An Emotional Moment

This week at work has been crazy to say the least. I think the most exciting moment happened Monday when 2 women started fighting in line because one thought the other jumped the line. Good thing we have a security guard who is always at the ready! I don't know what it is exactly but there's something about applying for government assistance that makes people emotional. Every day I see a whole spectrum of emotion. Here's a sampling of what I see:

Anger
Frustration
Demanding
Belittling
Carefree
Entitlement
Acceptance
Anticipation
Disgust
Joy
Fear
Frustration
Sadness
Surprise
Rage
Terror
Anxiety
Desire
Frustration
Happiness
Grief
Love
Aversion
Courage
Dejection
Despair
Hate
Hope
Did I mention Frustration?

I had a good laugh though when a lady came in totally drunk on Tuesday. She was just way too happy to be asking for food stamps! She wanted to shake my hand to thank me (which I followed up with a handful of hand sanitizer) and then she hugged nearly every person in line before leaving. When she walked out the door everyone started giggling. It was too funny!

So a few weeks ago I saw the movie Julie and Julia. The movie was great! Unlike the book which was a HUGE disappointment, as was the book The Time Traveler's Wife. Both movies are great but the books are so full of bad language I didn't get much past the first chapters. Anyway, back on track! After seeing Julie and Julia I couldn't help thinking that maybe someday someone would want to publish my blog and I could realize my dream of becoming a writer! Then I could escape the life of being a government employee! I know in reality the chance is slim to none that a publisher would be reading this and be interested in the ramblings of a state worker. A girl can dream can't she? Maybe the opportunity will still come up. I'll have to keep my eyes open and my fingers typing.

Back to Reality

Today was a crazy day to say the least! After my blissful 4 day weekend I had to face reality with a co-worker out sick, a steady line all day, frustrated people, and so much more! The day flew by because I was so busy but I was sure happy to get home. I'm sure you don't want to read about all the random problems I dealt with at work today. So, I'll write about all the fun things I did over the weekend instead!

Last Thursday I spent the day at Lagoon with my ward. After the first hour on roller coasters I felt so nauseous. I've never had trouble with motion sickness and I wondered if my days on roller coasters were numbered but I ate some lunch, drank lots of water, and then I was back on the rides the rest of the day with no problem. I had tons of fun! My favorite coaster was Wicked. I went on it 4 times in a row with my friends Susannah and Adam! I actually rode it 6 times that day. Here's a picture of me with Adam as we were getting ready to ride!

I still have cool bruises on my arms from the Jetstar too. I went on Rattle Snake Rapids 3 times and got totally soaked! Here's a group of us in line before riding the rapids the 1st time:

I got home late that night and had a hard time sleeping since I was so wired from all the fun in the sun. Here's one more shot of Susannah, Adam, Lexee, and me just enjoying the day! Thanks for sharing the pics Susannah!

Friday I decided to take my niece Gracie swimming. She's a little 5 year old fireball! We had fun playing for over 3 hours at the scera pool. I'm still feeling a little bit of the sunburn since I failed to reapply sunscreen!

Saturday morning I had fun hiking up part of the Bonneville Shoreline trail with my roommate Mindi. I got home in time to take a quick shower before heading to the theater to meet my friend Christy. We saw the movie The Time Traveler's Wife. The movie was great! It's so sad but I loved the story line. I just picked up the book from the library today and I'm hoping it's just as good.

Sunday was a great end to a perfect weekend. I got up early and joined my parents at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple dedication. It was wonderful! I especially liked being able to spend most of the day at home since I usually go to church in the afternoon.

I only have 3 days of work left for the week. Yeah! Then I'm off to play in St. George for the weekend. I'm crossing my fingers for beautiful, sunny weather!

Praying on a Carousel

Today was another Dilbert day.

Some days I feel like I only get through

thanks to the power of prayer...

The last 2 weeks my life has felt like a Carousel ride. I've laughed, cried, screamed in frustration, grasped my fake horse for dear life, strolled through a park enjoying a piña colada, and much much more! It's tiring being so busy but I guess it's a good thing too. Although it's a bit frustrating at times to feel like I'm running in circles going nowhere.

I love the song Carousel from the movie PS I Love. It makes you feel like you're going up and down with the music. The chorus gives a good description of how I've felt lately:

Everyday has its ups and downs

you think you're lost

you will be found

most of us want the same old things

someone to love

what it brings

I know its hard it gets tough sometimes

you gotta hold on, like a carousel

going around & around & around & around

~Carousel, Laura Izibor~