Colorado Trip

I've been having a blast in Denver with the fam so far.  We have bee swimming... got a nasty sunburn.  Mom and I got pedicures.  I got my hair cut.  We listened to the kids play sing it.  We have laughed.  We waited in line at the DMV for like 80 hours so Jarrie could get he license renewed.  We ate some Chic-fil-A, which is a must any time I am in CO since we don't have one at home.  I tried some BlueBell ice cream.  Delish!  We are going to see a movie today and do a little shopping.  I can't wait!  I'm missing Whit though.  I can't wait until the family reunion in Bear Lake, UT.  Just a couple of days from now, it should be fun.  Sorry I have been a little MIA.  I will try to keep you all posted!

Grrrr...

I really hate some people!  I just had this lady contact me at Bloggy Blog Designz who has violated terms and conditions of her design.  She requested a refund.  I apologized and reminded her that we don't issue refunds for any reason.  Well she sent me an email today letting me know how disappointed she was, and how unfair it is.  I sent her a copy of our terms and conditions, highlighting the area "We do not issue refunds for any reason."  We also haven't had any contact from her since February.  In order for us to even begin a design, we have EVERYONE check a little box stating that they agree to and have read all of our terms and conditions.  So it's not my fault if she chose not to, but she did agree to them.  It pays to read those things ya know!

Anyhow, right after I sent her a copy of our terms and conditions, I received an email from paypal stating that she had opened a dispute against us.

"We are contacting you to let you know that one of your buyers recently visited the Resolution Center and attempted to open a dispute against a payment. The buyer wished to dispute the payment sent on Feb 22, 2011.  This dispute has been deferred because it was not opened within 45 days of payment.

Although this dispute is not eligible for negotiation in the Resolution Center, we have noted that the buyer was dissatisfied with this transaction.  We encourage you to work directly with the buyer to resolve this matter and take this opportunity to provide customer service as you see fit.

Thank you,   PayPal"

Even business's have a 30 day return policy.  It's been over three months!  I don't know.  I just am so upset about the whole thing.  She said that she wouldn't be sending business our way.  Which I can understand, but that sure sucks for us! 

What I'm thinking

So I am considering switching to Wordpress.  I have purchased a domain name and had it just sitting there for like 3 months or something.  We bought it so that we could do designs for Wordpress.  For some reason instead of getting it under Bloggy Blog Designz, we bought the domain neuffj.com.  It has a test design up right now, but I can move the test sites to another subdomain and just use neuffj.com for my blog.  What do you guys think?  I love Blogger.  I think it's easier to use, but people swear that, once you get the hang of it, Wordpress is the way to go.  I just don't know.  I also am thinking about redesigning my blog.  I love this design, I feel like it rings true to who I am, but I wonder if I could create something MORE me.  I don't know.  Just thoughts.

TV Obsessions

I wanna write a post, but nothing much is going on.  I leave in one week for Denver.  I am really excited.  From Denver, mom, the sis and kids, and I are all heading up to a family reunion in UT.  It's going to be at bear lake... which I haven't been to in YEARS.  I mean like since I was a little kid.  In fact I haven't been back to UT since my father passed away in 2004.  I sure miss him.  This reunion is for my fathers side, and he loved these things.  That is one thing that my father and mother have engrained in me... a strong love for family.  I know that this reunion is going to be a blast. I  love my family, on both sides.  

Other than that, nothing much is going on.  I came home from work today and Whitney had straightened up the house!  LOVE THAT!  Whit is at work right now, I miss him.  Oh here we go, my new TV obsession is "The Voice!"  It's so good.  I feel like a lot of the singers are truly amazing!  I can't wait to hear more of the performers next week.  My other TV obsession is "So you think you can Dance!"  I remember when the show first came on.  I was hooked from the beginning.  I haven't seen every season.  Didn't have cable some of the time, working the other.  But it's an amazing show.  What are you watching these days?

Job Interview

Okay so I know I told you about this job interview that I had about two weeks ago.  Well they sent a letter in the mail letting me know that they had hired someone else, so I threw that one aside.  Well, last week one of the actual Dentists in the office called me and asked me what kind of knowledge I have on newer technologies in the Dental Lab field, which it like none.  But I was totally honest.  They decided they wanted me to come in to interview for the position.  Woo Hoo!  

So I had my interview yesterday.  They explained to me what kinds of things they would expect of me and also what kinds of things their lab is looking to do in the next few months.  They said it would be a month before I would start, which was great cause I leave for Denver next week.  I told them I was going on vacation, and they told me to give them a call when I get home to see when I would start.  They didn't however say... "you got the job!!!"  It sounds like maybe I did, but I don't wanna get my hopes up!  What do you guys think?

Sunburn pic

So this is after the sunburn set in for three days.  So you can only imagine what it used to look like!

We want to know Wednesday!

So I found this cute little hop over at Mommywood.  She was participating in this hop that asks 5 questions and you give 5 answers.  Seems fun enough to me, so I went over to Seriously Shawn and linked up.






1.} If the blogging world had a talent show, what would your act be?
I would sing.  I've always loved it.  It's totally fun!!

2.} What's the most likely reason you might become famous?
 Not to bore you again, but singing.  I've been blessed with an awesome talent, which I happen to love, so I was going to be famous for one thing, that would be it!

3.} What question are you repeatedly asked that you are tired of hearing?
"How are you doing?"   Why does every conversation start out this way?  I appreciate it when people really want to know, but I feel like people ask simply because it's the thing to say.  Does that make sense?

4.} What's the last thing you broke?
My foot.  It's almost been a year now and it's still giving me trouble.

5.} Finish this sentence. I can't believe I used to...
work 4 jobs at a time.  Minimum of 2 at least.

Ouch

Whit and I went swimming the yesterday.  We forgot to put on sunblock and we're both lobsters.  I should take a picture and show you.  I've been wearing a strapless sundress today trying to keep pressure off the shoulders.  It's funny looking.  How did you all celebrate your Memorial day?

Take a Photo Tuesday

My friend Rebecca has this awesome blog hop and I thought I would play along and spread the news. 




Here is my photo:

This is my niece Paige.  She fell asleep eating a bowl of Cheetos.  Had to snap a shot!

So I sent in a bunch of resumes on Friday last week, hoping to hear something the first of the week.  I put in a call to one place and they asked me to come in today and bring my resume.  When I got there, I saw one of my old friends who I used to work with at a dental office.  I applied for the receptionist position at this Dental office and they were thrilled that I knew one of their employees and that I have a knowledge of dental terms.  I am really hoping the job pans out.  I loved the last time I worked in a Dental office.  So please send a little love my way in the form of a prayer?  I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, after I got home Whitney and I were sitting here eating a little lunch and he got a phone call.  He didn't recognize the number and debated answering it.  He has been doing some freelance computer work recently and I figured this call had something to do with computers.  When he answered he got all excited, and practically jumping around the house.  He told me that a computer store he has been trying to get hired on at for almost 2 years had called him and wanted him to come in for an interview.  So off he went.  I am sure he would, but I definitely would love a few prayers sent his way as well.  We have been applying like crazy recently and it seems that perhaps it is paying off a little bit here.  I would love to think that we both could be starting a job next week!

Holly

I've been spending a lot of time with me cousin this last week.  I don't get to see her very often, but she is one of my best friends.  I hadn't seen her for several months, so it had been a long time coming.  I wish that I could see her more often, but she happened to have a little bit of time off recently and so I thought I would spend as much time as possible with her.  We watched tv, laughed, stayed up late, talked, caught up, and had a blast.  Whitney's been missing me like crazy, and I him.  I hope I get to see her more frequently.

Happy Mothers Day!!!!

Kindle

My wonderful boyfriend, Whitney, bought me an Amazon Kindle as a late Birthday present.  They were on sale for Mothers day.  I had bought the second book in the Hunger Games series at Barnes and Noble, but hadn't had a chance to get into the book, so I took it back and bought it on my Kindle.  So much cheaper that way.  Less than half the cost.  I actually got into it today.  Not far at all, but at least I got it started.  I have the third book already from the library, so I have to get done with this one before the other has to go back!  

 

So back to the Kindle.  It's super cool.  If you are unsure of a word while reading, which happens to me all the time, and I just guess what it means based on the sentence, you can just move the cursor next to the word and the definition pops up.  I think that is so cool!  You can also browse the internet, but it's a little tricky.  I am not sure I would do that much unless it was the only way I could access the internet from where I was.  You can book mark pages, make notes, and highlight passages.  You can read more than one book at a time, and it holds your place in each for you.  I just think the whole idea is super fun.  I was afraid the screen was going to be kind of dull or something, and hard to read.  Totally not the case.  It's a white screen with a textured surface so that there isn't a glare when you are reading.  It's really light and fits well in your hands.  It's a little smaller than I thought it would be, but when I got to thinking about it I realized it's about the size of a book.  It supposed to be able to hold a charge for up to a month!  Amazing!

In any case, I really like it!  I LOVE IT!  Thanks babe!

Spring!

I love it.  The weather is changing.  We are expected to have a few cold fronts, but I think the warmer weather is here to stay.  We've been spending a little time outside.  Going on walks with the pup and whatnot.  I got some fresh fruit from my cousin.  Pineapple, watermelon, and honeydew.  Super yumm!  I love fruit.  I pretty well hate veggies, so I need to eat something healthy.  It's hard to diet when you hate veggies.  I've been forcing myself to eat some.  The ones I can handle without puking. 

I was so excited to read the second book in the Hunger Games series (Catching Fire), but I have been so busy.  Plus I've been indulging in a few evening television shows.  Biggest Loser, The Voice, American Idol, Law and Order SVU, American Idol results show (still so upset that Casey Abrams went home), and The Office.  I am going to do some cleaning today, some pretty heave cleaning, so I hope I get to get into this book.  I had planned to be done with it by Sunday evening, but that's just not possible.  I can't read that fast.  LOL!  I hope you all are having a great weekend.  I know mine is going to be great!

American Idol

I frickin love this show!  I watch it all the time, well at least when it's on.  LOL!  This season is totally crazy.  It's really getting down to the wire.  Everyone left is so good.  I think Scotty Mcreary could go, and I feel like Lauren is still a little young.  I LOVE her voice and think she is like the cutest thing with the most humble attitude. But I think any of the others could win.  I am really routing for Casey Abrams.  But the more Haley Reinhart sings, the more I really like her.  I could see myself listening to a Haley Reinhart CD.  Anyway the results show is on right now, and I seriously have no clue who will be going home.  I don't even have a feeling that it might be one or the other.  I feel like the American Idol tour that they do each year would actually be something I would like to do this year.  There has been so much talent this season.  Okay the commercial is over, so I better go watch!

Not starving

So I had been doing so great with my weight loss.  I had lost 8 lbs a few weeks ago, but some people of facebook said that I needed to make sure that I was eating at least 1200 calories a day.  I had only been averaging about 800 a day.  When I bought that Jillian Michaels book, their advice was reaffirmed.  Eating less that 1200 calories a day really messes with your body.  Apparently causes a yo yo dieting effect where you lose considerable amounts of weight but if you go off that diet or eat more calories than you had been eating you gain back the weight plus more.  I experienced that this last week.  I didn't gain it all back, but pretty close.  I have taken 1 lb back off, but it makes it hard to not eat 800 calories a day when I see such amazing results.  I realize it's bad for my body, but I wanna lose weight quickly.  I am really having a hard time with it.  HELP!

The Hunger Games

Okay so when I was in Denver with my family over the Holidays, my sister sent me home with her copy of The Hunger Games.  I was kind of unimpressed, so I stopped reading.  But burning in the back of my mind were my sister's words, "The beginning is a little slow.  So I gave it another try.

I picked up where I left off kind of vaguely remembering what had happened, but as I started reading it all came back and I was hooked.  It was a real page turner.  Compared to the last book I read (which was 620 pages), this book was only 370 and I managed to finish it in three days.  As I was reading I kept thinking, man this would make an awesome movie.  So I did a little research and it appears that there will be Hunger Games movie in 2012 sometime.  I checked on IMDB and scanned the cast over to see if they looked at all as I imagined them, and for the most part I think I did pretty good with my visuals.  Anyhoo... if you haven't read this book, check it out!  It's the first book in a series of three and I believe you will love it.  I am starting on book two tomorrow!

Heartburn

WARNING:  This post is slightly icky.

So I have heartburn.  I am convinced it is more of an acid reflux thing than anything else.  I find myself waking up in the night because I have vomited a little.  (see... icky)  I know it's totally gross, and it happens all the time.  I wake up coughing and choking.  If I sleep on my back it seems to help with not vomiting and with the pain/ discomfort.  I have heartburn medication, but it doesn't help with the vomiting in the night.  Perhaps because it's probably acid reflux or something else.  In any case, Whitney has this awesome book.

So probably close to a year ago, I was having an awful time sleeping because of the pain/ discomfort, and I kept vomiting in the night.  The pain was so strong one night that I couldn't sleep at all.  I took two heartburn pills within a couple of hours and had taken one right before bed, but they weren't working.  So I got up and got the book out.  I looked up some info on heartburn and read that peppermint and ginger tea were both helpful.  I had both on hand, so I whipped up a batch.  It took about 20 to 30 minutes to kick in, but it was relief like no other!  The next night I didn't have any pain, and wasn't vomiting in my sleep.  Well recently my heartburn has been acting up.  I have been vomiting in my sleep and waking up coughing and choking.  I had forgotten about the book, but remembered all of the sudden and Whitney made me some peppermint tea with ground ginger in it.  It gives it a little kick, and it's pretty tasty.  This book is amazing.

I also learned an acupressure point for the pain, and it helps any time it creeps up again.  Just in case you are interested, it's right at the end of your sternum, and you just push for about 1 to 2 minutes.  You will notice relief almost instantly! (depending on how bad the pain is)  I am a firm believer in natural healing/ alternative medicine.  It's amazing how much it works!  If you are interested, then check out this book.  There is info for almost anything, well anything I have ever needed help with!  It teaches acupressure and reflexology points.  It tells you what herbal remedies you can use to cure your ailments, and also talks about the possible causes.  One thing I didn't know was that heartburn can be caused by eating to quickly, which I tend to do.  Anyhoo... if you are interested in the book, you can find it here.

The Host

Okay, so I remember when this book was coming out.  I waited for the day it was released.  I think it was May 6th, 2008.  May have been the 8th, but somewhere in there.  I went to Wal-mart and bought it the same day.  I was so excited to read it.  Life was so busy then.  I was working 3 jobs, and found myself only sleeping and socializing in my free time.  I didn't take the time to read the book, so there is sat on my shelf.  The internet was down here off and on for almost a week, so I decided I would read it.  I had forgotten all about it.  I'd had the book almost 3 years and never even read one page.  

(Click picture to read a little about the book)

So I started this last Monday.  I am not a fast reader by any means.  Probably because I rarely read.  I wish it was something I did more.  I believe it makes you smarter, more intellectual.  LOL!  I wasn't able to read a couple of days this week due to busy schedules, so minus the days I didn't read, it took me 5 days to read the 620 pages.  That should tell you how good it is.  I just couldn't put it down.  The book was written by the same author who wrote the twilight series, so it's very easy, descriptive reading.  I love books like this.  Really helps you create images in your head almost like a movie!

Anyhoo, I would really recommend reading it.  If you want to pick up your own copy, you can find it here.

Oh and P.S.  HAPPY EASTER!

That Friday Blog Hop

I am not really sure how this blog hop works, but I thought I would participate.  I read this blog Daily, and think you should check it out!