Manic May . . .

I can't believe that it's mid May already. Holy Crow! So just to catch up on things goings on . . . I had a dance competition on the 7th of this month at Lagoon, We performed two dances that day and placed 1st on both! Keep in mind that Lagoon was a NATIONAL competition, so it was kinda fun. We have one final recital this upcoming Saturday and then I will have my Wednesday evenings back. I'm still keeping busy with work, zumba, dance and Mary Kay. My baby brother is graduating high school in a couple weeks, YIKES!!! Then to wrap up this month, Dad's birthday is the 27th and I have to figure out what to get him. Wish me luck so I can make it through the rest of the month. Once summer gets here, my work schedule will be much better. Until next time . . . keep it real!

Broken Hearted Little Girl . . .

Yesterday, March 12, 2011 was a very dark day in my life. My Grandma Mecham passed away. I'm still dealing with mixed emotions ranging from depression to lost in the reality of it. It just happened so unexpectedly but we were all waiting for this and praying that this day would never come. It just feels like my world should not exist without Grandma here. She was the best person that I have ever known. She always encouraged me to do what ever I wanted to do and be who ever I wanted to be. As she lived her incredible life I don't think that she ever realized that the person I most wanted to be was her. Now I will never have a chance to tell her. If I were to reach one goal in my life I would love to be at least half of the amazing lady that she was. I love her more than anything, and I'll always miss her. I love you Grandma, I'll see you again someday! Until next time. . . keep it real!

The fall of an empire . . .

So in case not everyone has heard the bad news by now, Borders Inc. has officially filed for bankruptcy. With this knowledge hundreds of Borders books, music and cafe around the world are closing their doors. On this list is a store that I have grown to love and refer to it as my second home. Borders in Logan, Utah: Store number 553 is a store that I spent every single day at for three years of my life. Although I have not worked there for a little over a year now, I still feel the sadness that previous co-workers are going through. I still feel connected to each one and I hope that they are able to find jobs quickly. I have many friends (though the one's who work there I have always referred to them as my borders family) that are directly effected by this tragedy. There are far to many people to name them all, but for all the staff both past and present . . . God bless you in this time of grief. It has been an honor working with you all. Even though Borders may be gone, we are still family. I will alway remember the wonderful memories and friends that I have made in a small bookstore on main street in the tiny town of Logan, Utah. Until next time . . . keep it real!

Flippin' February . . .

Well as usual dear blogging world, nothing much has happened so far this month. I am still trying to research graduate school and save up for the GRE's. . . Not much studying being done however. I really do need to be better at that. My life is still stuck in a circle, I do the same thing day in and day out. Getting really bored of it too. SO I have been unsuccessful at leaving my rut but I am still trying. I do keep my self pretty busy though between work, dance, zumba and Mary Kay it seems that I am hardly ever home. I spend more time in my car then anywhere else. My family is going to take a "vacation" next weekend and head up to the Cabin in Island Park. Hopefully it will be funner than last year. Last year was filled with WAY to much drama for me. So keep your fingers crossed that all will go off without a hitch. Perhaps if Uncle Dale is nice enough he will let Logan borrow his extra pickup shell so we can bring the dogs with us! I will keep you posted on how the whole trip goes. Until next time . . . keep it real!

Zumba Craze!

I know that this post is a little behind schedule, but when do I ever post ANYTHING on schedule? I decided that even though this is not a life changing kind of thing, it is still something that I can share with those of you who are interested in the goings on in my life (and even those who are not). So the first time that I went to this Zumba thing (for those of you who have no clue what zumba is, it's kind of like latin style dance meets hip hop dance for a totally fun work out) was probably 7 or 8 weeks ago. Amber got me hooked on it, I'll admit I only go once a week because it's hard because of work and other meetings with Mary Kay to go the other days. But oh man it is so much fun, I love it. In fact I am seriously considering ordering the video set and the wii game of zumba so I can do it more often. If you have not tried zumba, you have to do it! Go to zumba.com to find out classes in your area! Until next time . . . keep it real!

Another New Year . . .

Well 2010 has closed it's doors and 2011 has started. As it always seems in my life, So far in the month of January nothing seems to be different. I work, sell Mary Kay and come home. Once at home I usually sit around watching tv, movies or reading a book. I fall asleep and wake up the next day only to do the exact . . . same . . . thing. I'm really tired of being in this rut of boredom but I'm not sure how to get back out. It's hard for me because 99% of my friends are all out of state which makes visiting almost impossible. The other 1% seem unattached, to much time has passed between all the times we would spend together and now we seem distant. Sigh. Hopefully I will get out of this rut and change my life for the better in 2011. I will be working on going to grad school (so keep your fingers crossed that I get in somewhere) and preparing to start another adventure (hopefully) soon. Until next time . . . keep it real!

"Wrapping up" December. . .

Hey y'all,

So obviously it's been a while since I have been on here and thought I would share with you some goings on in my life. . . . . . November has passed and with it Bridger's 5th birthday, Logan and Mom's birthday and Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving this year was spent at Grandma and Grandpa Packers house, not much left during that month. December started and I was keeping busy with Mary Kay and Center PSR. Mary Kay finished up a quarter on Dec 15th and I was a star consultant (meaning I sold X amount in product before the quarter ended) so our directors treated all the stars to a yummy lunch at red lobster and we went to the Christmas Angels concert afterwards. It was such a fun day. Later that night I went to Sizzlers for my Center PSR christmas party and oh man that was some good eatin'. I have not really been up to much, just work, work, work and just in case I get board, work. I am really starting to get heavy into the grad school research again so wish me luck. I will probably be taking the GRE's sometime this year. Chances are high that I will take it twice, just in case the first shot is a crapshoot. I am not a good test taker so please if you have taken it, I need all the study tips I can get. I will let you know as time comes which schools I have or will be applying to. Wish me luck that I get in at least somewhere. Until next time. . . Keep it real!