What the Hell is going on?

So this weekend a friend said the phrase for 2012 is What the Hell is Going On.

I have a full blown cold and I am not happy so I couldn't agree more. 

Why do I get sick on a short work week when I have plans to travel to AZ?

I am enduring at work today but only until my conference call at 4 pm is done. I came in for a few hours yesterday afternoon to help a previous team member and then headed home. I was in bed by 8 but could not fall asleep as I had slept until noon. I overslept today and wanted to call in sick but I am too responsible for that. I felt guilty at the thought of not coming to work today. While there was no rain this morning; there was traffic and I was very grateful for my FastTrack.

So here I am wishing I was home in bed now having a stomach ache and feeling not too great. Still no rain as forecasted and wearing a sweater that at times I am grateful for and other times I feel incredibly warm. Yes I think that means I am sick. 

Will I cancel my trip to AZ in the words of todays post HELL NO! I know the phrase is what the Hell is Going on!?!?!? But I think Hell No fits quite nicely.

I think you get the point that I am not a happy camper today.

Music

Isn't it interesting how we can hear music and it can bring out so many different emotions and memories when we hear a certain song. It takes you back to that one moment you relate to that song. The first kiss, that long drive, a concert, sitting in your room doing homework, a school or church dance, that moment when you need that was a once in a lifetime moment you would never forget and would always remember when you heard that song.

Last Friday I heard Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract. This morning I drove into work listening to Wham's I'm your Man!

So today I was at Chipotle picking up my lunch and all of a sudden I heard an old familiar song by Altered Images...Happy Birthday and I immediately thought of high school and my friends Kim, Bob, Cathy and punker square. I hadn't heard this song in a while and it was pretty loud so I appreciated that.

Music makes me happy. I love all kinds. They remind me of good friends, good times, and if I am listening to hymns or church music I reflect on my life.

I just had to share that I love the memories music brings us!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40K2S0-5Xo0

It's Friday

and blogger has a new look and it has been one long week!!

Monday - Dinner with one of the ladies I visit teach that is moving to Gilbert, AZ. Will miss her and she taught me about a new place I can take people to El Indio yummm

Tuesday - Ward temple night first time I was able to do this in the year I have been living in San Diego. Can you believe it? I have been here for a year and I finally feel like it is home!!!

Wednesday - Dinner with some friends for my birthday and I feel so lucky to know these people

Thursday - Worked at the temple but let me tell you waking up at 4:05 because I was afraid I would oversleep made for one long day after a late night.

Friday - Another long day but hopefully my new sewing machine will be here this weekend!!! The best part is that when I drove to work I heard " I think We Are Alone Now" by Tiffany and I was like yay going 90mph ouch. I slowed down and then there was the Cranberries which reminded me of a good friend.
Tonight a dance yikes I hope I make it.

Tomorrow - Volunteering in Chula Vista woohooo!! Than seeing my friends from OC in SD and having them visit till Sunday.

I have a busy life and I love it!!!

Another College Graduation!!!

So the picture below is of my beautiful older niece at  her high school graduation in 2008. I can hardly believe it has been that long. I will be replacing it with a more recent picture next month...which reminds me my camera is not shooting as clear and crisp and I purchased that camera for her high school graduation. Next month I will be heading off to Boston to see her graduate from BU.

One word to describe my niece is Dynamic! She is always on the go with her friends, wanting to dance, learn, and explore all this world has to show us.

It has been so much fun to watch her become an adult. I can't wait to see you graduate!!! You are an amazing woman!!

Recognizing How Blessed I Am!!!

I woke up today and for some reason I am incredibly happy and glad to be living in San Diego. I love my life.

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I am a mid single and I am happy. Sure, I would like to be married (trying to do positive affirmations but yes, I think would like that companionship) but you know it is not the end of the world that I am single. It has provided me with a lot of opportunities to do great things and meet great individuals.

I have to admit this weekend I was feeling the blues and blah about life. The social 6'6 smoker I think played a big part in that. Why did I go out with him? I didn't know he smoked and he seemed nice, and as mentioned previously sometimes it is good to spend time with the opposite gender and explore possibilities. I also while I have met some great people was just missing my longtime friends. Not just the singles but the families. 

I lived in the Cypress area for most of my life and moving to San Diego was a lot harder than I ever imagined. I am adjusting and I call San Diego home and I am no longer tempted to just hop in my car and do the drive up to the OC. However, as I saw posts on FB about Young Women Activities or different events going on I was craving seeing members and friends from my old stake. I miss running errands around the neighborhood and seeing people you know and visiting them and saying hello.  

While I am now a little fish in this big stake I am beginning to recognize people when I work at the temple. I see them and I am so happy to see their familiar face. Last night was the first ward temple night I was able to participate in since moving to San Diego and I loved it!! I am blessed to know some incredible men and women in my ward and even more priviliged to call them my friends.

I am not sure what this outpouring of blessings is indicating but I do know that in my life I have been blessed beyond what I deserve and maybe as I am getting older I am learning to recognize the blessing more and appreciate them as well as show gratitude for them.

So to all my family and friends thank you so much for being one of the blessings. I don't think I let my family or friends know very often how much they mean to me but it is something I am striving to improve.

I am posting a picture that makes me happy when I see it. These are three of my biggest blessings in my life!!! I love them so much!!!

MBA for about 10K?

I have been working for my current employer for over 5 years. They have a great education assistance program. Had I started my MBA 4 years ago, I would have an MBA mostly paid by my employer and I would not owe them much if I chose to leave.

I have an opportunity to start the MBA program at UC Redlands this month or next and see it as an opportunity to do it and also making a committment to stay with my current employer for another 3 years at least. That is not a bad thing but it is a committment.

I started filling out the application online but I stopped where I had to write an essay about my work experience, education and goals. I know about my work experience and education but my professional goals? Ultimately I want an MBA so I can teach at a college and do that in the evenings or just do that in my retirement. Crazy huh?

The program costs $38,000 and my company will pay for a good chunk of it but I have to put the money in first and then be a diligent student get an A so I get 100% reimbursement. My MBA could potentially only cost me $ 10,000. However, I am still paying my student loans for my BA and it seems silly to incur more debt for my education or does it?

I don't expect a big pay increase with an MBA it is more of a personal goal. So give me your insights help me think of some new goals that maybe I just have not thought of on my own.

My new range is 5'9 to 6'

So anyone who knows me I have a thing about tall guys. I always say a guy needs to be at least 6 feet tall. I know, I know I am only 5'3 and that is a lot of inches to waste but hey with heels I am 5'8.

Anyhow the real point is I went out twice with this guy and he was 6'6. Really nice guy but honestly the height thing bothered me and I finally realized that the slight scent of smoke was him.

He is a social smoker and I wasn't sure if I was off but my nose was right on.

So what did I learn from this experience?

First, I should go with my nose instinct.

Second, well let's just say I had something reemphasized. Dating can't be that bad but it has to be with the right person. Or at least you have to be open to letting someone be the right person and not hang on to another person. What do I mean? I thought I was open to trying this out but when I was there I realized I really wanted to be with someone else.

Third, the guy can not be over a foot taller than me. It is just ackward looking up feeling like a little kid.

Will I see this guy again? Probably not. I think my look of disgust when he confirmed he was a smoker said it all.

Do I know who this other person I really want to be with is? I will not disclose that on here as I am not sure about this myself.

Why? There are more people than I realize that read my blog and then make comments to me about in conversation and I am caught off guard.

One thing I did learn this past week. I am a sucker for a goatee and cowboy hat. OK that's only because of Tim McGraw. However, I really do have a thing for a goatee.