What's Been Happening?

I haven't posted in a LONG time, so I thought that since I was sitting here, I would do a quick post of what has been going on.

I still work for Land Professionals, which does oil research for some local oil companies. I love my job and have a great boss! The crew isn't so bad to work with either. lol I also started selling pampered chef. I might have mentioned that before. But alot happened and I kinda put it on the shelf for awhile. But I am really trying to get back into it. I have my first real party this week and I'm kinda nervous, but I'm excited too.

Trent... he's had a rough go. He doesn't have a job right now, but he is lookin for one. He has applied at a few different places, but hasn't heard anything back yet. He does some side work for this lady in town and that keeps him a little busy. But he makes up for it by doing the laundry and cleaning the house. So it helps! lol

Speaking of house... We moved into a rental house in town. We love it! I hate all the bills (who doesn't) but its ours and I'm starting to decorate it a little more here and there. We've been here since the beginning of September and we're finally starting to settle in and get use to the quiet. It's definately a change from my mom's place. We couldn't bring our cat, Lucky or our dog, Goliath. And I miss them alot, but my mom is a great grandma and is taking care of them for us.

I guess that's it for now, but I'll post some pictures as soon as it isn't raining outside and I can get a decent picture.

A New Blog to Follow

Hey All! My sister has a new blog that I think is cute! She has really good idea's on there. Go check it out!!! It's: desire2create.blogspot.com

ENJOY!!!

Pampered Chef

Hey All! Just a quick note to let everyone know that I started selling Pampered Chef. I am really excited to be starting with them. If you know of anyone that wants to have a party, please pass along my name. Thanks everyone!

A Little Love to Give...

I have always been a fan of animals. Especially cats, since I was a little girl. So when Trent became the animal control officer (fka, the dog catcher, lol) I was kinda excited. He'll get to see all these animals and take them to their owners and it will be fun. I didn't think about all the late night or middle of dinner calls that came with the job. And as much as I complain, I really love that he has a job and that he is doing something that he like's doing. For the most part he loves it. There are definately some moments where he would rather be doing anything besides taking a dog or cat to the shelter because he knows what will happen if they are there too long. But he tries really hard to find a home for them before he takes them over there. You would be suprised at how many people call him because they can't take care of their pets anymore and want to do an owner release. How could you not want your pet? I know some people can't afford it or landlords won't let you take them in the apartments, but it's just sad. So when Trent brought home this beautiful dog, I immediately fell in love with it. The owner had called Trent crying telling him that she couldn't have him in her apartment and that she needed him to take him to the pound. Trent could't do it. He brought it up to the county building to see if anyone wanted him. He was too big for people around here. I think I bounded with him instantly because he was big like me! LOL! He just needs someone to love. So we adopted him, sorry mom! I love him. I come home every day from work and pet him and he licks me and I can't wait for the snow to be gone so we can go on long walks. Because he is so big, we kept his name that the previous owner, so his name is Goliath. He is a lab/chow mix and he is so good and smart! Trent plays ball with him every day. We bought him a soccor ball, but he deflated it in a matter of hours. So he has a volleyball now. And Goliath and my mom's dogs Jasmine and Flo love to play together. He's a fun addition to our little family.

On a different note, there are so many animals in shelters that need a good home. If they are in the shelter for too long they will be put down. If you need an animal or you know of someone looking for one, go to your local shelter and adopt one! All animals deserve a chance to be loved by someone.
This puppy is one that was found at someone's home. Trent and I kept him overnight at our house to try and find a home for him the next day. My neice and nephew LOVED him.
And even my dear sister, who cussed me for keeping Goliath, liked this little puppy. He was so cute! Luckily we found a home for this puppy. He went to a great home with kids and he is being taken care of.

New Recipes?

Any of you viewers out there need a new recipe to try out for dinner. Well some friends of mine just started a new blog. They have some yummy looking recipes on there for you to try out. http://betterthanburgers.blogspot.com/ Thanks for the yummy recipes! Can't wait to try some of them out!!!

Lesson Learned

I grew up in a family where serving others is a major part of what we do. We are constantly all year long doing something to serve the community, whether it be Easter Egg Hunts, 4th of July, Fireworks at the Fair, or Sub for Santa. So why did it take a friend of mine to make me realize that I need to take a HUGE step back and think about the way I treat others. I don't know if anyone really thinks about it, but the people that we serve at Christmas time doing Sub for Santa still have problems after the holiday has come and gone. My friend recently taught me that it doesn't matter what they look like on the outside, they are still human beings who deserve to be treated the same way we would treat our family and closest friends. Here is the story... after lunch one day last week, we were on our way back to work when we passed two guys walking up Altamont highway. Grocery bags in arms and thumbs sticking out, looking for a ride. My first instict and thoughts were, oh please don't stop and pick them up. Luckily my dreams came true and my friend kept driving. However, this is not where the story ends. My friend knew who these two men were and told me that she felt bad that they had so far to walk to get home. Being quick to judge I said, well then go pick them up and we'll lysol your truck after we drop them off. She said, no, I can't, you'll judge me. I immediately felt like a complete idiot! I had cast the first stone at these men because of the way they looked. I quickly said I wouldn't judge her and we should go get them and take them where ever they needed to go. She made me swear that I wouldn't tell anyone that she picked up some hitch hikers. I promised and we flipped around to go get them. We pulled over to the side of the road, she rolled down the window and asked if they needed a ride and they climbed in. I instantly held my breath, these two men smelled like cigarette smoke and dirt. She asked where to and they told us that Tabby turnoff would be great because they had hidden some stuff there to take home. We started up the road and I listened as my friend asked them all sorts of questions, about their family, there home, what they were doing back out in the basin. I listened as they told of how they had come back to the basin to look for work, and how they were going to go out looking for wood when they got home because someone had gone to their home and taken their stack of wood they had outside. They kept telling her how greatful they were for the short ride because it was so cold outside. We came up to their stop, climbed out and they thanked her again for the ride. And I watched these men as they went to the place they had hidden their items and began their walk toward their home through some snowcovered sagebrush, wearing coats with holes in them and shoes that were not made for trudging through the snow. My friend told me of how things had become really hard for their family after their mom passed away, and how they had to save for everything they had. I apologized for the way that I had passed judgement so quickly and we got back to our office and the conversation about these men had stopped and we got back to work. But the thought has stayed with me since this day... what gave me the right to judge these people? Why did I have to immediately think that I was so better than them? Was it because I had a vehicle? A warm home? Money in my pocket? I guess so. Now I am not saying that picking up hitch hikers is always a good thing. But if you see someone walking that you know, maybe pull over and ask if they need a ride. You never know what kind of a day or circumstance put them in that predicament. These men did not harm me, or pass judgement on me. I didn't even know them. I am not any better than they. I might have a few more worldly belongings, but these two men and my friend taught me a great lesson... quit looking at the outward appearance! Smile and say hello to everyone, no matter what they are wearing, what their hair looks like that day, what they smell like. That small act might make all the difference to them. I would like to tell my friend thank you. I will always remember that day and I am proud to call you my friend.

"Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward cappearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

A New Year... Hopefully A New Me!!!

For those of you who have known me my entire life, or even those of you who have just known me for a few years, probably know that I am not one who likes to excersize... AT ALL! I danced when I was little and then stopped dancing when I was on the drill team my senior year of high school. So that gives me about 10 years of doing absolutely nothing for my health. Well this past few weeks I have been trying to watch what I eat, portion control and not drinking sugary drinks. But I knew that I needed to do something besides that. I couldn't just watch what I was eating and hope that the pounds came off. So I was more than happy when a friend of mine suggested that we, my four friends and myself, go to a kickboxing class in Roosevelt once a week. What a great start I said to myself. I would start with once a week and hopefully be able to find something I can do at home the rest of the week to get my heart beat racing a little. But what I wasn't expecting was the great pain I was in last week from our first time at the class. I have NEVER experienced so much pain my life. It wasn't just in my legs, or even just in my arms... it was my ENTIRE body. It hurt to get out of bed, to walk around, to sit on the toilet (sorry, but it's true). It hurt to do everything. So why would I want to go back and put myself through that again??? Well... I was looking through some recent pictures and I decided I really didn't like what I was seeing! So when the time came to have to go to class again, I had to go! I really didn't want to, but I went and I had a great time and I don't hurt as bad. It probably helped that I warmed up before I just dove in. But it felt good to have my pulse racing and doing the steps and watching the teacher and working out with friends and the music that they played wasn't too bad either. lol But what I suggest for all you readers out there is to get off the couch! Go to a gym, walk on the treadmill, I don't care... lets get ourselves in better shape for this year! Let's make it to 2011 in better shape than we started 2010!!!