David and I are finally moving into our own place...a one room cabin :0) We'll be moving in this weekend. woohoo!
I went over today and scoped the place out to see about putting my furniture in there. I'm so excited! We won't have internet, TV or phone. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love The Pioneer Woman and well, I think now I'm going to be the Pioneer Woman!
In the main building on the land we're going to live on there is a small library and so I'm excited about that because I love to read. I also plan on learning to sew and knit or something. I really want to use the lack of TV and computer as a positive experience. I want to learn things that I can pass down to my family someday. Now is going to be the perfect time to learn. I can also come to the church and use their wi-fi.
This weekend I'll take some pictures of the cabin. Oh, you will laugh. But as Dave Ramsey says "live like no one else so you can live like no one else." It's going to feel soooooo good to get out of debt! I am so excited, good things are in store for us.
I'm trying to find a new background for my blog but I can't find any that I like. Bummer.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
4 Wheelin'
Some pictures from this afternoon
Trace was ready for a ride!
It was stinking cold
Austin and the family riding in front of us
Look at Trace sandwiched in all nice and warm! He loves to ride!
David and me trying not to freeze
Trace fell asleep on the ride. Who could do that?
DavidGood Laugh
Today after church there was a fellowship dinner and so we stayed. We were eating dinner and talking to another couple and had a good time.
As we were leaving the lady asked how old we are. David said 27 and 26 just as I said 25 and 26. I looked at David and said "you're not 27! You're 26!" He's like "no, I'm 27" so this goes on and on. I'm like "David, I'm 25 and you're only a year older than me so you're 26" and he still didn't believe me. He said "no Hannah, you're 26." I was laughing so hard.
He was so convinced that he was 27. Finally the lady took out a piece of paper and showed David the math that proved he was 26. He's like "I've been telling everybody I'm 27" Oh my goodness. He said at work everyone has been asking how old he is and he's been telling them he turned 27 this summer. Hahahahaha.
Anyways, we're going on a 4 wheeler ride this afternoon so hopefully I'll have some pictures to share!! It's been a while.
As we were leaving the lady asked how old we are. David said 27 and 26 just as I said 25 and 26. I looked at David and said "you're not 27! You're 26!" He's like "no, I'm 27" so this goes on and on. I'm like "David, I'm 25 and you're only a year older than me so you're 26" and he still didn't believe me. He said "no Hannah, you're 26." I was laughing so hard.
He was so convinced that he was 27. Finally the lady took out a piece of paper and showed David the math that proved he was 26. He's like "I've been telling everybody I'm 27" Oh my goodness. He said at work everyone has been asking how old he is and he's been telling them he turned 27 this summer. Hahahahaha.
Anyways, we're going on a 4 wheeler ride this afternoon so hopefully I'll have some pictures to share!! It's been a while.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving Elaboration
I forgot to mention that David smoked a turkey for Thanksgiving. He had to get up at 5 AM to get the box ready and get the smoker going. So the night before Thanksgiving, David and Austin stayed the night in Austin's parent's driveway in their boat. They got a picture of the turkey before David covered it in foil. I don't have the picture though. They stuffed it with fruit and then ended up pouring sparkling peach cider in the pan.
The turkey came out black and the breast was dry but the rest of it was moist. David was told by the smoke master to smoke it for a certain length of time and then cook it for a certain length of time; David did as he was told and it seemed to be too long. Don't know if it's the altitude or if he got the smoker too hot while smoking it. David says it's an art and he plans on doing a lot more practicing! He's smoking ribs tomorrow~yum!
He found some guy over by Bear Lake who has an apple orchard and sold David a 55 gallon drum full of wood for like $20.
Yesterday there were about 16 of us for dinner. It was a good time. I'm thankful Austin's parents were kind enough to let us come.
Now for Christmas...
The turkey came out black and the breast was dry but the rest of it was moist. David was told by the smoke master to smoke it for a certain length of time and then cook it for a certain length of time; David did as he was told and it seemed to be too long. Don't know if it's the altitude or if he got the smoker too hot while smoking it. David says it's an art and he plans on doing a lot more practicing! He's smoking ribs tomorrow~yum!
He found some guy over by Bear Lake who has an apple orchard and sold David a 55 gallon drum full of wood for like $20.
Yesterday there were about 16 of us for dinner. It was a good time. I'm thankful Austin's parents were kind enough to let us come.
Now for Christmas...
Thanksgiving Pictures
I didn't have to go to work today so here are some pictures from Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
David and I spent this Thanksgiving with our friends and their family. It was a good time. It involved lots of food and TV.
I should do my Thankful Thursday post but well...I don't want to! How horrible of me to not do it on today, Thanksgiving day. Oh well.
Tomorrow I will post some pictures in the afternoon. I have to work tomorrow which is a bummer. I'm really hoping the boss will call and say nevermind. We'll see.
I should do my Thankful Thursday post but well...I don't want to! How horrible of me to not do it on today, Thanksgiving day. Oh well.
Tomorrow I will post some pictures in the afternoon. I have to work tomorrow which is a bummer. I'm really hoping the boss will call and say nevermind. We'll see.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
My New Project!
Today I brought a list of sandwiches to my boss so she could have some ideas to help out her lunch menu. She was really receptive to it. I picked sandwiches that had ingredients that I knew she already had. That way she wouldn't immediately put up a wall and tell me she couldn't afford to buy this or that.
We talked about trying out the sandwiches and building a new menu. Once that's done, we need to get the word out that there's a new and improved menu.
I feel like this has become a project for me. It makes me so excited to help her out. If she makes more money, so would I and that would be great for the both of us! I hope I can find a way to bring in more traffic for her. I think a new menu will help out a lot!! I hope this brings about good things for her.
Well, I washed David's first paycheck in the washer and completely destroyed it :( Oops. He wasn't too happy about that!
Still can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. Sheesh!
We talked about trying out the sandwiches and building a new menu. Once that's done, we need to get the word out that there's a new and improved menu.
I feel like this has become a project for me. It makes me so excited to help her out. If she makes more money, so would I and that would be great for the both of us! I hope I can find a way to bring in more traffic for her. I think a new menu will help out a lot!! I hope this brings about good things for her.
Well, I washed David's first paycheck in the washer and completely destroyed it :( Oops. He wasn't too happy about that!
Still can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. Sheesh!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Let's Go Back To Bed
Yesterday I woke up with a sore throat and that weird sick feeling you get in the back of your mouth, where you nose connects to your mouth. Am I the only person who gets that weird feeling there when they get a touch of a cold or something? I also had a killer headache for part of the day. Someone in church had cooked breakfast at home before they came to church and the smell made me want to puke. I'm sure the food was good.
I woke up early this morning and my throat was really hurting but now it's not, it just feels like something but I don't know what. But the back of my mouth is hurting and my eyes are burning. And I'm tired because I woke up when David got up and had a hard time falling back to sleep. Not to mention I had to trudge my way to the truck before 5 AM so David didn't drive off with my throat lozenges. Anyways, after that I couldn't go back to sleep. My eyeballs are so tired, they just want to close. When I get up and walk around it makes me feel woozy. My nose is plugged up off and on and it's running. Can I complain any more? I'm not complaining, I'm just stating the facts.
Today I'm going to be taking all of the email addresses I've collected (and I have more to get) and emailing them a flyer for our tool. I hope we get a few sales off it at least. Pray that people actually look at it and don't just delete it. We're pretty excited that Goodson's ordered 5 more tools. They ordered some (I don't know how many) last month so the fact that they ordered more so soon is pretty exciting.
I can't believe it's Thanksgiving already. Time is flying!
I woke up early this morning and my throat was really hurting but now it's not, it just feels like something but I don't know what. But the back of my mouth is hurting and my eyes are burning. And I'm tired because I woke up when David got up and had a hard time falling back to sleep. Not to mention I had to trudge my way to the truck before 5 AM so David didn't drive off with my throat lozenges. Anyways, after that I couldn't go back to sleep. My eyeballs are so tired, they just want to close. When I get up and walk around it makes me feel woozy. My nose is plugged up off and on and it's running. Can I complain any more? I'm not complaining, I'm just stating the facts.
Today I'm going to be taking all of the email addresses I've collected (and I have more to get) and emailing them a flyer for our tool. I hope we get a few sales off it at least. Pray that people actually look at it and don't just delete it. We're pretty excited that Goodson's ordered 5 more tools. They ordered some (I don't know how many) last month so the fact that they ordered more so soon is pretty exciting.
I can't believe it's Thanksgiving already. Time is flying!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
I Wanna Come Home
Today's been a long day. Nothing new here. I've been missing my friends pretty bad the last day or two. But what can you do? *sigh*
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday
I got up early today and went to work and so did David. I was supposed to be following a girl around but we were so busy that I had to work. Good thing is that I'll get paid for it. It was really busy because there were 3 funerals in town and a wedding. It was pretty hectic but I survived.
David finally gave his notice to Pizza Stop so two more weekends and he's done. Yay!
We went to Logan today and bought some things for him to use at work. It's kinda sad but he had to buy his own extension cord and some tools. Some of the tools Ducworks is supposed to supply but it's taking them a long time to get it and David always has to ask to borrow other people's so he just went and got his own today. He said they don't have enough extension cords or brooms. I think he's going to take our broom up there and use it. I guess Ducworks is pretty stingy with money. They don't even like for the guys to use scrap metal, even if it's going to be used to help a job get done faster. It's kind of weird.
The good thing is that the guys have really warmed up to David and now they come to him to ask questions. The guy that was so rude to him in the beginning is now his best bud and comes to David for advice on how to do things all the time now. There is an indian there who is Navajo and somehow David has become the person who takes him home every day. I don't know how he gets to work though.
That's all I know for now!
David finally gave his notice to Pizza Stop so two more weekends and he's done. Yay!
We went to Logan today and bought some things for him to use at work. It's kinda sad but he had to buy his own extension cord and some tools. Some of the tools Ducworks is supposed to supply but it's taking them a long time to get it and David always has to ask to borrow other people's so he just went and got his own today. He said they don't have enough extension cords or brooms. I think he's going to take our broom up there and use it. I guess Ducworks is pretty stingy with money. They don't even like for the guys to use scrap metal, even if it's going to be used to help a job get done faster. It's kind of weird.
The good thing is that the guys have really warmed up to David and now they come to him to ask questions. The guy that was so rude to him in the beginning is now his best bud and comes to David for advice on how to do things all the time now. There is an indian there who is Navajo and somehow David has become the person who takes him home every day. I don't know how he gets to work though.
That's all I know for now!
Friday, November 20, 2009
More Hours
One of the girls at the cafe got fired so I get her hours~yay! So I will now get to work every day and I think even on Saturdays. I think I've been making pretty good tips, especially when there's not a whole lot of people coming in.
I'm going to go in tomorrow and follow a girl around to see how she works Saturdays. I won't get paid so that's a bummer. I don't have to go in but I'll be working next Saturday so I figure it's a good idea to see how things go on Saturdays. I would imagine not much different than all the other days that I'm there.
I wasn't really liking waitressing when I first started but now it's not so bad. Most people love to chit chat with me and they especially love to hear about what brought me to Idaho.
Today when I left my back was hurting and I was tired :0) Reminds me of how I used to feel when I worked at the daycare in the evenings and had to clean everything. I'm hoping I'm burning some calories!
I'm also going to have David write up some sandwich suggestions to give to the boss. Her menu needs help. So I've been trying to sneak in little suggestions so that I'm not being rude by telling her she needs to redo her menu. So I had been really hoping that she would bring it up. Well, she did. Today she asked me if I got a list of sandwiches from David and I told her I hadn't because I only see him in the evenings and he has other things to do. I'm going to have him write some sandwich suggestions this weekend.
I'm not sure how David's work is going. Good I guess. We haven't had much chit chat lately. He still hasn't quit Pizza Stop. He doesn't want to do it over the phone and is never available during the day to go up there and talk to them.
Oh I have a picture to share:
I'm going to go in tomorrow and follow a girl around to see how she works Saturdays. I won't get paid so that's a bummer. I don't have to go in but I'll be working next Saturday so I figure it's a good idea to see how things go on Saturdays. I would imagine not much different than all the other days that I'm there.
I wasn't really liking waitressing when I first started but now it's not so bad. Most people love to chit chat with me and they especially love to hear about what brought me to Idaho.
Today when I left my back was hurting and I was tired :0) Reminds me of how I used to feel when I worked at the daycare in the evenings and had to clean everything. I'm hoping I'm burning some calories!
I'm also going to have David write up some sandwich suggestions to give to the boss. Her menu needs help. So I've been trying to sneak in little suggestions so that I'm not being rude by telling her she needs to redo her menu. So I had been really hoping that she would bring it up. Well, she did. Today she asked me if I got a list of sandwiches from David and I told her I hadn't because I only see him in the evenings and he has other things to do. I'm going to have him write some sandwich suggestions this weekend.
I'm not sure how David's work is going. Good I guess. We haven't had much chit chat lately. He still hasn't quit Pizza Stop. He doesn't want to do it over the phone and is never available during the day to go up there and talk to them.
Oh I have a picture to share:
This guy brought some carrots up to the cafe and they are all small and fat. Here is one. Some are so small they're like the size of a thimble.
I was going to show a picture of my haircut but I erased the ones I had and today it's not at it's fullest potential :0)
I can't believe that Oprah just announced that next season will be her last. What will life be like without Oprah?! hahaha
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thankful Thursday
Today I am thankful for our friends who have let us invade their basement for the past 7 months. They've never made us feel like we've over stayed our welcome and have treated us like we're part of the family. It's so nice to know that there are people out there who are willing to help a friend out and expect nothing in return, and it's even better knowing they're your friends :0)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Borrowing
I need a car. I hate not having one. I feel so stranded and unproductive. I really really hate asking to borrow a car. I mean, no one wants to have someone ask them every day "Um, can I borrow your car?"
I need a car and I need the money to buy a car. Hmmm...can you tell I'm a little annoyed?
Thank you Ausin & Vicki who so graciously let me borrow their car (and whatever else for that matter)whenever I ask. It is much appreciated!
On a positive note, we got an order yesterday for 5 more tools!
I need a car and I need the money to buy a car. Hmmm...can you tell I'm a little annoyed?
Thank you Ausin & Vicki who so graciously let me borrow their car (and whatever else for that matter)whenever I ask. It is much appreciated!
On a positive note, we got an order yesterday for 5 more tools!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Is it Friday Yet?
Today I worked from 6:45 to 8:00 and then 11:00 to 3:00 and I'm tired. I've been wiping, filling, washing, preparing, scrubbing, chit-chatting and eating :0)
I think I need a nap!
I'm kind of interested in seeing the new Twilight movie "New Moon". I thought the first movie was really cheesy but this one looks like it's going to be better.
I don't want to type anymore so I'm done! Time for Oprah anyway :0)
I think I need a nap!
I'm kind of interested in seeing the new Twilight movie "New Moon". I thought the first movie was really cheesy but this one looks like it's going to be better.
I don't want to type anymore so I'm done! Time for Oprah anyway :0)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Charges
I got word today that my cousin has officially been charged by the District Attorney. He was charged last Wednesday I believe.
It's so weird to go about your life knowing that your family member is in jail for something so horrendous. I still pray that there's been a mistake. I guess he has 2 attorney's working for him. I hope they can prove he's innocent.
He's scared and for good reason. I'm scared too. He has preacher's who have been coming to see him. I am going to trust that God will speak through these men and reach my cousin. Supposedly he was saved when he was younger. I have no way of knowing for sure if that is true but I doubt it. I pray that he will come to know the saving grace that is given by God.
It's so weird to go about your life knowing that your family member is in jail for something so horrendous. I still pray that there's been a mistake. I guess he has 2 attorney's working for him. I hope they can prove he's innocent.
He's scared and for good reason. I'm scared too. He has preacher's who have been coming to see him. I am going to trust that God will speak through these men and reach my cousin. Supposedly he was saved when he was younger. I have no way of knowing for sure if that is true but I doubt it. I pray that he will come to know the saving grace that is given by God.
Don't Know What to Title This...
I'm running out of material here.
I cut my hair off and I am so glad I did. I hadn't cut it in...well, I don't know how long it's been. That's bad. Real bad. It's been over a year, I know that.
Some good news is that David is planning on quitting Pizza Stop. He could make more money spending the evening working on his brother's bike. He'd have more flexibility and actually be able to enjoy a Friday or Saturday night. What's that I said? Enjoy a Friday or Saturday night? Yes, that's what I said, David will be doing so soon. Yay!
Well, that's all. Good Monday to all!
I cut my hair off and I am so glad I did. I hadn't cut it in...well, I don't know how long it's been. That's bad. Real bad. It's been over a year, I know that.
Some good news is that David is planning on quitting Pizza Stop. He could make more money spending the evening working on his brother's bike. He'd have more flexibility and actually be able to enjoy a Friday or Saturday night. What's that I said? Enjoy a Friday or Saturday night? Yes, that's what I said, David will be doing so soon. Yay!
Well, that's all. Good Monday to all!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Snow?
It's supposed to snow 4 inches today, I think. I can't wait!
David has to work today 6-12 and then 5-9. Poor guy.
David has to work today 6-12 and then 5-9. Poor guy.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Freaky Friday
OOOOHHHH it's Friday the 13th!!!! Good thing I'm not superstitious!
I worked today and it was a good day! The "natural" guy came back and brought me some tinctures, so that was nice. He also told me that I was a breath of fresh air around the cafe. That was nice to hear because I was paranoid that I was slow. I'm still not sure how the boss feels about me. She's never said if I'm doing good or not but I don't think I'm doing any worse from what I hear, than the rest of her staff. I really hustled today though.
David's doing good at work. Yesterday he caught a mess up in the blue prints they were working off of and saved them alot of time instead of having to go back and remake everything. I wish he would quit his job at the Pizza Stop but he won't until I find a full time job I'm sure. I miss him!
Oh and Wednesday night he cut his hair. PRAISE THE LORD!!! I can't even tell you how much I hated his hair. He finally decided to cut it because it was getting in his face when he puts his welding hat on and takes it off. Whatever the reason, I am happy! I forgot how handsome he is ;0)
Time for me to enjoy the rest of my Friday!
I worked today and it was a good day! The "natural" guy came back and brought me some tinctures, so that was nice. He also told me that I was a breath of fresh air around the cafe. That was nice to hear because I was paranoid that I was slow. I'm still not sure how the boss feels about me. She's never said if I'm doing good or not but I don't think I'm doing any worse from what I hear, than the rest of her staff. I really hustled today though.
David's doing good at work. Yesterday he caught a mess up in the blue prints they were working off of and saved them alot of time instead of having to go back and remake everything. I wish he would quit his job at the Pizza Stop but he won't until I find a full time job I'm sure. I miss him!
Oh and Wednesday night he cut his hair. PRAISE THE LORD!!! I can't even tell you how much I hated his hair. He finally decided to cut it because it was getting in his face when he puts his welding hat on and takes it off. Whatever the reason, I am happy! I forgot how handsome he is ;0)
Time for me to enjoy the rest of my Friday!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thyroid
Tuesday I met a guy at the cafe and apparently he noticed some things about me. He menitoned it to my boss who mentioned it to me today. As soon as I walked in the door she said "have you had your thyroid checked?"
I said no...wondering what this was about. She said that the guy had brought me up to her and told her that he could tell I was having thyroid issues. He could tell by an extra roll I have on my neck and by how slow I was moving.
I have off and on wondered about my thyroid but haven't ever checked into it. It doesn't surprise me to be having issues with it since my mom did too.
Anyway, I couldn't believe it when she mentioned the roll on my neck because I have become really self concious of it. I just figured it was because I've gained weight. He came in today to talk to me and another girl about our issues. He used to be a dentist and now he is into natural medicine and grows his own stuff so he can make his own tinctures.
He explained to me why the extra roll had developed and told me what I need to do. He said it should help me get more energy. I just can't believe this was even brought up to me. I have been struggling with sluggishness for a while now and just didn't know what it was. He has a very scientific mind, this guy. He kept explaining things that were beyond me but I believe he knows what he was talking about.
So, I'm going to try and get this thyroid issue better. I look forward to having energy. Sometimes I feel like my movements are so slow. Apparently they are, he noticed. I'm glad God brought this man across my path because now I know there is someone near me who believes in the power of natural medicine. I'm tired of being so sluggish and tired.
This was a good thing that happened today!
I said no...wondering what this was about. She said that the guy had brought me up to her and told her that he could tell I was having thyroid issues. He could tell by an extra roll I have on my neck and by how slow I was moving.
I have off and on wondered about my thyroid but haven't ever checked into it. It doesn't surprise me to be having issues with it since my mom did too.
Anyway, I couldn't believe it when she mentioned the roll on my neck because I have become really self concious of it. I just figured it was because I've gained weight. He came in today to talk to me and another girl about our issues. He used to be a dentist and now he is into natural medicine and grows his own stuff so he can make his own tinctures.
He explained to me why the extra roll had developed and told me what I need to do. He said it should help me get more energy. I just can't believe this was even brought up to me. I have been struggling with sluggishness for a while now and just didn't know what it was. He has a very scientific mind, this guy. He kept explaining things that were beyond me but I believe he knows what he was talking about.
So, I'm going to try and get this thyroid issue better. I look forward to having energy. Sometimes I feel like my movements are so slow. Apparently they are, he noticed. I'm glad God brought this man across my path because now I know there is someone near me who believes in the power of natural medicine. I'm tired of being so sluggish and tired.
This was a good thing that happened today!
Thankful Thursday
Today I am thankful for David getting the job at Ducworks. It is such a huge blessing to not only get a full time (plus overtime!) paycheck but to be able to get up every day and be able to put in a hard days work. I know that makes David feel good. We have good things in store for us as we work towards becoming financially free and this job will give us the ability to work on that dream.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Hard Day's Work
David said that today went pretty good. He said people are starting to warm up to him, so that's good. He went over to the machine shop yesterday and met the manager there. I guess he's pretty young. David wants to get in good with him b/c he is in awe over the machine shop and wants in there bad.
Nothing exciting on my end. Yesterday I created an email address for Irving Customs using our domain name. I plan on sending out a mass email from it about our tool to Harley shops all over the U.S. I realize that most people will probably just trash it but if we can get a few sales off it, that would be good.
Other than that, not much news.
Nothing exciting on my end. Yesterday I created an email address for Irving Customs using our domain name. I plan on sending out a mass email from it about our tool to Harley shops all over the U.S. I realize that most people will probably just trash it but if we can get a few sales off it, that would be good.
Other than that, not much news.
Couldn't Help but Laugh
My dear husband is the sweetest man I know. He's nice to everyone. We all know that, right? Anywho, so I mentioned the "not so nice guy" from his new job, here's what happened yesterday:
Yesterday, early in the morning, I believe, I can't remember the exact way the conversation played out but I think David asked the guy what his name was after he was already being mouthy to David. The guy told him his name (I think) and then said "but you can call me masta" Like as in David was his slave, to put it nicely. So David responded for the first time to this guys antics and the guy just stood there, stunned that David responded.
This guy not only didn't mess with David the rest of the day but actually started conversing with him in a normal way. He even told David he needed to get his bike finished so they could ride together!!!! What?!?! Bwahahaha!!!! I guess David proved something to this guy. Oh man, I love it. His tune completely changed. Although, he did tell David that his bike would smoke David's. David said "probably, my old shovelhead isn't going to go fast" and the guy didn't have anything to say to the fact that David didn't care whose is faster.
Anyways, I'm proud of my hubby for standing up to the dude. I wonder how he'll act today.
Yesterday, early in the morning, I believe, I can't remember the exact way the conversation played out but I think David asked the guy what his name was after he was already being mouthy to David. The guy told him his name (I think) and then said "but you can call me masta" Like as in David was his slave, to put it nicely. So David responded for the first time to this guys antics and the guy just stood there, stunned that David responded.
This guy not only didn't mess with David the rest of the day but actually started conversing with him in a normal way. He even told David he needed to get his bike finished so they could ride together!!!! What?!?! Bwahahaha!!!! I guess David proved something to this guy. Oh man, I love it. His tune completely changed. Although, he did tell David that his bike would smoke David's. David said "probably, my old shovelhead isn't going to go fast" and the guy didn't have anything to say to the fact that David didn't care whose is faster.
Anyways, I'm proud of my hubby for standing up to the dude. I wonder how he'll act today.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Curious
I'm curious to hear how David's day is going today. Yesterday I mentioned there was a guy who we think feels threatened by David, I wonder how he's acting today.
Yesterday David asked the guy where they keep the welding rod and the guy told him to look up his a**! I thought that was uncalled for but whatever. I think it's ridiculous how people act some times. Sad really. I'm thankful that the other guy is nice.
Something else that stinks is David has to supply his own tools, which would be okay if he didn't need them at the house.
I had to work early this morning and now I'm tired from being up so early :0) I got good tips today though~ woohoo!
Yesterday David asked the guy where they keep the welding rod and the guy told him to look up his a**! I thought that was uncalled for but whatever. I think it's ridiculous how people act some times. Sad really. I'm thankful that the other guy is nice.
Something else that stinks is David has to supply his own tools, which would be okay if he didn't need them at the house.
I had to work early this morning and now I'm tired from being up so early :0) I got good tips today though~ woohoo!
Monday, November 9, 2009
First Day of Work
I spoke to David a while ago and his first day went well. It was a "first day" he said. He said he thinks he'll like it once he gets comfortable with the equipment and gets a feel for what they're doing.
He'll be working 6-4:30 Mon-Fri and maybe sometimes on a Saturday. He worked with the tig welders today and he said he'd be fine if they keep him there. One of the guys was really impressed by him and wants David to show him how to weld using the foot pedal. The guy had even heard David uses the pedal a before David got there today and apparently tried to do it but wasn't successful. The other guy he worked with, we think may be feeling threatened by him. David did good by doing things the way they do, so they wouldn't think he was some guy coming in acting like a know it all. And of course the nice guy thought it was so cool that David built chassis. That's always the way to win them over and if you tell them he built the chassis for Orange County, then he's really cool! The nice guy, I think, realized David knows what he's doing and told David that if they welded like him it would save time sanding the welds. He also saw that David didn't weld as hot as they do so his metal didn't move after he welded it. The guy was impressed with that. I don't think the "less interested guy" said too much other than to tell David what to do.
Insurance kicks in in 90 days so that's good. Downside is: no dental. But working 10.5 hour days, he'll get overtime.
The only thing I'm worried about is him working those long hours and going to school Mon-Thurs afterwards. Then he wants to spend as much time as he can on Saturday's working on his brother's bike since he can't work on it during the week. He also wants to keep his job at Pizza Stop on the weekends. It's going to be hard for him to try to keep this up but I know he will for a while at least because we need the money.
I need to get a full time job to lessen the load on him. Pray that some doors will be opened for me please!!
He'll be working 6-4:30 Mon-Fri and maybe sometimes on a Saturday. He worked with the tig welders today and he said he'd be fine if they keep him there. One of the guys was really impressed by him and wants David to show him how to weld using the foot pedal. The guy had even heard David uses the pedal a before David got there today and apparently tried to do it but wasn't successful. The other guy he worked with, we think may be feeling threatened by him. David did good by doing things the way they do, so they wouldn't think he was some guy coming in acting like a know it all. And of course the nice guy thought it was so cool that David built chassis. That's always the way to win them over and if you tell them he built the chassis for Orange County, then he's really cool! The nice guy, I think, realized David knows what he's doing and told David that if they welded like him it would save time sanding the welds. He also saw that David didn't weld as hot as they do so his metal didn't move after he welded it. The guy was impressed with that. I don't think the "less interested guy" said too much other than to tell David what to do.
Insurance kicks in in 90 days so that's good. Downside is: no dental. But working 10.5 hour days, he'll get overtime.
The only thing I'm worried about is him working those long hours and going to school Mon-Thurs afterwards. Then he wants to spend as much time as he can on Saturday's working on his brother's bike since he can't work on it during the week. He also wants to keep his job at Pizza Stop on the weekends. It's going to be hard for him to try to keep this up but I know he will for a while at least because we need the money.
I need to get a full time job to lessen the load on him. Pray that some doors will be opened for me please!!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
I Will Rise
I think this song is so beautiful. This is Chris Tomlin's song "I Will Rise". He wrote this for the people who are hurting. It is such a blessing to know that because of Christ, we WILL rise.
I'm also posting this because I want to be able to look back and see the songs that touched my heart.
Chris Tomlin - I Will Rise
From the album Hello Love
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say, "it is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
Chorus:
I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God, fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "worthy is the Lamb"
I'm also posting this because I want to be able to look back and see the songs that touched my heart.
Chris Tomlin - I Will Rise
From the album Hello Love
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say, "it is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
Chorus:
I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God, fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "worthy is the Lamb"
Ahhh Sundays
It's Sunday night and I've got my pumpkin pie candle burning, the heater on my feet and all is well. And of course I'm watching Desperate Housewives and can't wait for Brothers and Sisters.
Tomorrow David starts his new job. I am so happy for him! I hope it's everything he needs to keep him interested and learning. He needs a challenge and I know this is going to be one. It's going to be tough with him working and being in school. I won't be seeing him until late unless his instructors will let him come earlier. I hope they will.
I'm just so thankful the Lord has provided once again. I knew He would but I prefer my timing and not His :0) A lesson we all learn time and time again.
David and I also had a really nice visit with the pastor and his wife of the church we've been attending. It was good to talk to them over lunch and get to know them and let them get to know us. I believe that church has some great things in their future and I wonder if I'll be here to see them.
Tomorrow David starts his new job. I am so happy for him! I hope it's everything he needs to keep him interested and learning. He needs a challenge and I know this is going to be one. It's going to be tough with him working and being in school. I won't be seeing him until late unless his instructors will let him come earlier. I hope they will.
I'm just so thankful the Lord has provided once again. I knew He would but I prefer my timing and not His :0) A lesson we all learn time and time again.
David and I also had a really nice visit with the pastor and his wife of the church we've been attending. It was good to talk to them over lunch and get to know them and let them get to know us. I believe that church has some great things in their future and I wonder if I'll be here to see them.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Baby Shower
I get to go to a baby shower today. For a girl I've met once. I met her last Sunday. Is it strange I was invited? Although it was the first time I had met the girl, I had to accept the invitation. I had no plans. I couldn't lie. So I graciously accepted the invitation.
What am I supposed to buy her? Diapers? I think she's having a girl. A pack of onesies are safe. I mean she might have preferences on things like bottles and pacifiers. Maybe some bibs?
I completely forgot about the baby shower until I was laying in bed at 6 something this morning and I remembered. Now, I'm going to have to shop here in town which is probably going to cost me more money but I don't want to go to Logan.
What the heck am I going to wear?!
What am I supposed to buy her? Diapers? I think she's having a girl. A pack of onesies are safe. I mean she might have preferences on things like bottles and pacifiers. Maybe some bibs?
I completely forgot about the baby shower until I was laying in bed at 6 something this morning and I remembered. Now, I'm going to have to shop here in town which is probably going to cost me more money but I don't want to go to Logan.
What the heck am I going to wear?!
Friday, November 6, 2009
WAHOO!!!
David got the job at Ducworks!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!
I can't even tell you how awesome this is. Seriously.
He starts Monday which brings forth the question: How am I going to get to work now?
Oh, what a relief!
I can't even tell you how awesome this is. Seriously.
He starts Monday which brings forth the question: How am I going to get to work now?
Oh, what a relief!
*sigh*
It is now Friday and we still have not heard from Ducworks. Why?! I'm not going to get too disgruntled yet as it's only 9 in the morning. We still have the whole day for them to call. I just don't get why people make us wait.
The weather has been beautiful. I wish I've had somewhere to go but I haven't and it's a bummer.
I downloaded some Christmas music yesterday! I have a Christmas CD but I don't know where it is. I love Christmas music. I love the holidays. I feel like this year has a lot of uncertainty about it so that's kind of weird. And since it's getting closer to the holidays it makes me feel bummed about my family. Not because of the craziness recently but mainly because I've always hated that when my grandpa died, my family stopped getting together.
I wish I had a family that liked to get together. I think it's really sad. After my grandpa died I tried to get my family together but they put forth no effort and I felt they were only doing it because I was pursuing it, so I stopped. I guess we want what we don't have.
I hope it changes someday. Not necessarily with that part of my family though, I look forward to having children (if the Mr. ever let's that happen...lol)and enjoying the holidays with them.
I realize that each stage of life presents new challenges but I am so ready to be out of this one. I hate being in limbo and I'm ready to have jobs and move on.
The weather has been beautiful. I wish I've had somewhere to go but I haven't and it's a bummer.
I downloaded some Christmas music yesterday! I have a Christmas CD but I don't know where it is. I love Christmas music. I love the holidays. I feel like this year has a lot of uncertainty about it so that's kind of weird. And since it's getting closer to the holidays it makes me feel bummed about my family. Not because of the craziness recently but mainly because I've always hated that when my grandpa died, my family stopped getting together.
I wish I had a family that liked to get together. I think it's really sad. After my grandpa died I tried to get my family together but they put forth no effort and I felt they were only doing it because I was pursuing it, so I stopped. I guess we want what we don't have.
I hope it changes someday. Not necessarily with that part of my family though, I look forward to having children (if the Mr. ever let's that happen...lol)and enjoying the holidays with them.
I realize that each stage of life presents new challenges but I am so ready to be out of this one. I hate being in limbo and I'm ready to have jobs and move on.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
First Day of Work
I had another post written about my first day at work and I started messing with the post and messed up my whole blog. I have no idea what I did so I just deleted the original post.
I don't want to spend the time re-writing and posting pictures again (not pics of me) so I'll just sum it up. I had a good day and did lots of cleaning.
I'm very thankful to be able to get out of the house and have something to do. I will only be working Thursdays and Fridays and whenever else they need me.
I don't want to spend the time re-writing and posting pictures again (not pics of me) so I'll just sum it up. I had a good day and did lots of cleaning.
I'm very thankful to be able to get out of the house and have something to do. I will only be working Thursdays and Fridays and whenever else they need me.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Thankful Thursday
Today I am so very thankful for my wonderful husband. He is so hard working, loyal and trust worthy. I love that about him. I know he is the perfect person for me and I am so thankful that he was brought into my life at the most perfect time. God has given us a love that is strong and runs deep. It will carry us through life and help us to survive whatever is thrown our way.Thank you, David, for being everything I need! I love you!!
Ducworks, Please Call. Now.
We're just waiting to hear back from the company David had his welding test with yesterday. I really, really, really hope they don't leave us hanging. I hope they call today. Like, soon. Very soon.
I get to go to work tomorrow. It's so nerve wracking, doing something you've never done before! I hate that fear when you feel like you'll never be able to remember it all. I think I need one of those waitress dresses with a white apron and white old lady shoes. It would fit me well.
I don't know what my schedule is going to be but I think it's going to be fun to get to hang out at the cafe. It'll be nice to meet some people finally! Hallelujah I might meet someone!!!
I'm going to have to utilize something called self control while working there. This job could be detrimental to my girlish figure. I will just tell myself "Hannah, you do not need to eat the bacon." "Hannah, you do not need to eat the potatoes." "Hannah, you do not need to eat a piece of pie, or bread, or a cookie."
The Pioneer Woman will be at a book signing in Salt Lake City tonight. She is so close! But I tell myself I should not waste the gas money to drive to see her and besides that David has school tonight.
That's all I know. I'm out.
I get to go to work tomorrow. It's so nerve wracking, doing something you've never done before! I hate that fear when you feel like you'll never be able to remember it all. I think I need one of those waitress dresses with a white apron and white old lady shoes. It would fit me well.
I don't know what my schedule is going to be but I think it's going to be fun to get to hang out at the cafe. It'll be nice to meet some people finally! Hallelujah I might meet someone!!!
I'm going to have to utilize something called self control while working there. This job could be detrimental to my girlish figure. I will just tell myself "Hannah, you do not need to eat the bacon." "Hannah, you do not need to eat the potatoes." "Hannah, you do not need to eat a piece of pie, or bread, or a cookie."
The Pioneer Woman will be at a book signing in Salt Lake City tonight. She is so close! But I tell myself I should not waste the gas money to drive to see her and besides that David has school tonight.
That's all I know. I'm out.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
**Update**
David had his welding test and it went really well!! He said the guy (Bill) that was having him weld was really hard to read and didn't say much but David felt that the guy wasn't disappointed. I guess David did some things differently like when he mig welds and tig welds, he welds in sections and they wanted him to do one long weld for like 18 inches. So he did. Also, he pulls when welding and doesn't push, they push. Then when they had him tig weld the guy saw David pulsing his foot and asked him if something was wrong. David told him no, everything was fine and the guy told him that he saw his foot pulsing. The guy asked David if he knew the welder had an automatic pulse on it and David told him yeah but that he preferred controlling it with his foot. The guy seemed okay with that.
On the way out the guy took a detour to some guy's office and dropped David's box of welding samples on the desk in front of the guy. The guy picked up David's samples and looked at them and looked at the other guy and said "and I thought you were a good welder, Bill" so David took that as a good sign. They asked him about pay too. David took them to the truck too so they could see a frame that David built. The guy looked at one of David's welding samples and asked him if he built bikes. The guy also had just been to Edmond which was kind of neat. When David was leaving the guy told him that he would talk to the boss about pay and would be in touch. Sounds like he's got the job to me! I hope they call him tomorrow and don't make us wait.
David said the place was really awesome. He said they had some really nice equipment and saw some of the biggest pieces of metal he's ever seen. I guess they work on space shuttle type things or something. He said he was in awe over the machine shop.
He really wants to work there and I am going to keep praying he gets this job!! It would be so awesome and such a relief!
On the way out the guy took a detour to some guy's office and dropped David's box of welding samples on the desk in front of the guy. The guy picked up David's samples and looked at them and looked at the other guy and said "and I thought you were a good welder, Bill" so David took that as a good sign. They asked him about pay too. David took them to the truck too so they could see a frame that David built. The guy looked at one of David's welding samples and asked him if he built bikes. The guy also had just been to Edmond which was kind of neat. When David was leaving the guy told him that he would talk to the boss about pay and would be in touch. Sounds like he's got the job to me! I hope they call him tomorrow and don't make us wait.
David said the place was really awesome. He said they had some really nice equipment and saw some of the biggest pieces of metal he's ever seen. I guess they work on space shuttle type things or something. He said he was in awe over the machine shop.
He really wants to work there and I am going to keep praying he gets this job!! It would be so awesome and such a relief!
Good News so Far!
I am now employed at a local restaurant. I'm pretty excited. It's small and I think it'll be fun. I went today and waited on a table and got my first tip! :0)
David was supposed to have a welding test today at 10 but they re-scheduled it for 1:30, so we'll see how it goes! I hope we both get some good news today!!!
David was supposed to have a welding test today at 10 but they re-scheduled it for 1:30, so we'll see how it goes! I hope we both get some good news today!!!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fingers Crossed
Woohoo! David just got a call from a the company he wants to work for. They called to set up an interview tomorrow! David found out today that the state job he wanted was taken so I'm really hoping this will work out for him. I know he'll impress them with his welding.
And tomorrow I go to talk to a lady about a waitressing position at a little restaurant here in town. It'll only be a couple days a week and only for a couple hours. But that's better than nothing!
So wish David and I both luck and say a prayer on our behalf, please, that we both end up with jobs tomorrow!!
And tomorrow I go to talk to a lady about a waitressing position at a little restaurant here in town. It'll only be a couple days a week and only for a couple hours. But that's better than nothing!
So wish David and I both luck and say a prayer on our behalf, please, that we both end up with jobs tomorrow!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Busy Day
David and I got up and went to church today. We had a good time. I met a lady who owns a local restaurant who will be needing a waitress. She told me to come in Tuesday and talk to her. Oh man, never did I think I would be a waitress!!
We came home and cleaned out our truck and boy did it need it. I tried to convince David he should clean it out by himself since I cleaned it last and he's the one who got it so dirty. He didn't agree.
Then we went to the house in town where we store our stuff and finally organized it by room. We both feel better about getting that done. While we were there I looked for some old pictures I have. My next goal is to start scanning in the pictures and making CD's for my family members. I look forward to it because I love looking at old photos!
I can't believe how much stuff we have. I've gotten so used to living in this basement with only a handful of my stuff and I forget about all the other stuff I have. I told David that I wish people could see that I have things that once filled my home. I don't want us to be seen as people who have nothing and just live in someone's basement. I found my silverware today and it's funny how I've missed it!
Well, we just finished watching a pretty stupid movie that I really didn't even watch and now I'm just hanging out watching my Sunday night shows. I sound like an old lady :0) David and Austin left to get us some ice cream--yum!
We came home and cleaned out our truck and boy did it need it. I tried to convince David he should clean it out by himself since I cleaned it last and he's the one who got it so dirty. He didn't agree.
Then we went to the house in town where we store our stuff and finally organized it by room. We both feel better about getting that done. While we were there I looked for some old pictures I have. My next goal is to start scanning in the pictures and making CD's for my family members. I look forward to it because I love looking at old photos!
I can't believe how much stuff we have. I've gotten so used to living in this basement with only a handful of my stuff and I forget about all the other stuff I have. I told David that I wish people could see that I have things that once filled my home. I don't want us to be seen as people who have nothing and just live in someone's basement. I found my silverware today and it's funny how I've missed it!
Well, we just finished watching a pretty stupid movie that I really didn't even watch and now I'm just hanging out watching my Sunday night shows. I sound like an old lady :0) David and Austin left to get us some ice cream--yum!
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