What a day!

I had a wonderful day at work today. It was my Friday because I am leaving on vacation tomorrow. Before I went home I had a meeting that just made my day. I was told that I was getting a promotion. I am now the Team Lead for the EDI and Credentialing Department at my company. I am so excited for this position. It is going to mean more responsibility and more work but I look forward to the challenge. I was then told that I was also voted to be Employee of the Month. What an honor! I have worked really hard the past couple of months and it is so nice to be recognized for my work. I love my job and I love the people I work with.

Galinda

Today I went to lunch with my wonderful friend Shauna. I have known Shauna since Kindergarten. It was so fun to meet her and two of her boys for lunch. She had a little surprise for me. It was a thank you gift for getting tickets to Wicked for her and her sisters. I wasn't expecting a gift but when I saw it I was excited. A darling Build-A-Bear dressed like Galinda the good witch from Wicked. What a fun way to remember this wonderful show. Thanks Barney sisters. I love my new bear!

Defying Gravity

I have a new favorite Broadway show. Last night I finally had the opportunity to see WICKED. It was so much more than I expected. After listening to the soundtrack for the past two years and reading the book I had this picture of the show in my head. It far exceeded that picture. It was WONDERFUL! I want to go back and see it again and again. It's just to bad it is sold out. I will just have to make a trip to New York or San Francisco to see it I guess.

One of the songs really hit me last night probably because I am trying to make some big decisions about what to do with my future. The first time I listened to the soundtrack it was a song that struck me. Last night as I listened to the words one line really stood out.

"It's time to trust my instincts close my eyes and leap."

Easter Weekend

I spent the entire weekend sick. I sure would like to know who gave me the cold germs. I haven't had a cold this bad in a long time and I hope I don't get one for quite a while.

As much as I hated being sick this weekend one good thing came from being sick. I didn't have to help my brother and sister-in-law move out of my parents basement. I just got to lay on the couch and watch my niece and nephew while the rest of the group moved. Of course I was a safe distance from my niece and nephew. I didn't want to get them sick.

Retreat Week Day 2: Dream Time

Today's topic: Use my imagination and think big thoughts and dream big dreams.

This one was easy for me. I am always dreaming. This time I am going to put my dreams on paper. I also have permission to dream big and think big thoughts. No limits, anything goes.

After the dreaming it is facial time!

I blew it again. I think I will have to remove my television from the room tomorrow. I watched TV again. I also spent a little too much time on my computer.

Ideas and Inspiration

I am so proud of my cute binder. I decorated the outside with some of my overflowing scrapbook supplies. Inside I have ideas for scrapbook pages and inspiration articles. I have been stuck in the "I don't feel like scrapbooking because I can't think of any cute ideas" zone for too long. I saw this in one of my books and decided to create my own. It is starting the creative juices flowing again. I just may accomplish one of my goals this year.
Goal #4: Get my scrapbooks up to date!

Retreat Week Day 1: Reflection

Today was Day 1 of my retreat week. I have a question(s) or topic(s) that I will be focusing on each day. Today I have two topics.

1. Spend time reflecting on the goodness in my life. Look at scriptures that have been important in my life. Create a scripture/gratitude journal or mini-scrapbook for later reflection.
2. Reflect on my current situation (good or not so good). Write about things I might like to do, place I would like to go, etc.

The second half of the evening was manicure and pedicure time. My favorite part of the day of course.

I am working this week so most of the retreat happens in the evening hours. This is not really how I would like to be doing this retreat. I would rather be on a mini-vacation somewhere warm for the weekend. I wasn't able to take time off of work so I am making the best of things. Once I get home I am in retreat mode. Okay, so tonight I actually watched TV while doing my manicure and pedicure but tomorrow no TV. I will post pictures next week because I am trying not to use my computer a lot during this week. Other than blogging each day and checking my most important emails. After all I am still working and I do have a church calling that requires me to stay in touch and send out email reminders.