Life Updates and More

Who knew that two and half months would go by before I would write my latest post? It seems I have some catching up to do. I used to think of myself as an avid blogger, but that doesn’t seem so true anymore these days. It is pouring rain outside, and as I listen to the roaring thunder, my mind has started to wander. I am elated at the thought of the additional free time I have gained over the last couple of weeks. The decision to work our business in Primerica on a very part-time basis has significantly reduced the amount of stress that has been weighing me down. As I take a break, I have reflected on the amazing opportunities that the company has allowed me to further my growth as an individual. I had taken the plunge with a great leap of faith to make a difference in my life, and more importantly, the lives of others. I’ve conquered my fear of public speaking to some degree in Business Expansion meetings, developed more confidence in myself, and acquired a few leadership qualities. Primerica is a company of Integrity and principles molded around the service to others and the quality of business. Since Primerica has set the standard with a system designed to succeed and fulfill the hopes and dreams of many who desire to have it, I shouldn’t say that we’re putting our business on the back-burner. However, I seem to be discovering more alleviation in other activities of which I have a greater passion for. I am letting the creative juices flow from my mind as I embrace the pleasures of writing and art. That is where my focus lies. Aside from business, I should update all of you on the other daily happenings in our lives. My husband is currently studying for a health insurance license for another company, and is excited to be working a regular schedule again. Oh, the mayhem of one company to another. Will it ever end? It’s the story of our lives. Other exciting news… we are seeking rabbits! We’re looking for a large, docile-type rabbit breed that can roam freely in the backyard, and can be cuddled and loved as many furry animals like to be. We recently planted about twenty-five strawberry plants, and our fruit trees are growing more proudly every day. We are enjoying the warmer weather, and our time outside in the yard. My husband has finally started working out with me every day, and even does stretching exercises with me after we run or play tennis. That is a big commitment coming from him. Also, I found my dream car the other day. I never thought I would want any kind of car, specifically, but when I saw the Subaru Tribeca, I was in love. In conclusion of this recent update, I have to share a quick story I find to be both humorous and a bit sad. This event took place at the families’ cabin in Donnelly, ID. My husband and I wanted to get away last weekend, and spend some quiet time up in the mountains. Nothing too exciting took place while we were there, since it was too cold outside to go on a hike and even too windy to start a campfire. We made the best of our trip there, so to create somewhat of an extra “rugged” camping experience, we decided to make tin-foil dinners. They can be made of a simple concoction of ingredients like ground hamburger, carrots, potatoes, and of course onions. As I was peeling and chopping the onion, my eyes began to burn and sting, producing tears of pain flowing down my cheeks. Now, I’ve always known that the enzyme properties that make up an onion will cause this physical reaction on a person, but this time it was worse than I’ve ever experienced. I couldn’t help but jokingly, think that the onion had hurt my feelings. I really didn’t expect to be sobbing over a splendid weekend away from the suffocating routine of daily conflicts and demanding responsibilities. Sure, I had dismantled it out of its perfect onion form, but really, what did I ever do to it?