Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Not far from the ranch is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State park. What an interesting place. It was so windy this past weekend and I got sand everywhere! My eyes, my teeth, my hair. Not the souvenir I was looking for. 
The Hospital Visit that almost killed me
The past few days my leg has been bothering me but knowing that I haven't fallen and have no injuries I didn't think much of it and thought it would go away eventually. Well it didn't. The pain has slowly increased and my leg has been turning a wonderful array of red, black and blue. After a horrible night and insistently from my Mother, I decided it was time to drive myself to the local hospital and have it checked out.
The hospital was something you would see in the movies. It was so tiny and all the nurses and doctors were like characters in a movie. They got me in to see a doctor rather quickly and he said my leg had an infection. They have no idea what caused this infection but most likely it would heal itself. He prescribed me an antibiotic and sent me on my way.
Then I head to the pharmacy and out of habit I ask the pharmacist if the medication I was prescribed had any penicillin. (I am deathly allergic.) She said that the prescription I was given was penicillin and that she had to refuse me. I was so mad. I told every nurse, PA, and doctor that I saw that I could not have Penicillin. And then to walk out of the hospital with a prescription that would have killed me was so frustrating.
My leg still looks the same and is taking a long time to heal. At least it wasn't a spider bite!!
The hospital was something you would see in the movies. It was so tiny and all the nurses and doctors were like characters in a movie. They got me in to see a doctor rather quickly and he said my leg had an infection. They have no idea what caused this infection but most likely it would heal itself. He prescribed me an antibiotic and sent me on my way.
Then I head to the pharmacy and out of habit I ask the pharmacist if the medication I was prescribed had any penicillin. (I am deathly allergic.) She said that the prescription I was given was penicillin and that she had to refuse me. I was so mad. I told every nurse, PA, and doctor that I saw that I could not have Penicillin. And then to walk out of the hospital with a prescription that would have killed me was so frustrating.
My leg still looks the same and is taking a long time to heal. At least it wasn't a spider bite!!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
It is finally starting to warm up again so I went on a hike Saturday afternoon. I have been very overwhelmed with all the changes and lack of direction at the resort.
I went into the canyon to get away and think about the changes and directions I want to make for myself.
There is a peace that I feel when I am in the canyon that always seems to clear my head and I feel more centered.
I had a friend who said that Zion Canyon takes away your worries and allows to enjoy the beauty around you. When I looked at the pictures I had taken not one did I look stressed or overwhelmed.
I believe he may be right.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
What do you do when you get five feet of snow?
Race to the top of the "mountain"....
Wait for your car to thaw out....
And of course have many snow ball fights.
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Jessica Simpson Girl Theory
I just felt the need to express my frustrations and write my feelings down. Dating is so hard! There is no doubt in my mind that the desire I have to be sealed in the temple to a righteous priesthood holder is a righteous desire. I know that through the Lords help that anything is possible. I also know that I am meant to have a family of my own, so when I have disappointing moments it makes me wonder if decency and commitment exist in the LDS dating world.
There seems to be a growing consensus among LDS guys that their number one priority in dating is finding the hottest girl. They have admitted many times that finding a smart, ambitious woman, someone who would make a wonderful mother and friend, who has a testimony of the gospel are simply only a bonus. It all comes down to looks. As long as she is hot the rest is negotiable. It makes me sick when I hear priesthood holders talking about where their priorities are when it comes to dating. There is no question that Satan is trying to break apart families. I believe he may have done that before many families are ever brought together.
I refuse to dumb myself down and turn into what we have termed as 'the Jessica Simpson girls' in order to find a guy. I feel that the gifts I have been given are unique to me. They are things that my Heavenly Father has blessed me with and I refuse to ignore those in order to attract a guy. So in the meantime I am disappointed once again by another guy who believes in this theory. A twenty eight year old who would rather date an eighteen year old still in high school. And once again I feel very blessed that I didn't date the guy who believes in this theory.
There seems to be a growing consensus among LDS guys that their number one priority in dating is finding the hottest girl. They have admitted many times that finding a smart, ambitious woman, someone who would make a wonderful mother and friend, who has a testimony of the gospel are simply only a bonus. It all comes down to looks. As long as she is hot the rest is negotiable. It makes me sick when I hear priesthood holders talking about where their priorities are when it comes to dating. There is no question that Satan is trying to break apart families. I believe he may have done that before many families are ever brought together.
I refuse to dumb myself down and turn into what we have termed as 'the Jessica Simpson girls' in order to find a guy. I feel that the gifts I have been given are unique to me. They are things that my Heavenly Father has blessed me with and I refuse to ignore those in order to attract a guy. So in the meantime I am disappointed once again by another guy who believes in this theory. A twenty eight year old who would rather date an eighteen year old still in high school. And once again I feel very blessed that I didn't date the guy who believes in this theory.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Dinner at the ranch
During the winter months the kitchen at the ranch is closed and I have been cooking for myself. Although I like being able to prepare healthier meals, I miss eating and socializing with the other staff and having all your meals prepared is an indulgence I could get used to.
They are playing with the idea of changing the kitchen into more of a restaurant. Guests would be able to eat in the restaurant or order their meals and have them delivered to their cabins. Both really good ideas. Tonight they interviewed a chef who as part of his interview made us dinner. Here is what he prepared for us:
The first course was an oriental chicken salad, next was a steak burrito, salmon with red potatoes and asparagus (who knew I liked asparagus), shrimp scampi with pasta, an Italian spaghetti pasta, and then steak, chicken and pork. I only had a very small portion of each and it was all so good!!!
I leave in the morning for Provo to help with the career fairs at BYU and UVSC with my manager Michael. It is going to be so much fun. I am hoping that they hire me to be the manager over housekeeping this summer. If the managers from last year turn down the resorts final offer than I am one of their top picks. It will be a lot of work so I am not taking this lightly. With no living expenses it will allow me to make over ten thousand dollars this summer and that is hard to pass up. Michael said that our four hour drive to Provo will be my interview. I have a feeling that I have nothing to worry about.
After dinner tonight and talking about all the changes that are happening it made me so excited about working here through the summer. It still surprises me how I ended up working here and how much I have learned about myself in the process.
They are playing with the idea of changing the kitchen into more of a restaurant. Guests would be able to eat in the restaurant or order their meals and have them delivered to their cabins. Both really good ideas. Tonight they interviewed a chef who as part of his interview made us dinner. Here is what he prepared for us:
The first course was an oriental chicken salad, next was a steak burrito, salmon with red potatoes and asparagus (who knew I liked asparagus), shrimp scampi with pasta, an Italian spaghetti pasta, and then steak, chicken and pork. I only had a very small portion of each and it was all so good!!!
I leave in the morning for Provo to help with the career fairs at BYU and UVSC with my manager Michael. It is going to be so much fun. I am hoping that they hire me to be the manager over housekeeping this summer. If the managers from last year turn down the resorts final offer than I am one of their top picks. It will be a lot of work so I am not taking this lightly. With no living expenses it will allow me to make over ten thousand dollars this summer and that is hard to pass up. Michael said that our four hour drive to Provo will be my interview. I have a feeling that I have nothing to worry about.
After dinner tonight and talking about all the changes that are happening it made me so excited about working here through the summer. It still surprises me how I ended up working here and how much I have learned about myself in the process.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Mount Everest
One of the things I have learned about my living situation is that it allows me the time to dream and dream big. I have been looking through my life goals and one of the things I want to do before I leave this earth is see the base camp at Mt Everest.
I have always been fascinated with those who climb the mountain. I have been reading and watching a documentary on Everest and once again that desire is burning strong. I started to look into how to make my dream a reality. I found a tour that will take me through Kathmandu and into base camp. It is a twenty day trip (it takes that long for your body to acclimatize to the altitude) and although the tour isn't outrageously expensive the flight to Nepal is. It may take me a year or two to get everything in order but I have no doubt that this is possible.
Now all I have to do is convince Clay to come with me. :)
I have always been fascinated with those who climb the mountain. I have been reading and watching a documentary on Everest and once again that desire is burning strong. I started to look into how to make my dream a reality. I found a tour that will take me through Kathmandu and into base camp. It is a twenty day trip (it takes that long for your body to acclimatize to the altitude) and although the tour isn't outrageously expensive the flight to Nepal is. It may take me a year or two to get everything in order but I have no doubt that this is possible.
Now all I have to do is convince Clay to come with me. :)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Easier mornings
I decided to wear my hair curly today. Mainly because I was too lazy to dry and straighten it. It turned out pretty cute. My morning routine might have just gotten a little easier.
Zion National Park in the Winter
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Fireman at the ZP
A fireman at Zion Ponderosa???Wait it is Brianna just trying on the fireman gear for this summer.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
A winter work day at the ZP
Brianna working front desk.
Tyler sleeping...I mean working on recreation.
Rachel is our chef and also helps me in housekeeping. Rachel is modeling her latest housekeeping creation.
Driving the van around. I am happy because it is running, not stuck in the mud and not leaking oil today.
My office!! It may look like a mess but it is a beautiful organization of chaos.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The kid who climbed Everest
This quote was in my book "The kid who climbed Everest" I loved it and thought I would share.
"It is not the critic who counts, or the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or when the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly-so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat...for those who have had to fight for it, life has truly a flavor the protected shall never know."
Roosevelt
"It is not the critic who counts, or the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or when the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly-so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat...for those who have had to fight for it, life has truly a flavor the protected shall never know."
Roosevelt
Road trip to SLC
SNOW!!
My friend Brianna and I took a small road trip to Salt Lake City for the weekend. We left Thursday and because of bad roads and a lot of snow we didn't make it back to the resort until Monday night. I stayed with Brianna's family in Bountiful. They were such a fun and welcoming family. Most of our time was spent with them watching movies, guitar hero competitions and DDR. We also were able to meet for lunch with Brianna's boyfriend Tim, Josh and Candance who all worked with us this fall at the resort. I did some shopping at Gateway and bought a few new books to read while isolated from civilization at the resort. I bought an astronomy book, The Red Tent and a survival book about a 23 year old who climber mount Everest. I am excited to read all three.
It turned out to be a disappointing trip for me. I had in my mind a weekend of shopping, dating and spending time with my friends and because of the weather we were stuck indoors and my date was cancelled. I still enjoyed the time away from the resort and I am glad that we went. It has made me really excited about being able to come home to spend Christmas with my family. Funny how unexpected and sometimes disappointing moments make you so grateful for what you have.
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