The view from the Y

        I was on top of the world, and I felt very accomplished.  I didn't think I could make it but I did, I was on top of Provo, Ut and I wasn't even in pain.  The view was beautiful, the shiny cars, the beautiful Provo Temple, and Utah Lake. Sad how it wasn't as full as it once was but still shimering in the sunlight.  It was Green in color but not like Algae Green it was more of a Soft Green with a touch of blue.  How much better could it be?  I was so please with myself for accomplishing something so hard and difficult for a body that is entirely out of shape.  I could see my old apartment building and BYU campus and the Provo Power facility.  I was looking at the Valley as the Pioneers once saw it only with a few more houses and Buildings.  ( I am being sarcastic, it is totally different and I know it).  The hustle and bustle of the city didn't take away from my joy and the serenity of being above all the chaos.
       I have a new work out partner and she is creative and wanting to work out daily.  I am still sore from out work out on Saturday but it is great to be building muscle and fighting fat.  I love the outdoors and hope to get in better shape and be fit for the first time in my life.  What would it be like to not pant everytime I want to go for a jog?  I don't know yet but hope I will one day soon.  The way I see it, is that I am not in very good shape and I have a lot of fat on me that I need to improve.  Improving might bring me regularity (monthly) and more energy.  It might help me offer better service to others who are moving or need a helping hand, it might make me feel good about myself.  I have discovered that working out helps me feel good and it allows me to blow off some steam and let my frustrations out.  I hope I see results because if I plateau again, I will be discouraged and I may stop trying again.

Me . . . A Role Model!

Hi Friends,

It has been a while since my last entry but only because I didn't have anything to report till now.  My uneventful life would bring you to a deep sleep and I wouldn't want to do that to you.

So as for the title of this entry "Me . . . A Role Model"   I have decided to be a mentor.  We have a program here called Safety New Mentor Program and it is an organization through the government that helps kids who are in troubled homes learn what it is like to be functional in society and it allows them to see normal social settings.  Now I know I am not entirely normal or functional but I came from a great family and I have great friends who are great examples to me and I have wonderful neices and nephews whom I adore.  So I thought hey, I can do that too.  So here I am a mentor.  The child I picked is a 7 year old named Madisen. I haven't met her yet but I hear that her mom has a "Messy" Background so I hope it is a smooth trip to normalcy! 

Anyways, I am really excited to share talents and hobbies with a new person and to become a friend that she can rely on.  Wish me luck!

Personal History

I have decided to write a personal history and need some help.  If you can, I need stories about me that you have been involved in or remember.   I am struggling with coming up with a Chronology and stories so if you have some time and can I would appreciate the help.

Thank You :-)