My last day as a Recreation Coordinator

The bosses have spoken.  On Monday I will start my new job as the Center Manager of Alta Canyon Sports Center.  I'm excited, but I'm also a little bit sad to leave my current job.  I am so thankful for the things I have learned and the people I have grown to love.  I'm thankful for all the work that those people are going to have to do in my absence.  And, even though it means a LOT of added stress for other people, I'm thankful that I don't have to be the one in charge of the high school boys Jr. Jazz leagues!  Yeah!!  Those boys drive me insane!

Hairapy

I love getting my hair cut! I'm thankful that that could happen tonight. But more than that, I'm thankful that I could get my hair cut by someone that I just think is amazing. I'm thankful that she hung around my house forever just waiting for to get home from class. I'm thankful that she let me vent about all the things that overwhelming me right now. I'm thankful that she has some of the same struggles I do. I'm thankful for Heather and her amazing hairapy!

Shoes

I'm thankful for the shoes I have to wear, especially during the cold winter months. I'm thankful for the new, dressier shoes I got to wear to my new job - they came in the mail today.

No cavities

I'm pretty sure this is what I was thankful for 6 months ago...but that's okay! I have horrible teeth! I have had so many cavities, it's not even funny! I'm not sure what happened in the last 5 years, but for some reason I've gone a long time without a cavity (a long time for me anyway). I'm thankful every time the dentist says, "Everything looks great! Keep up the good work!"

An official announcement

I got a new job!! I will moving up in Sandy Parks and Recreation to take over as the director of Alta Canyon - the rec center in Sandy! I'm super excited! They told me that I was the top candidate more than 2 weeks ago, but I've had to keep it quiet until it was "official." Now it's official! I will spend the next several weeks transitioning - figuring things out at Alta Canyon and helping the other coordinators take over my responsibilities in my current job. I am SO excited for this opportunity and I'm excited I don't have to keep quiet any more!!

My car

I love my car. It is definitely a blessing in my life. I'm thankful that I was able to purchase it and that it has served me so well! I'm thankful that my car provided a safe means for me to travel to and from St. George this week.

A family day

Most of my family was together today. We ate breakfast at Denny's, we went swimming at the rec center, we went hiking in Snow Canyon, we ate dinner at Outback, and we went to a little Christmas festival at Tuachan. I'm thankful for the fun we had while we were together!

New pajama pants

I had this pair of pajama pants. They were my favorite. My mom made them years ago! They were thread bare. They had gigantic holes in all the wrong places. But I still wore them. They were my favorite. Yesterday I finally turned them in. I let my mom cut them up so that she could use them as a pattern to make me some new ones. I'm wearing the new ones tonight. They're not quite as soft and comfy as the old ones, but I know they'll get there eventually! I'm thankful for my mom's mad sewing skills and my new pajama pants!!

A fabulous Thanksgiving

I don't like thanksgiving. It's not that I'm not thankful (obviously), I just don't like thanksgiving. I don't like thanksgiving dinner (it's a lot less delicious if you can't eat gluten) and I don't like that some people have to have a holiday to be thankful. But today was great! I slept in, I was super lazy, I made pies with my mom (gluten free), we ate steak, potatoes, and asparagus for dinner (no dry turkey and masked potatoes for me!), I went to a movie with my mom and I went "black Thursday" shopping with Chris. It really was probably one of my most favorite thanksgivings!

Connor

Today is Connor's birthday. I just love him! He is 100% boy and always on the go. He can be the sweetest little man when he wants to be! One of my favorite things about Connor is his laugh - it's so contagious! He loves all thing dinosaur, especially his best friend "Rexy," who goes everywhere with Connor. I'm thankful for Connor and I'm so glad he is a part of my family!!

Forever

Today my heart is aching. I miss my dad!! I just want to talk to him so bad! I want to tell him about the things that are going on in my life. I want to ask him for advice. I want him to give me unsolicited advice about dating. Sometimes it still gets to be too much for me. Sometimes I fall apart. Sometimes I think, "I would give anything to have him back for just one more day." And while I know that can't happen, I am so, so thankful for forever. I'm thankful that someday I will get to be with my dad forever. I will have the chance to tell him all about my life. I will have forever to ask him for advice. I will have him (and the rest of my family) forever.

My ward Thanksgiving FHE

I don't love thanksgiving and I don't love FHE. But I had a blast at our ward thanksgiving FHE. The bishopric cooked. They even did their best to please this gluten free girl! I'm thankful for the friends I have in my ward. There really are some fabulous people that I get to associate with. Today I'm also thankful that the high school boys Jr. Jazz coaches meeting is over. And I'm thankful that I got my two big assignments turned in! And I'm thankful that a much needed trip to visit my momma is so close!!

Tithing

I'm thankful for the blessings that come into my life because I choose to pay tithing. I'm thankful that this commandment has always been easy for me to obey. And I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to give a little back where Heavenly Father has given me SO much!

Park City Outlets

I really like the outlets in Park City. However, the last 3 or 4 times I've been I've come home completely empty handed! So frustrating! I'm thankful that that was not the case today! I found some awesome deals!!

Coconut diet coke

I love just about everything coconut. I went to lunch with Riana at zupas today. They have a lot of different flavors you can add to your drink. I don't usually go for that kind of thing, but today the "coconut" caught my eye. I gave it a try and I'm thankful I did because it was delicious!

Twilight

I saw the new Twilight movie tonight. Am I a super die hard fan? No. Did I enjoy the movie? Yes. Did I enjoy spending time with some great friends? Yes. Am I so, so, so thankful for some Facebook hype about something besides politics? YES!! Thank you!!

Treats

I gave myself a challenge - for 30 days, eat only fruits, veggies, and lean protein. No sugar, no grains, no dairy, no processed food. I did a pretty good job (minus one traumatic day when I emotionally ate and one Sunday I fasted and ate a candy to make up for all the calories I lost). I have felt really good for the past few weeks - good enough that I think I will continue to eat those foods for the majority of my diet. My initial 30 day challenge ended last night. Today, I ate junk. And I feel terrible!! I've had a stomach ache for most of the day. I'm thankful that my body is responding to the junk this way. While I enjoy treats and I'm thankful for them once in a while, I need my body to know it's not good to have them all day every day. I'm hoping that my body will continue to respond to junk this way so I will have the motivation I need to exercise "moderation in all things."

Garbage trucks

Seriously, how convenient is it that I put all my trash on the street every week and someone comes in a big truck to haul it away for me? I'm thankful for that convenience. And I'm thankful for the people who drive the garbage trucks - that's a job I could never do!!

Long pants

I'm tall. It's pretty hard for me to find
pants that are long enough. But today I managed to do just that. I'm thankful for stores who carry long sizes!

Slippers

It's cold outside. Like cold, cold. Like, it snowed for almost 48 hours, cold. Like, I can't remember the last time we accumulated this much snow, cold. The cold makes me thankful for things that are warm. Today I'm thankful for slippers. It so wonderful to be able to kick off my cold, wet shoes and put on my warm, dry slippers!!

Natural light

I wish I could say I was thankful for the snow. It's pretty much been snowing for 2 days now. But I just don't love the snow. I am thankful for all the natural light that comes with snow. Every little trace of light reflects off the white and makes it look so bright! I went to the temple today and while I was in the Celestial Room the power went off. It was pretty cool how bright the room was with no power, just because it was light outside with all the snow!

The Trejos

I really love the Trejos. They lived in my ward growing up. We had countless crazy adventures camping and backpacking. I don't get to see them much, but when I do, I'm always reminded of just how much I love them! I got to see Elise perform in Davis High's production of Phantom of the Opera. She was Carlotta - it was probably the perfect role for her! I loved it! I'm thankful that I got to spend some time with the Trejos!

Morning motivational talks

I got to talk to Riana this morning. She is one of my favorite people! We talked about life, and the election, and food storage, and 401Ks and blessings. I'm thankful for such an uplifting start to my day!

A second interview

Today I had a second interview for a new position at work. It seemed to go pretty well. I'm thankful for the opportunity I've had to be considered for this job.

My vote

I'm probably one of the least political people on the planet, but I'm still thankful that I live in a country where I have a vote. And tomorrow I will be thankful that the election is over!!

The sunrise

I don't like daylight savings time. I absolutely hate driving home from work in the dark. But, I am thankful that for the next little while it will be light while I drive to work. And I'm thankful that I still have a few weeks before it's pitch black on my way to work and my way home from work!

Teacher improvement class

I've had the awesome opportunity to attend teacher improvement classes. The classes were held on Sunday's before church. Sister Davies taught the lessons (her husband is one of the counselors in our bishopric). I am so grateful for the time I've been able to spend with the other teachers in my ward. I'm thankful for Sister Davies and the way she teaches. I'm especially thankful for the spirit we had at our lesson today. I'm so sad today was the last lesson! I will miss having that opportunity to learn and grow every week!

No snow

I was in charge of a race this morning - The Turkey Trot 5K! It was a fabulous race. As always, there were a few minor hiccups, but nothing major. I am so, so, so, SO thankful that it didn't snow on race day this year! Last year we had a little blizzard and it was beyond miserable! Luckily, today was perfect (albeit a little chilly)! The race started at 9:00am. I fired the starting gun right on time and at that moment, the sun finally peaked over the mountains. It was awesome. I'm thankful for my awesome race crew and all the runners who came out today to participate!

Eternal families

I've been missing my dad A LOT lately! I applied and interviewed for a new position at work. I rocked the first interview and today I was scheduled for a second interview. I'm pumped! And I really, really wish there was a way that I could have a conversation with my dad. I know he would be so proud of me! But I'm selfish and just knowing that isn't enough. I want to hear him say it. I want to hear his advice about how to rock the second interview. And I want him to tell me everything I need to know about potentially accepting a new position.
I know that's just not possible. Not right now. But there is definitely a comforting in knowing that my family is eternal. I'm thankful that someday we will all be reunited. And I really hope that when that comes, I will be able to hear my dad tell me that he is proud of me!

Parachutes

Remember when we were in elementary school and we got to play with parachutes sometimes in PE? Well I got to play with parachutes today at school - in a masters level class. It was awesome. I'm thankful for fun activities during boring classes!!