The longest walk...EVER

SYKE!  lol.  So my new apartment is so close to where I work that I decided I'm going to walk to work.  It's like 0.8 miles...haha.  BUT because I'm so outta shape the 15 minute walk made me feel like I did a full workout! 

I am hoping that walking to work 5 days a week and from work a few nights a week will boost my energy level, get me a little more in shape, and HOPEFULLY I'll drop a few lbs!  :)  I cannot wait for spring to come...then I can get some sun while I'm walking to work.

CRAZY week...even crazier month!

January 2010=CRAZY!

My year started out with the Florida Gators kicking Cincinnati’s booty and Urban Meyer threatening to leave the Gators.  I mean that was all too much excitement & upset for a whole month if you ask me!  lol.  But life always seems to throw me not one curve ball but at least 8 in a row!  ;)

So, I went to my eval back in November.  I had a follow up on Jan. 7th for what I thought was a 2nd eval....NOPE.  I have to take a class that will better inform me about traffic violations, etc...  I mean, that's really not too bad but the class is 4 HOURS long and lasts for 4 WEEKS!  Oh and the price is $275 dollars!  Blah!  But it's my own fault for not getting this done months ago so oh well.

Then the pressure of paying a $1000 fine in one month was outta control.  Again, my own fault considering I should have had this paid off over the course of last year.  Can we say SLACKER!  But friends & fam...I did it and all by myself.  On a super tight budget...budgeting right down to the pennies.  :)

Then comes the freakin' out stage of "OMG, I haven't saved any money and my lease is up this month!!!!"  I did find a really awesome priced apartment super close to work!  It's a small 1 bedroom in Midvale/SLC.  I will go from a large 2 bedroom with a stupid roommate and practically living in my bedroom b/c he's so weird to living in MY OWN apartment with NO roomies!  Go me go me!  I move in starting tomorrow.  Oh, and how awesome is this...IT'S SUPPOSED TO SNOW!  lol  I'm really thankful for mom & dad's all around support! Thanks mom & dad!

This past week I have worked all doubles 8am-8 or 9pm.  It sucked...but I made it!  I have Friday, Saturday, & Sunday off now so I can't complain.

Overall, this month has been crazy busy and stressful.  I have to pat myself on the back for getting myself in gear.  I have learned that budgeting is the best thing in the world.  I've learned that saving money instead of blowing it will save me a stress attack.  I've come to realize that I am capable of doing anything and everything I want!  But most of all I have to thank my Mom & Dad.  They are the most amazing people in the world.  And all my friends & family that have stuck by my side through some of the toughest times I've ever had deserve praise too!  I love you all! 

Hands down

I was going through a bunch of pictures I had downloaded onto a disc and found this one.  Hands down this is my favorite picture with Dad!  :) 

Out with 09 and onto 2010

I couldn't have found a better image for this post than "Life, it happens."  2009 has been a whirlwind of emotions.  Not having a car has lead to me being 100% dependent on family, friends, and public transportation.  Living with a crazy person has lead to a terrible living situation that was too expensive for me to get out of.  A steady job has lead to a constant paycheck which in turn lead to bills being paid on time!  :)
I have felt more out of place and more happy with life than ever before...all at the same time!  I have had ups & downs with a guy I finally have realized is worth my time and effort.  I have gained and lost weight.  I have gained and lost friendships.  I have turned into a quite a little cooker/baker/crafter and have turned down most of the partying scene.  All that being said 2009 has been a whirlwind of emotions....

2010

I plan on 2010 being a great year for me!  I am making some big goals for this year and I am going to accomplish them!  For starters I am moving out on my own!  NO ROOMMATES!  lol.  Mom is actually going with me today to look at the apartment complex I'm leaning most towards!  I am moving up in the company I am currently working for which is great!  And while moving up I will be getting a raise which will allow me to get my own wheels around May!  I am going to have some much needed independence coming my way this year!  I am also making a goal of making my lifestyle healthier.  I am excited for this year and hope that each year to follow brings me more and more happiness!

Company Christmas Party 09

On December 19th, we had our annual Company Christmas Party.  It was held at the gallavin center; inside a large room with a window over looking the ice skating rink.  The settting was nice, the food goo, and everyone looked great!  The owners bought all the gifts for the white elephant exchange...needless to say the gifts were amazing!  Flat screens, ipod mixing stations, ski trips, hawaii vacations, and such were given out.  I ended up with something I can't complain about...a Tim Tebow signed Florida Gators Mini Helmet!  :)

Baking Sugar Cookies Part 2

Well it took me awhile to find some time to post this blog but here it goes.....

After mom saved the day by helping me save my dough, I refridgerated the dough over night.  And for the next few days I was a sugar cookie baking maniac!  I made more dough about 5 days later and continued to bake away!  The cookies were much appreciated by co-workers, Shawn, Shawn's family, mom & dad, and Jordan's family....and my own belly!  lol  Below are some pics! 

Baking Sugar Cookies Part 1

Well fellow bloggers and blog followers, I attempted to make sugar cookie dough this evening.  I failed!  lol.

Last week mom gave me the ingredient list & instructions on how to make Grandma Odom's sugar cookies.  I haven't been in the mood to bake but this evening I thought I'd knock out the cookie dough (because it refriderates over night) and then bake the cookies tomorrow.  This is what followed...

I got out all the ingredients and pre heated the oven.  After mixing a few ingredients I reminded myself that I didn't need to pre-heat the oven b/c I wouldn't be baking them tonight.  Turned the oven off.  Mom bought me a brandnew mixer for Christmas...it came early b/c I wanted to bake so bad.  I've never had my own mixer so being the responsible girl I like to pretend I am I read the the Mixer pamplet.  After the 3rd page I got bored, stuck the beaters in and went to town.  I soon realized that maybe the bowl I was using was too small but I didn't need the mixer anymore so I kept using the bowl.  The very last ingredient...the flour.  OMG, I made the biggest mess!  I opened the flour and POOF!  lol.  I added 2 cups of flour to my sad looking cookie dough and realized I would for sure have to switch bowls.  So I switched the cookie dough to a new bowl that in reality is only about an inch wider and an inch shallower!!!  3rd and 4th cup of flour goes in.  And the mess gets bigger!  The dough is crumbly!  lol.

So in a full on panic I call mom.  She let's me know that sweetened condensed milk is NOT the same as canned milk.  I bought the 1st of the 2....mistake # 9 million!  lol.  So I improvised (well I just took Mom's wise advice) and added a few teaspoons of whole milk.  YAY the dough started looking more like dough!  So in the fridge it went.

I will keep you posted on part 2....baking home made cookies w/o burning the apartment complex down. 

I have the most AMAZING NEWS!!!

I have the most amazing family in the world!  Well, maybe that's not news b/c you already knew that but I just wanted to reiterate it!!!

Thanks for being supportive and there for me!  I love you all!  And all my best friends that have been helping me out!

I hope things work out for the best!

Love!

It also wouldn't be December without...

Heartbreak, anger, loneliness, and hate.  LOL-Tis the season! 

I cannot wait for 2010 to start!  Maybe I will learn to be happy alone again!...for the millionth time!  Because that would be great.

It Wouldn't Be December Without....

A head cold!  lol.  Yep, last Thursday I got all stuffy and Friday morning woke up with a full blown head cold!  Ugh.  But I have to expect it...I mean it's only normal for me to get a cold at least 3 times during the Holiday Season!  ;)  Poor Shawn is suffering with a cold as well...he blames me.  lol

It also wouldn't be December without me gaining at least 15 pounds!  Oh my...the junk food I have ate in the past week is outta control!  But being sick and all I can't taste much so I've been sticking to water, soup, and anything else that you can liquify! 

I will try to post pics of my whimpy tree soon!  :) 

LOVE & MISS YOU ALL