Update

12.29.2005 by Colee

So I am still in the land of spotty phone service and limited internet. I thought I would use this post to update those of you who have been involved with my nonblog drama of possibly moving to Phoenix.
The update is, I am not going. I have turned the job down and chosen to stay with Convergys.

As a side note, I have been selected to participate in a the Future Leaders program. I am not really sure what it means yet, but my VP tells me it is an excellent opportunity, and he is feeling pretty good that his project was chosen to fill 2 of the 4 slots for our unit this year, which includes 20+ projects. So I guess that means I will be going to Cincinatti for the last week of February. It is a year long program, so I am sure you will be hearing more about it.

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:(

12.26.2005 by Colee

Today I was reminded why I don’t have pets. My mom has a cat. Her name is Stripes. She got her about 4 months ago. Technically she is annoying, but attached I am, and I have only been with her about 4 times. I like her because it means my mom isn’t sitting home alone all the time. She is an indoor cat and we just had her spayed and de-clawed. We let her out when we got home from Logan this afternoon. I went to let her in a couple of hours later to find her lifeless on the front lawn. The damn neighbor’s dog killed my kitty. She didn't even have a chance to wear the new name tag she got in her Christmas stocking. My mom is heart broken :(

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

12.25.2005 by Colee

I think Christmas on Sunday has pros and cons.

Pro
It is fitting that we honor Christ’s birth on the day He set aside for us to honor Him every week.
Christmas is a day that we spend with our families, so is Sunday.
It means that Monday is the bank/corporate holiday and any time the week is shorter and the weekend longer is a good thing.


Con
The kids (and parents) were up all night the night before so everyone sleeps through church.
It means that New Years is also on a Sunday. If you have a family that is very letter of the law on Sabbath Day activities, it means that you can not be at a party at midnight on Saturday night. (aka, my family is having their "New Year's Eve party on the 30th... What the dill?"

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Family

12.19.2005 by Colee

So, Dav's back in town. It's funny. I see him more than I see most friends that live in the same state, and some that live in the same city, for that matter. I picked him up from the airport and we made our way to his parent's home in Liberty. Liberty is normally about an hour north of SLC up Ogden Canyon. Well, we hit the snow storm on our way up. It seemed to hit all of the sudden and we were sliding pretty good on a very frozen I-15. We were able to make it to his home with out incident, and it only took about 2 hours.
Not only was it their Christmas party, it was also Grandma Bessie's 90th birthday. Dav's family is great. I had not actually met most of the kids that were there. They are all super cute. The new baby Tom is soooo happy and adorable and the older kids are great. I am completely unbiased, by the way- this is not my family. His niece Bria is just stunning. If I can get him to send me a picture (hint hint), I'll post it here. Until then you'll just have to believe me. Beautiful girl.
All in all a great way to spend a Sunday night. I woke up this morning to find myself not going anywhere until the sun came up and the snowplows came through. There are worse places to be stuck than eating breakfast with the fam :)

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Pleasant Surprise

12.17.2005 by Colee

I think my very favorite thing in the world is having people come visit. Friday night I got a call from one of my very favorite visitors :) I had pretty much written Friday off as meh, but a visit was all it took to turn it into the best day of the week. I had a visitor on Thursday, too. Come to think of it- It's been a pretty darn good week!

Tomorrow I am going to Dav's family Christmas party :) I am excited because it is actually the same time as my family Christmas party that I was not going to be able to attend.

Christmas is a good time for families. This Christmas I get to spend over a week at home. I still have to work, but I get to do it in Dingle instead of SLC. I'm pretty psyched about it; though I am still trying to plot out my day after Christmas shopping ;)

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Wrapping Gifts

12.16.2005 by Colee

I believe I may be one of the world's worst gift wrappers. For the life of me I can not cut a straight line or get the "perfect" amount of paper. I spent most of the night cutting extra paper off the packages, then on the last one, I undercut and had to cover the end... No, I am not one of those people who actually cares enough to start over with another piece of paper.

My philosophy is that they are just gonna tear it open and throw it away anyway- what is the point?

I really need to invest in more gift bags ;)

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Anyone need a place to live?

12.14.2005 by Colee

So... I just found out that my roommates are leaving. Their goal is to be out by the end of the month. Now, this doesn't actually affect my life all that much. Luckily we signed seperate contracts. In my perfect world, the landlord wouldn't be able to fill the other rooms and I could just live by myself for the next 5 months. I'm pretty sure that won't happen. Anyway, if you want to live with the coolest roommate ever (and most humble)- the rent is great, the location is great, the house is ok, the neighbors suck - let me know :)

Other than that, not much going on. I've had to take my first sick day since February, this week. Actually I took a day and a half. I've decided "sick" day actually translates to "work from home" day in the CVG dictionary. The only thing I've accomplished is getting further behind on my Christmas preparations, and a little extra sleep.

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My favorite thing about holidays is.....

12.10.2005 by Colee



BAKING!!!! Holidays give me an excuse to bake. Today I made 7 different kinds of treats. Meringue Cookies, Cream Cheese Brownies, Double Decker Fudge, Chocolate Biscotti, Raspberry Ribbons, Thumbprints, and Lemon Tea Cookies. Of course, there has to be one thing that doesn't work out like you want it to.... today that was the brownies. I baked them longer than I was told and the tops were brown, but the brownie part forgot to cook. They taste great, but most brownie batter does.

So that is how I spent my Saturday. Monday I will take them to work and put my coworkers in sugar comas.

Tomorrow Matt has agreed to let me use my pretty plates for a random Sunday dinner. He humors me. I appreciate it.

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Traditions

12.06.2005 by Colee

Tonight we held fast to an about 10 years now Christmas Tradition. We attended The Forgotten Carols. This is a musical, for lack of a better word, about some of the less remembered Christmas stories and of course, songs about such. My favorite Carol to sing is "I Cry the Day that I Take the Tree Down" because in my heart I always wanted to be a jazz singer... which kind of ties in to what my actual favorite Carol is. It is Handel's Carol. It is the story of a dream that Handel had about trying out for the choir that was to herald our Savior's birth. He sang and sang and sang, but he couldn't really sing and didn't make the choir. As he is leaving he asks the choir master to hear the song in his heart. The music from "The Messiah" then plays. Angel Handel is told that although he still can not sing in the choir, his song will be heard. More music from "The Messiah."

Now, the reason this is my favorite... All my life I have been surrounded by people who are so obviously talented. Many are beautiful singers, some are artists, others have such passion for things you can't help but enjoy them too, some are excellent listeners, some tell jokes, some just have a way of making people feel loved. I have often felt just like the little angel Handel. His carol gives me hope. Some day, I will figure out what it is that I am meant to do here. I will figure out what my gift is, who I am to share it with, and what good I am meant to do. My prayer is that I am not filling my life with so much "busy work" that I will miss it, and when I figure out what it is that I will brave enough to do it.

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This trip's theme is DRIVING

12.04.2005 by Colee

Yeah, so driving...around and around KC, MO. We finally got to actually start our day at around 6 PM. We went to the Plaza. The lights are beautiful, but OOOOOOOH so cold. We did a little shopping, but eventually we gave up. The restaurant lines were so very long that we decided to head over to "The Blue Room" which is a little Jazz club. We got there before it opened so we went to dinner at "The Peach Tree Restaurant" I got a little soul food (cat fish and fried chicken). It's a good thing our waiter was hot, cuz wow, he was slow. When we made it back to the club we realized it was geeky old white guy night. We stuck around for a bit and made fun of some of the biggest geeks, then we decided we needed a little more hoppin'.

Our next location was "The Beaumont Club." It was mostly a country, but it also played a little hip hop and we had a fantastic time making fools of ourselves. Really just an enjoyable time.

As we were leaving, Shar's friend Lamarr called. He needed a ride back to where he had left his car earlier that day. So we went to pick him up and apparently we got roped into running his errands while we were there. When I say errands, I mean, he took us with him to pick up his 3:30 AM booty call. How tacky is that???

Today was dedicated to football. We spent the day at this really cute couple's house in KC,KS. Really nice folks. It was Shar's tax school teacher and her husband. I have now watched 2 football games this season. That is double my quota for the year. I guess I am good ;)

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Faces

12.03.2005 by Colee

Yesterday was a day of faces. It is still weird to me that we can work with people everyday, but never know what they look like. Well, a slew of the people that I work with everyday are located about a half hour from Shar's house. She humored me and took me out to meet them. Oddly enough, my imagination was not tooooo far off of reality. It was fun to have a conversation with them face to face instead of over the phone.

We then went to Shar's new work place so I would have faces to put with the stories she tells. She does, indeed, work with characters. I am a little jealous. The atmosphere in her building was so relaxed and familiar. I remember work feeling like family. It made it much more tolerable. If anything was to work as a tool for recruiting me, that would be it.

Well, then we went for a little of what KC is famous for. BBQ! There is a reason they are famous for it, and I enjoyed it a little too much. We found BBQ sauce in some odd places afterwords. (Yes Dav, kind of like you and grits)

Against everyone's protests we then went shopping on Prospect St. We took a dumb boy with us though, so I think we will go back today after Shar's tax test with out him.

Clarkus P. - I don't have your email address. Can you hook a girl up???

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KC, MO

12.01.2005 by Colee

Question for the cosmos... Why is Kansas City in Missouri? While I do not know the answer, here I am, eating nachos from the KC version of Betos "Panchos." I got here about 5, waited for Shar to get out of traffic til 6, then we went to church with Shar's friend Cassandra. I must admit, I've never been the minority at church before. There were 9 white folk. 9. I've also never been to church on a Thursday night, or been to a service where it was ok to respond aloud to the questions coming from the pulpit. I liked it. I felt so welcome. Everyone came up to meet us before and talked to us after to see if we enjoyed it and encouraged us to come back. I am pretty sure every child I saw tonight is the cutest child I have ever seen. If kidnapping weren't illegal I would have brought at least 2 of them home with me.
What a great start to my weekend with Shar in KC!

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And Just like that it was Christmas!

11.27.2005 by Colee

Thursday, my mom and I were in Rexburg for Thanksgiving. My Shahna couldn't get out of school to come to the family for the holiday, so we took the family to her. It was a beautiful day. We walked down to the park and let the kids run off their turkey. The weather was cool, but not freezing. It was really really just good.
Friday morning we went and did a little psycho shopping. Wal-Mart at 5:00 AM on the day after Thanksgiving. Yeah.... well, we weren't shopping for one of the 18 laptops (that's total, not models) so, it was pretty effective really. Besides, I got some really pretty dishes for when you come over for dinner.
Friday night my nephew came home with me and we made another gingerbread house. Apparently we did it last year, and that makes it a tradition.

Saturday morning I woke up, and looked out side. Just like that, it wasn't Thanksgiving anymore, it was Christmas. Over night we got about 2 inches of snow. It continued to snow all day and night and right thru the Bear Lake Christmas Parade :) Fitting, very fitting.

I love Christmas. Beware, it will be an ongoing topic.

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A lack of planning on your part does not justify an emergency on mine

11.23.2005 by Colee

General vent today, WHY? why can't people plan ahead? You can not implement new procedures the day before the majority of your staff goes on a 4 day weekend.

Ok, now that that is out of the way... I love holidays. I love not being at work (even though it seems to find me). I love hangin out with my family and just, well, being home. Except, now I am not at home, afterall. We have driven to Rexburg to have Thanksgiving with Shahna, since she had to work today and Friday. My family is a little silly. I really need to work on getting them out more. Dingle is a good place, but the world is very different when you get outside of it. We tend to get a little set in our ways and forget that there are other options.

So, I mentioned this was just going to randomness, right? Do I deliver or what?!

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That's what I love about Sundays

11.20.2005 by Colee

Sundays are good days. I'm feeling a little off today, and have actually spent all but about 4 hours of it in bed. One of the hours I made it out of the house, I was able to attend a fireside where I was able to hear testimonies about Joseph Smith, Jr born in word and song. Joseph Smith is the man who saw God the Father and Jesus Christ and is the man through whom the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored to the earth and returned Christ's church to this dispensation of time. It was an excellent reason to leave the house.

Now, the reason I was invited to this fireside is because my friend Dav is in town from Baltimore. I spent the morning yesterday at his folks' house. Have I mentioned that I love his family as much as I love him? I never feel anything but welcome and at home there. Doing nothing more than taking a nap on their couch makes a perfect day. I am pretty sure I am back at my quota of hugs (if there is such a thing), or at least have enough to get me home Tuesday. Anyway, check out his page (www.davsblog.com) over the next few weeks. His welcome video will introduce you to some of my favorite people.

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Look at what I did

11.16.2005 by Colee


Tonight we built gingerbread houses. Matt tried to tell me that you can't put chocolate on them. To prove him wrong, my doors and shutters are built out of Hershey's blocks. It was a fun night to spend with James and Heather :) Of course, we watched LOST, too.

I really think old friends are the best kind. I am not saying meeting new people isn't fun, I just really love spending time with people I can just be myself with. Last night I had dinner with two of my favorite people in the world. It was dinner and we chatted and we watched Oprah. To most this might seem an odd night, but to me it was perfect. I am very much looking forward to doing it again in the near future :)

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3 cardinal rules

11.12.2005 by Colee

I have 3 cardinal rules.

Rule #1 - Never buy anything at full price at Shop-Ko or Old Navy. Let's face it, everything in these stores goes on sale about every 30 days. Just keep your eye open, you'll find it for 50% off next week.

Rule #2 - I don't cook for girls. Roommates, Large dinner parties, and family provide a way around this rule.

Rule #3 - Don't ask boys out. Over for dinner, does not count.
Breaking this rule has only proven to get me in trouble.
This rule has also been the root of one of my very favorite conversations... it happened quite a while a go, but it's stuck with me, so I am going to repeat it... maybe it's too much insight into me, but isn't that what the WWW is for?

Girl: So, you managed to impress my mom the other day.
Boy: Oh?
Girl: Yeah, and I quote, "He seems like a nice enough boy. Why don't you date him?" But don't worry, I told her.
Boy: What did you tell her?
Girl: Because he doesn't ask.
Boy: Oh sure, make me look like the ass.
Girl: Well, is there another reason?

3 days later, we went out.

Ok... I believe those may be enough random things for one entry...

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The Wall

11.10.2005 by Colee

I have come to the conclusion that if you live in an area that has more than one radio station, you can listen to "The Wall" by Pink Floyd anytime you want. I have heard this song everyday for the last 3 weeks. I DON'T own it. I am a radio station scanner. It's not about what's on, it's about what else is on. The thing is, I don't really listen to the radio all that much - I drive to work, at lunch, and back from work. That's really about all the radio time I have. Then again, maybe SLC just has a thing for Floyd - can anyone validate my theory?

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farewell to friends

11.09.2005 by Colee

Ok, so tonight was the last night of my cooking class. I think there is a reason he does the meals in the order that he does them... this one was, mmm.... boring. It was basically rice, with some extra seasonings (cloves, anise seed, cardamon, cinnamon) and then some shrimp thrown in on top. It left me wanting a sauce to put on it. Perhaps it would be better if we made it with chicken stock and chicken instead of the shrimp... I'll play with it a little before I completely discard it from my memory.

Anyway, the class was fun. I am glad we took it. We learned not only the dishes we made, but also just a lot of really basic things that turn into everything else. I swear if I heard him explain how to make beef burgandy one more time, I might have had to tape his mouth shut ;) JUST KIDDING! (mostly) I am excited to put it to use and really just have a go at it. Right now the only thing I am missing are the guinea pigs.

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One more after today

11.07.2005 by Colee

Tonight we had a makeup cooking class for the night Hiro was in the hospital. We made Indonesian Stir Fry... I have to be honest with you, it was pretty much like every stir fry I've ever had, but with shrimp. 2nd confession, I don't really like shimp unless it is covered in batter and deep fried. This second revelation is even more concerning because on Wednesday's class we are making another shrimp meal.

Anyway, I'd say it is good to be home, but I'd be lying. I was stellar until I got off the plane this morning and turned my phone on. I'm seriously considering changing the number.
Phoenix was great. Saturday we had a BBQ- yes BBQ in Novemeber - for Ian and Ty's birthdays. Then we saw Chicken Little in 3-D. LOVED IT. Cute show. Sunday we lounged around and had breakfast on the back patio, did some window shopping at the outdoor mall, and went swimming in the pool.... It's too bad Phoenix couldn't be 80 degrees in the summer too- I'd move for sure. It was hard to leave this morning. I wore capris all day in rebellion to being back in the land of the frigid. A girl has to have her little victories :)

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SWA

11.04.2005 by Colee

I love flying SouthWest. I had the priviledge of enjoying a classic SouthWest safety announcement today. The in flight specialist was in a fantasticly entertaining mood. There were a couple of families in the front and he was playing up the adults as much as the kids. Not only did we get entertaining announcements, but we got booger jokes and when we landed we got trivia facts such as - did you know that lettuce is the only vegetable that is sold in no other form than fresh?

Ok, well, I am in Phoenix for the weekend and I think the kids are going to mutiny if we don't go for dinner soon :)
TTFN

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Down with Love

11.03.2005 by Colee

Cheesy lines, predictable plot, bad acting

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It's Wednesday :)

11.02.2005 by Colee

Well friends, it's Wednesday night, and you know what that means..... that's right! Cooking Class!
Tonight we made the traditional Italian dish, Chicken Cacciatore. Friends, we have another dish I fully plan to make for anyone who wishes. The dish itself is very simple. Onions, green peppers, mushrooms, celery, tomato sauce, baked over chicken that has been sauteed and flambe'd (personally, I just think Hiro likes to watch the alcohol burst into flames) and topped with montery jack cheese; and serve the whole mess over your favorite pasta. Of course, you have to make the garlic cheese bread to go with it. Kids- it is super easy and super tasty.

Next week we are going to have 2 classes and then we will have completed the series. I am kind of sad to see it be over. I do believe this might be the most enjoyable class I've ever taken. There is a super cute girl, her name is Angela, that I have really enjoyed getting to know better. And the security guard that stops by when he can smell we are almost done is actually a pretty funny guy. I'm convinced he comes to class half for the food and half to hit on Angela... I have bets on whether or not he will get enough umph to ask her for her number before the class ends.... he's got a week ;) Come on! You can do it!!! Go Security Dude!

As a side note, I heard a rumor that the only person left in my office that is in client services (the dept I work in) is probably leaving the project... Is it just me, or does it seem like people are jumping off a sinking ship. I really look forward to the adjustments that are going on right now being over. I have to believe that the end result will be better for all of us that are left.

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Changes

10.31.2005 by Colee

Happy Halloween!!!!

Ok, that's out of the way.

Have you ever needed a hug so much that your body actually hurt? I think it is a shame that we live in a world where physical contact is so taboo. I grew up in a home full of hugs and squeezes and holding hands. All of them very proper and clean. It is how I knew my mommy loved me and that my friends would always be there. I miss it.
I now live in a world where a hug will get you sent to HR and holding hands is too big of a committment. I can not honestly think of the last time I came into contact with another human being for more than a handshake. My soul hurts.
It feels like my whole world is falling apart and nothing can fix it. I am angry at people I shouldn't be angry at. I am pushing people away for no reason. I want to go to bed and not wake up til sometime next Saturday.
I really really just want a hug.

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Would you like to take a survey?

10.29.2005 by Colee

Due to a recent conversation full of questions I could not answer, I have decided to pose a few to the general public- or the readers of my blog... PLEASE leave your answers in the comments. Feel free to leave them anonymously, but please leave them.

#1 - What makes a girl (boy) turn into a friend instead of a girl(boy) friend?
#2 - What are the top 3 reasons a girl (boy) is unkissable? (Please put a star next to the answer that applies to me- I can't fix it if I don't know what's wrong- remember this is anonymous. And I know one of them has to apply, because apparently I am)
#3 - What is your biggest turn off?
#4 - Besides looks- what is the first thing you notice about the people (yes, both genders) you meet?

Ok, for today that is all.... more to come

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Curry

10.27.2005 by Colee

Did you know Chicken Curry does not have curry in it at all? I do now.... It does have EVERY other spice you've ever heard of, and a few that you haven't. We made 2 versions last night. One with tomatoe, one with out. I don't know... it was ok. The rice was tasty.

Wow... you know your life is boring when you spend your blog time chatting about chicken curry.... HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!

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same old story

10.24.2005 by Colee

Have I mentioned how much I am enjoying my cooking class? Tonight we learned about presentation. About the only thing I learned about that was beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... everyone liked my sexy lemon flowers except the teacher :P

But besides that we made Salmon Oscar. We flambe'd the salmon, cooked the "k"rab, made the bernaise sauce - with Hiro's "special" ingredients, and steamed the asparagus - apparently to perfection, I have never had asparagus before, so I have nothing to compare it to. I am pretty sure it was the sauce's "special" ingredients, but the words I would like to use to describe this meal would probably make my page go against the Convergys Acceptable Use policy. Let's just say, if you ever come over for dinner and this is the meal I am cooking, be prepared for the best you've ever had. "The best what?" you ask.... "Just the best" I respond slyly, "really.... the best."

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Shahnananananana na na na na

10.23.2005 by Colee


This is my Shahnee. If you could see my hair better, you would know that she did a FANTASTIC job on her first color weave. She has some fascination with my hair being straight - so she did that, too.

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To be young again.....

10.21.2005 by Colee

I am spending the weekend with my cousin Shahna. She is in Rexburg going to beauty college. I decided I was tired of my hair color, so I am letting her change it. I am enjoying just being with her and her roommate. To be 18 again.....

Anyway, we went into Idaho Falls to shop for shampoo, yes, shampoo. I was super excited to find the brand I have been looking for for 3 years - and not only that, Shahna get's 50% off :) It's a super duper day...
Ok, the purpose of this entry is really to tell you about the cute little restaurant we stopped at. It's called "Wrangler." I get a little nervous about mom'n' pop places, but it was busy, so we figured that was a good sign. Anyway, the food was fine, but as we were enjoying our chicken sandwiches, we were treated to a harmonica concert :) This table was full of cute little old ladies. One of them just broke out her harmonica and started playing. Shortly after, her friend was walking around the room backwards trick or treating. She had a witch that when you pushed on her head, she spat out candy corns... When I get old- I am going to be cool like that :) I am giving serious thought to picking up a harmonica and a how to play book. Anyway, it was a truly enjoyable dining experience.

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Thoughts from seat 6A

10.18.2005 by Colee

7:00PM AST

I am sitting on a model airplane with a 12 year old pilot after a 3 hour delay on my way from Halifax to Newark and HOPEFULLY on to SLC. Apparently there have been some wind delays in Newark. I'm taking bets on whether or not anyone on this flight gets thru Customs in time for their connections.
On the bright side, I do have a window seat. I love flying above the clouds. It is easy to forget that beneath they are dark and heavy when from the top they are so pure and soft.


10:00 EST
Heaven is smiling on me today. We got to Newark, cleared customs, claimed and transferred baggage, and got back thru security to find that my connecting flight had been delayed 1.5 hours. Instead of leaving the same time my Halifax flight landed, I now had time to get some dinner, call home, quit freaking out about being stuck in NJ overnight...
Speaking of food - I think I like Continental's snacks the best. They are... what is the word.... interactive. Sure it's just cheese and crackers, but at least I get to spread the right amount of cheese and make a choice as to whether or not to add the meat. Of course, I always choose the meat, but that is another conversation.
Also speaking of food- what is up Pepsi-Co?! How did we let Coca-Cola be the only supplier of every airport and plane???

On a more random note, we flew over Manhattan tonight. I can not think of an angle where that is not just an amazing city......

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Cole Slaw

10.12.2005 by Colee

who's grand idea was it to serve a ball of shredded cabbage with your meal instead of finding some kind of actual vegetable? Is cabbage really that much cheaper than corn or beans or even lettuce? I think someone should figure ot just how much cole slaw is thrown away every year, heck, every day and see how many starving children could be fed if they could just find a way to make it palatable....

Ok, I just needed to get that out of my system...
Today I woke up in Nova Scotia... I am not actually sure what town I was in, but it was a hotel, and right near the Halifax Airport. My alarm clock said 6, when it went off, but my body was in rebellion and screaming that it was only 3. So.... I drove to Digby. I missed my exit, but I was only lost for about 20 minutes, which is not too shabby for me. The drive is BEAUTIFUL. The fall colors are just starting to show and it was just a nice morning. I spent the day in the center not quite as focused as I had hoped, but I think we had some good discussions. It was nice to put some faces with names and voices.

I went to a cute little place for dinner called the Shoreline Restaurant. They are about 3 days away from closing for the season. In the lobster tank I saw something that is supposedly a 1 in 20,000,000 thing - a BLUE lobster. He was stunning! If I think about it tomorrow I am going back with a camera. Anyway, they are going to set him free on Sunday when they close. He deserves to grow old.

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Reruns

10.08.2005 by Colee

I would like to take this opportunity to thank network television for the idea of rerunning the current season's shows on a different day of the week. I love LOST!!!

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If you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes

10.06.2005 by Colee

Today was kind of an odd day. It started out as one of those days where cheesy 80's love songs don't seem quite so cheesy and you catch yourself singing along to them on the radio.... then I got to work and my computer could not start Windows (blasted Bill Gates). There is no mood spoiler I know like being at work an hour before the computer guys are thinking about waking up and not being able to log in.

It is crazy how much we have come to depend on computers. I vaguely remember having a job that did not require a computer to do the smallest task, like provide the times and numbers needed to be on your required calls. I have also decided I am in the wrong business. I want a job where I get to tell people I will do something when I have the time. I'm thinking of taking computer programming classes and applying for an IT job.

I did have a lovely day of sitting on my boss' desk and just chatting about stuff. Work stuff, home stuff, stuff stuff. Poor guy, like he doesn't get enough of that being a bishop. I'm gonna miss him. It makes work a lot easier when you feel like your boss actually cares about you.

Needless to say, at the end of the day, I still do not have a computer to work on tomorrow. I'm going in late.

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Oooooooh my goodness

10.05.2005 by Colee

Oooooooooooooh my! I am feeling better and better about taking this cooking class. Tonight we made "Chicken Jerusalem." But don't let the name fool you- there is nothing kosher about this meal. Included in this meal are the best sautee'd mushrooms I have ever been privy to. As well as artichoke hearts and a cream sauce. We paired it with a rice pilaf. Oh, really, I know I am getting too excited about something as simple as chicken, but there is little else going on right now ;) Today I miss having people to cook for more than I have since leaving Logan.

I need a boy- just to have someone to cook for... I ask for very little else, just someone willing to make pleasant sounds while he eats my food. For the many of you that have played that role in the past, I miss you. Come visit, eh?

Next week, while I am gone, they are making Italian food (yes, he is taking a tour around the world) When I get back we get to bring a friend to class and show off our new skillz :) Any volunteers????

Next week I going to a couple of centers to facilitate some trainings... does it worry anyone else that I am training something I haven't done for over a year???? Shhh- don't tell anyone, maybe they'll never guess. The best part is I actually get to meet some of my team- woo hoo! yea! for meeting people you talk to everyday!!!

Oh yeah, for any of you that may have my work cell phone number - it's been disconnected. I am not avoiding you. If you want to talk to me, I am now only using my personal phone. If you don't have that number and think you should- send me a note :)

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Square Dancing

10.03.2005 by Colee

Tonight I learned to Square Dance. I was a little skeptical at first, but once I got started, I rather enjoyed it. According to Matt I caught on relatively quickly. I think he may be a little dillusional. None the less- it was entertaining. I even managed not to twist the ankle until almost the end (a small miracle for me since I am a clutz with a capital K).

Anyway... that's about it. Work was a long day, but pretty productive I think. I am doing interviews for a position in Baton Rouge. Interviews are interesting. I think it almost absurd that we are supposed to make a decision on who can best do a job after talking to them for only about 20 minutes. Also, after 7 1/2 years with this company, I am FINALLY getting sent to a site other than the one I live at. Woo Hoo :D

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Home

10.02.2005 by Colee

I love going home. I can't think of a better place to hide out and deal with a cold. My mom let's me sleep all day if I want (which I did a pretty good job of today)

There was a new addition to my home when I went home this weekend. The cat my nephew called about last week. Her name is Stripes. She is hyper active and extremely playful, and her favorite place to sleep is ON MY HEAD. Anyway... it was an interesting weekend.

Friday I took 3 of my cousins to the Bear Lake High School Homecoming Parade and JV Football game. We totally kicked Declo's trash. Our Varsity team, not so much. Saturday we worked in the yard to get it ready for Winter. Today I slept in, watched General Conference and my mom made a prelude to Thanksgiving Dinner and my aunt and uncle and their kids came up for lunch.

I warned you on the first log that my life is boring.... now you know, I wasn't lying. I never lie.

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This week's class

9.28.2005 by Colee

Today we learned how to make Thai Soup and a new version of Chicken Noodle. Ok, so maybe it is not the most humble thing for me to say, but I like my Chicken Noodle better than his; but the other soup- TASTY! It was full of stuff I'd never used before (ie. lemon grass, straw mushrooms, lime leaves) and some stuff I have just never thought of putting in soup (ie. ginger root and lime juice.) I'm enjoying this class, not because I can't cook, but because it is giving me new ideas about how to use things. Next week we are cooking food from Jerusalem. Should be interesting....

Soup is one of my favorite parts of autumn. I don't think you can beat sitting at home with a bowl of warm soup watching the rain outside while reading a good book. mmmmm I am trying to psych myself up for the change of season that is becoming more and more inevitable :)

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Excited

9.25.2005 by Colee


So... I got a phonecall this morning from a very excited 6 year old. Apparently my mother got a new kitten this weekend and my nephew couldn't wait until after church to call and tell me about it. Normally calling me at 7:30 in the morning is ok, but not on Sunday. Dude, I have 1:00 church. Sleeping... SLEEPING.

Ok, really, it's ok. I love that he gets excited and wants to tell me things... I miss him.

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New Class

9.21.2005 by Colee

So, I am taking this class with James and Heather called "Cooking for Singles and Couples" yeah, whatever. It's supposed to be helping us learn the art of spices. Tonight we made the best hashbrowns I have ever had. OH MY GOODNESS. Also we learned how to make omelettes... nothing new there, really. But I am excited about the class; it's gonna be fun. The teacher's name is Hiro. He is this cute little Indian man who cracks jokes and then tells you he is joking, just in case you missed it.

Anyway, next time you are coming over, give me a heads up and I will share with you the tastiest potatoes ever.

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Girls

9.19.2005 by Colee

So... I went to my ward activity tonight cuz, well, let's face it, there's this boy (who DOES know I exist, he just doesn't care much) .... but also because it is time I get to know more people. It was actually a pretty good time. While we were chatting with some other girls I realized how silly girls really are. These girls are beautiful, fun, smart, and all in all fabulous and they are sitting there chatting about how all these boys are out of their league. WHAT?!?!?! was all I could think. Honestly- fabulous girls. I know what I am hiding behind, but these girls got nothin.

Girls! You are FABULOUS, FANTASTIC, AND GREAT. Don't let anyone tell you are not, cuz you are. If you need me to write you a list - just say the word. No boy is out of your league, infact, if anything, you are out of theirs.

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An interesting distribution route

9.16.2005 by Colee

So, last Saturday I bought a new DVD player, my old one had given up the ghost. When I went to put a movie in it, I noticed there was already a disc in the machine. My first thought was "who's great idea was it to give you a dvd with set up instructions for your dvd player?" but then I looked at the label "art" on the disc.... yeah, it wasn't a set up dvd. It was porn. WHAT THE H? I'm pretty sure it is illegal to distribute porn to minors... and I am pretty sure it is not illegal for minors to buy dvd players.
I destroyed the disc before the thought of marching back to the store came to mind, so Wal-Mart got a stern letter. I am pretty sure I will never hear back.

Oh the trauma.

PS- We're going to the Utah State Fair tonight- woo hoo!

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Toast

9.10.2005 by Colee

I think my favorite food in the world is toast. There are a few reasons.
1- It's easy. Unless you don't have a toaster, then it becomes a little less convenient, but still possible.
2- It's versatile. You can eat it plain, as a sandwich, with butter and/or jam. It goes under my mom's turkey stew. It's good dipped in hot chocolate. AND you can have many different kinds of toast, depending on the type of bread.
3-It's cheap. Let's face it. Bread is about the only thing you can still buy for less than a dollar. Cuz, even boring bread makes good toast.

Yup. Toast.

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I can build a ship

9.08.2005 by Colee

"And now, if the Lord has such great power, and has wrought so many miracles among the children of men, how is it that he cannot instruct me, that I can build a ship" (1 Ne 17:51)

or manage a team, or make new friends, or try new things, or find a new job, or figure out this spreadsheet, or keep my sanity.

I can't do it alone. But if it the desire is honorable and good - I can get help.

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I am good luck for boys

9.07.2005 by Colee

That's what I've decided. I am good luck for boys. Now, let me tell you the scientific evidence behind my conclusion.

About 4 seconds after I decide... wow, he's pretty fun, maybe I would like to get to know him better... he has a girlfriend. Never before I make this decision- always after.

About 7 seconds after that, they are engaged.

I could take the time to name names, but I don't think I am quite ready for that to be on the WWW.

So, I guess that means for all you single boys out there, that I have never really been all that interested (I know you are broken up about this- don't bother trying to hide it).... but for those others of you... you can thank me any time you'd like. Chips Ahoy are my favorite.

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Random Thoughts

by Colee

So, there is not really enough going on in my life to make this interesting, so I have decided to post the random thoughts that go through my head.

Today's thought is about new bedding.

I got new bedding this weekend. It is very plain, as I have decided that my life needs to simplify, but that is a thought for another day.

My observation about new bedding is that it makes me feel like I am sleeping in a hotel. It still smells like the plastic bag it came in and isn't quite as comfy as the old sheets I had totally worn in.

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