Innovation

I have decided that I need to have a theme for my blog...

I kept telling myself that this humble blog was like a journal, but that is false. There are some things that I have not put just because I did not think that they would be appropriate or even too private.

Turning this into a fashion blog would just be a joke. Not that I dress badly but I would not consider myself fashionable. Most of my wardrobe is from Wal-mart or hand me downs. That is the reality of it.

I do not investigate any certain thing to an extreme... music, actors etc. I don't obsess about things in life. I really just try my best to enjoy it.
For example, when it comes to movies, I am not critical. I enjoy quite a few genres of music but I only know a couple songs from each artist. I enjoy all food (Just go try some of my Chicken Fruit Alfredo. I will eat just about anything.)

I guess that just goes to show that I am more of an optimist. Right? Maybe there's a theme. Or motif.
But I am hesitant because I want to be sure that I am not advertising that my life is perfect because it is not. I have days where I feel as if I have stopped living completely.

I think I will try it.
As of now I will focus my optimism on:
Gratitude.
Food (A must).
New song of the day*.
My Movie Reviews (Short and sweet I swear).

My goal would be to maybe help somebody who is having a day of not living to see something to live about. A reason to be happy.
And if there is anything cliche' about this let me know, i.e. my title. I'm still unsure if I like it.


*I believe it is important to listen to a new song every day. A song you have never heard before.

Your arm will be sore... You betcha

So I woke up this morning to realize I had slept on the same side the whole night.
Doesn't usually happen.
When I started moving around I discovered what was most likely the cause.
The pain of five shots fired anytime my arm moved.
If I had rolled over onto it while sleeping I would have rolled right back.
I made it through the day with it only coming back to my attention how much it hurt a few times.
I found that the pain goes away for a short time if I stretch it... Except of course the ten seconds before relief is excruciating.
I think I might be helping myself to some Ibprophen.

Oh win for me. Today I had the opportunity to experience ice rain for the first time in my life. I walked from my apartment next to the stadium, to campus, all the way to downtown Provo and back and I did not fall once.Woohoo! It was definitely an adventure.

Immune

One step closer to being all ready to leave for Puerto Rico. There were 3 different immunizations I needed to get before I am ready medically to go: flu, Tdap, Typhoid. I got the flu shot a couple weeks ago for work and I guess that I should have been required to get that because I am sticking my face right next to children's mouths quite often. Oh well.

I went into the Provo Health Department to get everything taken care of. Ladies and Gentlemen the best time to go to the Health Department is in the evening. So I guess it is kind of like going to the DLD. Crowded. Plan for it to take at least an hour. If you do not like crowds you might hyperventilating. You get it. Well at the health department there are certain nights of the week where you are not required to make an appointment. This evening was one of those evenings. I walked into the room and it was absolutely empty! If you ever have to go to the health department for anything, make note that the evenings is the time to do it.

I filled out all the paperwork and then went into the clinic to get my shot. Shots. Blech. I have gotten them a million times and I don't ever recall needing to be held down for a shot but that does not make me any happier about the whole idea. On the bonus side the I only had to get one. I'm taking one orally and I guess I don't actually need the third one.

Anyway, I sat down and immediately had to start taking deep breaths to try and slow my heart rate down. I think the RN was laughing me in her head.
I got the warning that my arm would be sore for a week. Awesome! I was pretty successful at not tensing up... I think.

So now all I have to do is make sure that I stay on schedule with my Typhoid test. I am just waiting for 10:45 to get here. I'll have been without food for 2 hours and then I start.
WooHoo

Official immune(almost).

Is it weird that I like being sore?

One of the reasons I was nervous to serve a mission was because that would mean I would be going a year and a half without dancing. Yikes. I've already set myself back in dance by quitting my technique learning for 3 years and I cannot let that happen again. So last night I arranged a full body workout that will continue to improve my strength and flexibility while still fitting into a half an hour. The only thing required is a theraband.
I'll probably post it sometime in the future but I am too lazy to go to the other room and grab the list.
I need to improve my lower body portion but I think I've aced the upper body... I'm definitely feeling it.


Weird thing about me. I get such a satisfied feeling when I am sore:)

Justification

So I decided that I wanted to go home for the weekend. I took my computer with me and I swear I packed my charger. But you know sometimes my memory undermines my word... :{ So I had no way of living up to my goal. It is still on the table though.

Today I am just going to share my stupid moment of the day. I set up to numb the patient today with Lidocaine. While in the treatment, Doc decided he wanted Septocaine instead. I had already unsheathed the needle and did not think to put it back. I began taking it apart but I was struggling. It finally gave and my hands flew uncontrollably and I stabbed myself. It was only in my finger but I felt real sheepish. I bled. My finger reached sausage size and went numb for a couple hours.

I have the bruise to prove it.

55 days

Running through a field of barely touched snow will result in cold feet... Regardless of whether or not you are wearing snow boots.

Going to the temple makes it all okay though.
I went by myself for the first time this evening. Besides forgetting a white bra and a zoning out a couple of times it was wonderful.

The rainbow.

I don't know exactly how the phrase goes but the clouds always clear after a rainstorm.
Although today had it's stressful moments, I left work in such a good mood.
Costa vida for lunch. Not running from patient to patient. Getting out of the office on time. Getting to go dance for the first time in too long :}

I'm happe'

Stress

Today was stressful.
We got behind in work and everyone was frustrated.
A co-worker of mine wanted to go to a yoga class after work because she felt like she was living to work. She wanted to do something other than work and sleep.
Being behind we didn't finish on time.
While we were cleaning up Mollie declared that she didn't have to go tonight. That it wasn't that important.
And I believe wholeheartedly my response.
"No it is important! You need to have something for yourself, not just work."

Ladies and Gentleman work is important. But so is living. If we forget to live we are no more than robots. If you find yourself becoming mechanical find something little to bring you back to life. It doesn't have to be much. Go running. Read. Go on a walk. Play a board game with a loved one. It is the little things that count.

New Dish

So on my walk home I started stewing about what I was going to have for dinner.
You know I could go the boring route and have noodles and marinara or a grilled cheese sandwich but I wanted to see what I could throw together.
I hit my little 2x4x3 pantry to see what my options were.
I wanted something sweet and I wanted to use some of my many spices.
Result:
Chicken Fruit Alfredo
1/2 can of chicken chunks
A handful of almonds
Sprinkles of nutmeg throughout
Almond extract
Milk
Flour
1/4 bag of frozen mixed berries
Noodles of your choice

Boil noodles. Set aside. Fry the chicken and almonds. Sprinkle in some nutmeg. Make creme sauce with the milk and flour and pour over the chicken and almonds. Sprinkle in some nutmeg. Add almond extract to bring out taste of almonds In another frying pan put half of your fruit. Cook on high until the only detectable fruit are the strawberries and then add to your sauce. Your sauce is complete. Mix with your noodles and then put the last of your berries on top as a garnish.

Bon appetite!
It actually wasn't as good as I would have hoped it would be but I think it has potential.
Suggestions?

59 days.

It's been a while.

News.
I got my mission call.
I have been called to serve in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission, speaking Spanish. I report to the Dominican Republic Missionary Training Center in 59 days.

My goal for this blog is to post everyday until then. I will blog two posts but you will only be reading one right away the second you will be reading during my mission (thanks to the sweet little schedule gadget).

I will leave you tonight with this...
I am grateful for:
Parents who have loved and supported me in my decisions.
Friends who have brought smiles to my face constantly.
A gospel that has given me standards to live by.
A sister who, no matter how much I didn't want her to go, chose to serve a mission and be an example to me.
A little brother who has made sure that I don't become too much of a tight wad.
My talent to dance when I need therapy.
All my siblings for the love they bring to our family.
A beautiful world that our Heavenly Father has blessed us with.
Our Savior and brother, Jesus Christ, who took upon himself the sins, sadness, sickness, and burdens of the world. He understands the good and the bad and because of His love for us we can return to live with Heavenly Father again someday.