And then there was one!

My Life

2011-10-23T17:19:00.000-06:00

I just realized I have not updated my blog in 5 months....my bad! Not much about the way my life is has changed. I now live with Brandon and Wendy, which is nice because I can get up each morning and go downstairs and watch Chase and Emma in my pj's. This also means I do not have to take my work clothes with me to their house. We moved from Salt Lake to Murray. It is such a nice place! I have my own "apartment" upstairs. I have my own room and bathroom. It is fun living with Brandon, Wendy, Chase, and Emma.

Moving on to work. Last update I was mentoring new staff. Since then I was given the opportunity to start coaching paralegals in Client Services. Which means I sit and listen to their calls and provide them with feedback, if they want it, on how to shorten call times, aftercall times and meet the stats needed in the department. After about 3 weeks of coaching, I was given the opportunity to start training the paralegals going from IWC to Client Services. This took 3 weeks of going through the classes again then slowly training sections at a time, while the full time trainer watched. Once he was sure I could do it, he let me be on my own. So far I have trained 6 classes. It has been such a learning and growing experience for me. The company has been making changes so a few team lead positions opened up. I applied for one and just found out on Friday that I did well enough in my first interview to move on to a second interview, which is tomorrow. The team lead would be up in IWC. I am so excited that I have a chance. I will update my blog when I find out if I got the job or not.

Moving on to my personal life.....what personal life? I am just going to vent for a second so pardon me. How am I supposed to find someone nice when the "nice" ones only want a certain type? Am I looking in the wrong places? I am really hoping my new singles ward will be my answer, although I am going to church to learn, not to look. We will see where this leads me.

I know I have missed out on the past 4 months of my life and only given you a brief update on the present. Maybe one day I will fill you in. Until then, keep reading :)

New Post

2011-05-19T22:12:00.000-06:00

Well folks, the whole 5 of you that read my blog....LOL I have decided to update this fantastic blog just for my Aunt Katie ;)

My life is pretty standard right now. I have the privilege of watching my adorable niece Emma Grace and awesome nephew Chase Ian during the week. I also work an evening job at Lexington Law Firm. I LOVE both of my jobs. Although, I cannot technically call watching Emma and Chase a job because I am the aunt and I don't consider it a job.....it is a gift to me to get to spend more time with them. I only wish I could do this with all of my nieces and nephews :)

Updates on work: I started in IWC, was moved to Client Services, then finally back up to IWC to train new staff. I am excited that I am moving around and can learn to teach through what we call mentoring.

I was having an issue with my car....the muffler just fell off one day. Ghetto, I know, but thanks to my dad, I was able to get it fixed and now we are back to good.

I have been going to Vegas quite a bit lately. It is really easy when Holly and I have a friend who has an apartment and is willing to let us stay there ANYTIME we want. I am not sure what is so attractive about getting away but, at times, I find it very difficult to come back.

Recently I had the opportunity to see Wicked with a lot of the lovely ladies in my family. All I have to say is IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT YOU NEED TO! It will totally change your perspective on the Wizard of Oz. We went to Idaho and stayed in a hotel in Boise. It was nice and relaxing! Thanks Mom!!!

Well, this update is officially done.

Moving day...

2011-02-27T08:35:00.000-07:00

Soooo I found a place to live in Salt Lake. It is house on a corner with a picket fence....it is so cute!

I will have 2 super nice roommates.

Well today is my partial moving day. I am going to be moving my clothes, a recliner, and my t.v. and night stand :)

Now all that is left is the big stuff, which will be moved next weekend.

On a side note, I am still loving my job!

When I am feeling more motivated to write on my blog, I will.

The update of the century!

2010-12-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

Well folks, I have the motivation to update my blog!

So since I have been back from Florida, not much has changed except.....

I GOT TWO JOBs AND I LOVE THEM!!!!!
I now work for Brandon and Wendy watching Emma and Chase and at Lexington Law Firm helping people repair their credit.

I show up at Brandon's at 6:30am and stay there and play with Emma and Chase until around 1pm. When Brandon gets home, I leave for my other job. I work from 2pm-10pm at Lexington.

Here is what I love about these jobs....
* I get the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Emma and Chase, which makes working 2pm-10pm totally worth it!
* When I go to work, I am glad to be there and don't mind working the evening shift.
* I work so much I won't have a lot of time to spend my money on unnecessary items.
* I get to meet cool new people.
* I get to leave work at work and home at home.
* My job is permanent, no more of this temporary non-sense!
* I get to dress up for work, in fact it is a requirement.

As my life is changing for the better, I realize how much obeying the commandments has blessed my life. I would not change anything about my life, because my experiences have molded me into the person I am today and for once I can honestly say, I am happy with that person!!!

I hope all who read this have a wonderful holiday season!

Not feeling myself lately....

2010-10-23T12:23:00.000-06:00

I am not sure why, but I have not been feeling like my happy self lately. Maybe it is because I miss the other part of my family. Maybe it is because Satan knows I am doing what I am supposed to and putting these negative thoughts in my head. Who knows what it is....not me. All I know is I long for the day when I really laugh again....we will see how long until then.

Dating Sites....Yes or No

2010-10-17T21:35:00.000-06:00

This post is more of a poll than anything else. Now that I am single again, I have seriously contemplated whether or not I should try (and pay for) a dating website such as LDS Singles or one like it. The reason being, I am wondering, mostly to myself, if it would be easier to find many dates instead of seeing one person consistently. So here it is: Would you ever, or have you ever, considered a dating website and do you think it is a good idea to fork over money to join one? Yes or No? Why or Why not?

My adventure to Florida

2010-09-17T18:28:00.000-06:00

So....on 9/4 I began the long car ride from the town of Springville, UT across the country to a small town in Florida called Navarre. It is in the panhandle and is located nearly 30 miles from Pensacola. The first day was long. Erin, who happened to be my driving partner, and I drove through Utah, the southern tip of Colorado, and part of New Mexico. I must say, the worst drivers reside in New Mexico and speed limit signs are nowhere to be found. We stopped in Albuquerque to sleep. I must say, the lodgings were AWESOME!!!! The next day we awoke early and started day 2 of our trip. This included traveling through the other half of New Mexico and began our journey through 627 miles of Texas......Not much happened along the way except we stopped at this gas station in NM that had disgusting bugs along the sidewalk completely dead and probably cooked!!!!! Let me say again, it was DISGUSTING!!! Once we got into Texas, the drive seemed to take FOREVER! We drove for almost 11 hours on day 2 and ended up in Dallas, TX, where, once again, the lodgings were fantastic! Once again, we slept. The only difference is on the third day, we awoke at 6am and was on the road by 6:45am. We drove through the rest of Texas........it took forever!! The next state we entered was Mississippi, which was a short drive compared to Texas. Then we hit Alabama. We were so close and both getting very anxious to arrive. At that point we were starving so we stopped at Cracker Barrel and had a delicious meal. After filling our tummies, we continued our drive over the Alabama water into Florida. The journey was very nearly coming to an end and we were both extremely happy about it. We arrived in Navarre around 8pm and began unpacking my car. Luckily, Nate was here to assist. Erin stayed until Tuesday, which unfortunately was only one day :( Since I arrived, I have applied for many jobs and had the luck of being able to hang out with Nate, Amber and cute little Garrett. Two days after I got here, a lady in Nate and Amber's ward offered me a twin sized bed, complete with a head and foot board. I now have a bed and am loving it. Not much else has happened since I have been here. I would like all the haters out there who thought my car would crap out to know......it is still running and has not had one problem since leaving Utah:) There will be more to come as more adventure start happening.

The Decision 2010

2010-07-26T13:37:00.000-06:00

I know I am not Lebron or Dwayne Wade but here is my big decision for 2010. I am moving to Florida on September 4th to live with Nate, Amber and Garrett. I am excited for what is ahead of me. This is a new adventure. Thank you Nate and Amber for offering up your home to me! Love you guys!!!

The much needed update......

2010-07-17T07:58:00.000-06:00

I have not blogged in awhile, not for lack of time....I have plenty of time on my hands these days. Let's start off with the events leading up to me being single. I filed divorce papers on 4/1/2010 and I left Moussa on April 3rd and moved in with my mom. I knew this was my only time to leave because Moussa was working on a Saturday for the first time since we got married....to me, this was a sign from above. I thought it would be hard, and some days it is, but overall, I am more happy now than I have been since we started dating....sad, I know! I see him in the most random places but Utah County is small so I cannot think that I will never see him again. So now I am living with my mom and sister. The divorce was finalized on 5/17/10. It helped that we did not have any assets or children during our marriage.

Now to happier things. I have been able to spend more time with my family and am loving every minute of it. Below you will see a picture of my goofy adorable nephew Chase. I asked him to strike a pose and this is what he did....

We have been able to spend a lot of time with him this summer. Especially the last week of June beginning of July when Nate, Amber and Garrett came for a visit. Chase and Garrett got to play together the entire week they were here. We had SOO much fun! Here is a picture of two of the cutest boys in the world! Chase helped Garrett discover Daisy's doggy door.

Having Nate, Amber and Garrett here was so much fun. I was able to take time off work so I could spend time with them. On Saturday, July 3rd, we had a family party with all of the aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone was able to come. It was a blast!!!

After Nate and Amber left, I got to work for another week at StubHub. My assignment ended on 7/9/2010 and was a very sad day for me. I will miss all of the people I worked with...especially Jessica! I was able to meet some really great people while working there. After I lost my job, my cousin Rachel called me and asked me if I would be able to watch her 3 adorable daughters....of course I said yes! They are so much fun to tend!!!

Last Saturday, I went to the Scottish Festival in Payson. My dad is a member of the Saint Andrews Society and they had a booth there. Brandon, my dad and Chase all have Kilts in the colors of the Murray Clan. Below is a picture of my mom and Chase. Chase has his kilt on and, if I do say so myself, looks pretty darn cute!

Overall, my life is going pretty well. I am enjoying having time to myself but know if it goes on too much longer, I will go crazy. I really need to find a good job so if you know of any openings, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks for reading!

IT IS FINAL

2010-05-11T14:43:00.000-06:00

To those who read my blog.....I AM OFFICIALLY SINGLE!!!!!

Easter Weekend

2010-04-03T10:09:00.001-06:00

This weekend is Easter and Conference. I was not too excited to watch conference this year b/c there is so much I need to work on within myself. However, I have recently made a drastic change in my life for the better. So here I am, sitting in my mom's living room watching President Monson give the very first address to the world. I love the way he speaks of his wife with so much respect and love. I hope to one day have a man in my life that will talk about me that way.

As Easter approaches I have had time to reflect on the death and resurrection of the Savior. I don't very often do this. Today as I sit here watching conference I am aware of the great sacrifice the Lord made for me so one day I can return to live with my Heavenly Father. I am so grateful that the Savior would die for me! I know I don't repent as often as I should. I hope to one day become like Christ so I can see my family in Heaven.

I am grateful for my trials and tribulations that are set before me. I know each trial is given so I can grow closer to the Lord. I have not always made the right choices but the choices I have made have molded me to be the person I am today.

I wish all who read this a happy Easter. May we all remember the reason for the Easter season and know that God loves each and every one of us.

New project

2010-03-21T07:22:00.000-06:00

I woke up this morning with the thought to sell Avon. It is only $10 to start and I think I know a few people who will buy from me. I hope to grow this business into something useful. If any of you buy Avon and are willing to buy from me, leave a comment on here. As soon as I get all signed up, I will start sending you catalogs...even if I have to send it via mail. (that was a hint for those of you not in Utah, wink wink!)

Updates on New years resolutions:

2010-02-10T08:56:00.000-07:00

So I have already completed one of my new years resolutions and it is only February! I got my car fixed!!!! However, my heater has been acting funny and slightly possessed over the last few weeks but it started working again today. I have also started going to Zumba 4 days a week at the Pleasant Grove Community Center. It is a blast and I LOVE it!!!! Not much else has been going on. I will keep you posted with any updates as they come.

New Years Resolutions

2009-12-31T10:46:00.001-07:00

The following are my New Years Resolutions:

Fix my car
Eat more lettuce, carrots and celery
Stop pulling out my hair when I am bored
Visit friends more often
Finish 3 semesters of school
Say hi to strangers on the street just to see their expression
and finally.....
lose weight HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hope everyone has a happy new years!!!!!

The reason for the Season....

2009-12-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

This morning as I was checking up on some friends blogs, I realized how I never post anything of real importance. This time of year is so emotional for me and I am not sure why. When I hear certain songs on the radio, while driving to work at 3am, I will literally begin to cry. Breath of Heaven, Mary Did You Know(sung by Kenny Rogers) and Believe(sung by Josh Groben) never fail to get the tears flowing.

This year is a time for loving each other and for missing the ones that are no longer here physically. December 16th always has a special place in my heart for two reasons. This is my Grams Rasmussen's birthday and the day my Grandpa Fleming passed away. I miss them both so much! I know they are both in heaven watching over me and my entire family.....heck, I think Uncle Rob was sent to heaven to teach Grandpa Fleming the truth! I know there is a reason for this season! I know it is to celebrate the birth of our Savior but I also believe it is a time to celebrate the lives of all those who have gone before us. As this season nears to the end, I pray that we can have the Christmas Spirit all year through.

Today is the DAY!!!!

2009-12-18T06:36:00.000-07:00

Well folks, today is the big day! Moussa is leaving for Mali for 3 weeks. It is really important for him to be able to do this because it has been so long since he has been home. I wish I could go with him but the tickets are just too expensive.

So the end of the semester has arrived for me! My last final was last night. Surprisingly, I feel like I did pretty well on all of my finals. YES, including my biology final. I will find out Monday what I got on it.

That is pretty much all for now but I will try to be better at blogging.....

Life since July....

2009-10-18T10:22:00.000-06:00

So here I am sitting at my computer trying to do my research paper for english and got sidetracked by my blog(never a good thing)...So much has happened since July. Moussa's sister Kadi came to visit and was here until October 2nd. She and Moussa have a great relationship. It was nice to see him laugh so much. Moussa and I have both started school at UVU. He only have about 2 semesters until he has his 2nd bachelors, that's right, second. I am currently taking English 2010, Biology 1010, Math 950(Prealgebra....) and Student Success. I have too many semesters left to count!

In September, my mom, Kalie and I took a trip to Florida for a much needed vacation and visit to Nathan, Amber and little Garrett. We had a blast. We went to the beach a few times, played in the hotel pool A LOT and went fishing off the boardwalk. Kalie caught 2 fish. The first one was very pretty. It had a yellow tail and kind of reminded me of Finding Nemo(the movie, not the fish). It was so nice to see my little brother and his cute family. I miss them so much. Especially since Garrett is now so full of energy. While we were there, Garrett became used to us coming to his house and by the third day, his face would light up with excitement when we walked in the door. I love that little guy!

Just a few weeks ago, my mom, me, Brandon, Wendy, Chase and my dad went up Provo Canyon to ride the Haunted Creeper(Heber Creeper). It was fun. Chase dressed up in his Halloween costume. This year, he has decided to be Darth Vador, mask is included! While we were on the ride, there were a few characters that scared Chase to tears. However, once he put that mask on, he began yelling back at the "scary people". It was by far, the funniest thing I have ever seen. Overall, we had a great time!

I am still working at StubHub and love it!! Moussa is still at Xango and he likes his job.

Well that is it for now. As things happen, I will try and find the time to post them so I don't have to do 3 months worth in a day.

Update coming soon...

2009-07-04T12:30:00.000-06:00

Our lives have been very busy with so many fun things to celebrate. I have not had time to post pictures but they will be coming very soon!!!!!

Tell All Tuesday....

2009-06-09T17:12:00.000-06:00

Not much has been going on but since I never post anything I guess we will see what I have to say.

A few weeks ago I went to Lagoon with my mom, Brandon, Wendy, Chase, my dad and Erin(for a little while as she had to work). It was actually pretty fun. I did not go on too many rides but had fun watching Chase enjoy them. I think I will probably go again this summer.

Moussa successfully got a car!!! It actually runs...LOL. It is a 1992 Honda Civic. We are now considering ourselves "the Honda" family. As long as it runs we are happy with it. Moussa officially starts graduate school in July. We are so excited for him to start. It will take him 18 months. When he is finished, he will have his Masters in Business with an emphasis in accounting and his CPA. I am very proud of him for being motivated! He is still loving his job.

I have started my job and am getting used to working 40 hour work weeks again. It is nice to be able to go to work and leave work at work. I am not on call nor do I have to work any extra hours and not get paid for the job I do. I am still at Moosie's Woodworks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3pm-7pm. The extra money is NICE!!! Moussa and I were thinking about moving closer to work and school but have decided to stay in our apartment. It is hard to find a nice place with free cable and internet. The only downside to staying there is we still have to pay for laundry or go to mom's house. I have to say, at first I was kinda bummed that we are staying in Provo but now, mom and I are carpooling to work/school and I LOVE IT! It gives mom and I a chance to catch up on each other's lives(not that mine is that exciting).

June 26th is coming quickly.....that would be Moussa and my 1 year anniversary. I cannot believe it has been a year already! It feels like we have been married for a few months.

That is about all I have to say at this point. I guess it was more than I expected it to be...haha. I hope you all have a fantastic week!!!!

"Tell All" Tuesday

2009-05-26T18:10:00.000-06:00

For some reason I keep thinking today is Wednesday....not sure why.

Not much to tell this week.

Moussa still does not have a car as the car he got SUCKED and was returned. I started my job at Ebay and like it. My schedule is Thursday thru Monday. I thought it was going to be a call center but it turns out it is strictly email. That was GOOD news!!!!

Moussa and I will need to move because our lives are pretty much up between Highland and Sandy. I have found a few apartments to look at so wish us luck!!!!

Tune in for more "tell all" Tuesday next week.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

"Tell All" Tuesday

2009-05-19T20:08:00.001-06:00

I am gonna start something new! It is called "Tell All" Tuesday which will be a weekly update on life.

Moussa bought a car, got it home and the radiator was leaking and brakes were bad(yes he test drove it the week before and everything was fine then). He called and told me about it so I strongly suggested he return the car to the previous owner. Luckily he was dealing with a nice man and got his money back. So we are back to square one looking for a car.

I start my job tomorrow. I will be working 40 hours per week WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!! I will post more about it as soon as I start!

Hope all is well for EVERYONE!!!

A much needed update on my life.....

2009-05-14T12:31:00.000-06:00

Since the last post, a few fun things have happened. My family and I went camping for the first time....it rained and we had to leave early but it was FUN! Brandon(my older brother), his wife Wendy, their son Chase and I have taken up fishing. As of today, we have not caught anything but we are trying out new places and methods. We are planning an exciting trip to strawberry reservoir this weekend and are planning to do some fishing while there.

I have recently been offered a job working in Draper for E-Bay in their "subhub". I am excited to start working FULL-TIME. My first day is Wednesday May 20, 2009!

My cousin Brett got married on Saturday May 9, 2009 and we are very proud of him! The very next day was mothers day and my cute cousin Rachel(Brett's sister) went in to labor and had her adorable little girl Abigail Lynn Loeffler. Congrats Rachel and Andrew!!!!

Moussa is still loving his job! His car died a few weeks ago so he has been looking for a new car...and a few days ago he found it! Thank heavens for answered prayers!!!

The Never-Ending Job Hunt

2009-04-21T20:19:00.000-06:00

I swear I have applied for at least 100 jobs and only had 3 interviews, of which none panned out! I am so tired of applying for jobs and not getting an interview, even though I meet the qualifications outlined in the posting. I am also tired of getting a job and the people at the workplace being so unorganized that they change their stupid minds about being able to hire after I have already recieved my first paycheck! Have I been screwed? You bet! Am I angry about it? OF COURSE!!! Can I do anything about? NO!

My attitude right now is very bad and I am very angry!!!

and that is all i have to say!!!

Sundays are always fun....

2009-04-19T21:18:00.000-06:00

Nearly every Sunday, Moussa and I go to Liz and Papou's or Jessica and Abou's or they come to our house to spend some family time. Let me introduce you to all of the family and friends.....

This is Papou with Kia

Mohamed, me, Issa

Belco, me

Liz, Papou

Abou, Jessica

Modibo, Issa

Mohamed

Lassi

Moussa

Papou

Nothing to talk about.....

2009-04-16T17:36:00.000-06:00

I know I have not posted anything in almost 2 weeks but I really have nothing to talk about. Please be patient and keep checking back to see if anything changes!

Flashback Friday

2009-04-03T01:00:00.000-06:00

In honor of my birthday next Tuesday, I am posting this picture for flashback friday! It was taken at my party 2 years ago. This day was the BEST!!! Thanks Kiri, Karie, Whitney and Kriti for the best 26th birthday a girl could ask for!!!! Let's hope 28 is a good one!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-01T01:00:00.000-06:00

Wordless Wednesday :)

2009-03-25T20:38:00.001-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATHAN......TOMORROW

2009-03-16T19:41:00.001-06:00

This blog entry is dedicated to my little brother Nathan. He was born 26 years ago on March 17. He has been such a good friend to me. He is a wonderful father to his little blessing, Garrett, and he loves his wife with all his might! I love you Nate and can't wait until we can all be together again as a family in one area of the country! I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!!!

My new job.....

2009-03-03T18:44:00.001-07:00

Today I got a job! It is at Albertson's in Lehi. I will be checking! Yay for new beginnings!

Life's Little Updates....

2009-03-01T03:06:00.000-07:00

So tonight we went dancing.....I forgot how many muscles I do not use on a regular basis. I would like to start taking a dance class....who knows if it will really happen but a girl can always dream right?

Magnet Board Blowout.....

2009-02-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

So I work at Moosie's Woodworks part time and would like everyone to come check out our magnet boards. They are not painted and are on sale now for $29.00. They are originally $58.00 so it is a steal of a deal!!! Moosie's is located at 1795 W 500 So in Springville.

Thank You Wendy!

2009-02-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

This post goes out to Wendy! Thank you for helping me with my blog. For the first time since I began my blogging career, I am proud of what my page looks like and I owe it all to YOU!!! Love you!

New Backgrounds for my blog....

2009-02-06T20:51:00.000-07:00

I am tired of my blog looking GAY!!! I was taught how to make it cute once but don't remember(sorry Wendy) so if anyone would care to email me and let me know how to make it cute, I would really appreciate it!!!

Flashback Friday.....

2009-02-06T20:47:00.000-07:00

I love this picture because it looks like Chase does not want to be in my arms anymore but really he just wants the camera. If I remember correctly, he gave me a hug after the picture....

Wordless Wednesday...

2009-01-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

When is the baby due?....EXCUSE ME????

2009-01-26T15:42:00.001-07:00

So the other day I was on facebook and one of my friends(who does not have access to this blog) asked me when my baby is due! I would like to say to everyone out there that thinks I am pregnant, I AM NOT!!! A word to the wise for that person who asked me that question, UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT A WOMAN IS PREGNANT(LIKE YOU HAVE SEEN THE SONOGRAM) DON'T DON'T DON'T ASK SOMEONE WHEN THEY ARE DUE!!!! Needless to say, I will now be doing situps and crunches every day until I no longer look pregnant.....

Flashback Friday

2009-01-23T08:51:00.000-07:00

Once again I would like to credit this post to Wendy cuz she comes up with the best ideas (like Wordless Wednesday and Flashback Friday) and I steal them....Wendy I hope you don't mind.....

My favorite roommates and I took a trip to California. I think it was the funnest vacation I have ever taken! Thanks ladies for making it great!!!!

Friends.....

2009-01-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

I am feeling very sentimental today and would like to make a shout out to all of my TRUE friends! All of you have no idea how much you have impacted my life for the better. Thanks for being there for me in my times of need and also for the fun times! I love you ladies.....you know who you are!!!!

Wordless Wednesday......

2009-01-20T23:44:00.000-07:00

I have decided to start a Wordless Wednesday to copy Wendy! Thanks Wend!!!!

Nothing to talk about.....

2009-01-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

I just want all of you who actually read my blog to know that I currently have nothing to talk about! When I do, I will blog about it!

My Old Car

2008-12-16T23:45:00.001-07:00

Here is my car after the accident!!!!

Bad news for my car!!!!

2008-12-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

SO.....Moussa and I were in a car accident on Friday December 5th. A black car cut off a truck and the truck hit the car then bashed into the back right side of my car then hit the entire right side then landed on the front of my poor car. The insurance company has decided that she is totalled and no longer driveable. Moussa and I are ok. I sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries but have healed quickly. I am now looking for a new car. I will miss SCARLET(my car) but realize it is time to move on to something else. If any of you know anyone selling a car for around $1500 let me know! Thanks!!!!!!

Unemployed

2008-12-03T13:15:00.001-07:00

I am unemployed and actively looking for a job....If anyone knows of any, could you please let me know? Thanks!!!!!

Tagged....

2008-11-07T10:34:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Wendy to tell 7 random things about me.....here we go!!!
1) I hate commercials, on the radio and on Television. I can't stand them....I just want to hear music or watch a program, unintterupted.
2) I love getting random phone calls from long lost friends.
3) I love missing work but get so bored when I do.
4) If I have watched a movie enough times to remember the lines, I will unconciously repeat them while the movie is running.....I think people hate that about me.....hehe
5) I secretly love sleeping on the couch.
6) When I am watching a movie, it never fails that I fall asleep.
7) I like to scrapbook but have no talent for decorating and am afraid to start because I know it will look ridiculous...

I tag Erin, Holly, Nici and Stephanie

Garrett....

2008-09-11T07:19:00.000-06:00

So I have not blogged in quite some time and so much has happened. First I now have an adorable new nephew. His name is Garrett! He was born about 5 weeks early and for the first few days of his life he had to deal with laying in a "tent" not having the closeness of his mother and father. He could not be held and was hooked up to machines and tubes. By about the third day, he had most of the tubes removed, however, he still had the feeding tube in. A few days after that, the feeding tube was removed and he was able to be held. We have the most precious picture of him smiling in his sleep.

He finally got to go home night before last. It is such a miracle that he has survived everything that his poor little body has already gone through. I am so excited to be able to go visit him in October.

2008-08-12T20:50:00.001-06:00

You Are a Strawberry

You are friendly, outgoing, and well liked by many people.

You are popular, but there's nothing you ordinary or average about you.

You a very interesting person, and you have many facets to your personality.

Sometimes you feel very conflicted. Your different sides of your personality pull at you.

You are a very sensual and passionate person. You are fiery... you can't help it.

In general, you keep your passionate side under wraps. You are only wild in private.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

You Are Gummy Bears

You may be smooshie and taste unnatural, but you're so darn cute.

What Kind of Candy Are You?

You Are a Black and White Cookie

You're often conflicted in life, and you feel pulled in two opposite directions.

When you're good, you're sweet as sugar. And when you're bad, you're wicked!

What Kind of Cookie Are You?

You Are a Brownie Cheesecake

A little chunky and a little gooey, you pretty much run on sugar!

You take hedonism to the extreme.. And people love you for it.

What Kind of Cheesecake Are You?

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core.

You often find yourself on the outside looking in.

Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works.

You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

All moved in!

2008-07-24T18:05:00.001-06:00

Well it has been almost two weeks since we moved in. We love it!!! It is a cute 2 bedroom apartment. You will all have to come see it soon.

WE ARE FINALLY MOVING!!!!

2008-07-10T19:14:00.001-06:00

June 11, 2008 is the big day for us to move into our apartment in Provo. When we get everything settled and arranged, we will have people over for a housewarming dinner party. I can't believe I am married and talking about dinner parties;) I will post pictures of our place soon.....

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-02T19:48:00.001-06:00

June 26, 2008

2008-06-25T06:12:00.000-06:00

Thursday June 26, 2008 is the big day for Moussa and I!!! If I have not been able to contact you for lack of a phone number, please email me at kjflem@hotmail.com and get the address of the reception/open house. I would love all my friends to come share our special day with us!!!

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-06-22T10:17:00.001-06:00

Bridal Pictures

2008-06-16T18:03:00.000-06:00

I got my bridals done on saturday. They turned out FANTASTIC!!!!! I will post pictures very soon...

Update of Apartment VICTORY....

2008-05-25T19:13:00.000-06:00

So we lost the apartment....I am not so sure they really wanted us to have it so we are back at square one....we went yesterday to find another one and we feel we are never gonna succeed. The two apartments we looked at were only about 400 square feet but they wanted $600 bones plus utilities....not even CLOSE to what we are looking for. We want to be able to have people over to visit and not have to have them in the bedroom for lack of living areas...If anyone knows of any, please leave a comment with the address and/or phone number.

Apartment VICTORY!!!

2008-05-22T10:51:00.001-06:00

To everyone who wished us luck on finding an apartment, thanks!!! We found a really nice one and I will be moving in on June 1, 2008. It is located on 4th north in Orem. YAY!!!! This is such a big stress reliever for me!

Dress Disaster....

2008-05-18T09:02:00.000-06:00

So yesterday(Saturday) I called the place that has my dress. I have been waiting for it to be fixed and cleaned so could get my bridals done....They said it was ready for me to pick up. Naturally I was very excited so mom and I left Brandon's house to go pick it up. When we got there, the girl took the dress out of the bag. From a distance, the dress looked great but when we got close to look at the dress it was a MESS!!!!! There were watermarks from the steaming, there were runs in the fabric on the front and the back and it was dirty. I was SICK! I started to cry and the girl that was helping us asked me what we could do to make me happy. I told her I did not want the dress. She told me we could find another dress so we started looking. I tried on probably 10 dresses before I found one that was gorgeous. It actually looks better on me than the original dress. It is white instead of ivory, which is ok cuz the only things that are ivory so far are my veil and headpeice. I am able to exchange my veil for a white one, a headpeice for one that matches and take my sash back because I don't need the sash anymore. Needless to say, I love my new dress and am very happy with my selection.

Apartment Hunting

2008-05-02T08:38:00.001-06:00

Today we are going to look at an apartment...hopefully it will be nice and we will have found a place to live. Wish us luck!!!

2008-04-24T21:26:00.000-06:00

You are a Realist

Your attention to detail, appreciation of how things function, and awareness of the world around you make you a REALIST.

Routines are reassuring to you—you feel safer and more at ease when sticking with familiar things.

You like to stay close with those around you, seeking comfort from familiar faces.

You are interested in processes—how things work, what they do, and why—not just how things look.

Sometimes you doubt that you can find solutions to problems, although you have a good sense of why things happen, and can use that knowledge to find the best way to do something.

You are down to earth, concerned more with practical, detail-oriented things than with dreamy or ambiguous ideas.

You have a good sense of your abilities and weaknesses, and don't let your ego get in your way.

You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.

You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.

Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

If you want to be different:

Appreciate that your skill set can be useful in many ways; your attention to detail and your familiarity with the inner-workings of things are valuable assets.

Try looking beyond the earthly qualities of things in order to expand your perspective, without losing your grounding in reality.

how you relate to others
You are Animated

You are outgoing, comfortable with others, and up for anything, which makes you ANIMATED.

Some people find crowds and parties exhausting, but not you! You are able to be yourself in many situations.

Sometimes it is hard for you to understand why others feel the way they do, but that doesn't stop you from trusting them or having faith that they are good people.

You know the world is complicated and that there is often more than one side to a story, so you are careful not to make judgments about others too hastily.

You would rather experience the world than sit back and observe it—you are not one to sit on the sidelines.

You are an independent thinker and don't get too worried about how others might perceive you—you are not self-conscious about being the active, engaged person that you are.

Although you have a keen understanding of different people's life circumstances, you occasionally have trouble seeing why people get so upset and emotional about things—they should just lighten up and have fun!

In addition to having faith in the world, you have faith in the people around you—you trust others to do the right thing and to be honest.

If you want to be different:

Remember that time alone can be just as fulfilling as time spent with others—take some time for yourself and you might find that there are many things in your inner world that are just as compelling as the world outside your window.

Your open-mindedness about the ways of world gives you an understanding of people's differences, but that knowledge doesn't always translate into sympathy. Don't be afraid to let your trust and understanding influence your feelings.

2008-04-24T21:25:00.001-06:00

2008-04-24T21:22:00.000-06:00

Animated Realist

Engagement Pictures

2008-04-20T17:02:00.000-06:00

So on Friday we took engagement pictures and had a blast!!! We are planning on getting more pictures soon so stay tuned.....We also went to Men's Warehouse and ordered the tuxedos. They are very classy and all who wear them are gonna look so handsome! We are having our invitations printed on Thursday so we can start getting them ready to send out.

2008-04-05T19:07:00.000-06:00

Today we had a girls day out. It was great fun. Erin, Wendy, mom and I went and got pedicures. After that, we went to Allyses Bridal to look at dresses. We found my moms dress and two bridesmaids dresses. We then went to Famous Footwear and found some really cute sandals for the girls to wear with their dresses. I was not initially going to have a veil but as I was standing around waiting for the girls to find the right dress, I tried one on and LOVED it! So, needless to say, I bought it and a really pretty tiara. As the wedding gets closer I am getting so excited! I can't believe we only have 11 weeks left until the big day! Below you will find a picture of my mom's dress and the shoes for the bridesmaids....the shoes are not that dark but I took the picture in a bad light! There will be more to come hopefully soon.......

June 26, 2008

2008-04-04T21:34:00.000-06:00

Our date is set for June 26, 2008. We are getting married in the Springville Museum of Art. We are excited that it is getting so close.

Moussa's job

2008-03-28T21:33:00.000-06:00

Moussa also works at Hidden Hollow Care Center as the Home Manager on the PM shift. He works Sunday thru Thursday 2:30pm to 10:30pm and goes to school Monday thru Thursday. He is extremely busy and we don't get to spend as much time together as I would like but we do spend a lot of time together on the weekends.

My job

2008-03-28T21:27:00.000-06:00

So I figure it is time to tell you about my job.....I work at Hidden Hollow Care Center as the administrative manager. I supervise 4 of the 6 departments. They include: maintenance, housekeeping, resident finance and dietary. I sometimes feel overwhelmed and want to quit my job but I don't think I could ever leave the individuals I work with. I am also happy with most of the people I work with. Let's be honest, I make pretty good money for not having any college education. I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to be able to work with such a choice people.

Wedding Plans

2008-03-20T19:03:00.001-06:00

Wedding plans are coming along nicely. We have picked out our cake, I have bought my dress and we are getting our rings hopefully very soon. I am going to post pictures soon so stay tuned......