Digital Scrapbooking

I have recently come across the idea of digital scrapbooking (Thanks Angela!). I thought it might be fun and so I gave it a whirl. Now, keep in mind I have never used photoshop before and it is WAY too fancy for my computer skills. So, I read a little online and after trial and error I came up with a little something. It is extremely time consuming, at least for right now. I had to do a lot of googling to find cute things to download for free because I am too cheap to buy anything. And then I had to figure out how to layer things, crop, change size, etc. I have decided that as I get better with photoshop I will start to make cuter pages. So, I am going to make one page for each month of Christian's life for his first year and then we'll see what happens after that. I think I might have found a useful (kinda) hobby. What a great way to do geneology! Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to post some of my progress in the future and if any of you are photoshop savvy..send some tips my way. I can use all the help I can get.

Tag..I'm It!

Rules:
A. Post the rules
B. Answer all the questions about yourself
C. After you are done posting, tag 5 people

1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
1998- I was living in Ely, NV just finishing my sophomore year at White Pine High School. I got perfect attendance that year. I also got my Driver's License.

2. 5 things on your to do list today:
1. Make mints
2. Make chocolates
3. Make sugar cookies
4. Clean the house
5. Laundry

3. 5 snacks you enjoy:
1. ice cream
2. cookies
3. chips
4. Cheez-Its
5. gummy candy

4. What would you do if you suddenly became a millionaire?
Pay off all debt, travel, and invest 1/2 of my income

5. 3 bad habits:
1. being grumpy
2. not folding laundry
3. being lazy

6. 5 places I've lived:
1. Canvas, WV
2. Gillette, WY
3. Ely, NV
4. Parker, CO
5. Rexburg, ID
(but there's more...Katy, TX, Springfield, IL..and technically OH..but I was really little.)

7. 5 jobs I've had:
1. Steptoe Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast as a Maid/cook/waitress/baker/dishwasher/gardener/guest greeter and more
2. BYU-I cafeteria
3. FirstBank
4. Babysitting
5. Mommy!

8. 5 things people don't know about me:
1. I like Latin Dance
2. I want to live in a foreign country
3. Deep water terrifies me
4. I love to bake and want to learn how to decorate cakes
5. I've taught primary for 4 out of the past 5 years


I tag Maren and Angela. I know it's only 2, but only 3 people read my blog..as far as I know.

I Quit!

Okay...so I didn't quit my job, but I'm transferring back to being a senior teller at Jordan. This is a job I love and will never be bored of again. I know that I could be a supervisor at some point..and maybe in another 5 years I'll try it again, but I am loving the idea of less stress and working with people I actually like. My health is in poor condition right now and the more stress I have the worse it gets. So, in effort to reduce stress and time on the road (which is stressful sometimes) I have decided to go back. I hope it works out. I know it will...everyone seems excited for me to come back. I hate admitting that my health has gotten the better of me and I tried to play it off as other things, but it really comes down to stress levels. It is true I don't love my current job and I probably never will. New Accounts is not my cup of tea. I'm glad to know it now and I won't ever have to worry about it again. I am happy to know that I can help out when needed, but I won't have to do it on a daily basis. Yipee!! All the agony and stress of wondering if I'm making the right decision is behind me. I feel good about this. Even though I would like to quit...I can't...so this is the next best thing....Getting paid to do something I love to do.

Welcome To My Head....If You Dare.

Well, I've come to another fork in the road. I hate them..I'm not a fan of forks. Okay, so I like forks, just not when they are in the road. So, I've come to a point at work where I don't like my job. The focus is all on one tiny part of the job...the part that I have a personal conflict with. The part that I avoided for 5+ years. The part that I've tried to overcome, but failed. Alright, maybe I'm being a little hard on myself, but I really don't like my job. I'm SO over it I can't stand it anymore. I'm not a salesman. I have NO problem offering products to customers. I have NO problem offering every benefit I can think of and letting the customer decided whether or not he/she wants it. I have NO problem if they say no. Well..I'm the only one that seems to feel that way. So...I want my old job back!!!! But then I don't want to go back to my old branch if I'm not going to stay. I don't want to get bored again. I don't want to have NO responsibility, I just want to focus on one aspect of my job. I just want to be a Teller supervisor. I have noticed that job doesn't really exist anymore and I need to decide what else I would like to do. New Accounts is NOT for me. Would it be horrible to ask for my old job back?? It's available...is that a sign? Ack!! I would lose .60 an hour but I would have 1hr less time of daycare a day and 30 less miles of driving a day. Plus I would be able to go home for lunch again and I would work with people I like. I can think of a MILLION reasons why I want to go back, but is it the right decision? Am I quitting too soon? Should I give up after just a few months? Would it be dumb of me to stay in a job that makes me miserable just for a little more money? YES! I think it would. I don't think the money is worth the stress and problems. Should I try a new job..a different opportunity? Will I like it? Hate it? Get bored really soon? I REALLY love being a teller...I think this job has just reassured me that I really LOVE being a teller. I don't think I will ever get bored again. Plus, if I'm a teller...I'll get my $100 incentive a month. So, it will even out. Ack!! What does a girl do in this situation? I just want to make the right choice, even if it isn't the easy one.

Here Goes Nothin'

So, I had a follow up appointment today. It was short, sweet and to the point. Basically I'm doing better, but I just have to be patient and let things run their course. Did I ever tell you that patience is not a strength of mine? So, my calcium and potassium and everything has improved a lot, but I am still low. Dr. Falko explained to me today that on my first appointment with him I was very, very close to having severly low calcium. That would explain all the phone calls to see if I was ok. But now, even though I am still low, I am doing fine. Unfortunately, I have some sort of stomach bug and I don't feel fantastic at all. Also, my blood pressure was still quite high (okay...really high!) so I am on new meds for that too. So, now I am taking 5 pills in the morning and 4 pills at night. I'm not good at this, but I am trying because I want to feel good and lose some weight. I can't wait to have some energy back again. I'll need all I can get...Christian is a fast little booger.

Also, today we decided that it was WAY past time to actually clean the house a little. By no means does this mean that very much got cleaned, but probably half. And it wasn't a deep clean...just clean enough that you don't want to kill yourself when you walk in the door. I love to throw things away!! I'm a purger (but not bulimic). It feels good to fill a garbage bag and chuck it in the dumpster. So, we can actually eat at our table and sit on the couch and play on the floor without having to move anything. What a grand feeling. It's a little embarrassing to admit just how dirty our little place was. And to be honest, it wasn't that long ago that we cleaned last time...we just had stuff everywhere! Now, we just need to tackle the dreaded bathroom...maybe on Saturday.

It's been a long time

Wow! I neglected this blog for quite some time. I wonder if everyone has given up on me yet. So, a lot has happened since my last post. I have had a lot of severe health problems. On Valentine's Day (Feb 14 in case you forgot) I went to work for a meeting even though I wasn't feeling well. I decided that I could push through and be fine. My hands and feet were really numb and I was trying with all my might to pretend I was fine. Well, it didn't last long. I clamped up fast and they had to call 911 because nobody could get to me fast enough. So, I took a little journey via ambulance to Skyridge (which I don't like) and spent a good portion of my Valentine's Day trying to explain to the doctor that I wasn't there for menstrual cramps. The paramedics told them I was cramping...so of course that is what they would assume. I would have in their situation. So, once I could talk well enough and once they let Dave in we got them all straightened out; however, nobody has heard of pseudohypoparathyroidism...so nobody knew what to do to treat it. So, I had to tell them that I needed calcium and magnesium and depending on my levels some potassium via IV. They confirmed that was indeed the treatment I needed and proceeded to give me just that. They let me go home several hours later once I was able to sign discharge papers and walk. I spent the next few days in extreme amounts of pain that I wasn't going to tell anyone about (unless they touched me). I was going to try to work the next day, but I was so sick it wasn't going to happen. So, we did the only logical thing to do and packed up our little family, hopped in the car and drove to Utah.

Once in UT we were able to see my family, except Tom. Mom, Dad, and Maren just returned home from a trip to Europe. It was fun to see everyone again. And it was fun for everyone to meet Christian. It was a good trip and it really helped me to keep moving and get better a lot faster than sitting at home or laying in bed all day. It was the perfect weekend get away.

Well, when we returned from UT it was time to realize that my health problems were not resolved and I started to look for another doctor. I stumbled across a group of doctors at the University of Colorado Hospital and decided to call the office. I took the first Wednesday appointment I could with Dr. Falko. It was such a relief to see him and he knew what my condition was and how to treat it. What a relief that he has actually treated multiple people with this same condition. He put me on some different meds which are also stronger and I am already feeling better after just one week.

I did have some blood work done yesterday and my levels are still severely low, but they are on the rise. What a relief. He told me that once this is under control I will have an annual visit and that's it. I am also able to have as many children as I want. Also, once my calcium is under control my blood pressure will most likely drop down to normal levels again. WooHoo!

All in all it's been a crazy time this last month. I have been very sick, but I think I'll be fine with this new treatment. I've even felt well enough to work some overtime shifts. Nothing like some extra cash flow. I need to be able to pay all the extra daycare and medical expenses.

The Ants Go Marching Two by Two Hoorah!

Two names you go by:
1. Jeanne
2. Mommy

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Flannel jammie pants
2. Long sleeved tshirt

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Playing with Christian
2. Snooping on other people's blogs

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. Dinner
2. A raise

Two Pets that you have or have had:
1. Jake
2. Merlin

Two things you did last night:
1. Watched October Road
2. Ate a bucket full of ice cream

Two things you ate today:
1. Chicken
2. Pretzels

Two people you last talked to:
1. Dave
2. Miranda

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Cleaning my house
2. Playing with Christian

Two longest trips taken:
1. WV to WY
2. Honeymoon

Two favorite holidays:
1. I have 10 favorite holidays (Bank Holidays)
2. Christmas

Two favorite beverages:
1. Root Beer
2. Ice Water