The working man, Little nothings and tales from the Ridge

It was a busy weekend. On Saturday we went to the annual CRFM summer party. It was fun to hang out with my fellow employees. Heather and Drew went with me, Dave had to work and Theresa was gone when we left. The weather in the canyon was perfect. And, did you see that I typed "Dave had to work"? He is loving his job at the Brian Head main lodge. He works from 1-6 or 7 pm every day doing prep work (chopping veggies, making sauces, etc.) and cooking lunch. He is also doing security work again at a mine in Milford. 2 jobs! What a relief!

On Sunday we made a marathon drive up to West Jordan to buy school clothes, have a quick lunch with mom, and then home again. I gave Theresa $150 and she was able to buy 6 shirts, 5 pairs of pants and some shoes, I love Ross and TJ Max! Drew bought mostly pants (his dad took care of the shirts) and mom bought lunch, so all together it was a bargain.

Here goes everything.................................

My "NEXT" move................I recently found out that SUU never sent in my transcripts for my application to the Mohave nursing program. That explains a lot. I spoke with the head of the nursing department at Mohave Community College to ask a few questions and that is when I found out that they had no information on my classes/grades at SUU. So, I am working on a new application; cover letter, transcripts and all. I also have tons of support/advice/ well wishes to get me through the application process.

Mohave is a community college in Arizona with a (small) campus in Colorado City. Colorado City is about 70 mins from Cedar. The program at MCC is for an associate's in nursing. I can always go back to school to get a bachelor's degree. And, since I already have taken most of the classes, I will need to only commute to Colorado City once a week for classes and to St George once a week for clinicals. I will still be able to work Monday-Wednesday. It seems like a good fit. So, here goes nothing. Or, more like.....here goes everything.

Book in hand

Nothing relieves my stress more than a good, thought provoking work of fiction, or non fiction, or any book for that matter. I usually read for about 1 hour every night, my way to unwind and settle in for the night. Sometimes I end up reading untill 2 or 3 in the morning, only the thought of going to work with no sleep makes me put the bookmark between the pages.

I love talking about the books, sharing them with friends, discussing the characters that are so real in my mind. The symbolism, the climaxes, the classic themes. I am in awe of the artist of the written word, the manipulators of imagination. I have a deep respect for their talent, a desire to be one of them.

Appetite for Destruction

Finally.............Dave is the new breakfast chef at the Brian Head Lodge. He starts on Monday. I am so proud, and happy that he will be doing what he loves. Thanks to God that some one was willing to give him a chance to dazzle them with his culinary skills. Before, those amazing talents were only sampled by a lucky, select few. He is on cloud nine. i am breathing a sigh of relief. the only problem is that now he won't be home to make my breakfast. I will get over it.

Out of Touch

Has it really been 2 weeks since my last post? Have you all missed me? Not much new to report.

Heather is working (babysitting) most days and volunteering, too. Theresa is looking for a job and enjoying the summer before her senior year. Drew is just being a 16 year old boy, whatever that entails (I am not sure I will ever understand....). Dave and I are reading a lot and making plans for the next couple of years. Pretty much the same old stuff.

Theresa Caitlyn is 17!

She loves to draw and is known to spend all day on one picture, making it perfect. She likes school and plans on studying Physical Therapy as she prepares to go to college next year. She is smart with her money and takes pride in saving it for something. She is mature and responsible, has her daddy's intelligent sense of humor. She loves to hang out with her boyfriend Mitchell, listen to his band and wander around town with their friends. She loves music and is always humming a tune. She still loves to watch Sponge Bob and giggles at Wipeout. She is a chameleon who can change her hair style and color on a monthly basis and manage to always make it work. We are happy to have her as a part of our lives and we know we can trust her to do what is right. But, we will always call her Stinky.

Drew at 16

I just remembered that I went to the theater to see The Lion King the night before Drew was born. Just like Simba, Drew has grown into a smart, resilient young man who is full of spunk and courage. He spends most of his days playing Halo 3 on the X box and hanging out with his best friend, Jamon. He is still a Star Wars fan (smart boy) and loves to watch movies and go hiking on the trails around our neighborhood. Dave and Drew like to bond over nerdy comic book characters and discuss video games. Drew will still come cuddle with me on the couch, when it is his idea. He loves his green Converse shoes, Metallica t-shirt and hates his curly dark brown hair. He is shaving now, at least 3 times a week! He will be getting his Learner's permit soon and will be driving before we know it. I could not be happier with the person he is becoming. I guess it is time to stop calling him my Drewper. Then again, maybe not.