Bigger and Better Things on The Horizon

As I have mentioned before, I have not been happy with my job lately. I have felt semi burnt out, and needed a change. I had a job interview on May 16, and I felt like it went really well. Later that week, my boss hinted that I got the job. I started thinking about if I really wanted this particular position. It was a rather substantail pay cut, but in the long run, it could get my to my final goal with the company. After discussing it with Rob, we decided that it would be best if I accepted the job offer. I had 5 days to think about it, to get excited about it. I was excited for the change, and excited about the job. I was feeling really good about it all! Yesterday, I got a call from the hiring manager, and she offered me the job. I was prepared to say yes right on the spot, then I was told that if I took the job, I wouldnt be able to take my trip. I couldnt believe it! After talking to my boss, and Rob, I decided it would be better if I didnt take the job. The hiring manager said she was not doing this to test me, but rather that she needed somebody right then. She said she would keep me in mind for future positions, and would love to have me in her department.

I am not sure why exactly this has happened, but I feel like it happened for a reason, and that somehting will come up, when the timing is right, something better.

In other news, Rob applied a while back for a position as a correctional at the Utah state prison. He was selected to complete the training process which includes a written test, a physical test, a psych evaluation, a polygraph, a background check, and a drug test. He found out yesterday (yesterday was an eventful day) that they are starting on the background check, and once that comes back, he will just do his drug test, and then he starts at the police academy on June 27th. I am so excited and proud of him! I know he is excited too, he has wanted this for a long time.

I believe now is the perfect time to go on our trip. Once we get back, Rob starts the Police academy, and then will probably have the crappy shifts, since he will be at the bottom of the totem poll. He will also probably have to work holidays and weekends, and not have any time off for a while. I think our trip is just what we need as we transition into this new chapter in our lives!

Day 15- A Picture of Something(s) I Want To Do Before I Die

I want to do a little of this:



And have a few of these:

Day 14- A Picture Of The Person You Cant Imagine Your Life Without

This is Rob and His Mom. I love them both, and I dont know where I would be without them. They are both so amazing. I hope that one day, I can be the type of mother, wife and woman that she is. I am truly blessed to be part of the Carter family!

Day 13-A Picture of your Favorite Band or Artist

Need I say more? I think they are two of the most talented and beautiful people in music!

Day 12- A Picture of Somethings You Love

I love music and my ipod



I love to read, I am kind of a Geeky Book worm






I love my familes



I love this guy more than life itself!

Day 11 - A picture of somethings you hate.

I hate fish! I think they are gross. I dont mind going fishing, but I wont bait my hook, and I wont touch the fish once I catch it, and I wont eat it either. Basically, I like casting a fishing pole, and reading until I have either caught something, or have to cast again.



I hate people who are always late, or leave early, or always have something come up in the middle of the day, making other people pick up their constant slack (you can see my mood with work lately in this post)



I hate people that dont give their all in work. It makes work more stressful than it needs to be. Or people who think they are doing such a great job, but everyone can see that they really arent even doing anything.



I hate laundry. I dont mind doing it, but I HATE putting it all away.

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

This is Alix. Alix and I work together. Although what we do is not "messed up" her comments are probably the most messed up. We have been known to be very silly together, and she makes work barable. She sits next to me, and she makes me laugh by her weirdness atleast once a day.

P.S. This was her as Ke$ha for halloween, she does not wear glitter like that, not does she have her nose pierced, but she really is a Ginger. I think she looked awesome!

Day 9- A Picture of The Person Who Has Gotten Me Through The Most

I have been blessed in my life to have many wonderful people who are willing and happy to help me, but This little guy has been one of the main people for the past 5 and a half years. Konnor has such a sweet innocence about him. If I was ever having a bad day, I would play with him, or talk to him on the phone, and I felt better. When he was little, I would just talk to him, and he wouldnt know what was going on, but he had such a sweet loving acceptance of me and I just felt better no matter what. While I know this has started to change, and Rob has taken this Role, Konnor has been there for me in the past, and I love him so much!

Day 8- A Picture Than Makes You Laugh

Lately, I have LOVED these pictures! I currently have one from this trip as by background on my work computer, and I just love them. I look at them (there are a lot more, other than these two)and I remember all the fun times, all the memories, and all the love that we shared on this Trip. These were taken in Colorado July 2010 at a family Reunion with Robs family. I was able to meet everyone, and I miss them all terribly! I am so greatful for my family, and the memories we have created, and that we will create in the future. You are all such a wonderful and funny group!

Day 7- A Picture Of My Most Treasured Item

As weird as it sounds, My wedding ring is my most teasured item. I find myself playing with it when I am nervous, and I feel better. I find myself look at it when I am working on the computer, or driving and it makes me think of Rob. Its a symbol and constant reminder of the love we share, and the promises we made to each other.

Day 6- A Picture of someone you would like to swtich places with for one day

I would like to switch places with this man for a day. I would love to have his insight and outlook. His knowledge and strength. I would love to travel and dedicate temples, and teach with the love and convictions that he has. I would love to bless and pray for the world with the power he has. I love this man, and all of his deep insights and whitty humor. I love the love he convays from both the pulpit and in passing. He has a spirit unlike any other.

Day 5- A picture of your favorite Memory

Rob and I's first kiss as husband and wife is my favorite memory, and I think it will be forever.