Tuesday, May 26, 2009

We are moving...

Yes, that is right, we are moving and I don't know where! We have had the worst luck in these darn apartments! We walked out to the parking lot tonight and noticed someone had stolen a tire off our car. Seriously? We have the worst luck, but hey guess what, they put a donut tire under it, so it wouldn't fall or whatever! And guess what, if we don't fix it, it will get towed. Seriously, we are done, done, done with this place. So, to sum up, we will be house hunting because we are just sitting targets at this place. Lets see what has all happened to us here: 1-we live below a drunk guy who gave us crap the first year we lived here (I swear one day he is going to be about dead on the stairs and I have told Spencer I WILL NOT resuscitate his butt~you know what I mean). 2-I was here studying with my friend and a guy knocks on our door claiming to be police. I looked at the window and he had a knife looking thing in his hand while he is banging on my door and window while trying to look thru the blinds (No, he was not police by the way, the real police came later). 3-Our car gets stolen. Yes, we do find it, but everything is gone inside including all Spencer's tools, IPOD, camera, and yes, keys to both our cars. 4- I get hit on numerous times by weirdos nearby~ I even had a guy try to hang around me while doing laundry. Seriously, I was covered in sweat from my recent workout. Some guys are freaks! 5-I take Chade & Paysley out potty at 3am and a guy dressed all in black is walking briskly from parking lot to parking lot~ Yes, Paysley barked at him like crazy and it was scary! It then happened a few days later, but now he had more partners in crime. Don't worry, I no longer take them out that late!!! 6- Now to the present day~a tire is taken from our car, but don't forget the nice gesture of the donut tire underneath. Yes, the cops know us well around here! Infact, they are on their way (Could it be a good thing my dad is the Judge? One might think!) If you think we live in a creepy place, you could be surprised, no one else around us has EVER had a problem. Go figure!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Do you drink from water bottles...listen up!

Cancer Update from Johns-Hopkins

Bottled water in your car is very dangerous!

On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said this is what caused her breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels of dioxin in breast cancer tissue.

Sheryl Crow's oncologist told her:
women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. Pass this on to all the women in your life.


This information is the kind we need to know that just might save us! Use a stainless steel canteen or a glass bottle instead of plastic!LET EVERYONE WHO HAS A WIFE / GIRLFRIEND / DAUGHTER KNOW PLEASE!This information is also being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center ....


No plastic containers in microwave.

No water bottles in freezer

No plastic wrap in microwave.

A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer.

Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic

bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard.

He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.

He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers...

This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat,=2 0and plastic releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body...


Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic

containers for heating food... You get the same results, only without the dioxin.

So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc.,

should be removed from the container and heated in something else.

Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper.


It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.


He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away

from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons...

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran wrap, is just as dangerous when

placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high

heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.

Cover food with a paper towel instead.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Seriously?

I have come to the conclusion that I hate the saying "Good things happen to good people." I think that is the biggest load of you know what! Seriously? Who in the right mind would say such a thing? Maybe people should realize that bad things happen to even better people. Yeah, I like that one much better. I mean trials are based on strengths, right? Anyway, for all those who have gone through hard times, I am sure you will understand right where I am coming from. Now, Spencer and I are not ones to complain or expect a handout and we know we are in control of our own attitudes (my new saying lately) BUT, we definitely dont need to hear that dumb quote. Why this venting...well, Spencer was in a car wreck this morning, so that call ruined my day. The end...

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

sJh UpDaTe

Here's some more pics from graduation~thanks to my friend Lori (She is the one with me in the pics). Jen has some too...infact, she probably has the most, so when I get those I will post them!
Yes, this picture made the Salt Lake Tribune! When we were in line outside waiting to walk in, all us nursing grads were well, being ourselves, haha! We finally told the other grads that we are RN's and then they totally understood!!!!

Oh, I forgot to tell ya what's on my cap! My sisters made this cute lil flower to put on it, so they could find me in the huge crowd. I thought they were crazy at first, but turns out it was genious!





I just realized I haven't blogged for almost 2 weeks~so unlike me! So here's a little update ~ After graduation we headed up to Idaho to spend time with my mom and for Spencer's cousin's farewell. We had so much fun! We miss Idaho so much! We spent the weekend at my mom's. It was so fun to workout early with my mom before she went off to work (Yes, I admit, I wasn't a fan hearing her come down the stairs that early, haha). It was a blast though. Spencer and I laughed when we realized both our eye dr's and fav. restaurant are there, along with the dog's groomer and vet!!! I guess there's no place like home! Now that we are back home, we are both keeping busy. Spencer has a great job and is either on the phone or doing paper work! I don't mind sharing him because he's such a great worker which is much needed out in the work field these days. As for me, I have been working on my nursing license application. Who knew it was a long process...and I thought I was done jumping through hoops, geesh! When that is all lined up, I can take the NCLEX and get a job! For now I will still be studying...for the NCLEX!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Pinning Ceremony & Graduation!!! Time of my life!!!

My Pinning Ceremony for just us graduating nurses was held Thursday night! It was a lot of fun and of course I had my fan club!!! Here I am with my 3 favorite girls! ...and here's my new haircut! I love it and have had sooo many compliments! My sisters sure know how to do hair!
Here I am sitting with one of my fellow classmates. We are patiently waiting for the program to start!

My fan club...Abby, mom, Elle, and Emma!
Me and my mom!

Me with my beautiful sisters!!!




Here I am at SLCC Graduation. We are in line waiting to make an entrance!
Here I am...somewhere!
My friend is the one with her hands up and I am the one getting ready to walk up to her. About 3 seconds after this pic was taken, we let everyone know how thrilled we were!


Here are my cute nieces and nephews waiting for me to come out of graduation, so they can give me all these flowers...how sweet!
My mom with the kids and my grandparents!
My dad with Chance!
Here I am with my beautiful sisters again!
Here I am with Chance & Gage! They wanted to wear my honors stuff, so I let them :)
Me with my nieces! They also wanted to wear my honors stuff! This picture definitely shows how exhausted I am! I can barely keep my head up after this 2 year nursing program!
Me with my rock! I love ya Spencer!

Here I am with my husband and inlaws!

And here we are again! It's not the same picture...look at the flag :)

Here I am with my WONDERFUL parents! I couldn't have done it without them! If you are wondering what they have around them...well let me tell ya~ When we graduate we wear Gratitude stoles! I bought 4 and wore them during graduation. After, I presented one to Spencer, my dad, my mom, and my grandparents. The stole of Gratitude represents those who have stood by us and helped us through this journey! They are all so deserving of it! I love you all!

And another one :)
Cute 'lil Emma in my cap! Future grad!!!

Gage in my honors cords! He was so cute...when I walked out of graduation, he ran up and gave me a pink rose! Thanks bud!

Chance being the cute lil guy that he is!
Thanks to everyone who came! It was so much fun. It was an emotional, wonderful day and I am glad I got to share it with all of you!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

I am done with nursing school...talk about mixed emotions!

I had my last final this morning! Words cannot express the feelings I have! I am either extremely happy or on the verge of tears (I think we all know it's not because I will miss the program:) Life is going to be a little strange because after two years, my life has totally changed! I am so excited for my pinning ceremony and graduation and having most of my family there! It has been an experience I will never forget and am so grateful I stuck to it. What don't kill ya definitely makes ya stronger! Spencer, thanks for everything!!! Holy cow, I could not have done it without you!!!

Patti, thanks for doing my hair, I LOVE IT!!!

Monday, May 4, 2009

I love being an aunt!

Happy Birthday, Abby! I can't believe you are 5 today! I love ya and can't wait to come to your party!!!
My cute 'lil nephew has been up at Primary Children's Medical Center for the last few days due to having streptococcal pneumonia. He is such a brave 'lil boy! I love ya bud~get feeling better!