Two reasons why this weekend will be kind of a big deal.
1. Friday I will be doing a full oral exam and cleaning on a criminal from the department of corrections. He apparently killed someone when he was 18. That was 20 years ago. Nevertheless he will be flanked by three armed guards and have full hand and feet shackles on. Intense. They say he is really nice. :)
2. Saturday I move into my apartment. It is beautiful. I saw my for real for real place, not just a model. It is awesome. Pretty views from all my 8 windows. :) And just pretty dang sweet all over.
I will be writing more about these events soon. Stay posted!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Update on thingy things
Dad: My dad has been recovering from his stroke at my grandparents' place in Centerville. They are lucky to be surrounded by family and friends that can help out. I get to talk to my dad at least once a week and he updates me on how things are going. His short term memory is still a struggle, but he will write things down to tell me and I love it. Apparently they were went to a rehab center for stroke patients and my parents were able to see how lucky my dad was with his stroke. He has it made in the shade compared to so many others. We are so blessed. What I feel as a HUGE side blessing is that my parents are going to be moving to Centerville area for good now. I no longer have to decide which family to be with on vacations or holidays. I get them ALL at the same time. I am so happy to know my parents will be close to everyone we love. Well, except us kids. :)
More than a friend friends: I honestly thought I had something that was going to go somewhere. I have spent the last two months being in a relationship with a guy that wouldn't give it a relationship title. Everything about it was DATING. Spending every free day together. Him driving 40 minutes just to see me for a couple hours. Him paying for dinner. Cuddling. Calling each other BFF. Then he tells me he is still waiting for the 'ok go green light.' Hm. I tend to use my free agency, but if this dude is waiting for a voice from heaven, then I'm out. I have decided to throw in the towel. I guess I am used to it by now. The consensus? My future husband has yet to be baptized as a convert and is going to ROCK!
Friendy friends: I have always had an easier time making guy friends than girl friends. Always. I have been lucky to have awesome girl friends in my life and I am so grateful for each and every one. We all will admit that sometimes you meet someone and you just click. Obviously that's good for a guy and a girl, but because said dude in paragraph above (and many others) is a weirdy, it doesn't mean as much. I was lucky enough to find my other half here in Denver. Her name is Kim. We clicked immediately and we are amazed with how similar we are. It's been a while since I have had a single girl friend who I can have so much fun with. And I definitely needed it out here where I am still adjusting to the sparse LDS singles life. Is it nerdy to say that I know we will be friends for years to come? Even if it is I don't care. She pretty much rocks, and makes giving up on green light boy seem like a piece of cake.
Job: Another place where I feel lucky is in the job arena. I am working for two dentists right now; Dr. Ashby where I was initially hired and Dr. Twiss. Dr. Twiss asked me to fill in for his maternity leave RDH until Thanksgiving and I gladly accepted. Once that is over though Dr. Ashby asked if I would accept full time status at his office. I would LOVE to. I have also met another LDS dentist out here who will probably ask me to fill in from time to time. One thing is certain about Colorado...if I ever wonder if moving here was the right choice, I just tell myself that I have a 4-5 day a week job when a decent number of RDH's are still looking!
More than a friend friends: I honestly thought I had something that was going to go somewhere. I have spent the last two months being in a relationship with a guy that wouldn't give it a relationship title. Everything about it was DATING. Spending every free day together. Him driving 40 minutes just to see me for a couple hours. Him paying for dinner. Cuddling. Calling each other BFF. Then he tells me he is still waiting for the 'ok go green light.' Hm. I tend to use my free agency, but if this dude is waiting for a voice from heaven, then I'm out. I have decided to throw in the towel. I guess I am used to it by now. The consensus? My future husband has yet to be baptized as a convert and is going to ROCK!
Friendy friends: I have always had an easier time making guy friends than girl friends. Always. I have been lucky to have awesome girl friends in my life and I am so grateful for each and every one. We all will admit that sometimes you meet someone and you just click. Obviously that's good for a guy and a girl, but because said dude in paragraph above (and many others) is a weirdy, it doesn't mean as much. I was lucky enough to find my other half here in Denver. Her name is Kim. We clicked immediately and we are amazed with how similar we are. It's been a while since I have had a single girl friend who I can have so much fun with. And I definitely needed it out here where I am still adjusting to the sparse LDS singles life. Is it nerdy to say that I know we will be friends for years to come? Even if it is I don't care. She pretty much rocks, and makes giving up on green light boy seem like a piece of cake.
Job: Another place where I feel lucky is in the job arena. I am working for two dentists right now; Dr. Ashby where I was initially hired and Dr. Twiss. Dr. Twiss asked me to fill in for his maternity leave RDH until Thanksgiving and I gladly accepted. Once that is over though Dr. Ashby asked if I would accept full time status at his office. I would LOVE to. I have also met another LDS dentist out here who will probably ask me to fill in from time to time. One thing is certain about Colorado...if I ever wonder if moving here was the right choice, I just tell myself that I have a 4-5 day a week job when a decent number of RDH's are still looking!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Party at my place!
Nothing ever really turns out the way you assumed it would. When I thought of my future plans once I moved to Colorado I assumed I would find a job, then find a roommate. I was sure there would be a spot open or at least a girl who needed to move out. Nope.
The first two months I was here I visited three different singles wards and talked to everyone I could about housing. I met girls and asked them if they knew anyone, or if they could keep their eyes open for something. Apparently I was spoiled in Utah, where all you do is move somewhere and you have automatic roommates. Colorado isn't exactly teeming with single LDS people, but I didn't think it would be this hard.
It seems like I will be following the trend of single LDS girls in Colorado who get their own place. It surprised me at first, knowing of seven girls specifically who live in their own one bedroom apartments. I gave in, came to grips with my situation, remembered that I have a great job, so...I move into my own place in two weeks! I found a great, safe place right off of Lincoln and I-25 so getting to work will be a breeze. It's called Meadows at Meridian and there I will have 856sq feet to call my own. The best part is my attached garage. My front door and garage are on the same level, and my apartment is just above it. Not only do I not have anyone above or below me, but I only have one neighbor, and TONS of windows. It is perfect for me. The price is great for what I am getting and I am excited to make it me.
Initially I was more nervous than excited. I mean, I never thought I would live alone. I enjoy people and conversation and worried that this might turn me into a hermit. Then I had an awesome revelation that I can turn up my music loud, have people over whenever I want, and DO whatever I want. I could get used to this. :)
Thank goodness I have Dana and my boss' wife Gina helping me out with furniture and home ideas. This way when you all come to visit me we can have a fun time at MY new place!! PS. To my family. I will be safe. This is a safe neighborhood and a safe city and I have my own safe garage that goes straight into my house. Awesome. :)
For those who are like me and love details, here is a link to my place. I will be living in the Breckenridge: http://www.simpsonpropertygroup.com/communities/index.cfm?fuseaction=floorplans&id=143&floorPlanPosition=4
The first two months I was here I visited three different singles wards and talked to everyone I could about housing. I met girls and asked them if they knew anyone, or if they could keep their eyes open for something. Apparently I was spoiled in Utah, where all you do is move somewhere and you have automatic roommates. Colorado isn't exactly teeming with single LDS people, but I didn't think it would be this hard.
It seems like I will be following the trend of single LDS girls in Colorado who get their own place. It surprised me at first, knowing of seven girls specifically who live in their own one bedroom apartments. I gave in, came to grips with my situation, remembered that I have a great job, so...I move into my own place in two weeks! I found a great, safe place right off of Lincoln and I-25 so getting to work will be a breeze. It's called Meadows at Meridian and there I will have 856sq feet to call my own. The best part is my attached garage. My front door and garage are on the same level, and my apartment is just above it. Not only do I not have anyone above or below me, but I only have one neighbor, and TONS of windows. It is perfect for me. The price is great for what I am getting and I am excited to make it me.
Initially I was more nervous than excited. I mean, I never thought I would live alone. I enjoy people and conversation and worried that this might turn me into a hermit. Then I had an awesome revelation that I can turn up my music loud, have people over whenever I want, and DO whatever I want. I could get used to this. :)
Thank goodness I have Dana and my boss' wife Gina helping me out with furniture and home ideas. This way when you all come to visit me we can have a fun time at MY new place!! PS. To my family. I will be safe. This is a safe neighborhood and a safe city and I have my own safe garage that goes straight into my house. Awesome. :)
For those who are like me and love details, here is a link to my place. I will be living in the Breckenridge: http://www.simpsonpropertygroup.com/communities/index.cfm?fuseaction=floorplans&id=143&floorPlanPosition=4
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