7 Random Facts about Me

I have been tagged to tell you 7 random facts about me so here it goes!

1. I have an obsession with even numbers. it is extreme, if someone offers me candy and gives me 3 pieces in my head i am screaming take one away or give me one more! Also, i will not have an odd number of children-- like 3 or 5! that just sounds so wrong to me. i need a nice number like 2 or 4 (6 is far too many!) This is kinda related too, but when i chew my food i take turns on the different sides of my mouth. if the last bite went to the right, i make sure the next goes to the left. weird i know but it is just my thing.

2. The sound of people touching their forks/spoons/knives to their teeth make me queezy. That noise seriously makes me cringe even thinking about it.

3. I love to talk to people (family) when I am in the bathroom. This is weird to some people, I had to get Jon used to it when we first got married. He used to come over to me and shut the door while i was mid sentance. It is weird i know, but I guess I figure its just family i dont care. It has made for akward moments for me... like once when my friend Jill was over and I totally walked to the bathroom and caught myself not closing the door while talking to her. luckily for her i caught myself before it got TOO weird.

4. I am freakishly scared of sharks and baracudas, but i LOVE the ocean. I could make a career studying the magestic oceans but some of the things in there scare me to death.

5. My eyebrows. It is a fact that if I dont pluck them once a day I feel like I am growing bushes. Sometimes I try so hard to find something to pluck I hurt myself.

6. I HATE HATE HATE to touch raw chicken. Literally if I touch it while cooking it I wont eat it, but if someone else touches it i love chicken. Jon doesnt get it, but I cant touch it then eat it. It groses me out.

7. I remember song lyrics like crazy. I sometimes test myself and flip stations and try to find a song i DONT know most all the words to.

I tag: Drie, Allie, Mallory, and whoever else....

Being Thankful

So, lately I have been freaking out... I've been trying to hide it, but really inside I have been being very pesimistic and complaining about Jon and I's current situation. This weekend I have, however, decided to take everyones advice and try my best to be happier about everything. Finding Joy in the Journey like President Monson counsled. I just want to take a minute and formally list my blessings, in honor of Thanksgiving coming.

Just thinking about this post has filled my heart with love. Even though my future is not 100% clear, I am still blessed and loved by many.

First I must be thankful for my Father in Heaven and my Savior. I have felt their love amidst my trials. I pray forgiveness for my shortcomings, and I realize that no matter what happens the Lord will take care of us. I need to work harder at having faith in His plan for me.

Next I am so thankful for my family and friends. my family is always the 'wind beneath my wings'. Jon and I are so loved and cared for. My awesome brother is a great example to me as he is serving his mission currently. His strength is giving me strength.

I must say, I have the best friends on the planet. My friends that have been with me since the early days of me life and those that have entered much later have all given me strength and love. I love and appreciate all of you for all that you do. I would be lost without your support. Just remembering all of you brings a smile to my face and a lump in my throat. I have had so many great times with all of you. the laughter and tears have ment the world to me. Thanks so much for everything.

I am so greateful to my husband for being the strong and steady one. I am, as everyone knows, much more emotional and crazy than my husband. He is always constant and I look to him for everything. Even with the world being so unknown and crazy, I know that I will always have his unwavering love and support.

I am grateful for this opportunity to grow and be humbled. The Lord works in mysterious ways, but I feel that I have truly been able to grow from this. I am aware that this time in my life is far from over, but I am grateful to be alive. I am here with people I love. I just thank everyone for everything. No matter what happens next in my life I hope I can remember just how lucky I am.

Sad News

So as you all know the economy sucks now, and because of this Jon has been informed he may be without a job in the near future. We have officially backed out of the house, witch makes me VERY sad, but it is for the best. This way if we find ourselves without a job we can more quickly move if necessary. We don't want to move or be without a job, Jon is just really starting to shine in his position (his boss even said he was doing great, but the market is forcing him to let people go), we are just starting to feel like we are at home here in our ward and city. Life kinda sucks... just when everything is going perefect, something blows up. Any prayers on our behalf would be appreciated!