A BOY!!!
We are super excited....
( Elijiah said he wanted a girl...I guess that means we will have to try again :)
we will see......
Sunday, November 4, 2007
What are we having???
A BOY!!!
We are super excited....
( Elijiah said he wanted a girl...I guess that means we will have to try again :)
we will see......
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Halloween
So here is a picture of Elijiah and his cousin. We went to the ward halloween activity, I hope the kids had fun. We thought it was lame. Actually the worst Ive ever been too...next year we are hitting the old ward. The parties there are so much better....but they look cute dont they?!!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Another fun weekend
Wow this last weekend was a good one- great weather( finally!) and lots of stuff going on...After Elijiah had his soccer game we went to Thanksgiving point to do the cornmaze. While the cornmaze wasnt all that great Elijiah seemed to have fun on some other attractions while we were there.....
After we got home from our outing we took Elijiah to his dads house so he could spend the remaining time with his grandparents. Jonathan had his night out and I had mine with some friends. Sunday was nice, Jonathan and I had a very relaxing and nice time together...
If you havent seen "Lars and the real girl" I highly encourage you all to see it. It was heartwarming and exceeded my expectations. All in all a great fall weekend.
After we got home from our outing we took Elijiah to his dads house so he could spend the remaining time with his grandparents. Jonathan had his night out and I had mine with some friends. Sunday was nice, Jonathan and I had a very relaxing and nice time together...
If you havent seen "Lars and the real girl" I highly encourage you all to see it. It was heartwarming and exceeded my expectations. All in all a great fall weekend.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Nursing School
So many of you know my journey with Nursing...some dont so let me recap-
From the time my brother was born I was facinated with medicine. I had a deep respect and awe of the doctors and nurses that I saw when I brother was sick. I was determined to be a nurse. Doctor wasnt too far out, but I thought as a good LDS girl that being a doctor wouldnt be a good way to balance wife and mother duties. So nursing was the next best ideal. I took AP biology in high school trying to get an edge for college, and get more of a feel for if I was good at the biological sciences...anyway during my freshman year at American River Collge in CA, I declared my major, started taking classes. Well I decided after that semester that I would move with my friend to utah. So we went to provo and had to wait a semester to enroll due to residency issues. So what happened. I got pregnant. Yep that changed my plans for a while, and ultimately when I came back to the land of the living and college a year later, I checked back into the nursing program. I was dismayed with the wait list...years they said. Well my life was in full swing forward and I didnt want to have to "wait" for my education. I got my degree in Psychology fully believing I would go on to grad school. Well I then put Khory through school and felt lucky to get my first job out of college in the HR field. I thought it would be fine and when Khory was done I could go back someday. Well time goes by, I started making money and fell into recruiting. My love of healing and hoping to help in some capacity was always with me, but alas...I had Elijiah and then KNEW I didnt want to work in corporate cubbie hell, and wanted more flexibility to stay home someday with my children. So when Elijiah was a year old, I quit my job and enrolled in Nursing School ( a scam called Academy of Nursing) I spent the next 8 months and THOUSANDS of dollars on a fast track nursing program that went out of business before I was done and left me with student loans out the arse. But I wasnt giving up. I went back to work( as was needed) and worked full time taking 1-2 classes at the community college for the prereqs( as the ones I had taken previously were only good for 5 years and the time had lapsed) so I was in Math and Chemistry again. So I spent that next year going to work at 6 am so I could take a class during my work day to limit my time away from Elijiah. So I finished all my prereqs AGAIN, and put my name on the wait list. Its a random list. So your name is drawn and essentially you get put in slots for each semester. I was slotted for Spring 08. Granted this was back in 2004. I had to wait another 4 years before I could go to school. I tried Westminster, and the U. Each with their own set of issues, Westminster too expensive, the U program was full time( I could only go to school part time) so I relented and just decided to continue with life and when my name came up see where I was at.
Well-----I kinda of forgot about it this last year with all thats been happening. However I got a call today from SLCC. My orientation packet was going out for next semesters enrollment in the Nursing School and could I provide them with my address? I stomach dropped as I thought..."Im not going to be able to go...Im due in March and even if I could quit my job, Ill have a newborn". I have been told I can defer for one year and that would be it.
Im now left with the real adult possibility that my dream of being a nurse will never be reality. I dont mean for Jonathan to be upset by this as it has nothing to do with him, but with him in school and with kids, how could we really have both of us working and going to school full time and raise 2 kids? Not possible- not now at least. So Im trying to be adult here, and realize that I have to put my family first. I have a good job that provides decent for us. Jonathan is in school and I totally support his choice to make a career change that will ultimately benefit us down the road. Im good at what I do, however its not a passion or love. I gain little satisfaction out of what I am doing and think its boring for the most part. However my job has allowed me and my family freedoms and choices. I have met wonderful people and know that many people dont LOVE what they do, but they do it because the need to or have to.
Soooooo my thought- Ill defer for a year and see what happens another year down the road. Perhaps lots of things might be different....who knows.
From the time my brother was born I was facinated with medicine. I had a deep respect and awe of the doctors and nurses that I saw when I brother was sick. I was determined to be a nurse. Doctor wasnt too far out, but I thought as a good LDS girl that being a doctor wouldnt be a good way to balance wife and mother duties. So nursing was the next best ideal. I took AP biology in high school trying to get an edge for college, and get more of a feel for if I was good at the biological sciences...anyway during my freshman year at American River Collge in CA, I declared my major, started taking classes. Well I decided after that semester that I would move with my friend to utah. So we went to provo and had to wait a semester to enroll due to residency issues. So what happened. I got pregnant. Yep that changed my plans for a while, and ultimately when I came back to the land of the living and college a year later, I checked back into the nursing program. I was dismayed with the wait list...years they said. Well my life was in full swing forward and I didnt want to have to "wait" for my education. I got my degree in Psychology fully believing I would go on to grad school. Well I then put Khory through school and felt lucky to get my first job out of college in the HR field. I thought it would be fine and when Khory was done I could go back someday. Well time goes by, I started making money and fell into recruiting. My love of healing and hoping to help in some capacity was always with me, but alas...I had Elijiah and then KNEW I didnt want to work in corporate cubbie hell, and wanted more flexibility to stay home someday with my children. So when Elijiah was a year old, I quit my job and enrolled in Nursing School ( a scam called Academy of Nursing) I spent the next 8 months and THOUSANDS of dollars on a fast track nursing program that went out of business before I was done and left me with student loans out the arse. But I wasnt giving up. I went back to work( as was needed) and worked full time taking 1-2 classes at the community college for the prereqs( as the ones I had taken previously were only good for 5 years and the time had lapsed) so I was in Math and Chemistry again. So I spent that next year going to work at 6 am so I could take a class during my work day to limit my time away from Elijiah. So I finished all my prereqs AGAIN, and put my name on the wait list. Its a random list. So your name is drawn and essentially you get put in slots for each semester. I was slotted for Spring 08. Granted this was back in 2004. I had to wait another 4 years before I could go to school. I tried Westminster, and the U. Each with their own set of issues, Westminster too expensive, the U program was full time( I could only go to school part time) so I relented and just decided to continue with life and when my name came up see where I was at.
Well-----I kinda of forgot about it this last year with all thats been happening. However I got a call today from SLCC. My orientation packet was going out for next semesters enrollment in the Nursing School and could I provide them with my address? I stomach dropped as I thought..."Im not going to be able to go...Im due in March and even if I could quit my job, Ill have a newborn". I have been told I can defer for one year and that would be it.
Im now left with the real adult possibility that my dream of being a nurse will never be reality. I dont mean for Jonathan to be upset by this as it has nothing to do with him, but with him in school and with kids, how could we really have both of us working and going to school full time and raise 2 kids? Not possible- not now at least. So Im trying to be adult here, and realize that I have to put my family first. I have a good job that provides decent for us. Jonathan is in school and I totally support his choice to make a career change that will ultimately benefit us down the road. Im good at what I do, however its not a passion or love. I gain little satisfaction out of what I am doing and think its boring for the most part. However my job has allowed me and my family freedoms and choices. I have met wonderful people and know that many people dont LOVE what they do, but they do it because the need to or have to.
Soooooo my thought- Ill defer for a year and see what happens another year down the road. Perhaps lots of things might be different....who knows.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Shhh know about THE SECRET??!!!
Ok, so I know LOTS of people are die hard fans of the "secret". Read the article below and then Ill continue on my rant: DISCLAIMER: PLEASE DONT BE OFFENDED SECRET FANS! or try not to be......
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You haven't heard of The Secret?" gasped an obnoxious woman at a party. "Have you been hiding in a cave?"
"Apparently," I replied.
"It's a book," she continued. "I've read it three times. And I watched the DVD four times. I go to the Website every day!"
I felt like whispering to her, "Psst! The Secret is that you have too much free time." Instead, I nodded, half-listening, as she raved about how the book had transformed her life — and in just two weeks!
My initial instinct was to call The Secret a crock and forget about it. But I was curious. Googling confirmed that my party companion wasn't the only obsessed fan; millions of copies had sold within months. So I decided to buy the book. I have principles, after all — I couldn't trash something I wasn't fully acquainted with. I'd read it. And then I'd trash it.
The Secret turns out to be mostly a series of quotes from author Rhonda Byrne's panel of experts, which includes a "personal transformation specialist," a "trainer in the field of mind potential," and a "visionary." I was 10 pages into the book when I decided it had to be a parody. Or a comedy. Except, you know, not funny.
I'll save you the $23.95 and sum up The Secret in three sentences: Your thoughts are magnetic. Think positive thoughts, and you'll attract wealth, health, and love. Think negative thoughts, and you'll attract poverty, illness, and loneliness. (Guess I shouldn't have grumbled to myself about the book.)
As The Secret explains, "You are like a human transmission tower, transmitting a frequency with your thoughts." What's more, it continues, the universe follows the Law of Attraction, and "like attracts like, so when you think a thought, you are also attracting like thoughts to you." Ergo, to be happy, just think happy thoughts. The book's experts suggest counting your blessings and "wrapping every thought in love" in order to connect with the "strongest positive frequency in the Universe." If you're feeling blue, you're supposed to reverse the negativity with "secret shifters," such as holding a baby, playing with a pet, listening to a joyful song, or watching a funny movie.
The power of love? The benefit of positive thinking? All this hype over a message about as enlightening as a Hallmark greeting card? I was underwhelmed. But I kept going.
The book offers readers a plan for "manifesting" — making dreams a reality. "The first step is to…let the Universe know what you want.... Step two is...[to] claim the things you want by feeling and believing they are [already] yours [i.e., visualize your wish coming true]. When you do that, the law of attraction will powerfully move all circumstances, people, and events for you to receive," which is the third step. Basically, you just wait for your wishes to be granted. That's right: like magic.
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The article goes on to describe this persons month long journey into living "The secret"...she writes about the ups and downs and her processes. Her bottom line- nothing here that no one already knows.
I have to agree. I cant tell you how many people I have run into lately that are on this new kick. That believe this is the answer to all lifes problems and if we truely live this then all will be fine. But can I just say- DUH? If we think we are dumb we are. If we have negative thoughts, of corse I would behave more negatively! If I make an effort to improve on something in my life why would I not get better or see results? Ive always been a believer in "what goes around comes around". The golden rule. ETC ETC and on and on. Someone actually had to write a book about it, sell it and all of a sudden this is a phenomenon? Give me a break. I wish I thought of writing this book Id be RICH!!!! My co-worker mentioned to me this concept of the secret and I listened, learned.... I mean heck whatever works for ya, but I thought to myself, isnt this something you learned in Kindergarten? And the most interesting thing about this whole thing is mostly these individuals I know that have latched on to this concept are religious. So where is someones faith, belieft in prayer, and answers and direction from said prayers? Divine Nature I would think plays into some of this for these individuals doesnt it? And what about personal testimonies....much of what is taught in the Secret is also taught in sunday school, perhaps however I shouldnt poke fun. Whatever works to make people better in life then have at it....lets be honest I did IMPACT when I was young and thought it was life altering. So to each their own huh?
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You haven't heard of The Secret?" gasped an obnoxious woman at a party. "Have you been hiding in a cave?"
"Apparently," I replied.
"It's a book," she continued. "I've read it three times. And I watched the DVD four times. I go to the Website every day!"
I felt like whispering to her, "Psst! The Secret is that you have too much free time." Instead, I nodded, half-listening, as she raved about how the book had transformed her life — and in just two weeks!
My initial instinct was to call The Secret a crock and forget about it. But I was curious. Googling confirmed that my party companion wasn't the only obsessed fan; millions of copies had sold within months. So I decided to buy the book. I have principles, after all — I couldn't trash something I wasn't fully acquainted with. I'd read it. And then I'd trash it.
The Secret turns out to be mostly a series of quotes from author Rhonda Byrne's panel of experts, which includes a "personal transformation specialist," a "trainer in the field of mind potential," and a "visionary." I was 10 pages into the book when I decided it had to be a parody. Or a comedy. Except, you know, not funny.
I'll save you the $23.95 and sum up The Secret in three sentences: Your thoughts are magnetic. Think positive thoughts, and you'll attract wealth, health, and love. Think negative thoughts, and you'll attract poverty, illness, and loneliness. (Guess I shouldn't have grumbled to myself about the book.)
As The Secret explains, "You are like a human transmission tower, transmitting a frequency with your thoughts." What's more, it continues, the universe follows the Law of Attraction, and "like attracts like, so when you think a thought, you are also attracting like thoughts to you." Ergo, to be happy, just think happy thoughts. The book's experts suggest counting your blessings and "wrapping every thought in love" in order to connect with the "strongest positive frequency in the Universe." If you're feeling blue, you're supposed to reverse the negativity with "secret shifters," such as holding a baby, playing with a pet, listening to a joyful song, or watching a funny movie.
The power of love? The benefit of positive thinking? All this hype over a message about as enlightening as a Hallmark greeting card? I was underwhelmed. But I kept going.
The book offers readers a plan for "manifesting" — making dreams a reality. "The first step is to…let the Universe know what you want.... Step two is...[to] claim the things you want by feeling and believing they are [already] yours [i.e., visualize your wish coming true]. When you do that, the law of attraction will powerfully move all circumstances, people, and events for you to receive," which is the third step. Basically, you just wait for your wishes to be granted. That's right: like magic.
**********************************************************************************
The article goes on to describe this persons month long journey into living "The secret"...she writes about the ups and downs and her processes. Her bottom line- nothing here that no one already knows.
I have to agree. I cant tell you how many people I have run into lately that are on this new kick. That believe this is the answer to all lifes problems and if we truely live this then all will be fine. But can I just say- DUH? If we think we are dumb we are. If we have negative thoughts, of corse I would behave more negatively! If I make an effort to improve on something in my life why would I not get better or see results? Ive always been a believer in "what goes around comes around". The golden rule. ETC ETC and on and on. Someone actually had to write a book about it, sell it and all of a sudden this is a phenomenon? Give me a break. I wish I thought of writing this book Id be RICH!!!! My co-worker mentioned to me this concept of the secret and I listened, learned.... I mean heck whatever works for ya, but I thought to myself, isnt this something you learned in Kindergarten? And the most interesting thing about this whole thing is mostly these individuals I know that have latched on to this concept are religious. So where is someones faith, belieft in prayer, and answers and direction from said prayers? Divine Nature I would think plays into some of this for these individuals doesnt it? And what about personal testimonies....much of what is taught in the Secret is also taught in sunday school, perhaps however I shouldnt poke fun. Whatever works to make people better in life then have at it....lets be honest I did IMPACT when I was young and thought it was life altering. So to each their own huh?
Monday, October 15, 2007
Weekend News
With soccer season almost done( 2 more weeks to go ) each saturday is game day...it has been unfortunate that the last 3 weekends have been terrible weather. I was thinking this past weekend was going to suck as well. However to my great surprise it didnt rain until AFTER Elijiahs game. Yipee! My dad and his wife Tammy came and Elijiah was so excited. He loves people coming and watching him. He seems to improve a little each week and does great. After the game we went to Lunch and it was a nice visit. I appreciate the effort that grandparents do for Elijiah. He loves them all with equal abandon and its great we live in close proximity.
After lunch I took Lauren and Elijiah to do a christmas "project". I have to say its amazing to see Lauren. I miss her so. She is so grown up and will be 15 in a few short months. She is a great older sister and Elijiah adores her.
Jonathan and I decided that we wanted to go out - we try and do something on the weekends that we dont have Elijiah...so we went to the Bombay House. I love Indian Food and with my medication I am actually able to eat a variety of foods now. It ended up being a very nice dinner and some good quality time. The rest of the weekend was filled with homework and house cleaning and general relaxation. Fun stuff wouldnt you say??!!
After lunch I took Lauren and Elijiah to do a christmas "project". I have to say its amazing to see Lauren. I miss her so. She is so grown up and will be 15 in a few short months. She is a great older sister and Elijiah adores her.
Jonathan and I decided that we wanted to go out - we try and do something on the weekends that we dont have Elijiah...so we went to the Bombay House. I love Indian Food and with my medication I am actually able to eat a variety of foods now. It ended up being a very nice dinner and some good quality time. The rest of the weekend was filled with homework and house cleaning and general relaxation. Fun stuff wouldnt you say??!!
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