I cant believe it's 2010! I am excited for a new year and fresh beginning. My friend Alicia and her family always pick a word for the year to focus on. For example last year hers was stretch. So she tried new things and reached out for new opportunities. I thought this was a great idea so I starting doing it too. Last year mine was balance. I honestly think life is all about finding balance. Its hard to do but really if you had balance between your work, love life, family, fun, education, church you would have a pretty good life. I think I did pretty well balancing being involved at school in my sorority, church, family and dating. but mostly I just loved hanging out with Matt once he got home from his mission. I could have more balance and will continue to work on that. I accomplished a lot in 2009- had crutches for the first time due to my amazing snowboarding skills, had the best roommates ever, loved Alpha Phi, placed in state and nationals in DEX a marketing competition, went to Universal Studios in CA, lived with my grandma, Matt got home from serving a full-time mission in Brazil, we got engaged, I graduated from SUU, turned 22 and got a full time job. Wahoo!
This year my word is TIME. I want to be on time to work, church, dates, activities, everything. I think it is important to make time for what is important. After I chose this word it reminded me of that comercial- Family, isnt it about...TIME? from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. haha I agree. I want to spend my time wisely and prioritize. I have never been a really punctual person and this year that is my goal to become better. Thanks Melinda for our fun New years eve party that was revolved around clocks and made me think about time. We played twister on clocks, pin the time on the clock, made goals on paper clocks and more. It was fun!
Matts word for the year is Control. To have more control to do what he needs to do, work out, make decisions that he wants and save money and spend it wisely. I think it is important to have control and order in your life to get things accomplished and achieve your goals. We have to have self control and be determined to really be a success at anything such as an instrument, talent job, etc. I am excited to see what exciting things happen this year.
This is my cubical with my computer, filing cabinents, calendars, etc. I basically do the administrative work for the Events Manager and Sales Manager. For example I fill out deposits, update calendars, email people for insurance if they have an upcoming event, send out reports and help plan any non-contracted event. I keep them organized. Everyone here is nice and the best part is I get to work with Alicia! Cant wait til you get back from your break!
I am so thankful for Alpha Phi and all the great people I met through being in this organization. I dont know where I would be without it. Thanks everyone who helped me get here. Also, its crazy to think school is starting next week and I wont be going back...I'm done. And I get a paycheck instead of paying. How exciting. But I will miss you all in Cedar City. 
