I love General Conference! Every 6 months, we get to listen to the prophet in out pj's. :-)
My favorite so far was Pres. Monson at the very begining, and the only talk I've been able to hear. I finally had to give up and watch it later. I keep telling Xander he needs to be quite, because it's like church. But, he's sick, and he's getting ancy, and keeps interupting me. So, instead of getting grumpy and putting him in time out over it, I'm just going to watch it later. Thank you DVR!!! :-)
Now, we're going to turn on some music and dye easter eggs! :-)
Yea!!!!
Chelle }}i{{
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Trying to Re-Organize My Life
Alright, so after an almost year hiatus, I'm going to try getting back into the swing of things. I would like to re-start my 101 things in 1001 days. I looked back and was both surprised and disappointed. While I crossed off some majors goals, I let the little, important ones slipped through the cracks.
This past year, I have had a lot of time to reflect. I've started (and hopefully will finish school) I've started a band and we have recorded a song! Tilt-O-Whirl. Pretty cool.
My dad died, I've had surgery and a couple of major procedures on my back.
I'm still working in a job I feel is keeping me from my son. He seems to grow over night. Everyday I discover new things he's just discovered. It's wonderful! I love how he reminds me of being a kid. I love reconnecting with life this way. :-)
Anyhoo, it's now time to get ready and head to work.
This past year, I have had a lot of time to reflect. I've started (and hopefully will finish school) I've started a band and we have recorded a song! Tilt-O-Whirl. Pretty cool.
My dad died, I've had surgery and a couple of major procedures on my back.
I'm still working in a job I feel is keeping me from my son. He seems to grow over night. Everyday I discover new things he's just discovered. It's wonderful! I love how he reminds me of being a kid. I love reconnecting with life this way. :-)
Anyhoo, it's now time to get ready and head to work.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
O Canada! What a GREAT Opening Ceremony!!
Just finished watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Besides Sarah McLachlan performing (Terri Clark should have too!!! >:-O), I think the "fake" air skiers on the mountains was my favorite part, it was pretty cool!!
I hope you had fun Jan!! :-)
Oh, and did anyone notice the lipsyncing? I thought it was funny, you could tell when it was and when it wasn't. At the very begining and the very end of "Ordinary Miracle" by Sarah, she sang, the rest was her pretending...and it was bad. She was too happy, when she plays, it's very intense...didn't buy it! It's usually harder to tell when they are, not this time!
Chelle }}i{{
Besides Sarah McLachlan performing (Terri Clark should have too!!! >:-O), I think the "fake" air skiers on the mountains was my favorite part, it was pretty cool!!
I hope you had fun Jan!! :-)
Oh, and did anyone notice the lipsyncing? I thought it was funny, you could tell when it was and when it wasn't. At the very begining and the very end of "Ordinary Miracle" by Sarah, she sang, the rest was her pretending...and it was bad. She was too happy, when she plays, it's very intense...didn't buy it! It's usually harder to tell when they are, not this time!
Chelle }}i{{
Mom and Dad's Anniversary, My Idaho Trip
So, I'm a little behind, but oh well! lol
On Feb. 2nd (better known as Groundhog's Day), was my parents, well would have been their 37th wedding anniversary.
I haven't been able to keep in good contact with her do to cell phone limitations in the wilderness of Idaho.
Well, I've been really worried about her. She seems to put on a good "voice mask"...but I know it's hard.
Being suddenly without someone that's been apart of your life for more than 35 years. It really was rough...the good times were great, the hard times even harder. This is what makes it so rough...sometimes it's easy not to hurt, when you think of the little daily idiosencrencies that annoyed you beyond belief...yet those are the things you'll miss the most.
So, on Monday the 1st, heading into work, I felt the sudden prompting that I HAD to be in Idaho to see mom and I had to leave ASAP. So, I took a vacation day the next day and headed off that night after work! I crashed at my friend Melisha's house a little over half way from Reno and Grangeville, ID to sleep for a couple of hours before heading out again.
Long story short, I surprised my mom with a "Hey, was in the neighborhood (10 hour drive), thought since you don't have a date tonight, that I'd take you out tonight."
We cried hugged, Xander was SOOO excited to see his Grandma "From Vegas" (still trying to get used to saying Gma Dobbs or "In Idaho", lol). And we went out to Chinese Food...aparently it came highly recomended (I think by people who lost their taste buds in a tragic fire)...in other words, it was edible, and the company was WAY better than the food! lol
Rule of thumb? Never eat chinese food in a USA town where the Cows out number the people in a 5-1 ratio, even if the cook "came from China"....don't believe it!!! lol
Then, we went to my Uncle's Ranch the Next day and saw my gpa and gma. My gma is really bad with Alzheimer's...apparently, we caught her on a good day. She seemed relativly lucid. She knew me and Xander, she just went into repeat mode about every 15 minutes. I'm scared, I don't think she's going to be here much longer. :-(
But back to fun!
We saw Elk, Deer, Cows and all sorts of birds! I think we even saw a Wolf. There was this HUGE black "dog" in the middle of a hay field...the only black dog I know of on the ranch was standing right by us...hmmmm
Oh! And we went down to the Salmon River and we saw bear prints, deer, elk, raccon (I think) and possible wolf.
Anyhoo, we had fun, and I'm posting pics next!!!!
On Feb. 2nd (better known as Groundhog's Day), was my parents, well would have been their 37th wedding anniversary.
I haven't been able to keep in good contact with her do to cell phone limitations in the wilderness of Idaho.
Well, I've been really worried about her. She seems to put on a good "voice mask"...but I know it's hard.
Being suddenly without someone that's been apart of your life for more than 35 years. It really was rough...the good times were great, the hard times even harder. This is what makes it so rough...sometimes it's easy not to hurt, when you think of the little daily idiosencrencies that annoyed you beyond belief...yet those are the things you'll miss the most.
So, on Monday the 1st, heading into work, I felt the sudden prompting that I HAD to be in Idaho to see mom and I had to leave ASAP. So, I took a vacation day the next day and headed off that night after work! I crashed at my friend Melisha's house a little over half way from Reno and Grangeville, ID to sleep for a couple of hours before heading out again.
Long story short, I surprised my mom with a "Hey, was in the neighborhood (10 hour drive), thought since you don't have a date tonight, that I'd take you out tonight."
We cried hugged, Xander was SOOO excited to see his Grandma "From Vegas" (still trying to get used to saying Gma Dobbs or "In Idaho", lol). And we went out to Chinese Food...aparently it came highly recomended (I think by people who lost their taste buds in a tragic fire)...in other words, it was edible, and the company was WAY better than the food! lol
Rule of thumb? Never eat chinese food in a USA town where the Cows out number the people in a 5-1 ratio, even if the cook "came from China"....don't believe it!!! lol
Then, we went to my Uncle's Ranch the Next day and saw my gpa and gma. My gma is really bad with Alzheimer's...apparently, we caught her on a good day. She seemed relativly lucid. She knew me and Xander, she just went into repeat mode about every 15 minutes. I'm scared, I don't think she's going to be here much longer. :-(
But back to fun!
We saw Elk, Deer, Cows and all sorts of birds! I think we even saw a Wolf. There was this HUGE black "dog" in the middle of a hay field...the only black dog I know of on the ranch was standing right by us...hmmmm
Oh! And we went down to the Salmon River and we saw bear prints, deer, elk, raccon (I think) and possible wolf.
Anyhoo, we had fun, and I'm posting pics next!!!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Why Does Everyone Think I'm Gay?!?!?!?!
Okay, this is definetly a rant blog today!!
I get hit on by women...alot (which I find flatering to a point). Coworkers have said I am. I even had a coworker tell me, "If you weren't married, I'd so be your girlfriend."
I walked in to work after I changed (On Tuesday), and I had on jeans and a leather coat. My hair is short...it's only been like that for a couple years...my boss looks at me and says, "Wow, you really do look like a lesbian." commenting of my outfit.
I'm sorry I like to wear my leather jacket. I'm sorry I have short hair. I'm sorry I like to wear leather braclets. I'm sorry I listen to all sorts of music, including listing some know lesbian artists amoung my favorites.
I don't understand. I'm happily married, I have a son. I am not Gay!!!!
...not that I have a problem with it. :-)
Thanks for letting me rant today!!
I get hit on by women...alot (which I find flatering to a point). Coworkers have said I am. I even had a coworker tell me, "If you weren't married, I'd so be your girlfriend."
I walked in to work after I changed (On Tuesday), and I had on jeans and a leather coat. My hair is short...it's only been like that for a couple years...my boss looks at me and says, "Wow, you really do look like a lesbian." commenting of my outfit.
I'm sorry I like to wear my leather jacket. I'm sorry I have short hair. I'm sorry I like to wear leather braclets. I'm sorry I listen to all sorts of music, including listing some know lesbian artists amoung my favorites.
I don't understand. I'm happily married, I have a son. I am not Gay!!!!
...not that I have a problem with it. :-)
Thanks for letting me rant today!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Reading a Good Book, PTSD (Yea!)
So, I'm seeing a counselor about my over-reaction to checking in a family that was in a bad car wreck.
She diagnosed me with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Which, she was right on. Every time I approach my accident scene, I tense up. I get even worse if there is heavy traffic.
So, she is having me read this book called, "Feel The Fear...and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
It's great!! I think it'll help me with my stage freight as well! I know I have a good singing voice, and I know my lyrics are great, I just need to work on my nerves!
One great quote in there stated, "If you knew you could handle anything that came your way, what would you possibly have to fear? The answer is: NOTHING!"
Have a great weekend! Mine's just about over!!
Chelle }}i{{
She diagnosed me with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Which, she was right on. Every time I approach my accident scene, I tense up. I get even worse if there is heavy traffic.
So, she is having me read this book called, "Feel The Fear...and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
It's great!! I think it'll help me with my stage freight as well! I know I have a good singing voice, and I know my lyrics are great, I just need to work on my nerves!
One great quote in there stated, "If you knew you could handle anything that came your way, what would you possibly have to fear? The answer is: NOTHING!"
Have a great weekend! Mine's just about over!!
Chelle }}i{{
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