Thankful for the changes...

Well it has been a while since I have posted an update on here.

I am getting settled back into being back home in the great state of Utah.. I can truly say God Bless America.. there is no other country like it, and I am thankful to be here.

I have a temporary job right now at Allstate Insurance, which could possibly become something more permanent.. only time will tell, but I should be finding out at the beginning of next month.

It is crazy to me that it is already November.. I do have to say that I love this time of the year, it's when people stop thinking about the world and all that can go wrong in it, and really start thinking of all of the things that they are grateful for.

I can honestly say in the short time that I have been back home already, I have continued to learn so much about myself and others.

I have learned that starting over is a challenge, but truly a blessing for me at this time in my life, because I get to make choices now that I wouldn't have made in the past. I guess I am growing up. I have learned that I am learning to become more comfortable with just being myself, and being more outgoing, which for me is a challenge, but we are all works in progress right?

It is truly amazing and such a blessing to me that I continue to learn new things sometimes on a daily basis. I have realized how much I have changed, and my priorities in life and everything really have to.

I know that I had a plan, or looking back more of a rough draft of what I wanted out of life, or what I thought was best for me at that time.

I have come to realize more now than ever that this life is not ours, but Heavenly Father's and we need to listen and live our lives with what he knows is going to be best for us.

I look back on just recent events in my life and I was so close to the tree, figuratively that I was unable to see the whole forest (aka the Big picture) I have had a few things that have happened recently that have assured me that this is truly where I am supposed to be at this time in my life. I love that I am blessed to see and understand all of this.. I know that there is still so much more to come, and I am truly excited for what the future holds for me ahead.

The adventure has come to an end.. or has it?

Well it's official.. I am back home in Utah. I am currently living with my sister and her family, which I am so grateful for each and every day!

So you may wonder why is she home now? and not in Australia anymore?

Well I can honestly say that I gave it my all while I was there.. I had some very trying times that I felt like I overcame and was ready for some more adventure. I found the job of my dreams doing hair (which I love!!!) and working with some of the best and amazing ladies there in Perth.

I did look at some other places to live and spread my wings and fly, but some unforeseen circumstances (also known as life throwing you a curve ball) happened, and after much thought and prayer.. it was decided that it would be best for me to return home.

I have no regrets for selling most everything I own, quitting my job of 8 years, and selling my car to go over there for what was the plan of a year to end in less than 3 months.. I learned a lot about myself, and especially a lot about others. I had some amazing experiences over there that have shown me that I am a lot stronger than I was giving myself credit for, and that I could be more open to others and allowing them in, even if I did get hurt. I now truly know more than ever that I am ready to move on with my life.

I am thankful for Jesseca for helping me while she was here in Utah for letting go of my past, and facing those fears and feelings and emotions that had been stored away for years.

I am thankful for her family for the time that they did allow for me to stay in their home, and for everything else.

I am thankful for Jacqui my manager and blessing when I needed her for being there for me before I returned home, and for our talks and the different perspective on everything.. it really helped me open my eyes to a lot of stuff that I never looked at it that way before.

I am especially thankful for my family and friends that I have here in Utah for your welcoming arms, love and support.

I am really thankful for my sister and her family for allowing me to stay in their home until I am able to get back up, dust myself off, and stand again. Also for her creating a safe and loving environment that I need the most right now, and for getting me out and doing stuff and back to taking care of myself. I am truly grateful for EVERYTHING!

It's funny when I left to go there I had this plan to get there, get a job, and a car, and everything would just fall into place.. funny how things turned out different than I could have ever imagined.

Now that I am home I have the same rough draft of a plan to find a job, another place to live, and a car..I wish I could say I know how it was going to happen, I can tell you that I do have an amazing feeling for the things that are to come in my life.. and it's truly incredible to know that I am finally ready for them now.

So here's to the coming adventures....

Hairhouse Wharehouse

So I got a full time job working at Hairhouse Warehouse as a hair stylist and I am LOVING it!!!

They sell retail in the front of the store and then the salon is in the back of the store. It is an amazing job.. I am finally doing what I love and it doesn't even feel like work.. well except that my feet hurt from standing on them all day.. but I am sure that it will soon pass.

I love all of the ladies that I work with there, they are all so awesome and they are teaching me a lot. They are not big fans of cutting men's or children's hair..so I get all of those.. but I was trained well and I love doing it.

This week I will be moving out of the Frazier's home. I have been greatly blessed to be able to stay here for the time, but I am ready to move on and go and find some roommates and explore and stand on my own two feet. Don't get me wrong the idea of doing all of this a half a world away from home and family is hard and a little scary, but I know that me being here is the right thing so if there is a will there is a way.

Things back home in Utah are going a lot better, which was a huge concern for quite some time but they are getting better, which I know is a another huge BLESSING and an answer to my prayers.

Some other things have happened here that I am sad about, but in time I know that all hurt can be healed. I do have to say that I am proud of myself in a modest way for learning and now knowing that I am able to open myself up, and take chances. Grandma Kinder would be proud to know that I went out on the branch for the apple again, even though it didn't work.. I still tried!

Other than that things have been really good. I have just been busy with work and getting myself organized for more adventures that are to come..

Oh the crazy things that are said...

Alright I know that it has been awhile since I have blogged on here.

I just have some funny / different things that have been said while I am here that I thought that I would share.

"Bob's your uncle" = is something they say when you state the obvious.

One night Jake the family dog had an ear infection and they wanted to get a better look in there so Jess asked "Where's the torch?" I thought what? why do we need a torch to look at the dog.. not knowing that they refer to the flashlight as a torch.. ha ha.

The other day we were driving in the car Jess, Me and Jenny (Jess' Mum) with their little cousins Tanika and Naomi, and Jenny asked Tanika if she ever played the game Pick up sticks? and she said no, but does it have something to do with gardening (as Jenny loves to garden, and Tanika is not a big fan) ha ha.. maybe you just had to be there for that one.

hmm.. I can't remember some of the other ones right now..

Albany.. oh sweet Albany

So last week me and Jess took a trip to Albany which is way down south, pretty much as south as you can go to get close to the one and only Antarctica.. burr..

It was amazing.. I will need to clean off both of my cameras for all of those photos and get them posted on here.. we went and saw the Gap and the Natural Bridge.

Which is where you go and stand on this metal rail that holds you in place and look straight down where it just drops into the ocean.. you really get a perspective of how small you really are. The natural bridge is gorgeous it is naturally built where rocks are just forming this bridge and the ocean crashes underneath it all day long.. I was in a trance just watching it.

Then we went to the Tree Top Walk.. I never knew that I kind of have a fear of heights and seeing through what I am walking on until I am here.. ha ha.. oh well.. they built this huge rail walk way that you go up on and you are up there among none other the tree tops, and these are some massive trees.. it was a little scary when the wind would blow and rock the walking path, but it was amazing.

Also we went to an Alpaca Farm, which I am sure that it started out just being that at first, but they have so many other animals there. I got to go in the place with the koalas and pet them, didn't get to hold them they are not used to people, and well there claws are a little scary. I did get to hold a baby kangaroo that was a rescue as her mother was killed (if I remember right) she just hops all around the farm.. they are soo light it was awesome. They named here Ruby, I wanted to take here with me. Then they had a camel there that I feed and well it is a different experience when his teeth are pressing against the palm of your hand, but his lips are enclosing the rest of your hand.. I screamed the first time I feed him.. ha ha.. the pictures Jess took with my facial expressions are way funny.. (will post them later) Also I was able to bottle feed a week old goat that the mom didn't want, well she had twins which is quite common for goats and she is older so they figured to give one of the babies a chance with the mom, and they would take care of the other. Then I was able to hold a 1 day old, 2 day old, and a 4 day old goats.. they are soo precious. Once again the photos will tell more of the story.

All in all is was an amazing trip.

sanding.. painting.. and so much more.. oh my!

Well let's see what is new and going on here.. This week I didn't work at all :( which sucks because I need the money.

Andy the pirate look alike guy that I was working for was doing business a little dodgy to say the least, and he just started to get really creepy with me, so I decided that for my best interest that it was good to walk away from there.

I did go to Kathy's salon on Friday from 9:30 until Noon to be tried out for a position doing hair there, she said that she would get back to my by next week. I know that I should be stressed, but I don't feel that way at all. I just feel calm about it and trust that things are going to work out somehow and someway.

Jess and I painted her parents house this week well the massive hallway, and then I did some sanding with the power tool. I love power tools.. I should just start my own business here with a sander and paint.. ha ha.. then we painted around the door frames, and we are going to install the floor boards next week, and finish the door frames then too. Then I think we will be moving onto the kitchen area and maybe the living room, who knows? I love to paint though.

I have been doing haircuts and colors on the family members here, and some friends, then Jarrom said that his co-workers all of their girlfriends want their hair done, so hopefully I can get that lined up and make some money that way.

This weekend we are having a party for Nana as she is turning the young age of 82. So we have been cleaning the house and getting stuff ready for the party for tomorrow.

We saw on the news the other day these ladies that enter these competitions online and then they win prizes like every week... oh yeah.. I am sure that you can guess what me and Jess were doing last night.. ha ha.. I didn't enter the vacation or money ones because you have to be a resident here in Australia, so I entered the ones for hair, make-up, and skin products.. I am hoping to win something... keep your fingers crossed for me. I am pretty sure the ladies on the news story enter these things for hours on end every night.. I do not have the patience for that.. so we will see how a few hours of wasted time went.

I just had an idea that I should advertise some more that I do some photography here, and maybe something will come of that. will keep you posted.

Well that is all I can think of for now.. toodles!

Blessings are coming in..

Well I have learned this week that with patience that all good things will come about.

So I have blessed with a hair stylist position at a salon called "Hair's Looking At You" so cheesy..I know. I just work there with the owner of the salon who's name is Andy. He reminds me of Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.. ha ha.. but really he does.

He just tells all of his clients that I am "Miss Utah" I went and worked for him last Saturday for 6 and a 1/2 hours, and I make $20.00 per hour which is not bad.

Then I also received a call from another lady that Jess and her mum used to get their hair done by, and she also wants me to work at her salon too... so now I have options. So I am going to call her this week, and meet with her, show her what I can do, and then go from there.

Let's see what else... oh yeah..Jess and I went to Aqwa Underworld the other day.. the coolest thing ever you walk in this tunnel and you get to see lots of fish, sharks sting rays, and turtles floating in there.



Also for only $160.00 you can go scuba swimming with the sharks in that tank.. so guess what I am doing.. oh yeah.. so excited!!!!

Jess' whole family has said that they will come and watch me, and take video of it, ha ha.. notice none of them volunteered to go in with me.. lol.. Don't get me wrong I am terrified of sharks, but I figure why not just jump in with both feet and conquer my fear... granted I may be the only diver in the tank with a yellow cloud surrounding me..ha ha.

I will post some of the pictures from that day later.. they are Epic!