Last Week (4th-7th) in a Nut Shell

Sunday: Spiritually high. Best testimony meeting ever! Monday: Woke up to MISSIONARY MAIL!! I received a letter from one of the best missionaries out there. The best part was that the majority of his letter was in Spanish! So proud of him :) Work was awesome! Lots of laughs and happiness. Awesome customers. Tuesday: I voted!! Played Just Dance 4. Tiffany locked her keys in her car (we laughed). Remember to stay positive.  Wednesday: I got a phone call at 7:38 AM that my mission call was here and to go pick it up at the post office.  Canada Montreal Mission. French speaking, March 20th, 2012. Thanks for all the love and support. Thank you again!!! I know I haven't been posting as much as I would like, but I kinda have a mission to (continue to) prepare for :)

Black Friday, Quit BBW, 100% @ Aero!

Well, it's been 9 days since I've updated my blog. Here is what has happend...
THANKSGIVING THURSDAY!! My famiy came over and we had a huge dinner. It was very delicious! That morning I got a cold. No fun. Why? Cause I had to work at 11:30 that night for BLACK FRIDAY!! I worked from 11:30PM Thanksgiving night to 5AM. Jordan decided to go shopping at Aero to use his 50%. Afterwards I noticed I didn't have my keys. I happen to lock my keys in my car and didn't get home till 7AM. I came back at Noon and worked till 5PM. Then I had to head to BBW at 5PM to close. I had TONS of friends visit. I saw Luke, Erik, my family, Cristian, Ashley and her family and tons of other people. It was Jordans first day at Aero (amazing job!!) He worked front mens and I had front womans so we worked next to each other. I found that quite funny. My co-workers and I had random dance parties. I worked 16 hours that day. At BBW I had one hour left of work (it was 10:00PM) and they were sending me home. The reason why, was because they thought I was going to pass out. Apparently I looked that bad. But I declined it. I only had ONE HOUR OF WORK LEFT!! I already worked FIFTEEN HOURS! What's ONE more hour. Well, I should have left. Oh well. I had work the next morning at BBW at 12:30. It was fine.
Note: I  had a cold ALL day.
Sunday was alright. I felt like a disaster and my cold had gotten worse. Tiffany brought me some drink that tasted like Christmas. It was alright, defintely not the best.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I worked at Aero. On Tuesday, I was informed that we were going to get secret shopped. I was the only associate and I was working with Kate and Julie (both managers). In other words I pretty much ran the whole floor...greeting, asking if they needed help (sizes, ect) and cash wrap. Awesome!
Note: I still have a cold.
Wednesday I opened at BBW. It was the WORST experience of my life! Juliene, a manager there treats me like i'm nothing. She ALWAYS points out all the bad things I do and never bothers to see the good things. Ever since I started there she has been treating me the same. Because of her I quit yesterday. I was and am done. Not only her but there are other associates who are the same. Truely I have no idea what their problem is. Another manager asked me how much Aero made on Black Friday. Um..Hello? That is confidential. You don't do that.
Later that day I had to close at Aero. I walked in and Kate told me the best news!! Remember when I mentioned that we had a secret shopper? Not only did we have one but two. And we got 100%!!!!!!!!!!! WAHOO!! I was the only associate with Kate and Julie! Pretty much I got all the credit! It was amazing!!! My managers (including Jared our district manager) was proud of me! Boo ya!! Anyway, We didn't leave till 12:30am. EVERYTHING needed to look PERFECT for a lady who was coming in. It needed to look so good to the point that we needed to mop the store and peel off the xs, s, m, l, xl stickers. It was great fun! I didn't get home till 1am. Luckily, it was me, Allysa, Tiff and Julie closing.
Note: Still stuck with a cold.
Thursday and Friday are my days off. Yay!!!
Thursday I went to the doctors. Yay!!
Tomorrow I close at Aero. I love it there. :)

#23. Parli Family

I'm super grateful for my amazingly incredible parli family!! I love them all soooo much. They have helped me become a better person as a group and individually. We all enjoyed being with each other again. Of course we missed our Chairman. But we did think of her and love her dearly.

My Friends. My Team. My Family.

Yup, we're adorable

This just shows how we act together regularly

Can't forget the "cheeks together" picture :)

#22. Health

I'm so grateful for my health. I love being able to do things and not sit in bed all day feeling gross. I love to go out there and help others, do useful things and having random dance parties. I am studying to be a nurse or doctor someday. My nine month internship helped me a ton! I want to help those who are not able to help themselves. Someday I hope to work in the ER and Mother Baby then head over to Primary Childrens Hospital and help the children there. When I get married I hope to go with my husband to Africa and help the families there.

#21. Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ

God has no iPhone, but I talk to him. He has no Facebook, but he is still my friend. He does not have a twitter, but I still follow him. And even without internet, I'm still in contact with him.

#20. Gratitude

I am grateful for gratitude. I'm grateful that i'm able to be grateful for things I have and things that happen to me. I know that they happen for a reason. No matter how sad, awkward, happy, neutral it is, I'm grateful. Yes, there are those moments where I say "I wish. . . " when really it's not necessary because I have tons of things that others don't have. I'm grateful for this wonderful life I have.

#19. Double Shift

I opened at Bath & Body Works and closed at Aero. Dang, my feet are killing me! Today was super busy at both jobs. It felt like black friday. Execpt today I only worked nine and a half hours and on Black Friday I work 16. Oh yeah, i'm excited... :/
Today was a great day though!! (Let's be positive here) I had an incredible time at work. To start off (at BBW) I saw my 8th grade math teacher, Ms. Feld!!!! I was sooo excited to see her. She is incredible!! I also saw Kellee Gardners mom!! Yay! I helped them both out, it was great fun!
When I got to Aero I saw my cousin, my parents, my brother, Stephanie Bradshaw, Nick Strong, Alli Hirchi, Erik Spindler, Jeff Bellon, co workers from BBW and many others! *Thanks for coming guys!!! Work was a blast only because of you guys*
Man, I love my jobs :)

#18. Sleep

I'm SOOOOOOO grateful for sleep. Which I need right now (and it's only 9:30). I'm exhausted! I worked at Aero yesterday, Bath & Body Works today and both tomorrow. It should be quite an adventure. Though I shouldn't be complaining cause I work 16 hours on Black Friday!! Woot Woot!! :\
I'm glad that I get to sleep to get energy back for my adventures the next day. :)

#17. Temples & 100!!!

HEY GUESS WHAT!? GUESS WHAT!? THIS IS MY 100TH POST! I'M FINALLY THERE! YAY!!!
I am grateful for temples. They ARE the happiest place on earth. And as they say "There is no place like home" and "Heaven on earth." I love going to the temple, whether it's for baptisms or just to walk and think of how lucky we are. In High School (almost) every Friday I would go to the temple at 5AM, then head to school. One time we had a Morning Side at 6. So I decided to go to the temple at 5 and then afterwards head to the morning side. That day was incredible! I felt so blessed! I love temples!!! They make me happy.
"If that's not his castle, he's not my prince."

#16. Technology

I am so grateful for technology. It help me with projects, papers, connect with friends and family, upload pics, check my work schedule, etc. That's all for today :)

#15. My Friends. My Family. My Wardies.

That's right. I'm grateful for my wardies. I love going to church each Sunday, because my friends make it the best.

Jordan Dresen: You always seem to have a smile on your face. You always know how to make people laugh and smile. You are incredible at the guitar and an amazing singer! You never complain about anything.
Jordan Black: You always make the funniest noises. Especially when we sing disney songs. You are always happy and never scared to be yourself. You are going to be an awesome missionary :)
Tiffany Anderson: You have the best laugh. You are always happy. We have many adventures and they seem to be caught on camera a lot.
Stephanie Bradshaw: You are always positive, happy and giddy. I love seeing your bright and awesome smile! You radiate happiness to everyone around you.
Nick Strong: You always know how to bring everyone together and get us all laughing. All you jokes and comments are the best. You are definitely the jokester.
Alli Hirschi: You are so cute! I love your personallity! You know how to make others laugh. You are awesome!
Anna Wright: You are my friend from when we were 8. You always make me happy when i'm down. You always look towards the positive side and I'm still working on that. I love seeing your bright smile.
Hollie Galbraith: You are adorable. We had great adventures over the summer. You are always so willing to do things. You are definitely my party friend.
Erik Spindler: The ladies man! You are always happy and your laugh is priceless. We know Erik is in the room if there is happiness everywhere. Everytime I see you, you always have a smile on your face, always.
Mark Lyons: Markus! You are getting your spanish down. You always seem to keep trying without giving up. You always make me happy and those you come in contact with. You're going to be a great missionary :)
Emma Black: Sweet and innocent. You are always positive and happy. You are very welcoming and friendly. Everyone that knows you, loves you!
Andy Condos: Andy! He is the sweetest guy ever! He could never be rude. He couldn't even hurt a fly. He is super nice and always smiling.

I love all my wardies and I do have pictures of each of you I can put on but I'm to lazy too.

#14. Life

I love life. Don't you? I'm grateful to be here. Life is great! :)

#13. Blessings

I love blessings! I have way to many that it would probably take me decades to list.
I am grateful for the big blessings but also for the small ones that shouldn't go unnoticed. My family is a huge blessing to me. But also my friends. I love them all so much :)
In the past few months I have been noticing my blessings more. I get giddy each time.
Blessings are the best!

#12. Trials

That's right friends. I am grateful for my trials. They help me become a stronger and better person. I learn so much from them. Without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. I push through them and pray because I know my Heavenly Father will help me through them. He doesn't give you trials that you can't handle. I love my trials and I know that everything happens for a reason. God never takes something away to give you something worse. He wants you to be happy and will do anything to accomplish that. You just need to have faith, Choose the Right and trust in Him :)

#11. Happiness

It's 11.11.11!!! Don't forget to make the most epic wish at 11:11 today! You have two chances.
What am I grateful for today? Well if you read the title you cheated. Hah just teasin'. I am very grateful for happiness. I love being happy. I love seeing others happy. I just love happiness all around. I love blasting the song "Walking on Sunshine" and dancing my heart out. (Especially when I am at HOSA competitions getting ready at the hotel room with Rachel, Ashley and Brianna.) I love upbeat music that makes me happy. I love anything that makes me happy.
When I am sad, angry, nervous, etc. I don't cry. I simply go to something that makes me happy!!
Imagine if happiness didn't exist. Would we all just be depressed? Boring? Hm. Nevermind lets not think about that. Boring! Lets think happy things!! Summer, friends, brownies, cookies, FOOD!, my camera, my family, DISNEYLAND (WORLD). Hey, let's not forget the happiest place on earth! You are probably thinking I already listed that. You are wrong. The temple is the happiest place on earth.
Have I mentioned that I love happiness? Next time you are down, think happy things. Works like a charm.

#10. Home Sweet Home

I am grateful for my home. I keeps me cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter. I am grateful for everything in my home. I love coming home knowing that my family will be there. They are so happy and loving! I love my room, especially after work. I get to sleep, cause I usually close. I love the kitchen, cause there is food! I love the living room cause I get to watch t.v. (which I don't do often.) I can go on and on. But you get the point. I love my home and everything in it :)

#9. Music

I don't know what I would do without music. I love it so much! Right now both of my jobs are playing Christmas music! They played my favorite songs! Me and a co-worker Kyle, wanted to break out dancing! Both him and I started jamming out to "Say You Like Me" by We The Kings. People thought we were crazy, but we knew that already.
I was a roadie for the Marching Band my Junior and Senior year. I loved listening to all the bands play!
I don't know what I would do without music. I listen to it ALL the time. When I'm on my laptop, in the car, and at work. It's awesome!! Music brightens my day!
Since Christmas season is coming up I love listening to Josh Groban, Michael Buble', and David Archuleta. They make my Christmas season awesome!

#8. Service

SERVICE!!! I love it. Can I tell you?
I love helping other people. I love sneakily helping people and them not knowing who did that certain something for them.
I love when people leave pumpkin with chocolate chip cupcakes and my porch. So who ever it was, thank you very much. They were delicious and made our day!

#7. Jobs

I'm grateful for my amazing, happy, bright, positive jobs. The people are very sweet and they are always happy to see me.
Aero: Kate (a manager) helps me with everything! I went in to work today to do Orientation. It was a one on one. So it was nice. I got to refresh my memory on how things work.
Bath & Body Works: I love walking into that store! The smell is AMAZING! When I get my apron on and I am on the floor it makes me soo happy to be there. I know I know, I get happy when I'm at work! I love the environment.
Today as I went in to work (Aero) the south entrance was closed till 10. Me and this other new girl needed to get in. We wondered how everyone else got in. Apparently, only the North entrance is open. When we got in there were ELDERLY people EVERYWHERE!! And I thought SINCE WHEN DID THE MALL TURN INTO A GYM??? They were all exercising! It was soo cute! Dang, it was really funny seeing everyone exercising at the mall. We kinda giggled and smiled happily as they ran, walked or speed walked by.
*Sigh* I love my jobs!

#6. Prayer

I love prayer! :) Every night and every morning that I'm on my knees I can feel the Saviors love for me. I'm so grateful I have a best friend in Heaven listening and caring for me when I feel alone. I can always count on Him. Always. I feel like I can talk to Him for hours on my knees. Somedays I just feel like talking to Him and telling Him how my day went. I ask Him questions and He answers them! He really does! I have a huge testimony on Prayer. :) Prayer always lifts me up.
In seminary they mentioned, "When you pray, what if the things you didn't mention you were grateful for went away?" The feeling made everyone think. That night I went home, got on my knees and prayed for everything I had and am grateful for. I felt like I was on my knees for an hour. When I was done I had the happiest feeling ever! I was proud and grateful for soo many things. I don't think I even mentioned half of the things. I have TONS!
I know I can prayer when I have trials, when i'm happy, when i'm sad, when i'm excited, when i'm angry or when i'm content. He will always be there listening and caring for what I have to say.
Here is a poem I keep on my "Friends" magnet board. I have never taken it down ever since I got it in YW's last year.

You Know His Number

His line is never busy,

pick up your phone and see,

you will always be able to reach Him,

just drop to your knees.

you have unlimited minutes,

I know you have been told,

and I will guarantee one thing,

you'll not be asked "will you hold?"

I'm not a "little prayer rock"

so don't tuck me in your drawer,

don't put me under your pillow

or chuck me on the floor.

But keep me close beside you

and use me all the time,

for in this world around us,

Satan's at his prime.

You can call when you need Him

or just to have a chat,

just bow your head and call

"Heavenly Father, where are you at?"

And when there's an emergency,

no need to dial 911,

just close your eyes and say

"help me out or forgive me for what I have done."

It's never too late to call Him,

He never goes to bed.

Remember, "Ask and ye shall receive,"

is what He said.

So next time when you're feeling down

or maybe feeling blue,

just pick up your little prayer phone,

He'd love to hear from you.

~Rhonda Shawver