Match Three

Today was a very chill day full of naps and watching stuff on Netflix. I did go to church of course and I've been having trouble with falling asleep and not concentrating again. I really need to work on that. I really do love church, it's just never been easy to listen. I actually don't remember even a week in my life when I was able to completely do it. I guess that is what happens when you are a chronic daydreamer. i think now that I am an adult I can do something about it.

We had hamburgers and I made chocolate pudding tonight. I love Sunday because we seem to have our best dinners on Sunday. I am just going to go back to playing games on my phone after this. I've been playing Bejeweled Stars, Angry Birds Pop, and Angry Birds RPG. I might get rid of the RPG maybe, it is fun, but I'm a bit tired of match three games. Bejeweled makes it fun, but others are just really annoying.

I've been a bit preoccupied with cleaning this week. I am always careful to not let myself go to OCD level though. I used to be really unhygienic and I've realized how gross I've been. I guess the realization has been a little bit of a shock and so my brain is going crazy with realization. I would be stupid if I listened to the part of me that wants to try and protect everyone from germs. I am a hyper aware person, so I had to make sure to squash that from the start. I know that they are everywhere and that there isn't any way I can protect everyone from everything.

Anyway, that is all for now. 

Will Against Willl

Today was one of those days where I felt like I had to assert my will a little more. I didn't really talk that much as usual, but asserted myself more in action. Today wasn't all that busy at work and I did what I could but there was this moment where I had to make it clear I am not going to give anyone a reason, especially my fellow employees to want me to leave. I had to get crative after Elis suggested that I leave when we weren't all that busy. I promptly decided that I would tell her no and that I would also find something to do. It is my job and there are plenty of things to do. Thankfully Jan made it so I can get creative on quiet days. I will miss having her as a manager. I always like to make sure that I don't get stuck standing around doing nothing. Basically I cleaned the windows and the bathroom and organized the stuff on top of the shelf above the sink we clean the dishes in. I always find that there is something to clean at Cinnabon, it is a food service place after all.

I don't think very many people realize that there really isn't any way you can really run out of things to do. Sometimes this means getting into things you don't want to do. This is from my viewpoint of course, but I think I may be willing to do some things that other people I work with aren't. I don't mind getting dirty and cleaning everything. That makes me wonder what the bottom of all the tables look like at work. I've never thought about that and typing this makes me wonder. I think I'll make a point to look next week when I am there. Anyway, sometimes it can be hard to work with some people. I am pretty quiet and I feel like my personality clashes with people. Maybe they don't know what to do, or what to say around me. I am pretty much aware that I am most likely misunderstood by people at work. Thankfully Elis is the only person I've ever had anything like an argument with. It wasn't really an argument I guess, more like a minor squabble. Our wills and personalities seem to clash a  little. A couple of weeks ago we disagreed about whether or not it is mandatory to put receipts in the bags of people that buy packs of rolls. I still insist that I am right and we should always put receipts in the bags of people that buy rolls but I'm not going to argue with anyone, especially Elis. I am right, but causing a stir just isn't worth it in the end. I can always put them in when I do it and that is what I'm going to do for sure. Jan said we should do it at the last meeting we had in march and no one is going to convince me otherwise. We decided to do this because it makes people with complaints easier to deal with and provides proof of purchase. With roll packs this is important.

Honestly, sometimes I feel like people at work don't take me seriously which is both sad and annoying.

Not much to tell other than this today. I just went to Costco with Mom today and ate samples before work.We also went to a jewelry shop to get some of her stuff repaired. it was fun looking at all the fancy stuff and seeing what her jewelry was made of and stuff. Also, my phone is still okay from yesterday thankfully. Hopefully the broken ear speaker should be fixed soon. The water dive from yesterday didn't do anything thankfully.

New Work Shirts!

today when I went to work I was pleasantly surprised to see we got new work shirts! Also I got another check this week. Sometimes instead of every two weeks we get checks a week apart. It really depends on the positioning of the month.

I like the new shirts better. They are more comfortable and I love the colors and the design on the back. Today was a good day at work. i got to roll some rolls out, clean, help customers, more of the usual. Today I was working with Mcayla (I might be spelling that wrong cause I don't pay attention much). Out of anyone she is probably the person I enjoy working around the most. I actually like working with her and she is easy to talk to. I don't feel like such an outsider when we work together. People like her are one of the things that make me like this job so much. I just felt like I should be honest about that. I'd go crazy if i didn't have people like her to work with. I love the job, don't get me wrong, I just don't have the best relationships with my coworkers as I've stated before in the past. I feel awkward a lot of the time. I definitely have bad days and good days.

I also got a new hat at Harmon's today, though I'm going to wait until Sunday to show it. I went out for bratwurst just outside of the store. I love bratwurst, and they gave me chips and a cookie as well. The sad thing came after when I found out that the ear speaker on my phone is broken so I can't haer people when they talk to me. the speaker at the bottom works fine so i can still use speaker phone, but I want to get it fixed. Everything works just fine. I'm kind of worried I might have broken the ear speaker when I was cleaning it off with soap yesterday. I was really careful, but I guess not careful enough. That is nothing compared to me dropping it in the toilet tonight though. So much panic went through me and I thoroughly cleaned everything and dried everything. My phone is okay thankfully, I also used the cool setting on my blow dryer which comes in handy by the way.. The only parts I didn't get to clean were the headphone jack and the charger port, but I think I'll be okay. It'd probably be dumb to try and put soap or disinfectant in those areas. I was moving stuff around the counter and accidentally knocked it off somehow I guess. I am usually pretty careful about not dropping it or knocking it off of places. I guess it had to happen once though.

Anyway, I'm going to leave it at this for today. I've shown you the thing I primarily wanted to show so I'll leave it like this.

Bathing Suit Hunt

I was going to go to the gym today, but changed my mind and decided to go look for a bathing suit instead. I was tired of the red one I have and wanted something that was simple and a two piece. There was a few one piece's at Big 5 Sporting goods that I liked, but I decided later after trying them on today for a second time that I wanted something different. I searched in quite a few places today. Sports Authority, H&M, Macy's, and probably 5 other stores. i finally ended up getting one from Walmart. i even made a trip to Target. I also originally wanted something colorful, but I don't like any of the current patterns this season. Black is good enough for me for now. I might get another suit, whi knows, not yet though.

I originally packed the duffel that Tim gave me to go to the gym, but changed my mind and brought my sack pack instead. I know I said that it kind of annoys me, but for today I am glad I brought it instead. I can try out the gym duffel that Tim gave me yesterday some other time. I had fun going out in the sun and getting a tan. Also when I was first going out I forgot to fill my water bottle and so before searching for a swimsuit besides in Big 5 Sporting goods I tried looking for one of those drink machines that has all those drink options. I wanted vitamin water really bad. I eventually found one after searching for one in Wendy's, Arby's, Arctic Circle, and a couple of other places. I remembered that Firehouse Subs had one and they have great sandwiches anyway, so I ate and drank there for lunch. I got the lemon flavored vitamin water. That stuff is pretty good and it's ingredients are pretty good.

I almost got that missing math book that I've been meaning to get for a while, but I decided to wait another couple of weeks. I want my money to build up a bit more.

Anyway, I've been watching Phineas and Ferb, we also had Turkey burgers and veggies for dinner tonight. It was a pretty great day today, though I definitely have a sunburn for sure.

Gym Bags

It's been a while since I went shopping for a gym bag. Today after dong some cardio at the gym I decided instead of going home I was going to do a lot of window shopping. Today I window shopped for three things. A bathing suit, shoes and a gym bag. In the end I didn't end up buying anything today because Tim got me a free gym bag / gym duffel. I do have a great idea of what shoes and swim suit I want. There is this blue, green and pink bathing suit at Big 5 Sporting Goods that I am thinking of getting, or the black, orange and pink one. I haven't decided for sure. I am going to go shopping again tomorrow and see if I can make any solid decisions. I also found these really cute yoga mat themed shoes that are apparently very popular, and some glittery sandals. I will get pictures some other time. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get those sometime. Before Tim told me that he could get me a free gym bag I almost got a red Under Armour brand one. The one I got from Tim tonight is a green Adidas one.

 Today at the gym I just ran, weight training and spent time in the sauna. I kept it simple.

Anyway, other things that happened today. I found out that eating carmel pretzel NuGo protein bars isn't a very good idea unless if you like having trouble chewing things. The bar was good, but I had the hardest time biting off pieces. It's covered in chocolate, so it makes it messy as well. I don't know, I suppose if someone has better teeth than I do it'll be fine, but for me it just doesn't work. Because of my four prosthetic front teeth it is kind of hard to bite into sturdy stuff like that.

After I was done doing things out and about I went home, but ended up getting some chicken and rice soup, a roll and some pineapple juice for dinner from the store. I don't think anyone really felt like making dinner tonight.

Good Thing I Checked!

Today is the last day of May. Time seems to fly by so fast for me sometimes.I nearly made myself broke, well at least until tomorrow today. I was shopping for a gym bag and I got as far as choosing a red one when I felt like I should check my bank account to make sure that my check from work was cleared. Turns out it wasn't yet today. I guess it varies from check to check. I decided to go home empty handed and come back tomorrow instead.

Later tonight we had tacos and Laura made peanut butter cookies. I was so hungry when I got home. I used one of my huge tortillas to make a taco and it worked out great. I find it doesn't work for me when I try to use the small ones. I can never close it properly when I do that.

To be honest I am feeling a bit lazy this week and might do something else besides go to the gym one of these days. I feel like forcing a routine like I have been trying to do since last week. I feel like not going to the gym on the days I don't want to go is okay because I know I won't get too lazy because I love to work out.

Remembering loved Ones

I was going to go to a memorial service today in the morning at our local cemetarybut I slept in. We did visit the graves of grandma and grandpa, my newphews, and my brother. We went up to Provo cemetery for that, and brought our own roses. The pictures above are just a few. We went to Harmons before and got some cups for the roses. We cut a lot of roses and it took us a while. I am thankful for our large variety of roses, they are amazing. My favorites are the orange and yellow ones. I went to Chuck a Rama as well after with Laura, Ben, Natalie and Kayla. I had a little bit of everything and am not looking forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow. It was fun and I am glad that I did stuff with them all day. My day would have been a lot more boring if I hadn't. I didn't bother going to the gym today because the buses weren't running and I think they close around noon on Memorial Day anyway. The weather was perfect and I'm glad we didn't have another cold spell that knocked out the roses like in previous years. They are alive and thriving.

Bald Eagle Videos

Well, you know how my Sunday's usually go. I went to church, watched Bald Eagles, took a nap, etc. Here are two decorah eagles videos. There are a lot. I just chose randomly. The bottom one is a different thing entirely, but it's  a great documentary.

On A Walk

Nothing much happened today. I didn't work today so I just had a lazy day pretty much. Well, I went on a walk I guess that is something. I'm just going to leave a picture today because I'm feeling lazy.

The Truth About Orange Juice

I was a bit bummed last week when I found out I would only be working today and not tomorrow. I really love having two days a week to work. I love having the extra money, it is nice. Anyway, I'm just going to leave a video today. Oh, but first, I made orange juice tonight! I was craving it and just juiced some oranges.

Just Keep Running

It's been a hard adjustment, but I am more than eager to continue my new routine of going to the gym 4 times a week and not sleeping in too late. I just want to make sure I don't get off track again like I've done so many times. I know that does happen quite a lot. I did a lot of running at the gym today, well for me it was a lot anyway. I find the treadmill is easier to use when I drape my yoga towel over the display so I can't see it. I meant to only do one ten minute round of jogging, but i enjoyed it so much I did it twice. 

Well anyway, I did the stair machine too, but didn't do much more than that besides the sauna. I just felt like getting it done even though the running was really enjoyable. Here is a raondom picture of my locker.

 I went to Dick's Sporting Goods to look around because Sports Authority is apparently closing soon. I love their merchandise, they have even more than Sports Authority. I don't think I'll be all that sam when Sport's Authority closes. Don't get me wrong it's sad, but there are other places. Anyway, I went to Dollar Tree and decided to get some peppermint Starlight candy. I love those things so much. I got two kinds.

I went and got on the next bus home after this, I was pretty tired. I went to the store on my way walking home and got some licorice though too.  When I got home I discovered that Laura made chocolate chip cookies!

Oh, our roses have started coming up! here are a few pictures.

Not much happened after that. I took a nap, watched netflix and some of the Bald Eagle live streams I've been keeping track of and some other random stuff. I'll tell you more about the eagles and share my screenshots some other time.

Mt. Everest

fireworks

Horse in a Bookcase

This week has been fun and relaxing. That is something I have needed. Things are just going to get very challenging from now on. I am pretty sure I can take everything that comes to me. I went to Costco and ate samples, paying really close attention to calories of course. I never realized how easy it is to rack up the calories just from samples there. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, I jogged a half a mile for the first time in years today. It felt so good and I can't wait to improve even further. Anyway, today was pretty boring, so I'm just going to post a video. I'll keep it simple. Here is one from Phineas and Ferb.

Greeeeeeeeeeen

Today I definitely wore green, but probably not as much as I would have loved to.  Next year I plan on being all decked out from head to toe. I will probably even do green hair chalk. Anyway, today was pretty simple, i took a walk and hung around the house, did homework and stuff. I am so close to being at the end of the semester, but hard times are ahead without a doubt. I have been as laid back as I can be this week. Oh, I did go to Costco today and Harmon's with Laura. At least I did a little bit. Later tonight I went to a ward dinner and meeting about temples. It wasn't really like an actual meeting, it was more like a presentation by a guy who builds them. LDS temples only take the highest quality materials and it was fun hearing about them. We also got to learn about the in progress Rome temple that has had a lot of snags. they even had to completely re build some of it because someone was skimping on the quality. No matter what the builders  go through they always move forward eventually. Being LDS is really interesting. It was really interesting learning about the process of how they are built and seeing pictures and video. We had cookies after and I decided to take home some. I don't plan on eating them all at once, in fact they will probably last a good two weeks at least. There is only 6 of them, but I can stretch. We had a dinner that was catered by Chick Fil A before the presentation and I have been really careful about what I eat today so this was no exception. I really enjoyed the fruit, salad and chicken strips. It was pretty simple and I almost had to walk to it, but luckily someone from the ward picked me up. Anyway, that is the gist of my day. I'm feeling a bit lazy this week, so I won't over do things and write too much.