Surgery

On Monday, Jared has his 3rd surgery of the year. (I think he is going for a record or something) Apparently he has what is called GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. It's been a problem for him his entire life but is now finding out the exact cause, it seems to be getting more worse as he gets older. Every time he eats food he burps/throws it up afterwards *GROSS I KNOW* It's kind of sad though and very embarrassing for him. SO....after looking into this for quite some time, action is being taken. Monday morning at 10:30 he went in for a throat scope. We arrived at the hospital at 9:00 am, checked in, and got prepped so they could take him away. He is always so calm about this kind of thing since he practically lives at the hospital recently with all of his medical problems. If I was in his position I would be freaking out ;) They put him under and ran the scope all the way into his intestines. They had to cut a small piece of the intestines so they could make sure that he wasn't glutten intolerant *I hope not, glutten free food is discusting!* after about an hour I was called into a private waiting room where I could finally watch tv and they wheeled in his bed with a very sleepy/ out of it Jared. Surprisingly the first thing Jared said to the nurse was.."hey man, could you check on where my underwear went...I think you guys lost it when I had to change before I got put under." hahah how random is that! But sure enough, they lost his chonies. he very concerned about this issue though and kept asking for them but later doesn't recollect any of it. LOL He slept almost the whole day and his throat has been sore for the past couple days but he came out of part one surgery just fine. On April 13th he goes back for X-rays and after that they will proceed with Full out surgery where they will cut a piece of his stomach or something like that to fix the problem...poor guy....

Frustration, Weekend, Beginning of week 4

So "Mission Healthy Life week 3" just ended. It was a stressful week. I went to the gym every single day for almost 2 hours and all week I gained weight. I've been working so hard so it's discouraging. Blah Blah it's muscle..muscle weighs more than fat...Ugh I just want it to drop some...I mean it's been almost a month! But I can't let it get me down and just keep on pushing. I do feel better though, and I can see some muscle showing in my arms..I'm working hard on them since they are pre-Sumo looking to me lol. I've getting pretty tan as I'm taking advantage of the unlimited booth sessions included in my membership. I've only gone 5 times but i've darkened about 4 shades at least. I just hope that week 4 goes a little better. My cousin asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, in may, and all the dresses she picked out I look like a whale in. So I really want to drop by then so I will look fabulous!

Over the weekend we finally got around to washing our mountain of dirty clothes, and washing our filthy cars inside and out. We also BBQed ribs for the first time. I have pictures of those event :) I got in a Snapshot mood. Enjoy everyone that is a mini update for now.

Recent Photo's

Jared's First Green Beer on St. Patricks day!The Girly's at Chili's

Jamie went for a more fruity approach to the green drink. :)

Jared hanging our pot rack.


All Finished!

Tico Hanging out.

Not My Idea Of A Saturday Night!

So I hope that everyone had a great weekend! Ours started out pretty uneventful, Friday night I went to the gym on my way home from work. Jared didn't meet me there like usual because he was helping his friend with some tires. They were trying to shine up the rims and make them presentable to resale. Well if you had seen the tires then you would see that is was a forever long project but they did a good job. By the time I got home they were both in the garage with Grease up to their elbows. Both of them had big smiles on their faces..something about a garage just makes them feel so manly! :) I didn't want to interupt the bonding time so I went upstairs and hung out with Tico (My bird). We made a batch of baked french fries and played a couple levels of the game Little Big Planet. (Completely cracked out game but so fun for any age!)

Saturday morning Mellisa came and picked me up and we went to her salon so I could get my hair dyed. It was beyond needing it...I had regrowth about an inch and it was faded so badly! We did easter design toe nails and then she left about 3 so she could head to work. Jared and I bought a pot rack so we assembled that on the wall and then his friend left. Finally..first time alone since the weekend began and it was already 5 pm. We got into the car and was headed for the gym and to buy a new toaster when it all started. I got a small pain in my chest out of nowhere. About a minute later it happened again but worse and then it consistantly kept coming for about 2 hours. At didn't work out the gym because some of the pain brought me to tears. After the workout I told Jared that I was still having bad pains and he decided that I needed to go to the hospital.

At 7:00 pm we walked into the Emergency room and signed in. They ended up taking my vitals and putting me on the EKG machine to monitor my heart to see if there were any abnormalties. After I was finished they wanted to make sure that I wasn't pregnant because they needed to send me over to X-rays. Then after that I was hooked up to another heart montior for another hour or so. Turns out that my chest wall is inflammed and they aren't sure of the cause but apparently it could be several things. We were released from the hospital at 10 that night, with medication in hand to help with the pain and swelling. They said it should take about a week for both to be gone. Not very fun but I'm glad that it wasn't anything more serious!

Week 2!

So it's week two of my path to a healthier me...I'M EXHAUSTED! I have been going balls to the wall with going to the gym at least an hour a day. That includes 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training on the weight machines, followed with a 10 minute hyromassage to ease my sore mucles and relax me. I am sore from head to toe and sometimes just sitting and do nothing is painful because I'm pushing my muscles to the limit. It will pay off soon, even though the wii fit mocks me that I am fat :) I think that today I will take a break and give myself some recoop time. For the record this is how I feel at work today lol.
I am taking some time out from my daily tasks and jotting down this blog for those that read it. Speaking of work...I am officially an employee for Eufora International as of last week! I am so happy that I have a great job in this trying time. When I sat down to fill out the paper work my boss asked me what I was getting paid at the staffing place, she said "We really like you and enjoy having you in our company. We would like to give you a raise and a little more responsiblity." So I am now the receptionist and accounting. :) It's kind of exciting but I am nervous because I don't want to be the one that messes up the bills. But once I get the hang of things it will be fine. We are still trying to get decorations for our new office space but for now it remains bare. I've been lame at getting pictures of it together to show everyone. Well I better get to work before I get caught slacking lol. Have a great day everyone!

OUCH!

So I have set my mind to getting fit. I have gained so much weight since living in California it's been unreal! I'm over being the fat friend and have decided to get my butt in gear. They have opened a new gym not far from my house and it's on my way home from work so Jared and I decided to check it out last sunday. SOOO NICE! I joined up and have been kicking my own butt ever since. I have gone every single day since signing up and I am so sore right now it's not even funny. My most awesome plan includes....

1. Cardio/Strength Area, Circuit & Locker Room Access

2. Unlimited Hydro Massage- so amazing after a great workout

3. Unlimited Tanning- to get my sexy back

4. Unlimited Guest Privileges- so Jared can come with me every time for free

5. Unlimited Personal Training Group Sessions- with only 4 people per class so it's personal

6. 50% off cooler drinks - When you feeling parched and forgot your drink
For only...$24 per month

hahaha sorry that was my sales pitch.

Later I will post pictures of my skinny in progress...but for now...here is the gym.

Beach Bonfire

So last night We went down to the beach and had a bonfire cook out. It was pretty fun! I was surprised how many fire pits were available, usually you have to fight for one, or so I have been told. :) We met Jared's friend and his wife at the grocery store and we loaded up on hot dogs, brownies, and of course the guys thought they needed beer. Then down to the beach we went. It was like 7:30 pm. All of the pits were taken at the Pier so we headed down to Harbor.

Lucky for us, there was a pit that already had a red glow so headed over there and didn't have to take the time to start a fire. We just threw the wood on it. It was so nice because the bonfires that I am used to are in the woods and you hear the trees and animals. But this time I could see and hear the waves crash into the shore. It was fun. The police came by a couple of times to make sure our fire wasn't out of control and that we didn't have glass containers. He stopped the first time and was like "You guys having a goood time? *while using his flashlight to check out our stuff* "ooo you guys have hot dogs!" it was pretty funny. Then he went to the next bonfire and ended up kicking them off the beach lol. They came back a little bit later after he left and when he came by again he made them leave again.

After about 2 1/2 hours we decided to leave so I finished up my Mountain Dew and threw it in the fire. I totally wasn't thinking and I left the cap on. It wasn't in there very long before it popped and exploded back out. It was HILARIOUS! the boys didn't think it was so funny because they freaked out and it gave them flash backs of Combat in Iraq. Tyler has ptsd so it was a bad deal for him. He almost pissed himself but I just couldn't help myself. I was in the sand almost crying because of the way they jumped and took off running. AH...Good Night!

Pictures as promised!

My AWESOME Friends on Jamie's 21st!

we've been having lots of spa nights lately!

My valentines present. (this is what I saw when I opened my eyes)

YAY! I FINALLY GOT IT!

Getting ready to go out to dinner at Claim Jumper

Mini Golf!

Weeks quickly gone by...

I just can't seem to keep track of the weeks that are passing me so quickly! I can not believe that it is already the month of march on monday! WOW! I guess it has been passing me by because I don't want to think of leaving California at the end of the year. Regardless of how wretched times have been here, I have grown to love this place. My two amazing friends, with the most wonderful families who include us so much in their lives, will be so hard to leave. I love them so much! I have grown accustomed to the sunshine and the smell of the ocean on certain mornings. I love going to the beach and feeling the ocean breeze kiss my face.

I have been terrible at getting pictures posted on here, believe me I will get some up soon! Thing have been wild at the office, we have been doing class after class so we are at a constant set up then clean up mode. It's kind of exciting. Good news though, Next week I will be an offical full time Eufora Employee...YAY!!!! No more temporary status!

Poor Jared is having the time of his life going to doctor appointments multiple times per week. He is really trying to get put onto wounded warrior Battalion so he can better take care of his health, but the company that he is with absolutely refuse to do anything kind for him. I am so bitter towards them! it's not that they need him there to help train the new guys for the upcoming deployment, they basically want him to be their little duty "bitch" so they don't have to do any of the boring work. It's frustrating because it stresses Jared out and he is so unhappy. We are so ready for a vacation though, we haven't been able to go home since December of 07.

Overall things are going ok though. I miss everyone and wish someone would come see me :)

Office Space

The new office is coming along nicely! I am finally up in my new reception area and patiently awaiting my new desk. So for now I am camping out of boxes since I am unable to unpack. last week was so hectic. Lots of painting, knocking out holes for new doors in the wall, moving and packing up desks, and just generally being in the way of the workers and them in our way trying to get some work done. :) On friday we ended up being sent home early because we just couldn't work anymore. We had to move all of our furniture and boxes into our education room, so none of us had desks, computer, or phones. We simply weren't a functioning office anymore so we left around 1:00. Over the weekend they layed down the carpet and the painters are back touching up mistakes. Pretty soon it will be like a whole new building. I will post pictures of the experience soon. :)

Just Cuz It's Wednesday!

My husband is the cutest! I can't express how much I love him!

So on tuesday morning we had a small argument in the morning before I went to work because he was being testy and thought that I took a tone with him when I asked a question and I didn't. I called him on my way to work and asked him what was going on and we came to terms. Well at work I didn't have much of a better day, customers refused to go to voicemail and kept tearing into me for stupid things that I didn't have a clue about. Well around noon I got a call on the cordless cuz I wasn't at my desk and all they said was "Go to your desk" and they hung up. So I went to my desk and this is what I saw...

I was like what in the heck....and then my Hubby came around the corner carrying a bag with a lunch in it for me. He said" I feel so bad about the way that I acted this morning and I was on my way home from my doctor appointment and saw the exit for Palomar Airport Road and had to come see you. I knew that you didn't take a lunch this morning so I thought it would be nice to bring you one and we can eat together." It was so cute! I needed that so bad from the day I was having. The red carnations smell so good.

The next day I went to work all prepared to hit the ground running. I had a "To Do" list on my desk that was about 3 pages long to prep the office for our upcoming event. I clocked in and started trying to eliminate things from the list one by one. I was there for a couple of hours when Wendy did an all call page asking me to call her because I was upstairs. She said that my husband was on line 3. "What's up baby" I said. "I'm just on my back from my second doctor appointment and thought that you might like some lunch again" Can you believe that?! He came to see me two days in a row and brought me lunch! How cute is that! When he got there Mari (the next door business receptionist) escorted him to my desk because our side entrance was being carpeted. I looked up from my computer and there he was standing there lunch in hand with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! my eyes got big and I said "Booby? What are those for?" He looked at me with the dimpled grin and said "Just cuz it's Wednesday!" I melted! I love him more than anything...I would do anything for that boy! Here are my wednesday flowers that I am keeping at my desk. He picked them out and arranged them himself!

High School Tag

Nat & Jess tagged me.

1. Did you date someone from your school? Why yes of course...who doesn't?

2. What kind of car did you drive?1992 Acura Integra, 1995 Acura Integra

3. Did you pass your driver's license test on the first try? Yes

4. Were you a party animal?Um..not really I had a small group of friends I hung out with all the time. I wasn't a "cool" kid I guess you could say.

5. Were you considered a flirt?No I don't think so.

6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Choir

7. Were you a nerd?No

8. Were you on any varsity teams?Heck no..I'm not a sports person

9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled?No

10. Can you still sing the fight song?No...did we have one?

11. Who were your favorite teachers?Mrs. Lancaster..she's our fearless leader!

12. Where did you sit for lunch?Lunchroom or commons area

13. What is your school's full name?Star Valley High School

14. What is your school's mascot and colors?Braves, Crimson & Gold

15. Did you go to Homecoming and if so, with whom?I never went to dances..I was never asked.

16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?No

17. What do you remember most about graduation? Jumping down the giant blow up slide and kicking Justin's ass at Pugal Sticks at the senior all nighter.

18. Where did you go Senior Skip Day?I don't remember their ever being one.

19. Have you gained some weight since then?Of Course...I'm a fat cow now!

20. Who was your prom date?My Hubby...Jared Jackson

21. Are you planning on going to your 10-year reunion?Yes

22. Did you have a job in high school?Oh yes...several actually! Pizza Hut, Alpen haus Hotel, SV pizza.

I tag - Um...I don't have many friends on here so I tag anyone! lol

Time Just Slips Away

Goodness...My how time just seems to slip from our grasp without realizing just how quickly it goes. It's like when you go to the beach and you pick up a handful of sand and it just slides out to nothing. That's how I feel with my lack of blogging lately. To all of you who have posted comments on my page I deeply appologize for not getting in touch with you. Not until today did I realize that they were there. Silly me!

Well, I will fill you in with some past highlights...I have been working as the receptionist at Eufora for almost two months. I have learned a great deal in such a small amount of time and I LOVE IT! Our event season is starting on sunday with hair cutting classes and things to that level. It's extremely loud at the office lately due to construction going on while we are still working. We moved some of the crew upstairs into new office space so the whole office is lingering with the smell of paint and new flooring. They are starting to knock down walls so pounding, mixed with power tools, mixed with fumes/old carpet smell doesn't do us any good. After a few hours we all have headaches and can't seem to function properly :) It's fun though because it's not even going to look like the same place. Below is a picture of the wonderful staff. the picture was taken in December.

Jared has been going through quite a lot lately. Between work and doctor appointments every day, he's worn out and stressed to his limit. His Company just came back from deployment to Japan and he was not excited in the least bit that they are home. I feel so bad for him because they all treat him like crap and make it their highlight of the day to torment him and make our life hell. I wish I could help but it would make it worse. They especially like to pick on his weight gain so he has a complex and hates himself. It breaks my heart but we work through it together. One step at a time right. His back has been doing much better from his surgery and he is well on his way on the path of healing. We just recently found out that he might have some minor brain damage from the roadside bombs that he was in. The concusion hit him harder than they anticipated and it's interferring with daily activity. They are contemplating sending him to speach therapy to help re-teach his brain to process. I love him so much!

Well bloggers...that is all for now. I will make more time to be on here more often. Much Love!

The beginning of a New Year

The holidays have come and gone and they both were wonderful! Christmas Eve I worked a half day and then we went to Dana Point to spend some quality family time with our good friend Jamie and her family. We played some games including Guess who you are, whiffle ball in the front yard, and the boys played poker. They do a game called pass around where you pick a gift from a huge pile and then you roll dice and do all sorts of things to get the gifts, it's fun little extra so everyone can have a gift. Talk about loud though lol they love to chant and have a great time. What trash talkers they are too. :) It was really fun and we are happy that she included us in the seasonal events. Christmas day Jared was so excited to spend our first christmas together that he woke me up and 7:30 to go open our gifts. It was nice to spend that time together and see the smile on his face when he opened his presents. after we relaxed for a little bit we got dressed and went to Denny's for breakfast because we didn't have much for food in the house and that was the only place open. The rest of the day we just hung out and played with our gifts. I know that we are so blessed in our lives and I am so thankful for all of the special people in them that we love so much.

New Years we had Jared's dad come to visit. He is our most frequent visitor here in California. we played the wii for a little bit and the boys went to the bar for a drink. We tend to have pretty lazy days with the playstation or wii a lot. It's a good way to stay entertained without a whole lot of money. it gives us time together and make memories. It's been raining a bit here in Oceanside for the past couple of weeks. It's off and on but we definately need the moisture. I can't wait for things to start blooming out again. It's so pretty! I hope that everyone has a happy new year and that it will be a great memorable one for them. I love you readers! have a good day!

Wow quite some time has past since my last blog. Time has seemed to escape me while getting settled into my new job. I am loving it! I have quickly discovered that they love to eat :) Not good for me since I am trying to lose about 30 pounds but it's fun to join in their festivities. I was invited to their christmas party and rubbed elbows with top people that I am lucky to have met. Lots of italian food at that party. So Good! a couple of days later we had a going away party for an employee and this time we ordered in Greek! That was an exciting new change for me and I loved it. My new love....Pita Bread! And tomorrow, we are going to have a christmas pot luck so I made some super yummy looking cookie sandwhiches.
I am excited to have people share them. Christmas is just a couple days away and we are so excited. We are so spoiled and so blessed by friends and family members, Our tree is loaded! I will post more with pictures when I have some more time! I hope you are all feeling the christmas spirit readers and that you are loved and blessed throughout your days!

Good Things Come To Those That Wait!

So Tuesday was a really good day for me! I FINALLY got a job! and it was a job that I have been looking for/wanting for quite some time. As most of you know I have been job hunting for a decent job since January of this year so here we are almost a whole year later I finally got it. I am now the Receptionist for Eufora International! If you guys don't know, Eufora is a top professional Hair Care product that is only sold to major salons and hair stylists. If you want to know more about the company go to http://www.eufora.net/ I'm so excited! To celebrate the event Jared and I went to the Elephant bar and got a couple of drinks and a GIANT cookie ice cream sandwich! It was nice!

Christmas in the air!

Well December is finally here and it's ok for christmas things to be in stores now :) Having them there the day of Halloween was a little too much! We don't have much for decorations yet in our tiny apartment but we did manage to buy a little 4 foot tree to celebrate our holiday here in California. This is the first year that Jared and I are not going home to Wyoming for christmas and in turn that means that it will be the firt time in our lives that we will have a christmas with no snow :( It will be so weird! We also have some stockings and I have a cute snowman statue thing. Our apartment complex is doing a light contest for the patios on the 10th so maybe we will get some more things and win it. I hope that you all are starting to feel the christmas spirit and doing well your daily lives. So Crank up those christmas tunes and down some eggnog or hot chocolate and sing at the top of your lungs!