Ta-Ta-For-Now!

I'll be taking a brake from blogging for now. Thanks to all my followers!

Perhaps I will be back next year!

XoXo

Bill

There are times when you think life will continue going day by day, without interruptions, the same all the time. But as we all know, that's simply not how life works. My family lost our good friend Bill this week. He passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday night.

Bill, thank you for everything. You were a loving friend to our whole family, especially to my dad. We will miss you. May you find peace and rest with the Lord our God.

Somewhere new!

I have never been to Denver. But that will change after today! The man and I are headed out to have some fun. If you have any suggestions on what to do there, let me know!

Have a great weekend!

I wonder if he'll think math is thrilling forever?

Went to visit the family tonight, eat good food and watch The Biggest Loser. Are you loving TBL? If not then you should be! I swear I will be getting back to the gym everyday when I get back from Denver this weekend.

On to the CBC humor for today. If you are not familiar with CBC, click HERE.

During dinner my mom was talking to Cooper about how today at school he got to start the next level of math.

Mim: Cooper, were you excited to find out you get to start the next level of math?

CBC: No mom...I was thrilled.

Yes, 'thrilled'. Serious as serious can be.

Instant laughter from mom, dad and myself.

It never gets old. Ever.

Monday Random Loves

I bought a big bag of the Halloween Tootsie roll assorted mix last week. The bag is gone. I can't get enough of the them. Every year I go through a "Tootsie" phase. Why do they have to be so bad for you? I simply don't think about it. Hence the whole bag being gone.

Do you use these? If not, GET THEM. I have been using them for over a year and find them to be the best makeup remover wipes. My mom and sister both use them too, and they love them. I like them because they leave your face clean and soft. I have used other kinds of wipes for makeup and can't find anything that compares. No water, just the wipe. Love it.


Adriano Goldschmied, I heart you more than you know. I bought these skinny jeans two weeks at Lolabella. They are seriously the best fitting jeans I have ever owned. Usually I have to get all my jeans altered in the back because they gap and don't fit exactly right. I have worn these jeans almost everyday for the past 2 weeks (Don't judge). They are comfortable and yet don't lose their shape after they've been worn a bunch. Yes, they were a hefty penny, but so worth it.

The big man on the right...can't get enough of him either.

She'll have a house salad without the egg.

This past week I have been running around with my head cut off. Work is crazy busy and I seem to be there 24-7.

Really quick though, before I run out the door, I need something explained to me.

I have now had 4 accounts of husbands ordering for their wife. Not just the 'I am going to the bathroom, can you order for me.' I'm talking the full on, they sit down and the wife is never allowed to say a word. The husband orders her drink, 'She'll have a Diet Coke with a lime...'. And 4 out of 4 times I look over at the wife and she has this look of I want to talk, but the husband proceeds on with ordering for both of them. I finally had a woman grab me, literally grab my arm as I was walking away, Can I please have some extra pickles. I thought the husband was going to have a tissy fit.

I don't get it? I find it controlling. Others have said it is an act of chivalry. But yet, every time this happens the wife doesn't look ok with it. Every time it seems as if the woman shrinks a little in her seat and feels belittled. I want to grab the mans face and say, Stop talking. Your sweet wife would like to order her own plate of ribs.

Thoughts?

But Taylee, you were suppose to grow-up and be a big STAR!

Yeah, well I haven't. Yet.

Isn't it crazy how society shapes us? Have you ever sat back and really observed things you do or how other behave in relation to what society says is best? I see it day in and day out. I look back at the last 10 months of my life and see it everywhere. And isn't it funny that 9 out of 10 times the things you were 'suppose' to do, don't happen, and it's ok! Everyone and their dog isn't going to bang down your door in the middle of the night-- 'YOU GOT IT WRONG, OFF WITH THEIR HEAD!'

...

People will think ill of me if I break off my 10 month engagement. I did it anyway and everyone had my back.

I graduated college, quit my job and moved back home. Your not suppose to move home as an adult! It was the best thing I had ever done for myself.

Got a job serving. WHAT?! You have your bachelors degree now! Yes, yes I do. And sometimes you have to drop the pride and be real. Jobs are hard to come by these days. It was the exact thing I needed at that point in my life. Social interaction, new friends and place where I felt safe.

Paid off my car. It was the best feeling ever! Drove it for another 3 months and bought a new car. Why? Civics are great cars, you should have drove it dead. Yeah, but I wanted something new. Once everyone saw it, they agreed that it was a good buy. Plus, I'm only young once, a cute new car was over due.

Got a 'real' job with that bachelors degree. Made good money, living the good life. Not. The job sucked and I dragged my feet to go there everyday. Money isn't everything. Then they let me go. A million pounds left me that day--praise the Lord. Part of me thinks they knew how miserable I was and decided to pull the trigger for me. But man, had they not done it, I would have eventually. Who says a 'real' job is all that great? Oh, but that's what society tells me to do. Graduate and get a 'real' job.

The next day after being let go I got a call from my old boss. They had made a spot for me at the restaurant closest to me. Your back to serving again? What a waist of money you spent on that degree. Your not living up to your full potential. Yeah-Yeah-Yeah.... I didn't waste money on a degree, education is valued where ever your feet land. And yes, I am living up to my full potential. I am the happiest I have ever been and serving will only allow me to continue having free time and a flexible schedule to enjoy the things I love. Work to live, don't live to work, remember.

Was ready to meet someone, but sick of the 'on the town' meeting scene. Signed up for Match.com and met the man of my dreams. Online dating? Errr isn't that a little scary? No, and I would recommend it to everyone. Our lives revolve around the Internet, so why not use it to your advantage? I have never experienced such an instant connection with anyone. We are head over heels for each other and everyday I thank God for him.


Dear Society,

Who made up these rules of perfection, of 'how to be', of 'how 'to live'? People, cut the crap! Stop listening to what others say 'will' make you happy or what 'will' bring you success. No marriage is worth starting if you are miserable and unloved. Don't do things just to do them, or because you are too scared of what others will think if you don't follow through. No amount of money will bring you happiness. We have all heard that time and time again. Enjoy what you do, the money will follow. Follow your heart, bottom line. Sometimes making that leap into the unknown is the only way to go.

Love your life for what it is. We're all going to die anyway!

Sincerely,

Taylee Case

Hump Day. Literally.

One of the walls in my bedroom is shared with my neighbors. They were just having sex. It must have been good, because there was NO holding back. It's good to know that a married couple with 2 children still have fantastic sexy time. But really, I'd rather know about it through simple conversation; girl conversation...

Hey, do you and your husband still make time for each other?

Oh yes, all the time!

Great, good for you! Keep it up!

The moaning, dirty talk and screams are just a little too much for me right now. I just woke up and I'm lounging around still half asleep. You know when your sleepy and all sounds seem to be magnified? Exactly.

Happy Hump Day. Literally.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

I have heard from people that there are 15-20 minute nappers or there are 2 hour nappers. Basically you are either or. I am the 2 hour napper. It takes me 15-20 minutes to get comfortable and fall asleep, I could never pull off a 20 minute nap. I will always be a 2 hour napper. I just woke up from one of them and let me tell you, it was delicious.

Next.

I came up to visit my family today and on the drive up, my radio listening was rudely interrupted.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

The beeping continued for 1 minute. I think that 1 minute of horrible beeping/staticy sounds should only be permitted for when the end of the world is happening. All other immediate announcements should be a maximum of 15 seconds worth of beeps.

We interrupt this station due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning!

How 'Severe' can it really be in Utard? Yes we get some flooding and a few hefty snow storms in the winter, but it is significantly minimal compared to other places. Nothing too crazy goes on around these parts. Someday it's said that we will have a devastating earthquake along the Wasatch Front, but I figure when that day comes they won't have much time to BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP me into alert. The ground is moving uncontrollably, consider me notified!

And so the Severe Thunderstorm Warning continued...

If you are planning to drive through mile markers 46-89 please prepare for damaging winds.

Those were not the 'exact' mile marks, but still, I laughed. They are good. Exact mile marks. Funny.

...avoid deadly lightening.

Isn't all lightening deadly? And don't most people try to avoid getting hit by lightening? Or is that just me assuming?

Couldn't Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks come on the station? I think it would be just as effective. At least it would be music rather the beeping which causes severe anxiety and random ticks. Or I guess for some, country music causes the same symptoms. Ok, we'll stick to the beeping, it needs to be edited down to the 15 seconds though.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

Friday Funny

I hope that something like this happens at my wedding someday...

Do yourself a favor

Does music move you? Does music stir your soul, knocking the breath from your lungs? Does it make you cry? Does it stir excitement and joy deep within?

I saw Tyrone Wells in concert last night and it rocked my world. It has only been the last 4 years since music hasn't been apart of my everyday life. Regardless that I am not performing any more, music moves me to a place where I am left breathless. Not all music does this. Some music is made to have you dancing, headbanging, laughing, or crying. Tyrone's music is made to have you forget about life for a moment, smile, breathe and soak it all in. His lyrics are sweet as honey and true. The instrumental part of his songs are perfect. Everything is in harmony when he is performing a song.

Not all performers captivate you. Tyrone is someone I could watch everyday, forever. He is graceful, thoughtful and aware while performing. We were in a small venue with no more then a 80 people, but the energy you felt from the room could be compared to that of venue holding thousands of people.

Tyrone Wells just started his tour! Look at his tour schedule, find a location closest to you and GO! Buy his music, all of it; every song, on every album is good.

Tyrone Wells

Update

I just got hired back on at the restaurant I was serving at earlier this year. See, things always work out. I'll be A-OK, don't you worry!

Lynn and Clint, you are God sent and I love you.

Work to Live, don't Live to Work

Nothing like being 'let go' from a job. Yup, that's correct. I Taylee Case was fired yesterday afternoon. I questioned writing about the ordeal, but then realized 'why not?' It's pretty interesting to find myself unemployed again. However I will say that while I am shocked at the whole situation, I am more so relieved to be out of that office.

People would say, "Tay, how's the new job?" I would tell them it was great, when really I wanted to say it was the most monotonous waste of time I've ever spent. But I needed the money and so I stayed. What a shame to know you have wasted 3 months of your life; time I will never get back.

The company was only five years old and was ran by no more than 7 people. When I first got hired I thought it was going to be a great experience to be with a smaller, growing company. WRONG. I don't know why they even put the position up for hire. Hadn't they learned from the last guy that held my position that it was pointless, and while yes the current employees would have full plates, they still could have managed without the position I held.

Regardless the fact of feeling useless from time to time, the biggest thing I dealt with was an employee that was far from anything I have ever experience. I have never met such an individual that lacked social skills or a heart. She was the most difficult person to work with and she made my days hell. I would close the door to my office just so I wouldn't have to listen to her voice as she spoke on the phone. She was heartless, cold and unprofessional. Her and I had to work the closest because of our job duties. Every time I had to ask her a question, even through Skype (instant messaging system we used at work) I could feel her coldness. She was a workaholic, she bitched every time anyone came in later than 8:00am and she could snap at anyone for anything at the drop of a hat. I'm sorry, but I work 8-5 so that I can take my hour lunch. I work to live, not live to work.

I was never given any authority over anything. There were times where I should have come up with a solution to a problem, but what was the point? It would be quickly shot-down and or ignored because I was 'new'. When I finally approached other employees about the crazy one, they all agreed that she was difficult to work with and unprofessional. So when I was let go, I was shocked. I guess seniority will always win over someone new. They weren't going to let go someone who had been there for 2+ years. Which is preposterous if you ask me. At least I'm pleasant to work with and bring sunshine to work, rather than a dark thunder cloud. The last guy that held my spot quit because of her. That says a lot if you ask me.

I am so relieved to be out of there! It was horrible.

I'm not worried about finding work. Although I suppose I should be, seeing how I bought a new car, moved into a condo and have bills to pay. For some reason or another though I feel like everything is going to be ok. I am a successful driven woman who can do a lot. I wish I could just land an anchor position for a local television station. Gosh, can't someone just see that I'm great and know that I would be the best thing to come along since sliced bread? I mean really, I'd be fantastic! Unfortunately I worked full time while going to school and couldn't do an internship to get a foot in the door. Someday.

Until then, keep your eyes and ears open for me.

Watch Out for that them there Cat fish!

I shot out of bed this morning at 6:45am confused and disoriented as of to where I was. Perhaps it was the lack of boat movement I had become use to, or perhaps it was the realization that I had fallen asleep unknowingly last night without showering. 3 days of lake bathing will leave you smelling fishy and gross. It was the one thing I had planned on doing the moment I got home, but failed miserably because apparently my body needed sleep more than a shower. I would beg to differ though, I stank like a catfish, ew.

Our Lake Powell adventure started Friday afternoon when me and the man loaded up the Element, grabbed some much needed coffee and headed for the hills. The group that we were meeting up with at Powell had been there since Tuesday, we had wanted to leave earlier but unfortunately I could not get the time off work.

The drive to Powell from Salt Lake is around 6 hours, give or take. We had decided that with leaving at 3:00pm there was no way we could get to the marina before dark unless we sped like a bat out of hell. Which we were not in the mood to do, so we took our time, arrived in Page that evening, had some killer Mexican food and then made our way to the marina where we planned on sleeping. Or so we thought.

I think we can all agree that when you are driving in the dark, in an area that you aren't 100% familiar with, the chances of you getting turned around and confused are a guarantee. Well, turned around and confused is exactly what happened. We came to an intersection and proceeded straight down a dark country road that would eventually turn into a gravel road that led to no where. After 30 minutes heading in the wrong direction we pulled over and waited for a car we could see in the distance to pass us so that we could flag them down and ask where in the crap we were...

We were WAY off. Apparently we should have turned left at the intersection we had come to way back when.

Eventually we got to the Marina. I don't remember what the time was exactly, all I know is that we were tired and ready to get some sleep. I had been looking forward to us sleeping at the marina because we were finally going to put my sweet ride to the test! Honda Elements are made to be able to sleep in; all of the seats fold down in a particular way to create a big bed. So we adjust all of our gear and folded all the seats like so. We got our sleeping bags in place and ready for bed....

Let's just say that very little sleep happened that evening and that I am so NOT impressed with my foldy-down-seats-into-a-bed! The man and I toss-and-turned all night. We were uncomfortable, hot and more uncomfortable. With the man being 6'6' and me 5'10' you can only imagine how uncomfortable it really was. Looking at the situation with humor is the only way we got through the long night, we laughed a lot. Eventually we found that if we lay with our heads at the front of the car, rather the back, it was bearable and made sleep a little more realistic. By 4:00am we had finally fallen asleep. 7:00am we were up and down at the dock loading our gear into the boat. Oh the joys of starting a fun-filled weekend on 3 hours of sleep.

With every water adventure you are sure to run across tall tales. Within the first hour of being on the Lake, the man and I were educated on the things that lurk the deep waters below.

When the dock that we loaded up on was being built there was a man that had to dive deep into the water for construction purposes. The first time he dived, he came up and said that he would never go down into the water again without being in a cage. He said that he came face to face with a fish that had an eye the size of his head; a Cat fish.

Lake Powell has been around for a long time and it is very deep. It wouldn't surprise me to see a fish the size of a boat lurking in the depths of the water. Should we dive down and have a look?

You know how Cat fish eat don't you? They swallow their victims whole.

I'll pass on the deep water diving thanks.

If you have never been to Lake Powell you really should consider your next summer trip there. This goes for everyone, everywhere. Don't let the giant cat fish scare you off. The place is unreal beautiful with warmer water and lots to do. Whether you go out on a house boat or simply take a boat out and camp on the beach, you will enjoy your time. We stayed on a houseboat and spent or time wake-boarding, tubing, out on the wave runners or lounging around the house and beach.

Had we been able to, we would have spent a few more days there. However, real life calls and we had to come home. We made it back with great tans and no major injuries. The man is a man of adventure and lots of energy; basically he is pron to injury because he likes to do crazy things. Our goal was to make it home without having to visit the hospital. And that we did!