Sing Us A Song, You're the Piano Woman!

Just last week I started my newest endevour, yes, I am a piano teacher! It's kind of my side project. And I'm really enjoying it.Currently, I have four students, all under the age of ten. I was really nervous to start teaching again, but I really love it. I think I was mostly nervous that they wouldn't like me personally, you know. But, all is well. :-)I taught piano lessons to three kids when I was sixteen. It was a lot harder teaching when I was a teenager. EEEEK.

I've been spending quite a bit of time with my Grandparents lately. It's been nice, but I'm worried about my Grandpa, he isn't doing too well. He is very weak and sick most of the time. It's hard seeing family go through these things. But he is a very strong guy (emotionally), he's really being positive about it all.

My sister in law also created me a myspace account: http://www.myspace.com/111906635 Go check it out sometime. Yes I have joined the masses.. haha

What I Remember...

September 11, 2001
I was getting ready to go to work at Re/Max First Realty, it was probablly 7 in the morning. I was so tired, when I turned on the TV and heard that a plane had hit the twin towers, I don't think I really understood how bad it really was.
I remember driving to work. I was the receptionist at the front desk. On either side of my desk were two large television sets, that were usually used to monitor stocks and play real estate commercials for Realtor's clients while they waited to see them. However, that day, we all watched the twin towers.

I kept wondering how many people were stuck in the buildings, I'm glad there were less than we feared, but it was still horrible.

I think the thing that I remember most was seeing the people jumping from the buildings. And, I thought, how bad is it that these people have completely given up. I am extremely acraphobic, and the thought of that just makes me ill.

I remember how sad humbled we all were, to know that we aren't perfect and were still vulnerable. And how we all strived to be a little bit better, I know I promised myself and God.

Since then, whenever I find myself complaining or being negative, I try to remind myself that I should be a little more humble, and grateful for what I do have.

I'm so happy to be an American.

That's absurd. I love it.

I'm A SLACKER! I know, I know.. haha. Hey, I'm lucky I get this much time in, so lay off.. haha j/k.
Last month Keyan celebrated his 1st Birthday! It was fabulous. He got tons of new toys to play with, mostly loud boy trucks! And got to enjoy some delicious free birthday cake, compliments from Albertson's and Smith's!
Keyan's hair is getting a little out of control I think, however, my mother-in-law strongly disagrees with me. Everytime I give him a trim they act as if it's sign of the Apocolypse. Sigh... I even had a little old lady say that's the cutest little girl I've ever seen! Haha.. Hopefully my girls if any will be as blessed with good hair!

We caught a scary spider, well not caught, massacred with RAID, in our house the other day. While I was growing up we called these huge spiders Wilbur. Which is funny, because I went over to my neighbor's house and they called them Wilbur too? Coinscidence? I think not.

The six week body makeover is going well, I've lost 20 pounds total. It's gonna be more like the 16 week body makeover, haha. And if I lose 10 more pounds I will be back to pre-baby size! Hip-hip hurray!

I am totally in love with three tv shows lately, House, Rescue Me and Lost! Two of which premiere next week! Yippeee.. I always said I would never get into a medical drama. But, what can I say , it's good.

Till next time .... :-p

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hellooo everyone. Man am I slow or what? Oh well, what do you expect from a busy Mommy.

On May 3, 2006 we took Keyan to a Wiggles concert in Las Vegas, he loved it. It was a lot of fun! We went to some buffets and to Em's Chocolate Factory, which wasn't as cool as I could have hoped. Way too expenssive and a lousy tour. But, well worth it just to get out of town! The wiggles were fun, they sang and danced and stuff. Keyan especially likes Captain Feathersword.

I went on the 6 Week Body Makeover two weeks ago, and I am very glad. I've already lost almost 10 pounds! YIPPEEE. It's hard losing the stupid baby weight.

We've been going up to Pinto a lot lately. I love it. It's great to get out of town, where no one can bug you.

Work has been okay, I really wish I didn't have to work though... dreaming dreaming...

Zoloft was a Fun Ride

Well, I'm officially coming off of Zoloft.

About four months after Keyan was born I started having a lot of anxiety. I thought it would go away, but it just kept getting worse. Just another fun thing that effects some women after delivery. BLAHHHH

Anyway, I've been on Zoloft for six months now and am going to try coming off slowly. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about the drug. I noticed it working within a week of taking it and felt so much better.

I am getting a lot of exercise now and eating well, taking my vitamins. Hopefully by doing all those things it will be an easy transition. I only had a few minor withdrawl symptoms so far!

Anyway... WISH ME LUCK! Haha... I think pretty much the whole reason for the anxiety was hormone related, that should be worked out by now. :-)

Life is pretty amazing isn't it?

I love spring. There really is something spiritual about it. As I was taking Keyan for our morning stroller walk this morning I thought about it. It's like an awakening, symbolically. Everything is coming to life with a new start. It's cheerful and beautiful.

I just love it. I'm a sucker for a dafodil too. What can I say (shrugs).

Dad, Justin, Keyan and I all went out to Warner Valley yesterday on Dad's acerage. It was beautiful, the beautiful red desert plateaus and the sand dunes, totally awesome! We cooked hamburgers, hot dogs and some pretty good tin foil dinners. We all smelled like camp fire, it was great!

Then Justin and I took a quick four wheeler ride.

I just love family, it's so important.

Hi All -

I am such a slow poke. So sorry.
It's raining here today. I know we need rain, we are in a drought, but c'mon ..... ick I hate rain. It totally sucks.
Keyan is getting so big. We weighed him the other day and he was almost 23 pounds. Crazy I know. Still no crawling or teeth yet. The teeth part I don't mind, but , I wish he would get crawling. I know, I know, each in their own time.
Keyan is watching Baby Einstein right now, it's so funny. He loves it. It's so simple, I wish I would have thought of something like this, I would be rich! haha
Speaking of rich, I'm going to apply to be on DEAL OR NO DEAL, or as my family likes to call is TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. Hey if you don't try, you will never win!
Justin has got like 100 tomatos on our back patio right now! It's crazy. I hope they turn out this year!

I'm Back!

OK, so it's been a while since I've posted. As many of you may have noticed previously, with my last post, thing kind of sucked for a while.

Well, as you probably guessed, things didn't work out as planned with the house. But, honestly, I feel good about everything now. I didn't type for a while on this subject, because it really bummed me out. But, I feel okay about it now.

Think of it this way, it just wasn't meant to be. Let's just say maybe a plane was going to crash into our new house or something... (I don't know, that makes me feel better about it) haha...

Life has been good lately though. I am finally starting to feel like my old self again, as in pre-baby life. As much as can be expected I guess. Not that after-baby life is bad.. I love having Keyan, but, for the first little while after the baby is born, you kind of lose who you are. It's hard to explain if you haven't been there. LADIES... You know what I mean. 'Nuf said.

Tax season... ahhhhh... I only say that with joy because this year we get the REFUND!!! Yipeee... !!!! The first year Justin and I were married we had to pay $1200, which totally sucked, because we were newly married and broke as a joke. I still don't think we made enough to have to pay, but whatever. Should have argued that one at the time.

Well, that's all for now folks! Luv ya!