Month later....

Hello!

Yes I know I’ve been gone for sometime but honestly I didn’t have the motivation to write a blog or the thoughts to write about.

August 6^th Spencer and I had our reception in Tooele, Utah. Suki, and Mariah came out with us and spent the night at my parents house. Suki helped do my hair and make up for the reception and all turned out great. The decorations and food all turned out fabulous! Not a lot of people showed up, especially high school/college friend wise. That’s a little sad but I completely understand why so no worries. We had more people come then I thought though but not enough people who wanted to dance = [and I REALLY wanted to have lots of people dancing at my reception. It’s alright; at least we got our couple dance and father daughter dance. Thanks for my lovely bridesmaids and Groomsman that came and family =]

Once it was all done we hurried up and packed the car up and off to Cedar City, Utah we went to sleep before the long drive to California. The hotel was AMAZING; it was at a Marriott I believe.

Then at 6am we went down for a free breakfast and off we went. The drive to California honestly wasn’t too bad. Around 1pm I think we arrived at Sunset Beach, California. Our condo was RIGHT by the beach =] It was beautiful. (if you want to see pictures go on my facebook page)

Now we relaxed some but also had some adventures. We got a few groceries at Wal-Mart for the week stay. We went to Disneyland for a day. It was very crowded, not too hot, and we went on about 6 rides. Another day we went to Hollywood and saw all the stars on the sidewalk and took a tour of celebrity homes and other places. Sadly I didn’t get to see the handprints in front of the Chinese thing because they were getting ready for the premiere that night for Final Destination 5 or something like that. Lame! After that we went to see this beautiful garden (can’t remember the name), it wasn’t the best time of month to go because not many flowers were blooming anymore but it was fun.

Then we had a relaxing day were we rented movies, cleaned the condo, and watched TV! =] It was pretty nice but after awhile I got antsy and needed to seat out and get some sun. One night we went in the hot tub at the condo but it was more warm than hot. Thursday afternoon off we went to Palmdale! We arrived around 8pm I think and my parents were there and the rest of the Peacock family. Friday we went to six flags with some friends and I went on a ride called Goliath. Never again will I go on a ride like that. It was a roller coaster and it starts off with a 26 story drop! I screamed but not for long because it was so fast I couldn’t scream anymore. I clenched my teeth the whole time and closed my eyes. AHHHH you should have seen my face when they took the picture. Too bad we didn’t buy it. After that I stayed off the rides with my mom and we just followed the men around; my dad, Spencer, and Damien.

We ran into the other group that was with us later on and did some rides around there. We had some soft pretzels, drinks, pickles, and fun! Spencer won a tweety bird cape for me! It was a hot day for sure and around 6pm I think we left to head back to Palmdale. I was wiped! On Saturday we started getting ready for the Palmdale, CA reception. We helped decorate a little bit then Veronica and her sister Rachel helped me with makeup and my hair. It turned out very well. Then off to the reception. Not many people came at all. I was expected more people to show but there were a lot of church things going on that day. That one went by really fast; decorations and ice cream were great. Then off back to Palmdale for our last night in CA. =[ That night we took my parents to Charlie Browns, the craziest store every! =] Then Sunday morning we drove back to Utah, once again never felt like a super long drive. We didn’t hit ANY traffic until…. UTAH! =p

Once I came back to work, two days later I was working 730am-5pm while the other receptionist had her wedding/honeymoon! =] I did that until yesterday, Wednesday and it about killed me! I don’t see how people can work from 8-5; maybe it’s easier when you actually have things to do….. I finished about two books in those 6 days. Spencer and I finished Doctor Who last night and are all caught up so now I’m not sure what we are going to watch. Lol Sunday Jessica, J and his cousin came over for dinner that was pretty nice. Monday Spencer left work early and left a card for me on the door and some roses and had dinner made when I got home. Then on the bed was lots of roses with a ring pop =] He is so very good to me.

Now to be honest I haven’t really worked out the past 3 weeks BUT I haven’t been eaten much because I had a virus of some kind that wouldn’t let me eat more than 1/3 of a meal. Didn’t eat much sweets, and we went on walks occasionally especially in California. Now that I’m back to my normal work schedule I’m going to start back up again. Once I started working my new shift 7:30am to I think 2pm then I will workout after work, because by 2pm is when I have the right motivation to want to workout. =]

That may not start until next year for that schedule though.

It’s been HOT these past couple days and I’m just dying. But trying to just keep busy at work and do what I need to, which isn’t a lot.

A lot of my friends are already married or there wedding is coming up. It’s crazy! OH and Friday we saw Steve Salisbury before he headed off to Chicago. It was great to see him, sadly we received a flat tire (we were in Pleasant Grove) so we had to slowly drive back home the back way.

I am finally done with Thank you cards and MAN those can be frustrating. Lol

On Sunday I received a calling on the compassionate service committee for relief society. Then Tuesday Spencer received a call but he hasn’t been sustained yet so I can’t tell you until Sunday.  

Man have I been drained though. Now I need to get back into a normal route again. Maybe slightly alter my old route.

I dropped out of the Acne study and they gave me this cream to put on at night. It dries out my face and makes my face itch but oh well. I think it’s working…

Then my face has been kind of flaky and so have my upper arms around my shoulders. I just need to STOP ITCHING my face because then I get red spots all over.

This morning Spencer and I went to Denny’s for breakfast before work. It was nice to take it easy this morning.

That’s been my crazy life these past for weeks.

Career Path

Thanks to my husband and a good night’s sleep last night I think I’m ready…

He has been telling me I need to figure out a career that I’m going to love. I complain about the job I have because of boredom. I am tired of sitting at a desk all day answering phones that barely ring and doing things on the computer just to keep me entertained. I have played. Spider

Solitaire WAY

too much and play it in my mind sometimes.

I should LOVE what I do but I realized answer phones just isn’t my thing. Sitting at a desk the whole 5 ½ hours isn’t my thing.

My wish is to do something I love and not be too busy or too bored. Just be perfect in the middle.

Things I’ve always wanted to do:

1. Psychology of some sort
2. Elementary Teacher
3. Child care/nanny
4. Photography
5. Own a bookstore

I just don’t feel anything popping out to me right now. And 1, 2 are A LOT of schooling still to do.  Then 3, I have some schooling to take but not much, and some peoples kids drive me crazy so you would never know if you’d get lucky or not. Then 4 I love and you don’t have to go to school to be a professional, but I always struggled with understanding all of photography terms, then if you don’t get a lot of clients there won’t be much income. Now owning my own bookstore would be amazing BUT it cost money to start one up and we aren’t financially prepared for that.

What do I do?

Keep going to school somewhere until I figure it out?

Look around for jobs until I find one I like?

Stay at my current job as long as I can handle?

What I have started to do is pray for guidance in where I need to take my life/school/career.

I just feel so unaccomplished at work and there isn’t much I can do. I feel lonely because no one comes up to talk to me much. I go insane just listening to my voice. I love the people I work with. I ask for projects every now and then but it’s been kind of slow.

I mean I’ve always wanted to be a mom but we aren’t ready for that yet and that costs more money, you don’t earn income from being a mom. You get points for being a great parent and earn love but right now we need to save on money and get settled in and a little bit farther in our career choices. Some how jobs always seem to come up for me when I need them so I know something will click.

I am kind of thinking I need to go to school still but that would be expensive and we don’t want to take out a loan unless we HAVE to. I have two classes left at LDS Business College then I’ll be done in December.

Oh the joys of growing up! =] I just want to love everything about where I work and feel accomplished but not stressed. That’s probably everyone’s dream.

Wish me Luck, I’m not sure where to start.

Jessica Sue Haworth (Nielsen)

Yesterday I went over to my sister Jessica’s house to get some ribbon. Now my sister has been a single mother for about a year and a half, it will be 2 years in September. Yesterday it struck me that she was a single mother. I knew she was but for some reason it didn’t hit me until then. (yes i know i'm a little slow)The overwhelming love I had for her at the random moment was amazing. I realized how incredible she is. She has been through hell and back and if you looked at her now you’d never know. She has a 4 year old boy, Jerimiah, who we call J or JJ. He is an incredible little boy and I believe it’s because of the love Jessica has shown him and the things she has taught him. I don’t know if I EVER could be a single mother. I’m sure she never thought she would be either but she has shown people that it is possible to raise a child on your own if the circumstances call for it.

While we were standing there talking I just looked around and I’ve seen how much she has accomplished. She has raised a handsome little boy who is just hilarious, smart, and talkative. She has a great job were she loves (now that giggle giggle is gone) the people she works with and the job itself. She also has this home that’s organized, beautiful, lived in, and has the spirit dwelling in it. She makes time for the important things. Jessica works out when she can, takes care of a 4 year old, watches some of her favorite shows/movies, cooks, works, cleans the house, does the yard work, plays with J, sews projects, and even has time to blog about her life. Now isn’t that incredible?

I know our parents have helped her a lot with the car and household things here and there. For the most part she has done it on her own with help from various people once in awhile.

But she is a great example to me and I hope that I am as great of a mother one day as she is now.

Thank you!

Side note: Can you believe she trusts me to watch Jerimiah sometimes. Crazy I know!

Jessica & Jerimiah

Lunchtime and other thoughts

Loneliness is the best way to describe lunch time at work.

Pretty much EVERYONE leaves so I’m left all by myself.

1. I have to man the phones
2. I don’t get asked to go out to eat with everyone because I have to stay behind.
3. I am left with customers that want to talk to someone so they yell at me because no one is answering. I try to explain it’s lunch time here so they are at lunch (WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO!!!)
4. All of my break people have left and I need to use the restroom… but there is no one to take over for me while I run to the bathroom, so then I have to try to hold it the best I can. (doesn’t seem right to me, but I asked my boss and she said if no one is available I can go and leave the desk for a minute. Phew)

I was once told that not everyone goes to lunch at the same time… pretty much a lie. Trust me I know, I am here when I try to get a hold of people and NO ONE ANSWERS! I’ve decided that answering telephones isn’t really my thing, but filing and computer stuff isn’t too bad. I can’t wait until I get my dream job “my own library” =]

I thought it weird to email my boss and ask her but I need to know what I do when no one is here to take over for me for a few minutes. (Because I was told I’m not allowed to leave my desk area)

I love my job but there are a few things that could be tweaked. Man if I was pregnant here I could only imagine because I already go to the bathroom enough as it is. Lol

On a different note working out is going pretty good. =] I am pretty proud of myself for sticking with it. I had people place bets on how long I’d last, and I want to win and show them I can do the whole 9 weeks (and even longer)! I want to feel good about myself but I don’t want to be pushed too hard, Spencer is pretty good at making sure I do it.

I know about 20 people engaged, it’s insane, but awesome! Like my mom said “Love is in the air” it sure seems like it. <3 Shall I name them all?

Married life is great, we are learning more and more about each other and it’s a great experience. I have this one friend of mine named Julia, who was married about a year ago and she has been helpful with some advice every now and then. She is soon to have a baby girl =]

The weather is just beautiful today =] It’s cloudy and cool, not too cold and not too hot. I LOVE it! It’s FRIDAY!

I love just sitting here and typing all the random thoughts that come to my mind…

There are SO many things I am looking forward to in my future! =]

BUT I need to try and focus better on the here and now. Sometimes I am dreaming so much about the future that I miss the things I should be grateful for that are RIGHT in front of me. I need to slow down a bit and take a step back.

One thing I love, a tradition Spencer and I have kind of started is every night from about 9-10pm we watch an episode of Doctor Who! =] It’s my new favorite show thanks to the Peacock Family haha

You know what also BOGGLES my mind is how we hear ourselves different than other people hear us. So when you go back and listen to a recording of yourself you are taken back by the sound. Am I right? I kind of like what I hear rather than what others hear but oh well you get over it.

WE’RE GOING CAMPING ON PIONEER WEEKEND!!! =] I’m really excited; now we just have to make sure we covered all the holes in our air mattress.

1. We kind of hope some other people will come camping too but if not it’s okay.
2. We still need to figure out where. Far enough away from the city but close enough so we don’t have a super long travel time to get there and back.

I am kind of excited which is unusual because I hate camping but it’s been awhile.

Pros:

1. Stories around the camp fire
2. S’mores & yummy snacks
3. Cozy warm sleeping bags to keep me warm =]
4. A husband to also keep me warm
5. Spending time with nature
6. Hopefully taking beautiful pictures =]

Cons:

1. No showering (unless there is a lake to take a quick dip in )
2. No bathrooms (unless the camping area has port a potties, which I hope)
3. No TV for my workout DVD’s (maybe we’ll just go hiking and running to still keep on schedule with my workouts.)

How exciting =]

Off I go to keep myself busy at work. haha

Life on a Wednesday

I started writing in my journal again. It’s been a LONG time. It’s because I like typing better than I do writing and I am around my computer more than my journal. Lately though I’ve been bringing it to work and writing LOTS of thoughts down. I am not sure what sparked this idea. So sadly I might not blog that much anymore….

I just fine writing more personal. Also weirdly enough I’ve been writing like I’m writing to someone else. Explaining how I am, what I like, and what I don’t. Hey maybe my kids will read it and finally like reading one of my journals. Ha

It’s been really good for me though. It gives me a chance to just write down random thoughts whenever they come to my mind. Also experiences and lessons I’ve learned. It reliefs some stress off of me.

Married life is still great!

We go on dates here and there and just relax at home when we aren’t working…blah!

3-4 things that keep a marriage alive:

1. Daily scripture study

2. Daily prayer together

3. Temple attendance, we do once every week.

4. FHE every Monday (weather you have kids or not)

We are doing all those so far! =] We have little fights here and there and it’s because I am stubborn. I have A LOT of learning to do. It’s time to change =]

Also starting up Turbo Jam workout again……… no comment.

It’s a 9 week plan = 54 days

3 days down so far, and I’ve already cried. It’s just so frustrating and I just want to fall on the floor and give up! But people are placing bets so I have to beat them. If not for them but for me. I just don’t know how to make myself to LOVE working out.

Still not much going on at work, bored out of my mind 95% of the time. I really just don’t know what to do!

Also with Lion House, I either work as a receptionist and then Lion House which is a LONG day or I work Lion House on Saturdays which sucks because it’s my only day off to relax. It’s extra money we could use though so I’m going to try to stick with it all.

Need to get better at cleaning the house, cooking, and doing dishes. I really need to get with it! Hmmm

Went to the temple this morning as a couple, got up at 530 to make the 700am session. Kill me! It was an amazing experience but way too early for me. Which reminds me we need to hang up our curtains PRONTO because the morning lights shines in my eyes when I could be sleeping for another 30 minutes longer. We are in progress on that.

All in all I LOVE being a wife and having an AMAZING husband. He is very good to me each and every day! =] My life would be nothing without him.  <3

ABC's

Everything I love through my ABC’s =] Now after I post this I will probably think of more ideas. BUT I thought this was a good way to show you what I love!

A- Autumn/Anniversary’s/Australia

B- Babies/Blogs/Blue

C- Car/Clouds

D- Desserts
E- E-mail (aka Gmail)
F- Family/Friends

G- Gospel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

H- Husband, Spencer

I- Ice for my water

J- Jackets

K- Kitties/ Keys

L- Laughter/Love

M- Movies/Music

N- Naps

O- Outdoors

P- Pinterest/Photography

Q- Quotes

R- Reading

S- Strawberries/Sunsets/Sunrise/Sky/Shoes

T- Temples

U- Universe

V- Vacations

W- Waves

X- X-rays (they look pretty cool)

Y- You
Z- Zebras

Married life/wedding day

Married life

So far so great! =]

The wedding day went pretty darn good. We got out of the temple around 3 and saw the rest of the family and our photographer Justin started taken our photos. We had a lot of fun with him. The pictures are going to look great! I am very excited; he said he’d have some done in about 3 weeks. Plus the weather turned out fantastic for us! Then we all went to Applebee’s to celebrate. =]

Spencer and I shared a basket of chicken strips/fries and we didn’t even eat it all. Then Karen aka my mother in law =] was nice enough to bring us a cake! It tasted great!

We had a pretty great weekend. I got settled in our new home/apartment and tried to get used to not living with my parents.  Sunday was a nice relaxing day. We stayed indoors because of the rain and thunder and lightening which was the coolest thing EVER! =] Too bad I couldn’t get a picture of it.

We thank everyone for the gifts we have received, and we really appreciate them.

Today we got up early and went grocery shopping for the first time together! =] We spent $200 at Wal-Mart but thanks to gift cards and money we received we only had to pay about $50. =] Now our kitchen is stocked! We also stopped at Target and found a GREAT deal on a TV and PS3 so we bought them! Now we are set besides a few random things we still need. Much was accomplished.

All and all life is pretty good so far. I am thee happiest girl in the world! Thanks to Spencer Peacock. Now sadly back to work.

Love,

Holly Peacock =]