Ummmm, yeah so it has been awhile since I have blogged. I just really couldn't think of anything exciting to post. For my own little FHE tonight I decided to do a quick blog update, so here it goes.
- I started going to a family ward in August (yep, I reached that age :-) and everyone has been so nice. Honesly, I was a little worried about the transition. I have been in a YSA/Student ward since I was 18 and have loved it. Luckily people are amazing in my new ward. I have been invited over for dinner and people have come up to introduce themselves. No calling yet, but I am anxiously awaiting.
- School started again and this year is going so much better than last year. We have a new Administrative Intern who is on top of it and awesome. It makes my life easier. I also have a lower caseload right now, which is nice. I have been able to be home by 4:45 almost every day and that makes me happy!!!!!
- About two weeks ago I had painful muscle spasms in my back. I could not bend my back at all and it hurt worse than breaking my arm. I could hardly walk and I could feel every single back muscle tighten and sharp, shooting pain. I called my parents at 2:30am my time crying because I wasn't sure what has happening. I had to have my incredible friend Mallory come over to help get me out of bed and take me to the doctor. I took 2 1/2 days off of work and then just watched General Conference over the weekend. It is feeling better now, but still is sore.
- My niece, Bella, was blessed yesterday and I so wish I could have been there. A lot of my extended family went and they did a brunch after. I can't wait to see pics!
- My grandma and aunt Linda are coming to visit next week and we are gonna have some fun!!!!
So maybe this wasn't the most exciting post, but truth be told I am not the exciting person ;-)
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Things I Want To Do
1. Travel to Europe (specifically Italy, England, and France)
2. Become fluent in another language, either Spanish or Japanese
3. Go to Disneyworld
4. Go to a Taylor Swift concert
5. Once again stay in a beach house in Hawaii
6. Learn not to stress out
7. Go on cruise
8. Own a cute condo
9. Research my dad's family and do the temple work (I have started and took 4 names to the temple, but it is hard when you can't read Japanese)
10. ?????? Any ideas!
2. Become fluent in another language, either Spanish or Japanese
3. Go to Disneyworld
4. Go to a Taylor Swift concert
5. Once again stay in a beach house in Hawaii
6. Learn not to stress out
7. Go on cruise
8. Own a cute condo
9. Research my dad's family and do the temple work (I have started and took 4 names to the temple, but it is hard when you can't read Japanese)
10. ?????? Any ideas!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Isabella
I am an aunt!!! My brother Spencer and his wife Krystal had a little baby girl on July 22, 2011, just 2 days after my birthday! Her name is Isabella Okada and she weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 18 in. long. The baby and mom are doing well. I flew out to UT on July 14th to surprise my brother and grandma. My parents didn't know I was here either. (My mom flew in from Cody today and my dad, who had some work to finish up, will drive down in a few days.) Our family is so excited and I am already in love!!!
See Facebook for a few more pics!
See Facebook for a few more pics!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
One moment can change everything!
I recently have been thinking about how one moment, one phone call, one person can change everything.
One of my good friends found out on Friday that her cousin (actually 2nd cousin) who she was very close to was killed in Afghanistan. He was a marine and stepped on an IED. He was engaged and suppose to come home in August. Needless to say it was heartbreaking for the entire family. Her family's life changed in a moment.
For me it has been simple phone calls that have totally changed my life. A phone call that one of my girls in the ward (I was serving as the Relief Society President) was cutting herself. (I could write a book about RSP phone calls!) A phone call that my grandpa was in a coma. A phone call that I got the job and needed to move across the country.
There have also been certain people in my life who have taught me life lessons either through their words or examples. Without them I would be a completely different person. I feel nothing but joy when I think of these family members, friends, and mentors.
While thinking about this, it once again reminded me that every decision we make, every person we meet, and every moment in life is important. There have been many days where I should have responded with more love, served a friend or stranger, or simply held my tongue. I am incredible gratefully to Heavenly Father for another day filled with moments that may change my life and hopefully another peron's life for the better.
One of my good friends found out on Friday that her cousin (actually 2nd cousin) who she was very close to was killed in Afghanistan. He was a marine and stepped on an IED. He was engaged and suppose to come home in August. Needless to say it was heartbreaking for the entire family. Her family's life changed in a moment.
For me it has been simple phone calls that have totally changed my life. A phone call that one of my girls in the ward (I was serving as the Relief Society President) was cutting herself. (I could write a book about RSP phone calls!) A phone call that my grandpa was in a coma. A phone call that I got the job and needed to move across the country.
There have also been certain people in my life who have taught me life lessons either through their words or examples. Without them I would be a completely different person. I feel nothing but joy when I think of these family members, friends, and mentors.
While thinking about this, it once again reminded me that every decision we make, every person we meet, and every moment in life is important. There have been many days where I should have responded with more love, served a friend or stranger, or simply held my tongue. I am incredible gratefully to Heavenly Father for another day filled with moments that may change my life and hopefully another peron's life for the better.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
It has been too long!
Man I am a slacker!!!! I can't believe it has been since April I have posted. Well here is just a quick update...
- School is out! This year was...ummmm...interesting.
- I will start going to the family ward in the next little bit. I am ready, but will definitely miss the Union Mill Ward!
- The biggest news is that my brother and his wife are having a baby in July!!!!! I am gonna be an aunt. Excited doesn't even begin to describe what I am feeling!!!! I have decided to completely spoil her!!!
- School is out! This year was...ummmm...interesting.
- I will start going to the family ward in the next little bit. I am ready, but will definitely miss the Union Mill Ward!
- The biggest news is that my brother and his wife are having a baby in July!!!!! I am gonna be an aunt. Excited doesn't even begin to describe what I am feeling!!!! I have decided to completely spoil her!!!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A month in the life of a Speech Pathologist
So these are somethings that have happened at work in the past month or so.
1. I had to move out of my room, because they needed it for testing. Let's just say I agreed to do it for 2 days (or so I thought), but it ended up being 5. Guess who ended up putting all the laptops, cords, etc. onto a cart so they could be hauled off.
2. Attended about 16 meetings in 2 days.
3. Almost went over the legal limit for my caseload.
4. Had a student throw-up during speech.
5. Laughed (not out loud) when a student came wearing florescent pink leggings and a mini jean skirt. Hello 80's!!!!!!
6. One of my 5th grade students skipped school. She was bullied on the bus and either hid in the bushes and then walked home (her story) or else on her way down to speech ditched school and walked home (teacher had her marked present).
7. Wrote 64 progress reports.
8. Laughed almost everyday, because of something funny a student said or did.
9. Called my dad and told him I hated my job. Called my dad and told him it will be good to get back to work on Monday.
10. SPRING BREAK!!!!!
1. I had to move out of my room, because they needed it for testing. Let's just say I agreed to do it for 2 days (or so I thought), but it ended up being 5. Guess who ended up putting all the laptops, cords, etc. onto a cart so they could be hauled off.
2. Attended about 16 meetings in 2 days.
3. Almost went over the legal limit for my caseload.
4. Had a student throw-up during speech.
5. Laughed (not out loud) when a student came wearing florescent pink leggings and a mini jean skirt. Hello 80's!!!!!!
6. One of my 5th grade students skipped school. She was bullied on the bus and either hid in the bushes and then walked home (her story) or else on her way down to speech ditched school and walked home (teacher had her marked present).
7. Wrote 64 progress reports.
8. Laughed almost everyday, because of something funny a student said or did.
9. Called my dad and told him I hated my job. Called my dad and told him it will be good to get back to work on Monday.
10. SPRING BREAK!!!!!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Love this!!!!
Where have you been all my life Nookcolor!!!! I haven't worked since Wednesday (we got a ton of snow) and have been reading like crazy. This little device not only lets me download books, but I can also get on the Internet. My favorite feature is the Pandora radio station that lets me listen to my favorite music while reading. I am one happy girl. Thanks Mal for inspiring me to get one! :-)
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