Eye of the World

I am knee deep into "The Eye of the World". I have to finish it by the 17th of April. It is keeping me very busy, since I have to work while listening to it or I feel as though I am wasting my day away.

53 chapters and I am only in Chapter 12 ish. Can't wait to get into it further, it is a decent story so far...although I would love some smut to energize things. ;) (I love you, Matt)

Dam "Warm Liquid" Cup ;)

Have you ever had the experience of a cup cracking open in your hands whilst containing very HOT, hot cocoa? It was like the Teton Dam accident all over again. You see a small leak but think maybe there is time to drink the cupful...and then WHAM!!! ;) Except no livestock or lives were lost just my fingerprints. It was a "green" product too...I guess I did just died a little.

It reminds me of the time....never mind. tee-hee-hee

There is so much to talk about and NOTHING worth writing.

Am I the only one that feels this way? 

As you can see it has been a year since I blogged and a lot has happened. But this isn't going to be that kind of post, I do those way to often.  

School, Job & Life

Now that I am done with school (yay me!) I am relishing the last few months of freedom before I return to the workforce. The question I hate the most is "what are you going to do with your degree?" If I knew, I'd be doing it already. I have seen lots of job postings for things that sound interesting or things that are easy but it hasn't felt like the right time, yet. I am fearful I don't even remember how to be a team player...I know dumb, right?! But seriously, the last job I had was cleaning houses and the one before that a manager of a dental office...not exactly in the same field. Except for the fact that I cleaned bathrooms and vacuumed while doing those two jobs. So I will continue to look at job postings, I will continue to figure out "what I want to be when I grow up" and I will let you know when I know. hahah.

(This post is gonna get ADD, just warning you.)

Weight loss, Running and all that Crap

I am still battling the bulge. The first weekend in November I vowed to myself that a year from then I would be much healthier place. I joined a boot camp class, gained a running partner (thank you Sarah) and have promised that I would use the equipment we purchased the year before in my journey to find my "happiness".  It took me three months to wake up happy to work out or at least hit the gym in a semi-decent attitude.  Then I discovered the real pain of running, SHIN SPLINTS. Oh my gosh, they are painful and almost turned me off from running completely but I really, really, really want to be a runner. I want to finish a 5K and 10K this summer and fall in the middle of the pack, although I have yet to commit to any race in particular...YET. 

Migraines are the shit!

The running is being hampered by my pesky, freaking migraines that don't quit! I don't even know what to think about those things...besides I probably need maintenance drugs but I HATE them. I am learning about natural approaches (DoTerra essential oils) to help with my migraines but some things that work for most people, don't work for me - we shall see.

Library fines

As any old friend of mine will affirm, I don't remember things well. I mean, I remember things more in an "ish" phase. Nothing concrete, nothing for sure just a nagging something for so-and-so needs to be done in a week-ish. And it is only getting worse with age. 

So as it is with all of the libraries I have ever belonged to I have fines racked up every month, it is usually only a few dollars but it is SO annoying!! And now I have two more cards because T & Z have cards, needless to say, I am sucking at remembering the damn due dates. How can I teach them to be responsible for their things, if I can't even do it?! (I don't actually want a response on this :/).

Visiting Friends

I am so homesick! For friends, family and really anyone that sounds like they are from the South Side of Chicago. I can't wait for St. Patty's Day to read the Tribune online and NBC5 News online and happen upon some eyewitness account of the annual parade. I hope they are drunk, happy and eating a Brat.

We are getting our first visitors of the year; I can't wait! I am almost giddy with the prospects of deep cleaning for a friend who hasn't seen the house yet and my mom who will be spending a week with us. It is always fun to clean, touch up paint and plan a stay-cation. :)

We are really hoping to come to Chicago but we will have to see how the year goes.

Baptism

We had to pleasure to attend two baptisms two weeks ago. These two girls are beautiful and special to us (our dear friend, A, and our cousin, L). It was just wonderful to experience this is their families and our kids. 

Z is turning eight this year and will have the chance to choose to be baptized, so this was a "dry run" for us. She has a fear of water and since it is an immersion type of baptism it is kind of a big thing for her. We just keep reassuring her and talking through the days we had with A and L and it seems to make it better for her. I'll keep you posted. :)

T's surgery and recovery

T had a growth on his leg that was supposed to be superficial, well it wasn’t; it went just near the bone but not all the way. It was supposed to be a large pea size then during surgery the margins became a half dollar. AWESOME! After 3 rounds of antibiotics and a vat of Vaseline, gauze and tape...we are finally on the mend. What a joke! I am glad we had it removed- it was becoming aggressive. However, it wasn't cancer. 

Enough for now. I hope to pay more attention to this blog now that I have "all" the time in the world to dedicate to it. ;)

Loves and Hugs!!

Update to Goals for 2011

I haven't done very well...so I am resetting my goal on Tax Day. The damn goals will be accomplished just not as soon as I would have hoped. But hey, the Van is clean...it got detailed and I haven't driven it since. HA!!

Heartbeat? I have a heartbeat....

This semester has been harder than I expected. While I knew it would be a difficult one, that was/is an understatement. I am happy to say I only have three more weeks, then I will have a social life again. I am grateful to all who have been patient while I attend to my goals, however I miss my friends like crazy. I am hopeful we can put the "Party" back into the "Girl" very soon.

I frequently (almost obsessively) update FB, I will try to be better about the blog as well. I know that our families love pictures of the kids, and I like making you happy. I am sad to say my laptop with all of my pictures from the last two years has died. I have a few on my phone although they are crappy pictures, I am grateful to have them - I guess.

Here are some fun things we have done lately...
-We went to the Auto Show, it is an annual event for us Hatches.
-Taylor got glasses
-Everyone had good reports from the dentist, except me. I will become a princess two times over in May. Yay for me. ;)
-Taylor had a Mountain Man Rendezvous at school, it was so fun.
-Kate is going to "school" everyday and is loving it.
-We have celebrated many birthdays and baby showers with family and friends. We love our "circle of trust". haha!
-Zoe is still obsessed with horses and dinosaurs, gotta love her!! She has a mind like a steel trap, I think she may be a Paleontologist or a Vet when she grows up. Can't wait to find out.
-I am still teaching in Relief Society and am still not loving it. The last lesson was a brutal, but at least it can now only get better, right?!
-Matt and I got shutters put on our bedroom window, we can now sleep past 4 a.m. The darkness has been life changing. We are so grateful for Stanfield Shutters!
-We are looking forward to Summer already...we love down time, who doesn't?

If I don't announce them, my goals won't be accomplished...

2011 Goals

-More Quality Family Time
-Reach my goal weight
-Pay down debt
-Spend more time with my friends
-Have a clean car, at all times

January, where are you going?

I was blessed to visit Chicago last weekend. It is always nice being near those I love! There is never enough time to see everyone. However, I got to see my Grandma, which was on the top of my list.

Onto other news, my semester started last week and I am taking 12 credits. I am just hoping to survive life until April 12th. I am getting closer and closer to graduation, I already have senioritis. One day in the near future, I will be having a HUGE party at my house. Just wait for the invites! :) RockBand anyone?

We are starting to talk about Summer plans...hopefully they will include a long trip to Chicago. So that we can visit our friends and our favorite places. I plan on going to Ed Debevic's ASAP!! Maybe a trip to Mansfield, MO to celebrate Little House Days or/and time in our favorite Yellowstone National Park. Can't wait for freedom!!