Mountainland Physical Therapy

I had surgery on my knee 2 years ago. For a few months after the actual surgery, I spent at least 2 days a week at Mountainland Physical Therapy. I grew to really love the people there. When they said I was done and didn't need to come back, I cried. The lovely neck strain (whiplash) I now have because of the stupid car accident on Wednesday has given me a new excuse to visit all friends at physical therapy. I went today and I loved being there. I really do love those people. And while I would much rather not be injured and not need physical therapy, I'm thankful to have a clinic I trust with people I love!!

Less excitement

Today was a very chill day. The painkillers I took last night didn't wear off until about noon...which made for a relaxing morning. I dozed in and out of sleep until just after noon when I finally got up and got ready for the day. I decided not to take painkillers during the day today so I could drive to my class tonight. Sitting through a 3 hour class with a strained neck isn't very comfortable! Now I'm home and all loaded up on drugs again. I hope my neck/back/head feel better in the morning!! I'm thankful that today was not nearly as exciting/traumatic as yesterday!!

My life

Today was a traumatic day. I drove my car (even though it's a school day) so I would be able to make it home in time to go to our ward temple night. I never even made it to school because some idiot rear ended me. The same idiot was driving on a suspended license, with no insurance, and pulled a freaking gun on the cop!! When the cop got him out of the car and away from the gun, the cop searched him and found that he also had a knife in his pocket. It's pretty unbelievable. I'm so, so, so thankful that guy didn't pull his gun on me!! I think Heavenly Father is trying to get across a message - that there's a reason why I'm here and that there are people looking out for me!

I'm also thankful for my mom, who let me cry in her ear while I tried to process what had just happened.

I'm thankful for Krista, who offered to come be with me when the accident happened. And who drove me to the hospital, sat forever, drove home to get the insurance card I left on the table, took me to Wal-mart to fill my prescriptions, and called my brother to come give me a blessing.

I'm thankful for Aaron, who was so willing to drop everything to come help me - even on his birthday! And I'm thankful for Jared, who was so willing, but unfortunately stuck in Boise.

I'm thankful for Wendee, who offered to come be at the hospital with me, and checked up on me just to make sure I was okay.

I'm thankful for my co-worker, who texted me to tell me she put my name in the temple.

I'm thankful I'm alive and well (minus the whiplash), and I'm thankful for the incredible support system I have.

City Creek

I have a love/hate relationship with my teachers letting us out of class early. I love it because I really struggle to sit and listen for 3 hour. But I hate it because it messes up my plan to get home! Usually when I get out early, I end up getting home at the same time because I'm not early enough to make the earlier train home. That's what happened (again) tonight. I'm thankful for that beautiful place which provides an excellent opportunity to kill some time!

Labor Day

I made a to-do list for this day off. I wasn't sure I would be able to get everything on my list done in one day. But I totally did! I woke up early (without an alarm clock), went for a walk outside, cleaned my bathroom, took 2 online quizzes and submitted an assignment...all before noon! Then I went grocery shopping, got my eyebrows done, made dinner (which will also be lunches and dinners the rest of the week), made muffins (which will be breakfast for the rest of the week), and made it to bed before 10:00! I'm thankful for this day off! I wish I could have every Monday off!

Book club

Tonight was the first time I have ever participated in a book club having actually the read book. However, there were only a couple other people who came who had actually read the whole book. The discussion about the book didn't last long - no one really loved the book. But, I'm thankful thy we got have friends at our house for a few hours to enjoy good food and each other's company!

A loan

I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to go back to school. I'm also thankful that my mom is willing to give me loan to help pay for school. Getting a master's degree at the U is expensive! It makes things easier for me to be able to borrow that money from my mom instead of having to get a student loan from the government. I'm thankful that she is willing and able to help me!