my color coded personality

Your result for The Color Code Test...

Color Code: BLUE: The Social Butterfly

14% Red, 51% Blue, 14% White and 20% Yellow!

Here is the basics: For a more in depth analysis, I suggest you look up the Color Code, and take a more intensive test.

BLUE MOTIVE: Intimacy

BLUE NEEDS: To be good (morally), To be understood, To be appreciated, Acceptance.

BLUE WANTS: To reveal insecurities, Quality, Autonomy, Secuirity.

SUMMARY: Blues are motivated by altruism. They love to do nice things for others. they look for opportunites to give up something in order to bring another person happiness. selflessness rather than selfishness is their guiding philosophy. Blues seek intimacy. They want to be loved and to love. A true blue will sacrifice a successful career to improve an important relationship. Blues crave being understood. They are gratified when they are listened to, when they feel understood and appreciated. Blues may have thier hearts broken more than most people, but they also spend much more time in love. Blues are directed by a strong moral conscience. They have a moral code that guides them in their decision making, their value judgements, and their leisure time. A blue would rather lose than cheat. Ethically, blues are people who should be in positions of power, but seldom are.

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patience is a virtue

Ok..so I have been patient with my boss for about 3-4 months now...waiting for him to let me work days..and FINALLY! I get to work days about 2/3 of the time (not complaining..I will take what I can get). The way my schedule works is that I am prescheduled 4 days a month (these will stay nights for now) and then I schedule myself for the rest (these will be days)! I am really excited and last week was the first time in 5 1/2 months that I was able to work a day shift, and while it was hectic and stressful it was SO much better than my worse night shift. The pace is so much faster and it is easier for me to stay focused. I am really happy that my patience paid off, not that I wasn't super frustrated or didn't look for another job or anything. ;) Also, I chatted wtih my boss about going back to school, and the hospital offers tuition reimbursement, so I believe that I am going to stay here and take advantage of the low tuition costs at BYU (for the rest of my basics) and the reimubursement program. Now if the patience I so brillantly displayed in this instance would appear for all the other aspects of my life (more specifically BOYS) than things will be just peachy! :) I enourage those of you out there who do not do so, to please blog..or call me!!

the love of a good book

I am an avid reader for those of you who don't know me AT ALL! (jk) I recently became addicting to reading books by the author Phillipa Gregory, I at first became entranced because of a movie called 'The Other Boleyn Girl' and found at the in fact, it was a book by aforementioned author. I sought it out at the Provo City Library, they in fact did not have, so I was forced, forced I tell you to get another book entitled 'The Virgin's Lover' which much to my delight is about Queen Elizabeth I (I am a bit of a fan of hers), and it was fabulous. I love the way Ms. Gregory combines history with such romance and suspense. Her writing is wonderful and puts you right there, you feel as if you are back in old England and mixed up in the tumult of the battle for reform from the catholic church. So thrilling it is to read such a book. I have since read 'The Boleyn Inheritance' and just this evening (or perhaps more accurately described as the wee hours of the morning) finished reading 'A Respectable Trade.' Both books were fantastic! The Boleyn Inheritance focuses on the lives of Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Jane Boleyn and the downfall and madness of King Henry. A Respectable Trade is a book about the early days of slave trading in England. The reason for my post was not to become a spokesperson for Phillipa Gregory (though it may seem like it) but instead to talk about the bittersweet feeling I felt about an hour before I finished it. I had to get up to take care of my patient (I know most people think I do nothing at work, but truly I do give my SLEEPING patients the care they need) and sat down to pull out my bookmark only to note that I was almost finished. Here I am, enthralled in the story, not wanting to put it down...you know the feeling...when nothing else matters BUT finishing the book..when you will abandon all else in your life (sleep most notably, but food, family, friends, etc.) just to find out what is going to happen..and then it hits me. It's going to be over. Over. I was so disappointed (not in the story) but just knowing that I was not going to be able to be companion of these characters along their journey. Now mind you, I desperately wanted to finish the book, just not yet. I however, could not help myself, and sit here now...reflecting on this bittersweet feeling...thinking maybe I should have saved some of the story for later. Not so, as I will now have to journey back to the library to find another book to take me on an adventure. *sigh* Or I could just blog some more? Nah... Just wanted to share my thoughts. Have to get back to the grind...

give thanks for the farmers

So I recently discovered the Sunflowers Farmers Market..and am in love with it! I don't buy all my groceries there, as I am not really all that into eating strictly organic..but there produce and meat are fabulously priced and I am so excited. I took an online quiz to see what kind of eater I am..to then determine how I needed to change my diet (note: i did NOT say go on a diet..just to change it..make it better as it were), and was told that I do not eat enough fruity things. After a late evening journey to the farmers market with some friends I proceeded to buy blueberries, blackberries (I ate the whole container in one sitting) and oranges along with some local chocolate milk all for the staggering price of five dollars. I went again today and was so pleased with the selection and price once again. I was able to purchase oranges, apples, strawberries, and grapes all for about 8 dollars. Plus, I could get any kind of cheese I wanted and a wonderful selection of veggies (the veggies are the next step, one thing at a time people!!). I am sure this post was just thrilling for you..but I needed to let you all know how grateful I am for the farmers of the world! Take care and if possible..buy local!

driving around with you...

As a disclaimer, I did NOT get in a wreck..but I would like to take you through the scenario I was placed in on my way to work this evening. Here I am, driving (dootie dootie doo) along, and I make a left turn onto a somewhat busy street (state street for those in the area) and am driving past the DI when someone in the lane to my right begins to merge into my lane (apparently blissfully unaware that I am currently occupying that spot), I proceed to SLAM on my brakes (thank heavens no one was behind me)..sending my purse and work bag (and contents) violently spilling onto the car floor. I continue to drive, at this point I realize that the person who so rudely cut me off STILL does not know the trouble they have caused me. This causes rage and other frightening feelings to cause me to want to RAM my car into the back of them. (counter-productive I know, since I just so narrowly avoided an accident). I mean road rage does not even touch the amount of anger I felt. Probably not that big of a deal, but living in the glorious state of Utah has brought me to this point. People here DO NOT pay attention. I guess they are relying on the good Lord to keep them out of harms way!! (Lightning is going to strike I am sure..but just talking about is getting me all riled up again!!) And this incident does not just happen to me, it happened to my RS president just yesterday (probably the same inattentive, unaware driver!) So the next time you are driving (whether you are in Utah or not) please oh please pay attention to what you are doing!! Late.

"another winter day has come and gone away..."

"and even paris and rome, and i want to go HOME." Ok, so I already did, but I love that song by michael buble..so there you go. My journey began on Dec 26th..and what a cold day it was. I had been up all not (ended up not having to work..but after sleeping all day..didn't sleep all night) I was very anxious that my flight would be delayed and I wouldn't get home..but no, it was fine. And other than having to spend an insane amount of time in the airport (free ride up there..so not complaining) the trip was ok. I do hate flying though..it is just not fun..at all. Arrive in OKC to my mom and dad..that was great! I made them stop at Mickey D's on the way home..but the ride home was fun..and it was oh so good to be able to breathe that Texas air!! I saw some old friends over the weekend..and my siblings and nieces and nephews..and it was great!!

On Monday me, Mom, and Katie went to the falls to do some serious grocery shopping in preparation for the Jon Willdens' arrival. It was nice to spend the day with the girls..and eat at Taco Bell (or the parking lot, whatever). We had to buy so much stuff, but it was ok, and I was super excited for them to come to Texas. Mom and I kinda stayed up for their middle of the night arrival (both of us fell asleep at some point). Plus I like getting beds and what-not ready for people and making them feel comfortable. The week went by faster than I would have liked, but it was so much fun. We ate some great food (especially those desserts..thanks Kate), and played outside with peppy (the ATV thing my dad bought..yeah it has a name). We stayed up late every night playing games like musical catch phrase where you are required to sing a song to get everyone to guess the title (well everyone but Ryann has to sing, right Ry?!), and Werewolf..which is just about my favorite thing in the world to play. I was so excited to be around my extended family for a whole week..it was marvelous! Also..on a very lovely side-note, we went to my favorite restaraunt Samurai of Tokyo with cousins Mary-Kate and Lindsay, auntie Joan, Katie and Effie and Ava..and Mom..and it was so nice to share something I absolutely love with all of them..happy to report everyone else loved it as well (duh!). We also played razzle-dazzle..a card game I love! Apart from being sick for the whole week, I had the absolute BEST time..and was sad to see the Jon Willdens' to leave! Good thing I will see them sometime this spring (right??), and then again for the family reunion!

The next week I was able to spend time with each of my siblings (and their children if applicable) seperately and that was so nice. To backtrack a little, mom dad and I went to plainview to hang out with my brother Jordan (aka Chick) and check out his new job..which is really fun for him..and take him his son Ryder whom we were babysitting!! It was nice to just relax, catch up with friends and family and have a vacation! Mom and I went to the falls to go out to a movie (and went out to eat with Jared & Jessica and the Schroeder clan) and saw Bride Wars..which Mom didn't REALLY want to see at first..but we both really enjoyed it..it was funny and clean..and super cute!! Then we went out to eat dinner at Samurai (yes again..7 mos is a long time to go without my favorite food) and then headed home. It was nice. I liked having time to be at home with Mom and watch movies..just like old times. The time once again went by too fast, and soon it was Sunday and I had to talk in church and give the lesson in RS (I know, right? I don't even go there anymore!!;) ) Had to head to the airport on Monday but not before went to eat with Jared and Jessica (they are sooo fun!) and drive the 3 1/2 hours to OKC..and end up in Provo 7-8 hours after that!! (The trip home was interesting, perhaps another blog at another time)

It was so nice to be home..and now nice to be back and see my friends (and if I haven't seen you yet..it is most likely due to the fact that one I was exhausted and two..I have had to work the past three nights!!) Happy New Year Everyone!! I love you all!!