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Hello everyone! I was just thinking about CA and our Karaoke sushi nights. I miss you girls and I hope all is going well with you. Things are good here. Nothing much is new. I am not loving my job but I am sticking with it and casually applying for others. My journey to lose weight is forever looming over my head although lately I think my mind has shifted into a more "lifestyle changes" as opposed to "diet' mentality. Our Thanksgiving was quiet and spent with a friend from church. I went black firiday shopping with her and our other mutual friend and found some fantastic deals. After two years I think I can finally say that "I have friends in WI" even if it is only two. They are good ones to have. It's different though being married. We do not hang out often. I guess it makes it more valuable when we do. John has started going to church with me again although it is only for 1 hr. Also, some of the members make me crazy at times. When I attend with him I am a lot more focused on the doctrinal aspects being shared as opposed to "it feels nice". Unfortunately, we have a lot that don't share much of that. I suppose I of all should not criticize given that I myself am always learning new things. We are going to Utah for Christmas. We will be driving out. There are some of my family members that have never even met John. I am excited to see the fam.  How are all of you doing? What is new in your lives? Rachel-I wanted to say that I appreciated your last post. When I originally read it I was having computer problems so it would not let me post a comment but I appreciated it nonetheless. Love Maeg

Hey Ladies!!!

Oh my goodnesssssss!!!!! I didn't realize you ladies were still posting on this thing! I am pleasantly surprised though that you are!

Well here is a little update about my life. I went on Jenny Craig 9 weeks ago with my dad because after seeing all my pictures from EFY I was shocked at seeing how big I had become. I was tired of not being able to run with out cough up a lung. I felt very lethargic all the time. Also my mom tore her meniscus and has great trouble now with walking, sitting, getting up, driving, stairs and it had a real effect on me. I don't want to be experiencing the same physical handicaps as my mother has when I'm her age. At 65 I still wanna go on hikes and camping with my family and enjoying an active life. My mom can no longer participate in these things because of her physical state. So both of these things gave me the motivation to lose weight. I've lost 20 pound now as of today when I weighed in. I'm feeling great! I know I still don't look too much skinnier but I can now run a mile and a half with out my chest hurting. I go to the Gym about 6 times a week and its become one of my favorite activities of my day. It amazes me how quickly the body can adapt to new physical restraints put on it. My goal is to lose another 40 pounds by my 25th birthday and I'm on track for that. This has been a great experience for me because as I've learned self control of my dietary intake it has helped me learn self mastery in other areas of my life.

I have NO clue what I'm going to do about school and that's all I'm going to say about that.

I met a wonderful Guy!!! Whose name is Guy! He's a super cute, kinda short, and skinny. We dated for a week and then due to unexpected circumstances we are now friends who like each other. He is my strength. He's my best friend. I strive every day to be the best person I can so I can keep up with his diligence. He is a convert of 7 months. He sings, dances, plays 5 instruments, is super duper smart and is just plan fantastic. I wish you all could meet him. He has one year of school left and then he's planning on serving a mission. So I don't know were we are headed but I'm hopeful. I'll keep you updated.

I just want to bear my testimony of the strength that comes from reading your scriptures daily and praying vocally. I have seen a dramatic increase in the quality of my life since I began 2 or 3 months ago at making these simple thing a priority in my life. I feel like I have gained added strength in overcoming my challenges and trials. I feel like my faith has increased also.

I also got released from the Relief Society Presidency and got called to be the RS 3rd Sunday teacher and it is the best calling EVER!!! I love teaching and Heavenly Father has really blessed my skills and abilities while I've been in this calling. I am also the unofficial Gospel Principals teacher right now and I love it too. I lOOOOVEEE teaching.

Welp... That the jest of my life this past summer! I love you all and miss you! take care!

Oh Katy, I didn't know all of that. I tried calling you once and your dad said you gave him your phone. Things have a way of working themselves out the way that they should and it sounds like your sister and her family really needed you. Are you going back to Fresno permanently? I miss you girls! I think about our Fresno times with fondness. I hope all of you are doing well! Thanks for catching me up Katy, part of me wishes I was going back there too to the land of 24 hr mexican food, institute classes, sushi/karaoke nights, and the fabulous parties you guys threw! I was looking at the scrapbook you guys made me just the other night. We had some great times!

July 24, 2011 2:27 PM

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Oh Katy, I didn't know all of that. I tried calling you once and your dad said you gave him your phone. Things have a way of working themselves out the way that they should and it sounds like your sister and her family really needed you. Are you going back to Fresno permanently? I miss you girls! I think about our Fresno times with fondness. I hope all of you are doing well! Thanks for catching me up Katy, part of me wishes I was going back there too to the land of 24 hr mexican food, institute classes, sushi/karaoke nights, and the fabulous parties you guys threw! I was looking at the scrapbook you guys made me just the other night. We had some great times!

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I'm posting! I'm here!

Okay girls you are going to think I am an idiot, but I was never able to post on here before because I was logged in under the wrong email address. Anyway I've finally figured it out so I am writing a celebratory post!

So for all those who don't know; I am going back to Fresno in a few weeks :-( But I will be there with Harmony and Rachel :-)

Maegan,
Long story short I got a D in managment 124 and didn't really graduate. I couldn't take it so I took a semester off and went to South Carolina to pull myself together. It turned out to be a good idea all around since my sister had to have surgery on her brain stem and she needed someone to take care of the kids for a couple months while she recovered. Now I am gearing up to take my last class (fingers crossed) and really, truly actually graduate. I am determined to finally, FINALLY make this failure a success. I'm writing this to you specifically because I'm not sure if you knew or not.

Anyway girls, I love you all and I look forward to our Girl's Weekend one day when we all finally get it together and plan it!

Hello out there!

Hey girls! I just wanted to check in and see how everything is going! I miss you girls! I just want to let you know that I was invited to girls camp this year! I get to be the "craft lady". I am so pumped about this!

Not much is going on here. I have settled in from my trip and I am back to work. The highlight of my week was definately conference last weekend. John watched it with me and we ate jelly beans and potstickers. I have come to a conclusion. I know this will sound simple but to me it's a rather profound thing. I am not married in the temple. I may not have the opportunity to take out my endowments for a long time due to my choice to marry outside of the covenant. Despite these things I need to prepare to go to the temple. I have been slacking on the small things like scriptures and prayers. In my mind I keep thinking that the temple is sooooo far away for me since I have married someone who is not a member but I need to be living the details of the gospel daily so that any given day I can say that I am worthy. I also realized that our gospel is unique about the way we view trials and although I celebrate this concept, I do not always ACT like I believe it by my daily actions. I have become so negative about my job in such a short time. Really. It's harder on me than I was expecting. I want it to be easier so bad. I want to find a job that is easier. Instead of being grateful for the opportunity to be a stronger rehab counselor, I am looking for a pass. I have been doing this with a lot of things lately.

Sorry for the ramblings. A lot has been on my mind. This weekend I was also thinking that because I don't work or live with members of the church and I only have one friend out here who is a member, I rarely have the opportunity to talk about the gospel with anyone. I miss the opportunities that I had with each of you to be strengthened and uplifted by your examples. I miss the inspiration that came from your words and actions. You are my sisters and I miss your influences.

I hope all is well.

Sy and Spring!

Isn't this little guy cute!! My newest nephew Sylar Jacob is starting to smile and giggle, it is very very very fun to be an Aunt x 6. The name is even starting to grow on me! We call him Sy, and Hunter likes Sy-guy. One of my favorite parts of going to chruch now is when Dawn looks at me smiles and hands me the baby, she knows I ALWAYS want to hold him!! I spent last weekend with my sister and the family at the Home and Garden show. They had a booth there for their construction and tree selling business. Rachel went with me on Friday night and I was there helping with the kids almost all day on Saturday. Over the two days I shared a grand total of 4 funnel cakes...delicious!! Walking around all the gardening displays (must have been at least 5 miles of walking over the two days) made me want to go outside and start planting flowers everywhere! Spring is finally here! I did plant some bulbs (lily of the valley and freesia) a few days ago and they are starting to grow already! so exciting! Anybody have any ideas for what plants to put in the yard?

ha ha!! success!! I am posting to the blog via text message!! love it!!