Its almost the end of January?!?!

I'm slackin' here folks! Don't you hate it when real life gets in the way of blogging? (Ok.. me either.. but I DO miss it at times)
Here are some things you have missed in the last couple of weeks:
My BF and I fought, we made up.
I worked.
My BF and I got all dramatic on each other. We made up. (GEEZ! relationships are freakin HARD)
I slept.
My Uncle died of cancer.
My BF ex-girlfriend thought she would try to cause some drama... we made up.
I joined an organization called "BNI" (very cool, if you are in any business where you would like to GROW your business, I suggest you check it out)
I worked a bit more.
I discovered how amazing Biosilk is.
I have gained a new upper eyelid twitch (on a daily basis) that I am almost certain is to my stress level, lack of sleep, and coffee intake.
I lost 4 pounds cause I couldn't eat for a day and half.
I ..... swung naked from the trees ..

OK... yea, that last one wasn't true... but I had to do something to keep you awake. Don't worry, I wouldn't wish that sight on anyone.

How is everyone?

Dying of a Broken Heart (Literally)

Some of you may remember my post about Body Worlds 3 at the Leonardo here in Salt Lake City, Utah.
One of the things I noticed was a poster that hung on the wall basically describing that it IS possible to die of a broken heart.
In surfing the web I found THIS that has a much better explanation.
How freakin' sad! (And kind of intriguing all at once...)

Its a new year!

I have been spending the last few weeks contemplating what I would like to accomplish this year. I still have no answers so instead of one GIANT New Year's resolution, I have decided to just work on my list.
Here is what I have so far:
Create a personal mantra
Buy a Digital SLR (I have a film SLR... so it will work in the meantime)
Take a photography class
Take more pictures of the people I love
Less TV & Movies, More books and creative outlets
Minimize, Minimize, Minimize. Continue to unclutter and organize.
balance my checkbook at least one a month (ideally.. once a week)

Merry Christmas to all.. and to all a good night!

Cheers to you, my friends.
Here is hoping your loved ones were smiling, santa brought you what you want, and that you didn't eat so much food that you are miserable right now. Here is to spending time with those you loved and honoring the ones that you can't be near.

Merry Christmas, my friends! :)

AKK!

Well... my man met my parents this weekend. I can't believe how well it went. I am still in shock. The whole process was a bit distracting so I slacked in my blogging. I am proud to say I slacked on blogging to spend time with my man and my family. Good job me!

After traveling last weekend, I would love nothing more than to stay in my bed all weekend. Alas, it will not happen. Too many things to do :) My goal was to get my Christmas shopping done by Dec 5th. I had about 75 percent done on the fifth and then ran out of mulah. That being said, I am still WAY ahead of the game. I am known to be a bit of a Dec 23rd shopper.

And since I haven't gone on about it for a while... Who is still watching The Biggest Loser this season (My one of two shows of the week)?!??!?! I Can't BELIEVE that Vicky made it into the finale. I wanted to throw something at the TV. I also am very frustrated by Heba and Ed's plea. If that were my spouse that may be eliminated I would plead with America for my spouse to stay. Ed... GOOD JOB! Heba... WTH?!?! I am just as into this season as I usually am. I hope it improves next season or I will be down to one show.

So there is my big update. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

Do you ever...

Do you ever get the feeling that you aren't doing what you SHOULD be doing, careerwise?

I like my job. It isn't a bad job at all. I like my boss. I like the people I get to see. I don't wake up and dread going to work (as I used to with my last job but that is a whole other story)

Nonetheless.... I feel like my career needs to take a turn... more like.. a 180 degree turn.
I don't really have the money to be doing that at the time. I barely make enough to keep afloat, so I don't want to harm myself more than I help. Somehow I would need to qualify for financial aid.
Things I have thought about:
Home Heathcare
Going back to school for nursing/ to be a nutritionist/ a dental assistant or something of the like
Massage therapist
Yoga instructor
Cosmetology school
(any one seeing my pattern here?)

Right now I work in the automotive industry.
So, like I said, a total 180 degree turn.

The current problems that face me:
Lack of finances both for the education it would take to switch AND to keep myself sustained while partaking of such training.

Employer loyalty. My current employer has done much for me and I would literally be leaving them high and dry if I just all of a sudden changed my mind. I know they say there is no such thing as employee/ employer loyalty anymore... but I don't feel that way. Just because employers doesn't always live up to their part of the bargain does not mean that I have a reason not to.

Fear of the unknown.

Lack of health insurance in the meantime...

Anyone have some feedback? Been in a similar situation? Please share...

Happy late Thanks-giving!

An AMAZING four day weekend has just wrapped up and I am in such a great mood because of it, I can't seem to make myself go to bed!

I know I am late in doing so, but I wanted to share with you some of the many things I am thankful for.

My friends that are family~ these people make my world turn. A cup of tea and dominoes or a brisk evening stroll would not be the same without them.

My wonderfully amazing man~ Who teaches me every day what it is to love and be loved. Who brings a smile to my face by just being himself. Who lets me steal bites of things I shouldn't eat off of his plate and covers me up while I am sleeping.

Working for a great company~ It is so refreshing to work somewhere (and for someone) who values their employees, and that I don't dread entering to earn my paycheck.

The mindfulness of being aware of my health~ There are few things better than the gift of health. I am glad that I found such an amazing doctor that isn't just a drug pusher with a doctorate, that she made me aware of what my body is doing and what I need to do to take care of it.