Guess what?...not much!

I haven't written for almost a month! Ahhhh... I know everyone's been waiting. Yeah right :) hehe.. Nothing much has been going on in my life, which can be a good thing but doesn't make for much to write about. Everyone has such interesting Blogs and things going on in their lives, that I love reading everyones blogs. You all keep me entertained, so thank you! :) I've been working and playing hard. Time keeps a flyin' by, it's nuts! ummm, what to say...I updated some things and changed some things on my Blog at least.. :) I love that picture on my header. It's Hawaii, so beautiful! I wish I could say I had been there and taken that picture myself, but sadly, no...it's just off the internet, but it's still Beautiful! One day I'll make it there :) I would love to travel and need to while I'm single. I plan to after some more time and some more money comes in. I want to go back east and visit my Mom's side of the Family, and to see my Grandpa Phelps' grave. He passed away almost 13 years ago and I've yet to visit his grave. My mom and I were talking about him today and talking about some memories we have of him. It got me to missing him so much. I love that man so much. I remember I was 16 when he passed and it seems like yesterday. I remember the funeral and details of that day like it was yesterday.

Death is a hard part of life, but I'm so comforted in knowing we can all be together again! I miss my cousin Kimmy who passed away of cancer at such a young age. She was such a wonderful person and a true example of what Heavenly Father wants his daughters to be. I love her so much! My Aunt Dee Ann came to visit the other day and put it in a good way. It's so simple, but it's true. She said death is a part of the process here on earth that we all have to go through. Sometimes we may not know why, but we have to trust in Heavenly Father's Plan for us. That's so true. We just have to have faith.

Well, I love you all and hope everyone is doing great!!! If anyone has some "dieting" tips, or stress free tips -- let me know :) I'll write again soon...

Darla Kay

Work and Weight...

I haven't written in quite some time so I thought I'd take the time and update my fantastic, ever so exciting Blog! I know everyone's waiting right?!?! Umm, yeah right huh! Nothing too interesting is going on in my life right now. I do have to say that I've finally found a job that I love, and I love the people I work with. That was very hard to find after being laid off after 6 years of AAA. (which was really hard and sad because I loved it and the people.) But it feels great to get into the industry that's up my alley, and I love the people I work with, which counts for a lot.

So, If anyone needs a windshield or any Auto Glass repaired or replaced -- call ME! I can get ya a deal :) I'll put a link on here. My boss wants us to hit our sales mark, and then some, so I said I'd start "marketing." Plus we get commission. Heck Yeah!! LOL!!!

Told you nothing fantastic was going on in life. But I love my job and will be able to move out within a couple months, HOPEFULLY! So, if anyone knows of an available room with non-psychotic, fun roommates, or a single apartment within the next month or 2 in Salt Lake County, let me know! :)

Oh, and I am starting a MEGA "diet" (hate that word) March 1st. It's gotta happen!! Nothing much else going on. EXCITING STUFF I tell ya! :)


Here's my work web address: www.abraauto.com
(I tried to add a link and for some reason it won't) It's proabably me!

Just thoughts -- sorry it's a long one :)

Well I haven't written anything for a while, so I thought it was about time! Christmas has come and gone and a new year is here! I had a great Christmas! and I hope you all did. I love to be with my family and wish that I could give them more. I really didn't care if I got one present and I never have. This year, for myself I wanted and needed to focus on Christ and how truly blessed I am! My testimony has never waivered, especially through the hard times. I can say that 2008 was the worst and most challenging year of my life. There were certain "friends" that aren't in my life now -- and that's my decision. Which hurts to have to cut someone you care so much about out of my life, but at the same time, he was not building me up and not a great influence at all. If I've learned anything in the last 29 years, (WOW I'm way too old..hehe) it's that who you choose to be friends with is the most important decision you can make! At least, that's what I think and know! I'd also got laid off and the job market hasn't been good to me the past couple of months, so it's been really tough.

Sorry, this blog isn't really anything fun or exciting. :) Just my thoughts and feelings. Anyway, I have been praying and fasting and being very active again in my singles ward. And praying that I get a good job asap. Last night I was reading through one my journals. (I have about 8 of them, I love them) :) And how I was so spiritual, and teaching Relief Society and loving my ward and my life -- and that was in 2006. Then, I scammed through and hadn't started writing again until a few months ago when I moved back home from Pleasant Grove and that certain friend is not in my life anymore. I was writing last night, filled with the spirit and hopeful again!!! And, I haven't had that for the past year and a half. I'm so mad at myself that I let myself fall away for a while, not attending church every Sunday, not attending the Temple regularly like I used to and not having the Spirit as strong as I want and need it to be! I have so much to be grateful for. I want a family of my own and years just seem to be floating by. It makes me very sad and hopeless sometimes that I'll never have that, and that's what I want the very most!

Anyway...I have to say that I do have hope and know and trust in Heavenly Father and his plan for me! I know he's blessing me and going through the challenges and tears I've gone through make me a stronger person and makes my Testimony so much stronger!! One thing I want to say is as I was studying my Scriptures last night and writing in my journal (which was around 6:30) I got a call from a job that I have been trying to get for the past month or so, and they offered me the position! I am so excited! It's a Lead Position and it's in the Auto/Glass industry and I'll be Lead of Sales. Which is right up my alley. Wierd, I know...but it is. :) So, last night was great and I am so grateful for all that I have. I know we all have our own challenges and trials. And I think I have no room to complain, compared to a lot of what other people are going through. But, I know things happen for a reason. Reading my Patriarchal Blessing -- I KNOW why I'm going through hard times. SORRY THIS IS SO LONG :)...I really am!!! Bottom line is that even though these aren't the only hard times I've been through, or will have to go through in the future, the only way for true happiness is by living the Gospel and trying every day to be like our Savior! That is my goal for 2009! And so far, it has been a wonderful year. All 13 days so far - hehe!

Okay, I think I'm done blabbing. I just want you all to know how much I love you. My family and extended family and my very close friends, you know who you are -- you mean more to me than you will ever know! I love you all so dearly and look up to your caring examples! I hope I am that for everyone as well. I can't wait to get my Temple Recommend signed tomorrow night and start going every week again!!! There is no better place to feel of that Spirit and get answers than at the Temple! I love it!!! For anyone who actually read all of this -- I'm sorry if it was way too long, which it was and I'm sorry there are no pictures. I need a new camera! My first paycheck, that's what I'm getting. :) hehe... I love you all!!!

~Darla Kay White

What kind of gift is this ?

So Everyone knows I eventually want to get married. Sooner than later hopefully. Especially my own MOTHER! :) Okay, So my sister Lindsey was over the other day and my mom comes in the living room with an early Christmas gift for me. I'm thinking cool...thanks mom! So, I open it and what is it? ... None other than a big fat "BRIDES" magazine! What kind of gift is that?!?! I'm not even dating anyone right now. I just looked at her and laughed and kind of tossed it aside like a dirty diaper. She is so naive that she got it for me thinking how much she "knows how much I love looking at wedding gowns." Lindsey and I were laughing so hard. Anyway, what a great way to start the holidays! :) No, it was funny! Gotta love my mom.

Fun Family Weekend!

I wanted to thank all those that came to the Friday night Christmas Party! I had a lot of fun. It was great to see you all! Saturday was great too. I'm grateful for family and don't know what I would do without all of them! There are now 148 of us on my mom's side of the family, and more on the way. And over 70 great grand children! I love it !!!! I'm so happy that we keep this tradition yearly and the Reunion in the Summer. I remember when it was just us 80 or so in the "Phelps Family." (which is still a lot) :) ... our cousins were, and are still some of my best friends and provide some of the BEST memories ever! Now there are so many that have married, and I love them so much. They are wonderful people to look up to and it's so awesome to see our family grow! I missed a lot of you this weekend that couldn't make it and hope they are all doing well. Anyway, I'm sorry this blog is just words! I forgot my camera Saturday and am so mad at myself!!! I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas! Love you all!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

-Love this cartoon... hehe :)

I love my neices and nephews!

I just love this picture! Although, it is missing a few of my nieces and nephews. I love them all and am thankful to have them in my life, as well as my family, extended family and my good friends. Thanks for all you do for me!! I love you all.

Happy early Thanksgiving everyone!

Ashley, Isabell, Isaac, Landon, Dylan, Cole, Breanne, Kelsie & Cameron.

Build your own Blingee

(missing, but not forgotten) ~ Berlyn, Taylor, Tyler, Zach, Sydney.
And one on the way...My sister Stacey is expecting a
baby boy in a few months. Yay! :)

One day I'll have my own kids in there and you will all probably get
to see more pictures than you want to.
That's not a probably, it will happen. hehehe!!