Dollar store goodness

I found this cute sign at the Dollar Store today. It sums up my feelings exactly.

Changes - again and again and again

2021 taught me that changes are going to happen whether I am wanting them to or not. Turns out not working for Qkids anymore was one of the biggest blessings of 2021. I can't even begin to explain how much better I feel because I am sleeping like humans are meant to sleep.

Most of the month of December was spent studying for my Insurance Exam. Oh, the stress. It was AWFUL! I am so glad I am on the other side and can look back for the refining experience it was. I also had a difficult time getting my fingerprints taken (the state contracts with a specific agency who is super flakey). It eventually worked out and I am officially an Insurance Agent with American Family Insurance.

Heavenly Father often open doors that you would never in a million years expect to be open. I happened to know an agent and while chatting with him, an opportunity opened. I started working for his office on Jan 18th. The learning curve of a new job is never very fun. Thankfully, he is willing to be super flexible with my hours and I can work from home. I am eager to start making some money for his office. Since I like to chat with people this job shouldn't be too difficult - right? Do I look professional enough? I can't even express what a relief it is to get my braces off before I started this job. With a bit of luck (and some hard work), I'm also hoping to get back into contacts this year too. 2022 is going to be a year of goodness, I can feel it.

Braces are off

It was a very glorious day!

All fixed

Master bathroom sink all fixed. Thank you to whatever plumber decided to put "off" valves right under the sink. I bought this replacement set on Amazon and it did the trick.

Mommy Burrito

I absolutely have a teenager in the house. For the past several weeks it is not unusual for Peter to tuck me into bed. This night he wrapped me up tightly before I drifted off to sleep. I was so, so tired and he thought it would be so, so funny to do. These are treasured times. I'm a lucky mom.

 

I'm official!

I just received word that my Insurance application is now complete! I am so thrilled. I can now sell insurance. It's been a good learning experience all around.

The fairness of life

Yesterday I was telling my friend that sometimes my life is so hard and unfair. Then, today, I read this Conference talk. I have been humbled. 

  

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/o-divine-redeemer?lang=eng

I am so greatful for all the suffering Christ did for me. I yearn for the day he will come again and my knees will bow and my heart will overflow with love for him.

This talk also made me realize how much I miss Neil A Maxwell. His big words are so incredable! He was one in a million.