Run as Fast as You Can!

Some time ago you may recall I set out to do a marathon with a co-worker. Yeah...that never happened.  I kind of gave up on it not long after I declared I was doing it. I hadn't really given it much thought until one day at work a friend of mine asked me to run a half marathon with her (not the same co-worker or employer). Mind you, I am not a runner but for some crazy reason I decided to go for it. Time passed and I kind of thought this might end up like the last time. You see, I am motivated by competition; if I don't sign up soon after I decide to do it, then I probably will lose interest and not do it. That and the fact that I am cheap and wouldn't want to pay for something and then not follow through. So my logic was that we would actually need to find a half and sign up so that I would feel some pressure. Again, more time went by and I was only half heartedly preparing. Well, progress has been made people! We both registered and paid last Friday and I have since been going full force with training. I now have until Oct 26 to get ready for the Haunted Half! I even bought this little number so I would have no excuses...

I am bound and determined to finish this!! Here goes nothin'

Quite the Project!

Howdy friends! Wow, where has the time gone??? I have neglected my blog for too long. To fill you in, not too much exciting through the beginning part of the year and then May was spent with two back to back business trips to Kansas City, MO and then to Orlando, FL. Yes, Florida was very pretty and I was excited as I have never been. Sadly, I did not get out much to enjoy my surroundings as I was in meetings all day. Sadness.

In other news, I have taken on the task of finishing my backyard. When I purchased my home in October the backyard was not finished but I figured I could easily handle it on my own. Fast forward to spring and boy did I severely underestimate the amount of work this is going to take. I have gotten a few bids and rather than pay the exorbitant amount they want to charge, I have resolved to doing it myself...with the help of Mom and Brother! This my friends is what I am working with...

Oh, and this is not even the worst. We had weed whipped the weeds quite a bit at this point. These pictures also do not show the rocks mixed in nor the receding ground where dirt has run off and slipped between the rock retaining wall on the other side. But, isn't my puppy cute? I should mention I got her in April and she is a cute little handful of crazy!

 



Anyway, I am hoping that I can soon fill you in with pictures of the completed project. Maybe this year, maybe next. Only time will tell!! 

Firey Red Roxy

 Meet Roxy...

On Jan 1 I decided to trade in my Rav4 for this cute little red Jetta! I did so because my little Rav was just costing too much money in gas due to poor gas mileage. I am in love with my new car and especially love my heated seats when it's 4 degrees out!

New Home

Ok, this is super super late but I figure better late than never. I am going to try and make a more conscious effort to document my life so I can always remember the little things that each year brings. So, without further ado:

I was finally able to close on a home in West Jordan in October after months of looking and 2 other failed escrows. I was so relieved to finally have found something. I am absolutely loving it and feel so blessed that I am able to do this on my own. Below are are some pictures of my new place. Enjoy!

Stressed Much???

Yes, I have been on stress over drive these last few months and it has wreaked havoc on my life. Results of stress = loss of sleep, increase in weight and, more recently, pains in my chest! Why you ask...well, first I got a new job, then I got another new job via promotion(more responsibility, and going on three months doing my old and new job simultaneously), and then as if that is not enough let's add buying a home in the mix.

You may recall my previous post from a couple of months ago; that home is not the one I will hopefully be moving into soon. Due to some lovely FHA guidelines and that particular HOA, I was unable to purchase that home. That deal lasted 2 weeks and then I was out on the hunt again. Success on home number 2 with almost the same features and only a couple miles away. Best part is it was way less money which was an added bonus. So, weeks later and nearly $500 of out of pocket costs for an appraisal, I lose house number 2 for a super low appraisal. At that point I was on the verge of defeat thinking this is not my time! I gave it one more chance and found a single family home for the same price, but bigger square footage and double garage. It's been nearly a month since the offer was accepted and I've been on pins and needles the entire time waiting for appraisals and paperwork to get done. Given the unique situation of the home I was buying, 2 appraisals were needed.    Through all of this, I was also trying to find someone to take my lease so I wouldn't have to pay ridiculous fees. As of today I have my apartment leased and the 2 appraisals have come in great! The bad comes in the fact that today was supposed to be my closing day...nope...here I sit waiting for another week or so. I have to be out of my apartment this weekend so will be moving my stuff into the garage of the home and then living out of a bag until I can get to my stuff.

Phew...what a life! For the sake of my sanity and apparently now my health, I hope things calm down fast!!

September Specials

This months special is for every $31 you spend, you get 31% off any item. Yes, this means if you want to take 31% off the most expensive item, you can! Let me know if you would like to host a show to earn more product, buy awesome gifts, or even start your own party. If you'd like to see our complete catalog go to my website at www.mythirtyone.com/wreves. 

In other news. The house plans are going along...one minor snag means I am now buying a different house, but it's still in Draper and I'm still good on timing! I actually like this townhome a little bit more and it's a lot cheaper. I sold my couch last night and bought a new one tonight which is good but means I am sitting on my floor every night until next Tues...lol!

Things are moving along and things are working out. Now if I could just find someone to take my lease...fingers crossed I can find someone in the next couple of weeks. 

Thirty One Bags

I have just begun selling Thirty One bags and am so excited to get my starter kit! I am a huge bag person. It's like an addiction...SERIOUSLY!!

Anyway, please click here to see my website. Let me know if you are interested in ordering, hosting, or joining my team! Even my friends in Cali...you can host a catalog show and/or begin your business even though I am far away. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you all enjoy these bags as much as I do!

The special for August is 50% off the sports collection. And, you can personalize it for only $5.