#MicroblogMondays: Random Thoughts

Today's Random Thoughts for #MicroblogMonday

* I have a math test tomorrow. Sometimes I feel like I will do well. Other times, I break down crying that I am not going to pass this class.

* I promised someone at church I would come up with a project for their girl's activity. I want to make notebooks with my Cinch machine. I forgot how much work it is just to prep for this project. I'm spending my breaks at work cutting out paper. But I'm excited to be more involved with my congregation. They feel like family.

* You know its bad when you even start dreaming about math in your dreams every night.

* Yesterday, we made stuffed Brussels sprouts using THIS recipe. They were DELISH!

* I filled out evaluations for my classes today. I gave my Econ professor a glowing review. I did not do the same for my math professor.

* I can't wait to go camping.

* If I ever had to torture someone, I would make them solve math problems.

* In case you didn't notice, math seems to rule my thoughts right now. I'm so ready for this class to be over.

* I don't want to end this post on the subject of math, so here is a picture of Zipper. He was so excited to find a box, he wouldn't let me finish taking the stuff out of it before he claimed it as his. 

You can find more of this weeks #MicroblogMondays posts HERE.

Crazy Weather & Quick Life Update

If April showers bring May flowers, what does April snow bring?

 

Towards the end of March, winter finally seemed on its way out of here. I even wore sandals for a few days.

 

Then, on April 9th, I woke up to well over a foot of snow, and it was still coming. When I went out to start my car, I couldn't even get the doors open, they were frozen solid. Since Josh was away for work, I called my supervisor and told her, "if you want me at work, you'll have to come get me."

So she did. And then we got stuck. Luckily I could hear my landlord on his tractor, so we called him and he came and rescued us.

 

That night, I came home to find the snow had stopped, but not melted.

 

Nor did it melt the next day. Sigh, at least its pretty.

 Then, it snowed again on the 15th. Again, we got about a foot. By this point, we had gotten more snow in a weeks time, then we did all winter.

 Tuesday, the 16th, was by far, the WORST! I knew it had been snowing all night again, because the power flickered off a few times during the night. I got up, plugged in my hair straightener and then went to look outside. Just as I turned the front room light on, the power went off. And didn't come back on. I threw my hair stuff and makeup in a bag, put on a hat, and decided to get ready at work.

 

Ha ha.

 

Almost the ENTIRE basin was without power that day. For me, that meant spending the entire day answering the back up phones at work and explaining that because of the severe weather, power was out everywhere; but our guys were out there working on getting it back on.

 

At noon, I realized, I would never get my hair or make up done. It was a long day for everyone. I feel so bad for those who were without power, all day. And I felt bad for the linemen who were out in the storm trying to get it all restored. Some areas were without power over 12 hours.

  

Then, to round off the crazy week, I had a jury duty summons on Wednesday. But after answering phones ALL DAY on Tuesday, I was actually pretty excited. I had never been chosen before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But I knew it would be a lot calmer and quitter then Tuesday.

 

In the end, I didn't get chosen. Which I guess is a pretty big deal since I was #3 on the list.

 

Training for the new job is going well. I even had to do one thing by myself one day when my coworker called in sick. I'm also learning that I picked a good time to leave Facebook. With all the training, I don't have time to get online much anymore. And when I get home at night, I'm too exhausted.

 

This weather is also making it hard to train for a 5k. A month, or so, ago, Vanessa, Josh and I signed up for the electric run in Salt Lake City in September. But I wasn't too stressed because September feels forever away.

 

But then, Vanessa told us about a Mud Run 5K in Roosevelt in July and we decided to sign up for it too. Now I'm feeling a little panicked I won't be in good enough shape. I detest running, but also, I don't want to be the wuss that walks the 5K.

 

So Josh found a plan online that was couch to 5K in 15 weeks. But by that point, it was only 13 weeks until the first run. But its not like I'm going from "couch potato", so I wasn't terribly worried. I decided to just skip the first 2 weeks and start there.

 

Then it snowed. And melted. And Froze. And repeat. That made it pretty much impossible to run outside. So I've been trying to run with my Wii Fit, but I know, its not the same thing.

 

Finally, last Sunday, I ran outside for the first time. Somebody, please shoot me. I thought I was going to die. Josh told me I did pretty good, considering it was my first time running AND the wind was blowing. He said it was much easier when the wind isn't blowing.

 

And he was right. I ran again yesterday. This time no wind. And I did much better. Maybe I can do this after all. 

My new purse

I finally bought a new purse. It was a bittersweet moment. I've been purseless for 2 months now. It nice to be able to carry stuff again.

Random thoughts for the day...

1 - I miss blogging. I will stare at my blog for inspiration and something to write about, but nothing comes to me. I have lost my groove, and I want it back. I wish I was a good enough writer to blog every day.

2 - There is a ton of choices when you shop for flowers online. Its hard to choose a favorite. Speaking of flowers, someone at work got a special delivery today of 6 gorgeous pink roses. She is down at the new building and I don't see the point of letting something so pretty sit in an empty office, so right now they are on my desk.

3 - Ally is in heat (she's a SEXY thing!), but she is still so small. We are actually thinking of letting this cat have kitten. I've always wanted to have a cat have kittens, but we've always lived in such small places. Now we live where we could probably do it. She is still too small for us to consider it right now so if we did go ahead and have kittens they would come right about the same time as the baby, and that sounds like a lot of work.

4 - The Utah Foster Care System, why are they so slow! My bestie will be a great mom, approve them already and give them a placement. You say you need more foster care parents, stop dragging your feet.

5 - Scrap book group was fun last night. Got better acquainted with some people and met new people.

6- I am convinced my belly HATES me. Actually, I've thought that for years. Acid Reflux is so miserable. But lately my belly has been touch and go on the upsettedness and I'm not sure it is acid reflux this time. (If you leave a comment that I could be pregnant, I will kick you. Infertile, remember?) Last night Josh jokingly said "what if you are lactose intolerant?" I had nightmares all night that I couldn't drink milk anymore. I'm going to have to keep a food diary and see if I can find out what is causing my belly aches.

7- Its ready for another FSA get together. I LOVE these get togethers. I HATE having to plan them.

11- Josh :) He is so wonderful. I've never met a better man. How did I ever get so lucky to marry him? Its been an amazing nine years. He makes me laugh and he holds me when I cry. He's an excellent cook. He provides so well for his family. His personality is the cutest. He knows how to calm me down when I am upset. And he knows how to make me happy. What more could I ask for?