So... 3 years to catch up on.
I have 2 beautiful kids. Zoë is 6, in the first grade, a light in my life and so social and fun and creative, I can’t even put into words how full of light, energy and emotion she is. Heath is 4, in daycare/preschool and my little Bubby. He is a powerhouse with organization, routine and consistency governing is little world. He knows what he wants and you can’t get in his way!!
We have a PUPPY!!!! Max, 6 months, mini Labradoodle with a spunky, cuddly and sassy personality. He loves attention, love and eating leftovers. He is a calming force in these crazy times.
Shani- as beautiful as ever. 10 years of marriage this year and she is amazing. She is still a brilliant actress and singer and has so much to share there. She has recently felt prompted to have a job to help us get by—bless her! She works for AMP Smart as a data collection analyst. Basically we gathers all the application info, verifies it and submits it in the company records. She also has begun an MBA at western governors university and is breezing through the program. I am constantly in awe of her dedication, ability to multitask and take care of her crazy, obnoxious, adorable family. We are blessed to have her.
Me...I have my Masters Degree. I am in my second year of teaching at a High School in Eagle Mountain—Cedar Valley High School. I have 9-12 grade with a Men’s & Women’s chorus, 9th grade auditioned. Concert choir and Chamber, general choir and AP music theory. I also teach an independent music study class and this year started coteaching musical theatre for 1/2 the year!!! I am still in Lux and was in Scarlet Pimpernel this summer and will be in Christmas Carol.
2020... the year started off normal and then we began the downward spiral in March with COVID-19 the coronavirus. Which is a terrible, life threatening virus that can infect you and is transmitted through particles from the lungs ie speaking, sneezing, coughing, or ... singing ie stupid problem. It is a pandemic and basically shut the world down for the month of April. We had nothing, no school(in person cancelled, all online). No restaurants, movies, plays, concerts, graduations, Disneyland, church or temples. Virtual general conference and any meetings via zoom or google meets. So fun... I have been an up and down emotional mess, but surviving... this “summer” was odd and not a break from school prep for the unknown fall opening situation and we had no vacations due to the virus.. I also got to be home with the kids and that was a plus. We had a lot of bonding and learning together.
We moved to Eagle Mountain early August and have had to adjust to that life style. We feel isolated and have had a rough time adjusting to the new church system of once every 3 weeks in person. I do love doing the sacrament with my family and having home church, but we have no social interactions... it is a challenge.
I am doing well. One day at a time. Dealing with anxiety, obesity, fear, unknown, stupid people, and life. But we are here. Alive. Pushing through it, slowly.
I want so much goodness and to DO so much but am in survival mode. 1 day, 1 hour at a time.
2020. You are the worst.
