grain Growers part time and go to school. It would be so nice to finally finish. It's only been 7 years since I started college :0)
David and I have been daydreaming about starting a bbq restaurant. Of course, we would start off catering. That's how Paula Deen got her start you know! There is no where to eat bbq around here. We get alot of bikers through here too and we all know bikers love bbq. It's just a dream but it could be fun!
Now, I've already shared this picture. And we actually didn't drive home looking like this. We had to leave the trailers in Wyoming for the night. Anyways, even without the trailers we saw 2 people taking pictures of our truck. There's alot more in the bed of the truck than what it looks like.. The mudflaps were dragging the ground. The backseat of the truck was crammed too.
And here's a picture I found while looking at this website: www.peopleofwalmart.com
All I have to say is: I'm glad we didn't look like that :0)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Snowmobile Fever
Austin and David have both been bitten by the snowmobile bug. Austin has been successful in getting one and David was looking but our trip to OK proved to be more costly than anticipated.
So poor David doesn't have one :(
We are watching instructional vidoes on how to ride snowmobiles right now. I look forward to posting some really cool pictures and videos this winter! Can't wait for the snow!!!!!!!!!!
So poor David doesn't have one :(
We are watching instructional vidoes on how to ride snowmobiles right now. I look forward to posting some really cool pictures and videos this winter! Can't wait for the snow!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
TGIF
For some reason I haven't been able to get on the internet most of the day. But, here I am now.
I'm a little perturbed that I didn't when a getaway trip to Scottsdale, AZ. Boo, I never win anything. Actually one time when I was at UCO for some sort of enrollment thing. I one a palm pilot that I never used. Other than that, I never win :(
David got a call today to build a tank, possibly, for a guy he knows who has a port o potty business on the side. Hope that works out.
That's all I know today.
I'm a little perturbed that I didn't when a getaway trip to Scottsdale, AZ. Boo, I never win anything. Actually one time when I was at UCO for some sort of enrollment thing. I one a palm pilot that I never used. Other than that, I never win :(
David got a call today to build a tank, possibly, for a guy he knows who has a port o potty business on the side. Hope that works out.
That's all I know today.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
For Hire
So I'm back to waking up with something in the pit of my stomach screaming "you don't have a job!"
What a horrible feeling. When you're a young woman, with no children, you need a job. You need something to give you purpose. You need something to do to keep you from going out of your mind from boredom.
Sometimes it becomes hard to believe that we are ever going to move forward. What if we never find jobs? If we never find jobs, we'll never be independent again! If we never find jobs, I'll never have babies!!! And then I have to remember all the good things about moving here so that I don't keep asking the question "Why did I give up my job to move here?"
Thankfully David's got some side jobs to last him about a month. And hopefully the road and bridge dept here will be hiring very soon. I really really hope he can get a job there!
Even though things are up in the air right now and thoughts come into my mind every now and then, don't get me wrong, we are very happy we moved. The every day lives of the people here have become fun experiences for us that I'm glad we've had the chance to experience.
Someday soon, hopefully, our experiences will be made better by having jobs!
What a horrible feeling. When you're a young woman, with no children, you need a job. You need something to give you purpose. You need something to do to keep you from going out of your mind from boredom.
Sometimes it becomes hard to believe that we are ever going to move forward. What if we never find jobs? If we never find jobs, we'll never be independent again! If we never find jobs, I'll never have babies!!! And then I have to remember all the good things about moving here so that I don't keep asking the question "Why did I give up my job to move here?"
Thankfully David's got some side jobs to last him about a month. And hopefully the road and bridge dept here will be hiring very soon. I really really hope he can get a job there!
Even though things are up in the air right now and thoughts come into my mind every now and then, don't get me wrong, we are very happy we moved. The every day lives of the people here have become fun experiences for us that I'm glad we've had the chance to experience.
Someday soon, hopefully, our experiences will be made better by having jobs!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Chicken Chili
Nothing new going on here. David's been finishing up some work on some tanks he's working on for the county's weed dept. Then he'll get started working on his brother's bike.
Tonight I made some chicken chili. It was more like chicken soup but it was good. I'm glad. I always stress out when I make food that other people are going to eat.
Now it's time to finish watching the New Adventures of Old Christine and then on to watch Gary Unmarried. I watch entirely too much TV.
Tonight I made some chicken chili. It was more like chicken soup but it was good. I'm glad. I always stress out when I make food that other people are going to eat.
Now it's time to finish watching the New Adventures of Old Christine and then on to watch Gary Unmarried. I watch entirely too much TV.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Keep On Keepin' On
I went by Grain Growers today and still no word on whether I can go back or not. I'm not getting my hopes up. I know they probably really can't afford to hire someone on and also they're concerned with whether or not they'll have enough work for me in a month. I guess the winter months are really slow there. We'll see how it goes. I sent in my resume for a job yesterday and David was supposed to pick me up another application on his way to work.
Job searching is so fun. Not.
Job searching is so fun. Not.
NieNie & Nub Tools
I'm pretty excited. Tomorrow one of my favorite bloggers NieNie will be on Oprah. I wrote about her once. You can see it here.
I keep forgetting to write some good new on here. Within the last 2 weeks (I think), we have had some orders for our tool. Some guy ordered it and told David about how awesome the tool was and how it took an 8 hour job down to 45 minutes for him and he was figuring that it would be even faster the next time he used the tool. He had 3 jobs he needed the tool for.
Then Goodson's (the catalog our tool is in) called and ordered some more.
And then yesterday some lady called and ordered a tool.
We don't know if the Speed Channel just recently ran a re-run of the episode David was on or what. The first guy David sold the tool to, said that he went to some bike show and took the tool and was telling everyone there about it. Don't know if that's true but if it is: Sweet!
Yesterday I got a little salt in the wound about the job I lost at Qwest. For some reason they sent me my benefit package. Yikes. They do have good benefits and they will reimburse you for EVERYTHING. Oh well. There must be a reason, right?
I keep forgetting to write some good new on here. Within the last 2 weeks (I think), we have had some orders for our tool. Some guy ordered it and told David about how awesome the tool was and how it took an 8 hour job down to 45 minutes for him and he was figuring that it would be even faster the next time he used the tool. He had 3 jobs he needed the tool for.
Then Goodson's (the catalog our tool is in) called and ordered some more.
And then yesterday some lady called and ordered a tool.
We don't know if the Speed Channel just recently ran a re-run of the episode David was on or what. The first guy David sold the tool to, said that he went to some bike show and took the tool and was telling everyone there about it. Don't know if that's true but if it is: Sweet!
Yesterday I got a little salt in the wound about the job I lost at Qwest. For some reason they sent me my benefit package. Yikes. They do have good benefits and they will reimburse you for EVERYTHING. Oh well. There must be a reason, right?
Monday, October 5, 2009
David Letterman
It's a sad thing that David Letterman was forced to bring to light his sexual activities with some of the girls working at his show. Ok, I don't really find it sad that he confessed on TV. What I find sad is that the media is making such a big deal about it. They only focus on "workplace affairs" and how many Americans have done it. Polls say....
The Today show did a whole segment on whether or not people who are not involved in a workplace romance are being passed up for promotions and other things of that nature.
What about the fact that he is married?!?! Why is there no mention of the fact that he is married and has apparently cheated on his wife?!
Just goes to show the way our society thinks. Now I must watch Kate Gosselin on the Today show :0)
The Today show did a whole segment on whether or not people who are not involved in a workplace romance are being passed up for promotions and other things of that nature.
What about the fact that he is married?!?! Why is there no mention of the fact that he is married and has apparently cheated on his wife?!
Just goes to show the way our society thinks. Now I must watch Kate Gosselin on the Today show :0)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Rainy Day
It's been a rainy, chilly day here in Idaho. David and I slept late. Maybe it was the rain. Then David and I cleaned up the basement and threw out a bunch of old mail and got it organized. How fun, right?
My friend got me this new Keurig coffee pot and it is simply awesome! I can't wait to go to Logan and buy me some more coffee for it. I want to order some off the internet too. It will also give me just hot water for my hot teas. Yum. Amy got me a tea called Dragon Pearl Jasmine and it is one of the best smells I've ever smelled. It's weird, it was like drinking a flower but it didn't taste like a flower. Simply delicious!!
I also got some markers that are supposed to cover up scratches on your furniture when I was in OK. I used if on my furniture that got all scratched up in the move and it worked pretty well.
Anyways, gotta finish up the basement!
My friend got me this new Keurig coffee pot and it is simply awesome! I can't wait to go to Logan and buy me some more coffee for it. I want to order some off the internet too. It will also give me just hot water for my hot teas. Yum. Amy got me a tea called Dragon Pearl Jasmine and it is one of the best smells I've ever smelled. It's weird, it was like drinking a flower but it didn't taste like a flower. Simply delicious!!
I also got some markers that are supposed to cover up scratches on your furniture when I was in OK. I used if on my furniture that got all scratched up in the move and it worked pretty well.
Anyways, gotta finish up the basement!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Beautiful Morning
I'm sitting on the deck on this beautiful fall morning. It's nice and crisp outside. David is tending to the smoker. He finally got to bring his smoker back to Idaho. It smells really good. I can't wait to taste some!!
Hope everyone has a great Saturday!
Hope everyone has a great Saturday!
Friday, October 2, 2009
"Nunsense"
Tonight I went to a play called "Nunsense" with Vicki. It was pretty cute. The play was in the playhouse/movie theater. When I got home David told me he was having problems breathing.
He's had this problem before. During the day he was fine and then at night he would have problems breathing. Sometimes he'd have to sit up in the living room all night to breathe easier. I thought maybe it was something in the basement that was bothering him. But he quit having problems so I didn't know what was causing it. He's been doing good for a while now. Until tonight. It's not as bad as it has been though.
One night I really thought he was going to have to go to the ER b/c he was weezing sooo bad. I don't know if he's developed a touch of asthma or if it's allergies or what. If anyone knows me well enough, they know that I don't do well with anything that makes David not healthy. It stresses me out. I hope it doesn't get any worse tonight. I couldn't sleep last night and may not sleep tonight either :(
I know he'll be fine. He always is.
He's had this problem before. During the day he was fine and then at night he would have problems breathing. Sometimes he'd have to sit up in the living room all night to breathe easier. I thought maybe it was something in the basement that was bothering him. But he quit having problems so I didn't know what was causing it. He's been doing good for a while now. Until tonight. It's not as bad as it has been though.
One night I really thought he was going to have to go to the ER b/c he was weezing sooo bad. I don't know if he's developed a touch of asthma or if it's allergies or what. If anyone knows me well enough, they know that I don't do well with anything that makes David not healthy. It stresses me out. I hope it doesn't get any worse tonight. I couldn't sleep last night and may not sleep tonight either :(
I know he'll be fine. He always is.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
I Am So Mad!
Oh my gosh my blood is boiling. I am so angry!
So, Monday morning I tried calling Qwest to tell them I couldn't make it to the training on Monday. I had no numbers so I tried looking them up on the internet to get their number. I called 411 to get their number too. The only numbers I could find were to their retail store and service center. I couldn't get anyone from the retail store to direct me to who I needed since they didn't open until 10. I tried calling the service center which ended up being their customer service 800 number. I tried to get through on that number to a rep so maybe they could direct me to the right person but all I got was a message that said all reps were busy. I didn't know what else to do.
Someone called me 10 minutes after I was supposed to be there and I tried to explain that we were stuck in Wyoming but he didn't seem to care and just told me that I needed to talk to Scott D. and he would have him call me. He never did. So I called him and left messages Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning.
He just called me and was like "I'm calling you back (long pause)." So I asked him if anyone had talked to him and he said he just knew that I wasn't there on Monday and I was supposed to be. So he's got this attitude like "So, why are you calling me?" I can't even remember the way the conversation actually went but he was pretty much like "You weren't there, you agreed to be there on the 28th, what can I do?" I said "Well, I didn't know if I could attend another class or not."
He rudely says, "You weren't there. Why weren't you?" I told him we had gotten stranded in Wyoming. He rudely accused me of not calling. "Our rep had to call you after you didn't show up." he says. I told him that I had tried but couldn't get through to anyone. He made me feel like he thought I was some low life who was just blowing them off.
He acted so put off so I told him thanks for calling me back but that I thought it was really crappy that it took him 2 days to call me back and that if this is the kind of company they are then I didn't want to work for them. Then I hung up. I don't want to work for a company that doesn't understand that things happen. I know they have a high turn over rate. Maybe the fact that they have no concern for other people is a reason why. I would have just been a face in the crowd to them anyways. They hire hundreds of people at a time and and lose them just as quickly. I'm glad they showed their true colors to me before I wasted my time there.
It might have been good money (if I was good at it) but we'll find another way. It makes me mad that he acted like I was scum or something. Oh well, I know there's something else out there for me.
So, Monday morning I tried calling Qwest to tell them I couldn't make it to the training on Monday. I had no numbers so I tried looking them up on the internet to get their number. I called 411 to get their number too. The only numbers I could find were to their retail store and service center. I couldn't get anyone from the retail store to direct me to who I needed since they didn't open until 10. I tried calling the service center which ended up being their customer service 800 number. I tried to get through on that number to a rep so maybe they could direct me to the right person but all I got was a message that said all reps were busy. I didn't know what else to do.
Someone called me 10 minutes after I was supposed to be there and I tried to explain that we were stuck in Wyoming but he didn't seem to care and just told me that I needed to talk to Scott D. and he would have him call me. He never did. So I called him and left messages Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning.
He just called me and was like "I'm calling you back (long pause)." So I asked him if anyone had talked to him and he said he just knew that I wasn't there on Monday and I was supposed to be. So he's got this attitude like "So, why are you calling me?" I can't even remember the way the conversation actually went but he was pretty much like "You weren't there, you agreed to be there on the 28th, what can I do?" I said "Well, I didn't know if I could attend another class or not."
He rudely says, "You weren't there. Why weren't you?" I told him we had gotten stranded in Wyoming. He rudely accused me of not calling. "Our rep had to call you after you didn't show up." he says. I told him that I had tried but couldn't get through to anyone. He made me feel like he thought I was some low life who was just blowing them off.
He acted so put off so I told him thanks for calling me back but that I thought it was really crappy that it took him 2 days to call me back and that if this is the kind of company they are then I didn't want to work for them. Then I hung up. I don't want to work for a company that doesn't understand that things happen. I know they have a high turn over rate. Maybe the fact that they have no concern for other people is a reason why. I would have just been a face in the crowd to them anyways. They hire hundreds of people at a time and and lose them just as quickly. I'm glad they showed their true colors to me before I wasted my time there.
It might have been good money (if I was good at it) but we'll find another way. It makes me mad that he acted like I was scum or something. Oh well, I know there's something else out there for me.
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