Stop your freaking whining!
I am not even sort of kidding. Everyone has problems. Everyone has hurts. And while I would never trivialize someone else's problems, I think it's important to keep a big picture view.
And on that note, I'd like to introduce you to a new blog...
http://timeinthevineyard.blogspot.com/
This blog is written by one of my best friends. She's always Always ALWAYS been such a huge example to me. She's had her trials, some doozies, if you ask me, but she not only endures, but she endures with such a positive attitude. She'll be the first to contradict me and say that she hasn't always felt she endures so well (in fact, I think she mentions it on her blog), but she is still amazing! And I love her to death! And she says things in a much more tactful way than I ever would. I am so blessed to have her in my life, even if it is at a distance these days.
I was thinking back and thinking about what a rough 2 years it has been. And then I thought really it's been a rough several years. I look back and I'm seriously amazed that I've managed to emerge from the avalanche that was my life for a while mostly intact. And I know I have all of you amazing friends and family to thank. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you!
But seriously, stop reading my blog and go read something worthwhile on my friend's blog.
I'm a big tough girl. I tie my own sandals and everything.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
UPDATE: Everything Else
I think this category is the most major! Let's see...where to start?
Well, in May, my roommate and I decided to move to Salt Lake to be closer to all the "action". Ok. We're not really "action" people, but now that she has a new job at IMC too, we have a lovely under 10 minute drive to work. We're on the top floor of an apartment complex. I took a solemn oath after the move that I would never move to a top floor apartment again. I take the oath very seriously because my brothers, brother-in-law, dad, uncle and boyfriend (WHAT? Yes you read that right.) were troopers and hefted all the heavy things up the stairs in one night. They're so great.
Next...Hm....I don't think anything else has changed.
JUST KIDDING. So one of my best friends, Cecily, set me up on a blind date. She had judged a music festival and her co-judge was the little brother of one of her favorite theater folk. And she decided a date needed to take place. Bless her for making it happen. I think we'll owe her for a while.
Anyway, his name is Adam. And yes that's a little confusing since I have a nephew Adam. But for now, we distinguish with Big Adam and Little Adam. It's pretty cute when my nieces ask if Big Adam is coming to something. He's definitely got their stamp of approval, which is a good thing because that would have been a deal breaker.
He just graduated from the University of Utah (phew! Grandma Susie can be happy about that) and is going to be the new Choir Teacher at Alta High School. He's a tenor. He's amazingly talented. His whole family is. I get a little intimidated, not gonna lie.
We've been dating for almost 5 months now. It's good. I'm happy.
Stay Tuned...
Well, in May, my roommate and I decided to move to Salt Lake to be closer to all the "action". Ok. We're not really "action" people, but now that she has a new job at IMC too, we have a lovely under 10 minute drive to work. We're on the top floor of an apartment complex. I took a solemn oath after the move that I would never move to a top floor apartment again. I take the oath very seriously because my brothers, brother-in-law, dad, uncle and boyfriend (WHAT? Yes you read that right.) were troopers and hefted all the heavy things up the stairs in one night. They're so great.
Next...Hm....I don't think anything else has changed.
JUST KIDDING. So one of my best friends, Cecily, set me up on a blind date. She had judged a music festival and her co-judge was the little brother of one of her favorite theater folk. And she decided a date needed to take place. Bless her for making it happen. I think we'll owe her for a while.
Anyway, his name is Adam. And yes that's a little confusing since I have a nephew Adam. But for now, we distinguish with Big Adam and Little Adam. It's pretty cute when my nieces ask if Big Adam is coming to something. He's definitely got their stamp of approval, which is a good thing because that would have been a deal breaker.
He just graduated from the University of Utah (phew! Grandma Susie can be happy about that) and is going to be the new Choir Teacher at Alta High School. He's a tenor. He's amazingly talented. His whole family is. I get a little intimidated, not gonna lie.
We've been dating for almost 5 months now. It's good. I'm happy.
Stay Tuned...
UPDATE: Family
As an extension, I'm so grateful for their parents, who are more than willing to let me borrow them from time to time. And they understand that when I talk about stealing them and running to the border, I wouldn't actually do that. But would you blame me? They're so stinkin' cute!
I'm so lucky to have such an amazing family that takes such good care of me!
UPDATE: Work
Since I last updated, I've had a lot of career changes in my life....
Previously, I reported that I had 2 interviews at Intermountain facilities. They both went very well and both hospitals wanted me. Fortunately, the big Mother Ship in Murray (IMC), gets priority. So I started at the beginning of April as a PRN Pharmacy Technician at IMC. I did about 5 weeks of training and then began filling in. It was pretty good. Definitely a step up from the pharmacy I did my Externship at, and then worked for a couple months. But not having a consistent schedule and having to work occasional weekends.
However, a great opportunity came up shortly. And in June, I was offered a position in the Infusion Clinic at IMC as an IV tech. And....I LOVE it! 5 days a week, 7-3:30, no weekends, no holidays. It's pretty much perfection. And it's a big step up, career-wise, from what I started out doing. I'm amazed I've been able to advance so quickly! I feel so blessed!
At this point, I think I'm pretty content as a Tech. I don't have a huge desire to go back, do all my prerequisites and then have several more years in Pharmacy school. I'm also playing the piano still for Cecily on Tuesdays. And that helps with my little music bug.
Anyway, so that's my work update.
Previously, I reported that I had 2 interviews at Intermountain facilities. They both went very well and both hospitals wanted me. Fortunately, the big Mother Ship in Murray (IMC), gets priority. So I started at the beginning of April as a PRN Pharmacy Technician at IMC. I did about 5 weeks of training and then began filling in. It was pretty good. Definitely a step up from the pharmacy I did my Externship at, and then worked for a couple months. But not having a consistent schedule and having to work occasional weekends.
However, a great opportunity came up shortly. And in June, I was offered a position in the Infusion Clinic at IMC as an IV tech. And....I LOVE it! 5 days a week, 7-3:30, no weekends, no holidays. It's pretty much perfection. And it's a big step up, career-wise, from what I started out doing. I'm amazed I've been able to advance so quickly! I feel so blessed!
At this point, I think I'm pretty content as a Tech. I don't have a huge desire to go back, do all my prerequisites and then have several more years in Pharmacy school. I'm also playing the piano still for Cecily on Tuesdays. And that helps with my little music bug.
Anyway, so that's my work update.
Back By Popular Demand
I've heard some complaining lately about how I haven't been keeping current on my blog posts. It's not that there hasn't been anything to blog about. There's been A LOT. And I got behind. And then it just seemed like too much work to get caught up. So I didn't.
That's it. That's all the excuse I have. But prepare for a whole slew of blog posts updating you about all the major and minor and chromatic (just a little music humor for you) happenings in my life. And when you find yourselves thinking "Holy Blog Overload, Batman!" remember that you asked for it.
That's it. That's all the excuse I have. But prepare for a whole slew of blog posts updating you about all the major and minor and chromatic (just a little music humor for you) happenings in my life. And when you find yourselves thinking "Holy Blog Overload, Batman!" remember that you asked for it.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Perfection
Sorry to break it to ya folks, but it just doesn't exist.
You know how when you go shopping and you have a very specific outfit/dress in mind? And for some reason you can never find it?
Duh! You're not a designer. That thing you've created in your mind exists only there. You can look and look and look but you're never going to find that perfect outfit.
You get disappointed. And frustrated. Why is it so hard to find something that you like? Um because you aren't just looking for something you like. You're trying to satisfy the unrealistic expectation of that perfect outfit that doesn't exist because you imagined it!
Finally, you start to open your mind up to the possibility that there might be something out there that could be "good enough." The unreasonable part of your brain will try to tell you that you would be "settling" for something "less". Not true.
You start looking around with a new perspective. This dress has all of these characteristics...but not this one or this one. I guess it's okay. This dress is the wrong color, but otherwise...oh but it doesn't fit quite right. This dress is pretty good...actually it's really good. And it's really versatile. It just needs a little accessorizing.
So you buy it. And you realize that you actually really like it. In fact, it might even be better than that dress you had in your head. It fits great. It works for so many different occassions. You even found the perfect pair of shoes to complement it!
Before you know it, it's your favorite piece of clothing and you don't know how you could live without it. And you've forgotten all about that "perfect" dress.
Good story, huh? Ya, I wasn't really talking about a dress.
You know how when you go shopping and you have a very specific outfit/dress in mind? And for some reason you can never find it?
Duh! You're not a designer. That thing you've created in your mind exists only there. You can look and look and look but you're never going to find that perfect outfit.
You get disappointed. And frustrated. Why is it so hard to find something that you like? Um because you aren't just looking for something you like. You're trying to satisfy the unrealistic expectation of that perfect outfit that doesn't exist because you imagined it!
Finally, you start to open your mind up to the possibility that there might be something out there that could be "good enough." The unreasonable part of your brain will try to tell you that you would be "settling" for something "less". Not true.
You start looking around with a new perspective. This dress has all of these characteristics...but not this one or this one. I guess it's okay. This dress is the wrong color, but otherwise...oh but it doesn't fit quite right. This dress is pretty good...actually it's really good. And it's really versatile. It just needs a little accessorizing.
So you buy it. And you realize that you actually really like it. In fact, it might even be better than that dress you had in your head. It fits great. It works for so many different occassions. You even found the perfect pair of shoes to complement it!
Before you know it, it's your favorite piece of clothing and you don't know how you could live without it. And you've forgotten all about that "perfect" dress.
Good story, huh? Ya, I wasn't really talking about a dress.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Sometimes All You Need is a Plan
Things have been going pretty well the last few days.
First, I had a job interview yesterday at the University of Utah hospital. It was interesting. It was a "group interview" with me and one other woman. The other woman had 20 years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech. I was not amused.
But it's okay! I have 2 more interviews at Intermountain facilities on Friday! YAY! IMC and Alta View. Definitely a good thing since what I was originally promised at my current job is NOT what they've delivered. So not okay.
I've been working hard on not checking the Evil Facebook as often. And I think it's helping. I'd still be better off if I didn't check it at all, but it's like a nicotine addiction. And I need a patch system to slowly dial down the drug. Ha Ha Stupid Facebook.
I've been doing some working out. I found a couple YouTube Kickboxing workout vidoes that I like. I'm also considering getting a punching bag and then putting pictures of faces on them. Then I can punch people in the face. I think it would be therapeutic. There's just some people I want to punch at least every other day. (SIDE NOTE: Did I mention that I punched myself in the face the other night? Well I did. It hurt. Fortunately I did not break my nose. That would have been awkward to explain in the emergency room.)
I spent some time with my niece Emma. My nieces and nephew always bring happiness to my life. Plus, I was helping out a bit since Emma's little brother, Adam has had croup and Emma's mommy needed a little break. Service always makes you feel good.
Anyway, it's nice to have a plan. Trust me, I know things don't always go according to plan. But still, I had to do something because I was really starting to come unhinged. I still need to work a few things out. Seriously I might have some anger management issues because punching people in the face is all too appealing to me sometimes. But I'm getting better.
Also, stay tuned for some Epic Adventures that are upcoming.
First, I had a job interview yesterday at the University of Utah hospital. It was interesting. It was a "group interview" with me and one other woman. The other woman had 20 years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech. I was not amused.
But it's okay! I have 2 more interviews at Intermountain facilities on Friday! YAY! IMC and Alta View. Definitely a good thing since what I was originally promised at my current job is NOT what they've delivered. So not okay.
I've been working hard on not checking the Evil Facebook as often. And I think it's helping. I'd still be better off if I didn't check it at all, but it's like a nicotine addiction. And I need a patch system to slowly dial down the drug. Ha Ha Stupid Facebook.
I've been doing some working out. I found a couple YouTube Kickboxing workout vidoes that I like. I'm also considering getting a punching bag and then putting pictures of faces on them. Then I can punch people in the face. I think it would be therapeutic. There's just some people I want to punch at least every other day. (SIDE NOTE: Did I mention that I punched myself in the face the other night? Well I did. It hurt. Fortunately I did not break my nose. That would have been awkward to explain in the emergency room.)
I spent some time with my niece Emma. My nieces and nephew always bring happiness to my life. Plus, I was helping out a bit since Emma's little brother, Adam has had croup and Emma's mommy needed a little break. Service always makes you feel good.
Anyway, it's nice to have a plan. Trust me, I know things don't always go according to plan. But still, I had to do something because I was really starting to come unhinged. I still need to work a few things out. Seriously I might have some anger management issues because punching people in the face is all too appealing to me sometimes. But I'm getting better.
Also, stay tuned for some Epic Adventures that are upcoming.
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