You know those people at work that are full of life and energy... most of the time...
But when it isn't most of the time they are a complete DRAG~~
Sometimes is seems like the people that are the most fun to work with, and the ones that are SO entertaining seem to be the drama creators, rumor spreaders, and sometimes tend to exaggerate to the point of being habitual liars... ya know what I'm talking about??
Just remember:
1-Gossip, backstabbing, complaining, and ignorance all make for a bad work environment.
2- It's NEVER good when one person's attitude determines the mood of your entire workplace.
end of story.
3.23.2010
3.18.2010
Update on life:
1- The housing market in HomeTown is really awful right now. There are a bunch of foreclosures and lots of homes for sale, so my parents were a little nervous about being able to sell our house. We put it on the market and within a couple hours there were calls to come and see it. Then within 36 hours we had 2 offers-- We sold our house after 4 days on the market. WHAT A BLESSING!
2- BYU did two things right today:
I: Won their first round game in the NCAA tournament for the first time since like '93 or '94 ish.
II: Decided to accept me as a student for the Fall 2010 semester :D
1- The housing market in HomeTown is really awful right now. There are a bunch of foreclosures and lots of homes for sale, so my parents were a little nervous about being able to sell our house. We put it on the market and within a couple hours there were calls to come and see it. Then within 36 hours we had 2 offers-- We sold our house after 4 days on the market. WHAT A BLESSING!
2- BYU did two things right today:
I: Won their first round game in the NCAA tournament for the first time since like '93 or '94 ish.
II: Decided to accept me as a student for the Fall 2010 semester :D
(keep in mind that BYU is my back up if plan A falls through)
3- Plan A is coming along perfectly! I had my second interview with my bishop and everything is going just as planned! The dentist told me that I didn't NEED to get out my wisdom teeth before I left because he didn't foresee them being a problem in the next 2 years.... but I REALLY don't want to be in Nicaragua, Latvia, or even Montana and have to have oral surgery-- no thanks! So we're going to call and get an appointment to have those out sometime before I leave. Other than that I am on track to turn in my mission papers on the 6th of May-- exactly 3 months before my 21st birthday!
4- Kla is getting married :D YEAH! She is like the planning wiz and has everything pretty much set. She texted me a week or so ago and said "So you know how Bo and I weren't going to do that whole bridesmaid/groomsman thing? Well we decided to so do you want to be my Maid of Honor??".. and I of course I said DEFINITELY! ... then something kind of dawned on me and I texted her again and said "Who is the Best Man?? Brazil??" and sure enough he is (not that that is a surprise at all.. they're brothers from different mothers) ha ha ha We all just kind of find it strangely ironic and funny! But no worries Brazil and I are totally fine with each other! I think it's going to be a TON of fun! Can't wait Kla!!!
Well I think that's it for know. I'm exhausted and I am going comatose for at least the next 9 hours.
Peace out world--
4- Kla is getting married :D YEAH! She is like the planning wiz and has everything pretty much set. She texted me a week or so ago and said "So you know how Bo and I weren't going to do that whole bridesmaid/groomsman thing? Well we decided to so do you want to be my Maid of Honor??".. and I of course I said DEFINITELY! ... then something kind of dawned on me and I texted her again and said "Who is the Best Man?? Brazil??" and sure enough he is (not that that is a surprise at all.. they're brothers from different mothers) ha ha ha We all just kind of find it strangely ironic and funny! But no worries Brazil and I are totally fine with each other! I think it's going to be a TON of fun! Can't wait Kla!!!
Well I think that's it for know. I'm exhausted and I am going comatose for at least the next 9 hours.
Peace out world--
3.05.2010
The News --- 10 years in the making
Have you ever met my family?? I'm pretty sure I've never officially introduced them to you so here's a quick intro before we get into the rest of the post :D
Well there they are! Everyone in my family has a nickname of some sort, but it is either too close to their actual name, or else it's in a different language.. (we made it up--don't worry about it!) Anywhooo there they are :D and I love them with all my heart.
Yes we have 5 girls in my family and don't say "Oh your poor Dad!" because he loves us. He has a clean house- cooked meals- backrubs (but only from me and that's why I'm his favorite ;) no but really. He loves his life and when he needs to get away he goes golfing and does yardwork... you know--manly crap. But we are all avid football fans-- and watch pretty much any sport. Except Soccer because my dad is ridiculous and doesn't understand TRUE futball :D We watch ESPN on a daily basis [usually PTI]. He is also a Seinfeld guru. He has seen every episode multiple times and quotes it all the time because "it relates to everyday life!". He currently works as an LDS institute teacher in Hometown. I go to his classes 3 times a week and love him not only as a dad but also as a teacher because he's an amazing teacher.
Almost exactly 11 years ago we were living in CollegeTown (side note: the reason Sass and I both attend school in CollegeTown is because that is where we lived for a while and it's also the town where my dad was born and raised, so it's not only CollegeTown but it's where our roots are...) my parents sat the 3 of us [then] down at the kitchen table and told us that we had been asked to move to {HomeTown}.. a couple hours away. I thought my world had crashed. My and Sporty Spice would be away from each other for the first time since we were like 2. I remember the emptiness that hung inside me as we drove to {HomeTown} and I remember crying myself to sleep that night. I was 9.
Every year since then we've held our breath from Feb-April in hopes that we aren't asked to move again. We only had one scare... I was a Sophmore and Brazil and I had just started dating. My parents told me that there was a definite chance that we'd be moving to Rexburg, ID. I remember telling Brazil and we were both SO upset {lol kinda ridiculous considering we'd been dating like 2 months but what do you do} But the results came back Negative for moving so I was ecstatic! The years have passed. The three oldest have grown and graduated in this town. I consider it my HomeTown. The town I grew up in.
Last Night I sat at the kitchen table like I did 11 years ago, but this time it was Me, Padre, Momma, The Funny One, and Youngest. I knew what was coming-- I'd known for about a week but had to keep my mouth shut and I watched the faces of my two younger sisters as the realization sunk in and they realized they'd be leaving everything they've ever known. I cried when I remembered how it felt.
My dad was asked to be the Area Director of our part of the state, so eventho HomeTown will be part of his area, the office is in CollegeTown. So it's back to our roots we go! From now on CollegeTown will be referred to as RootTown and come June/July we'll be gone.
So what does this mean for me?? I dunno really! Everything depends on anything. We move depending on when we sell our house and buy one.. Then depending on when my mission departure date is depends on whether I'll try to find someone in HomeTown to bum with or whether I'll just move to RootTown and try to get my job back as a waitress at Wingers... Crikey!
One thing is for sure though. My parents KNOW that this is the right move for us. and it's tough. But Elder Richard G. Scott said in the October Conference: "Spirituality yields two fruits. The first is inspiration to know what to do. The second is power, or the capacity to do it." We'll be ok. My little sisters will find friends and a place to belong. God knows all :D
Well there they are! Everyone in my family has a nickname of some sort, but it is either too close to their actual name, or else it's in a different language.. (we made it up--don't worry about it!) Anywhooo there they are :D and I love them with all my heart.Yes we have 5 girls in my family and don't say "Oh your poor Dad!" because he loves us. He has a clean house- cooked meals- backrubs (but only from me and that's why I'm his favorite ;) no but really. He loves his life and when he needs to get away he goes golfing and does yardwork... you know--manly crap. But we are all avid football fans-- and watch pretty much any sport. Except Soccer because my dad is ridiculous and doesn't understand TRUE futball :D We watch ESPN on a daily basis [usually PTI]. He is also a Seinfeld guru. He has seen every episode multiple times and quotes it all the time because "it relates to everyday life!". He currently works as an LDS institute teacher in Hometown. I go to his classes 3 times a week and love him not only as a dad but also as a teacher because he's an amazing teacher.
Almost exactly 11 years ago we were living in CollegeTown (side note: the reason Sass and I both attend school in CollegeTown is because that is where we lived for a while and it's also the town where my dad was born and raised, so it's not only CollegeTown but it's where our roots are...) my parents sat the 3 of us [then] down at the kitchen table and told us that we had been asked to move to {HomeTown}.. a couple hours away. I thought my world had crashed. My and Sporty Spice would be away from each other for the first time since we were like 2. I remember the emptiness that hung inside me as we drove to {HomeTown} and I remember crying myself to sleep that night. I was 9.
Every year since then we've held our breath from Feb-April in hopes that we aren't asked to move again. We only had one scare... I was a Sophmore and Brazil and I had just started dating. My parents told me that there was a definite chance that we'd be moving to Rexburg, ID. I remember telling Brazil and we were both SO upset {lol kinda ridiculous considering we'd been dating like 2 months but what do you do} But the results came back Negative for moving so I was ecstatic! The years have passed. The three oldest have grown and graduated in this town. I consider it my HomeTown. The town I grew up in.
Last Night I sat at the kitchen table like I did 11 years ago, but this time it was Me, Padre, Momma, The Funny One, and Youngest. I knew what was coming-- I'd known for about a week but had to keep my mouth shut and I watched the faces of my two younger sisters as the realization sunk in and they realized they'd be leaving everything they've ever known. I cried when I remembered how it felt.
My dad was asked to be the Area Director of our part of the state, so eventho HomeTown will be part of his area, the office is in CollegeTown. So it's back to our roots we go! From now on CollegeTown will be referred to as RootTown and come June/July we'll be gone.
So what does this mean for me?? I dunno really! Everything depends on anything. We move depending on when we sell our house and buy one.. Then depending on when my mission departure date is depends on whether I'll try to find someone in HomeTown to bum with or whether I'll just move to RootTown and try to get my job back as a waitress at Wingers... Crikey!
One thing is for sure though. My parents KNOW that this is the right move for us. and it's tough. But Elder Richard G. Scott said in the October Conference: "Spirituality yields two fruits. The first is inspiration to know what to do. The second is power, or the capacity to do it." We'll be ok. My little sisters will find friends and a place to belong. God knows all :D
2.19.2010
My 100th Post! {The Red Ranger}
Today I had the privilege of dropping off my 12 year old sister at the middle school. When we got in the car she said something like "I'll tell you where to drop me off..." and I smiled and Said "Sis you don't want me to drop you off right in front where everyone can check out Mr. Truck??!".. Her response-- "Nope! You can drop me off around the corner and I'll walk to the front."
I remember being in Middle school and waiting for my mom to come pick me up and praying that she was driving our little Nissan Altima and not the Pontiac DustBuster... Do you know which one I'm talking about?? I SWEAR that this minivan was modeled after the BLACK AND DECKER DUSTBUSTER 3.21507!
With it's plush red interior and orange scented air freshener
And the dented right wheel well {special thank you to the plumber who didn't see THE BRIGHT RED TRUCK in his rear-view mirror}
Not to mention the dent on the driver's door {this one was my bad.. My arms were full of soccer stuff and I used my foot to shut the door and most definitely kicked a dent into it OOPS!}
and what about the bed packed full of crusty nasty snow!
But those are only the visually noticeable imperfections! If she really wanted to look cool she'd have me put it in park just so that everyone could watch it lurch as I shifted from Park into Drive! :D
But on a more serious note this really is the BEST truck ever. My older sister drove it through high school and so have Sass and I. Then we bought a little Civic for college, but ever since I've been back I really have been happy to be driving Mr. Truck again!
Remember the show CARS?? Mater is SO much cooler and funnier than Lightning McQueen-- Why? Because Mr. Truck and Mater both have character!
I remember being in Middle school and waiting for my mom to come pick me up and praying that she was driving our little Nissan Altima and not the Pontiac DustBuster... Do you know which one I'm talking about?? I SWEAR that this minivan was modeled after the BLACK AND DECKER DUSTBUSTER 3.21507!
But isn't The 1991 Red Ranger [commonly referred to as Mr. Truck] WAY cooler than the dustbuster!??
With it's plush red interior and orange scented air freshener
And the dented right wheel well {special thank you to the plumber who didn't see THE BRIGHT RED TRUCK in his rear-view mirror}
Not to mention the dent on the driver's door {this one was my bad.. My arms were full of soccer stuff and I used my foot to shut the door and most definitely kicked a dent into it OOPS!}
and what about the bed packed full of crusty nasty snow!
But those are only the visually noticeable imperfections! If she really wanted to look cool she'd have me put it in park just so that everyone could watch it lurch as I shifted from Park into Drive! :D
But on a more serious note this really is the BEST truck ever. My older sister drove it through high school and so have Sass and I. Then we bought a little Civic for college, but ever since I've been back I really have been happy to be driving Mr. Truck again!
Remember the show CARS?? Mater is SO much cooler and funnier than Lightning McQueen-- Why? Because Mr. Truck and Mater both have character!
Eventho I know it's not the best car for a Middle schooler, I do love The Red Ranger. I think I'll cry when it dies because heaven knows we're NOT selling it!
P.S.- did you notice the snow on the ground in the pics??.. Ya it snowed last night and of course I just took The Red Ranger to the car wash earlier this week!This is the view outside my front door. Please also note that we still have like 2 feet of snow in our yard that has yet to melt.
Dear Mr. Truck;
You've been quite reliable and durable. You don't get the greatest gas mileage, but that's ok I love you anyway!
Love, Kaylen
You've been quite reliable and durable. You don't get the greatest gas mileage, but that's ok I love you anyway!
Love, Kaylen
P.S.- did you notice the snow on the ground in the pics??.. Ya it snowed last night and of course I just took The Red Ranger to the car wash earlier this week!This is the view outside my front door. Please also note that we still have like 2 feet of snow in our yard that has yet to melt.
P.S.S. thank you for everyone that gave swimming suit advice! I've still yet to buy one but all of your suggestions will be taken into serious consideration :D
2.16.2010
Needs Another Swimsuit....
So summertime is coming quickly which means it's time for a new swimsuit :D My current favorite website for modest tankini's is limericki.com they have SUPER cute suits but I'm debating on which one to get-- so what do you think??
1-
This one is my favorite..
but my mom hates the turquoise bottoms with the red band.. I kinda like it
2-
This one is also a top favorite.. I think it'll minimize my bust, but the negative side is that it's $10 more than the other tops--- boo!
3-
This one is my mom's favorite, but I already have 2 halter top swim suits and I dunno if I want another one, but it is really like it besides that--
1-
This one is my favorite..but my mom hates the turquoise bottoms with the red band.. I kinda like it
2-
This one is also a top favorite.. I think it'll minimize my bust, but the negative side is that it's $10 more than the other tops--- boo!This one is my mom's favorite, but I already have 2 halter top swim suits and I dunno if I want another one, but it is really like it besides that--Pretty much all of them are cute, but I was looking at their website and noticed that they had a blog so I looked at it and it lets you know when different tops go on sale! sweet! so I stuck the link on my blog list so that we can all watch for the updates when different ones go on sale :D Yeah! ha So ya let me know which one you like! Muchas Gracias!
bring on the summertime!
bring on the summertime!
2.09.2010
Influence
Remember Ross from my last post? Well he's a year younger than I am, so right now he's preparing to leave on his mission in about 2 weeks... Can I just say that he is hilarious! ha but we've been hanging out a ton recently and it's been SO fun to watch him prepare and take his last steps before going into the mission field :D
A couple times a month our ward has the opportunity to go to the temple and preform baptisms for the dead and I've always teased Ross a little because he was one of the only boys there that wasn't endowed and able to baptize and confirm-- well last week Ross went through the temple and I was SO excited for him! So this week when we went I was stoked for him because it was his first time baptizing--- so we rigged it!
We ended up timing it right so that he was able to confirm me and then also I was the first person he was able to baptize as well. It was awesome to be a part of something so amazing with friend that you admire and respect!
Most people that know Ross think that he might be immature because he is hyper and happy 95% of the time, but I've learned this week that he may be a bit naive to the world, but when it comes to preforming those sacred ordinances he didn't joke or poke fun. He recognized the significance of the ordinance and handled it better and more maturely than most of the older boys there and it was such a breath of fresh air! Ross knows-- and because he knows he will serve faithfully. I'm so grateful for his example of what it means to be happy, fun, and faithful.
The church is true :D
A couple times a month our ward has the opportunity to go to the temple and preform baptisms for the dead and I've always teased Ross a little because he was one of the only boys there that wasn't endowed and able to baptize and confirm-- well last week Ross went through the temple and I was SO excited for him! So this week when we went I was stoked for him because it was his first time baptizing--- so we rigged it!
We ended up timing it right so that he was able to confirm me and then also I was the first person he was able to baptize as well. It was awesome to be a part of something so amazing with friend that you admire and respect!
Most people that know Ross think that he might be immature because he is hyper and happy 95% of the time, but I've learned this week that he may be a bit naive to the world, but when it comes to preforming those sacred ordinances he didn't joke or poke fun. He recognized the significance of the ordinance and handled it better and more maturely than most of the older boys there and it was such a breath of fresh air! Ross knows-- and because he knows he will serve faithfully. I'm so grateful for his example of what it means to be happy, fun, and faithful.
The church is true :D
2.04.2010
Oh the bank...
So quick little story for you..
The other day (I meant to write about this the day it happened, but just haven't had time) I was working and this guy comes up to my window... he was in about his late 20's and deposited some money and then he kept glancing at my name tag and made a bunch of comments about my name.. so yada yada yada I finished the deposit and he looked up at me and:
"So can I ask you a forward question??"
"Umm sure!"
"If I gave you my number would you call me?"
"uhh I actually can't discuss anything like that at work, sorry"
"That's what I thought"
(he exits and all the girls kinda giggle at me and I didn't think much more about it until thirty minutes later when I looked up to see an old lady at my station....)
"How can I help you?"
"Have you called my grandson yet??"
"Pardon.."
"My grandson-- have you called him?"
"I'm sorry I'm not sure who your grandson is..."
" 'John Doe' "
"John Doe... Umm I actually just barely met him when he came in a few minutes ago.."
"Oh well perfect! Then that must be why he gave me his phone number to give to you so that you can call him!"
[WHAT THE CRAP] (at this point his MOTHER walks up to the window and grandma explains the situation to mother and they both laugh...)
"Well he is just the best boy in the world. You just need to call him and I promise you it'll be worth your time...
"He's just getting a little older and he just needs to find himself a good nice girl... So write down his number (grandma rambles off his number as I scribble it down)"
"Sorry about this! I promise we're not normally this strange!" (doubtful)
yada yada yada
(Grandma and Mother exit)
So at this point all the other tellers are having quite the hayday with this little situation and one suggests that I just text him with her phone (so that he doesn't have my number) and tell him that I'm going on a mission.. which isn't a lie.. so I do and he texts back and says something like oh good for you. Then I went to lunch and came back and my co-worker pulls out her phone and was like look at this and the text said, "are you sure you're going on a mission?? because that's the second time I've heard that excuse"-- What does he expect me to say back to that??? umm ya sorry I lied I'm not going on a mission and would really like to go out with you..? false. I texted back that I wouldn't lie about something like that and I thought Oh good! It's over!... false
(a couple hours later Mother enters)(please try to imagine the look of astonishment on my face when I look up and realize that she is back AGAIN...)
"I went back to work and I was thinking where do I know you from! and I just couldn't remember and it was just driving me crazy! But you helped with that preschool class a couple years ago didn't you??"
(SIDE STORY: my jr or senior year of high school I did an internship at a preschool and this lady was one of the lady's that helped out with the preschool class)
"ya I did.."
"I knew it! I just couldn't remember but then when I did I thought OH! I just have to go and tell her!"
".... ha ha ya." (super awkward at this point-- not know what to say)
"...I'm sorry if this is kinda weird for you, but you just need to call him and blah blah blah"
(mother exits)(take note that mother has now made a second trip to the bank for a 30 second conversation)
MY ARGUMENT: I had NO clue who this kid was and I don't ever give out my number to random dudes at the bank... If I would've known who his family was before hand then I might've gone, but for all I knew he could've been a rapist! But even AFTER I found out who he was his family was WAY too involved (granted he probably would've died if he knew his mom came back in, but still) and he was lame when he tried to call me out on not going on a mission-- the only thing that was really going for him at that point was the fact that he has some money..(I may or may not have noticed his his balance when helped him earlier ;) opps! But at least I can say that I'm not a gold digger!
Philosophy: "Dear future in-laws: Please be AWESOME!"
The other day (I meant to write about this the day it happened, but just haven't had time) I was working and this guy comes up to my window... he was in about his late 20's and deposited some money and then he kept glancing at my name tag and made a bunch of comments about my name.. so yada yada yada I finished the deposit and he looked up at me and:
"So can I ask you a forward question??"
"Umm sure!"
"If I gave you my number would you call me?"
"uhh I actually can't discuss anything like that at work, sorry"
"That's what I thought"
(he exits and all the girls kinda giggle at me and I didn't think much more about it until thirty minutes later when I looked up to see an old lady at my station....)
"How can I help you?"
"Have you called my grandson yet??"
"Pardon.."
"My grandson-- have you called him?"
"I'm sorry I'm not sure who your grandson is..."
" 'John Doe' "
"John Doe... Umm I actually just barely met him when he came in a few minutes ago.."
"Oh well perfect! Then that must be why he gave me his phone number to give to you so that you can call him!"
[WHAT THE CRAP] (at this point his MOTHER walks up to the window and grandma explains the situation to mother and they both laugh...)
"Well he is just the best boy in the world. You just need to call him and I promise you it'll be worth your time...
"He's just getting a little older and he just needs to find himself a good nice girl... So write down his number (grandma rambles off his number as I scribble it down)"
"Sorry about this! I promise we're not normally this strange!" (doubtful)
yada yada yada
(Grandma and Mother exit)
So at this point all the other tellers are having quite the hayday with this little situation and one suggests that I just text him with her phone (so that he doesn't have my number) and tell him that I'm going on a mission.. which isn't a lie.. so I do and he texts back and says something like oh good for you. Then I went to lunch and came back and my co-worker pulls out her phone and was like look at this and the text said, "are you sure you're going on a mission?? because that's the second time I've heard that excuse"-- What does he expect me to say back to that??? umm ya sorry I lied I'm not going on a mission and would really like to go out with you..? false. I texted back that I wouldn't lie about something like that and I thought Oh good! It's over!... false
(a couple hours later Mother enters)(please try to imagine the look of astonishment on my face when I look up and realize that she is back AGAIN...)
"I went back to work and I was thinking where do I know you from! and I just couldn't remember and it was just driving me crazy! But you helped with that preschool class a couple years ago didn't you??"
(SIDE STORY: my jr or senior year of high school I did an internship at a preschool and this lady was one of the lady's that helped out with the preschool class)
"ya I did.."
"I knew it! I just couldn't remember but then when I did I thought OH! I just have to go and tell her!"
".... ha ha ya." (super awkward at this point-- not know what to say)
"...I'm sorry if this is kinda weird for you, but you just need to call him and blah blah blah"
(mother exits)(take note that mother has now made a second trip to the bank for a 30 second conversation)
MY ARGUMENT: I had NO clue who this kid was and I don't ever give out my number to random dudes at the bank... If I would've known who his family was before hand then I might've gone, but for all I knew he could've been a rapist! But even AFTER I found out who he was his family was WAY too involved (granted he probably would've died if he knew his mom came back in, but still) and he was lame when he tried to call me out on not going on a mission-- the only thing that was really going for him at that point was the fact that he has some money..(I may or may not have noticed his his balance when helped him earlier ;) opps! But at least I can say that I'm not a gold digger!
Philosophy: "Dear future in-laws: Please be AWESOME!"
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