Sunday, August 29, 2010
2010 Heavyweight Golf Team Builder
Brandi, Terry, Steven, Damien, Liza, Brian, Karen Jesse, Derek and BrandtTempe, AZ August 2010
Jesse to the left and Terry in the cart under the cooler shade as it was about 100 degree in the afternoon.
Derek to the left and Brandt to the right. They are hilarious!
I couldn't help but take this, his outfit was hilarious! Go Derek.
Liza, the golf pro who let me borrow her clubs too. Thanks girl!
Me, waiting for my turn to go
Steve and Brandi following behind. They are the pros too!Friday, August 27, 2010
Golf
It is a little after 8 am on a beautiful Friday morning here in Phoenix and I've been up for some time. I had to be at work today at 7, which is a little late for me because my team is going golfing. They know that I can't golf worth anything so they are going to show me and we're going to have great fun.
Below is the game that we are going to play while we are out and about getting to know one another better. It is going to be hilarious. I have my camera with me today so I'll post pictures over the weekend.
We will be holding a golf scramble for our team builder at Rolling Hills Golf Course right around the block from our building. We will break up into 2 teams depending on who wants to play. I have taken it into consideration that everybody has different skill levels so I will make sure it will be fun for all. Also, it seems that we have a enough clubs for everybody but, if you do have extras please, let me know.
**Feel free to wear your golf knickers**
**Feel free to wear your golf knickers**
Rules: In the "scramble" format
the players decide after each shot which is the best shot (sometimes
confusingly called the "best ball"), and every player plays his or her
next shot from that spot. You do the same on every additional shot after that until the ball goes in the hole.
1. Every team will be given 3 feet of rope to advance their ball on the putting green. (You can advance it to go in the hole)
2. The least experienced golfer can throw one ball on any of the 9 holes at any time during that hole. (You can only use this once but on any of the 9 holes)
3. If you hit a shot on the edge of the green you can use the longest club in anybody’s bag to advance your ball onto the green.
4. The bottom two skilled level players will get one mulligan per 9 holes to use anywhere. A mulligan is hitting again if you were not happy with the first initial shot. **Use them wisely**
5. On the 4th hole men tee off from the women’s and women tee off from the men’s.
6. On the 5th hole everybody tees off blind folded.
7. On the 6th hole everybody must tee off with their putter.
8. We will also have a closest to the pin on the 8th hole. Whoever hits it closest to the hole will get a prize.
Team: We are Huge in Japan Team: If you’re not first your second
A player: Eastwood A player: Steve
B player: Liza B player: Jesse
C player: Derek C player: Brandt
D player: Damien D player: Brandi
E player: Karen C player: Terry
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Look People
OK People,
I have been asked a lot the past 3 1/2 weeks of this separation and divorce thing was mutual and I am writing to let everyone know, that NO, it was not. Nathan has chosen to forgo his wife and his family (he told me that he would be better off by himself because his family is drama and he couldn't wait to live far away from them). I will be filing papers within the next 30 days. I have filled them out and will be sending them to Nathan by the end of next week. I have consulted an attorney and he told me to just do it myself. The Wickes are notorious for taking their time and creating their own time line and the attorney told me to just do it myself since I'm still up here in the valley. It'll go faster.
He decided to take a job in Douglas, AZ where 99% of the community is Hispanic. The ward that he is in is awesome, the members are great and he will be well taken care of. As for his job, he wouldn't have his job if I didn't find it for him, apply for him and do all of the paperwork. He has the job because he also did a face 2 face interview and obviously did well. He'll find a Hispanic wife who will cater to him so I hope he finds one that is young and will do that.
For those that know him, please let him be in peace. Please let him live his life. I am not and will not talk ill of him even though he has made a choice to be by himself and to do whatever it is that he wants to do. Even if you don't know him, please let him live his life. Let him do what he wants, don't ask about me, if you want to know, ask me, I know myself better than anyone else. Please don't ask me about Nathan, if you want to know, ask him, he knows himself better than anyone else does.
I thought that I was growing to know him until now and now, I don't know him at all. He is not the same Nathan that I married in August 2007. He doesn't sound the same nor does he look the same. I can't even tell you right now what he would do in any circumstance.
I know that it sounds crazy and I know that it seems like I am not frustrated or distraught but I have to tell you that through temple attendance, through prayer and through many blessings I am at peace and that what I have now is because of knowing him and have been where I have gone with him and I am fine and happy. The Holy Ghost has testified to me that I will be comforted and that I will be taken care of and that Heavenly Father loves me.
I have been given a blessing by my former mission president who is now a patriarch and I was promised peace if I continue to move forward and not look back.
I have learned a great deal from Nathan mainly to focus on the promptings of the spirit. Thoughts, ideas and feelings come from the spirit and when they edify, uplift and love, I need to act on them and do to others what Heavenly Father would want to give to me. I have learned to follow through on LOVE. When I get the prompting to love, I need to do so just as my patriarchal blessing describes and help bless the lives of others. I love Nathan and I always will for what he has helped me gain and receive. He has helped mold me and change a lot of my way of thinking in certain aspects and to learn to listen and be open to many other ideas even though I may not understand the reason(s) or even agree. He may not care nor may he think the same and I don't care, it is what it is.
I have also learned too that shopping and pinching pennies is wonderful, however at the same time please don't forget about quality. I'm all about quality so I would rather pay A LOT for something and he has helped me to see that sometimes 2nd hand things may work just the same.
I pray that he has learned to stand up for himself and to not allow anyone to walk over him. I pray that he follows the spirit as well and follows his dreams and ambitions. I pray that he finds a wife just like his mother, especially if he is going to be exactly like his father. They'll make a great pair.
I also hope that he continue to wear his speedos because he has confidence in himself enough to do so and it throws people for a loop and I think that it is hilarious!
I will say that he hasn't slept crazy in the past 3 years. He has been calm and slept well as long as his back didn't bother him and he wasn't thinking during the night. It has been awesome. He has been blessed because of this.
This is what is happening and this is where I am right now.
Con Carino~
Karen
I have been asked a lot the past 3 1/2 weeks of this separation and divorce thing was mutual and I am writing to let everyone know, that NO, it was not. Nathan has chosen to forgo his wife and his family (he told me that he would be better off by himself because his family is drama and he couldn't wait to live far away from them). I will be filing papers within the next 30 days. I have filled them out and will be sending them to Nathan by the end of next week. I have consulted an attorney and he told me to just do it myself. The Wickes are notorious for taking their time and creating their own time line and the attorney told me to just do it myself since I'm still up here in the valley. It'll go faster.
He decided to take a job in Douglas, AZ where 99% of the community is Hispanic. The ward that he is in is awesome, the members are great and he will be well taken care of. As for his job, he wouldn't have his job if I didn't find it for him, apply for him and do all of the paperwork. He has the job because he also did a face 2 face interview and obviously did well. He'll find a Hispanic wife who will cater to him so I hope he finds one that is young and will do that.
For those that know him, please let him be in peace. Please let him live his life. I am not and will not talk ill of him even though he has made a choice to be by himself and to do whatever it is that he wants to do. Even if you don't know him, please let him live his life. Let him do what he wants, don't ask about me, if you want to know, ask me, I know myself better than anyone else. Please don't ask me about Nathan, if you want to know, ask him, he knows himself better than anyone else does.
I thought that I was growing to know him until now and now, I don't know him at all. He is not the same Nathan that I married in August 2007. He doesn't sound the same nor does he look the same. I can't even tell you right now what he would do in any circumstance.
I know that it sounds crazy and I know that it seems like I am not frustrated or distraught but I have to tell you that through temple attendance, through prayer and through many blessings I am at peace and that what I have now is because of knowing him and have been where I have gone with him and I am fine and happy. The Holy Ghost has testified to me that I will be comforted and that I will be taken care of and that Heavenly Father loves me.
I have been given a blessing by my former mission president who is now a patriarch and I was promised peace if I continue to move forward and not look back.
I have learned a great deal from Nathan mainly to focus on the promptings of the spirit. Thoughts, ideas and feelings come from the spirit and when they edify, uplift and love, I need to act on them and do to others what Heavenly Father would want to give to me. I have learned to follow through on LOVE. When I get the prompting to love, I need to do so just as my patriarchal blessing describes and help bless the lives of others. I love Nathan and I always will for what he has helped me gain and receive. He has helped mold me and change a lot of my way of thinking in certain aspects and to learn to listen and be open to many other ideas even though I may not understand the reason(s) or even agree. He may not care nor may he think the same and I don't care, it is what it is.
I have also learned too that shopping and pinching pennies is wonderful, however at the same time please don't forget about quality. I'm all about quality so I would rather pay A LOT for something and he has helped me to see that sometimes 2nd hand things may work just the same.
I pray that he has learned to stand up for himself and to not allow anyone to walk over him. I pray that he follows the spirit as well and follows his dreams and ambitions. I pray that he finds a wife just like his mother, especially if he is going to be exactly like his father. They'll make a great pair.
I also hope that he continue to wear his speedos because he has confidence in himself enough to do so and it throws people for a loop and I think that it is hilarious!
I will say that he hasn't slept crazy in the past 3 years. He has been calm and slept well as long as his back didn't bother him and he wasn't thinking during the night. It has been awesome. He has been blessed because of this.
This is what is happening and this is where I am right now.
Con Carino~
Karen
Finally, here are a few Hawaii pictures
This was taken at about 5:30 am Monday, the morning I left (I left at 9 pm that night). This is the river to the ocean from the white bridge in front of the farm.
This is the beach right in front of the farm in Hauula, HI
Chicken and her peeps!
The farm from the bridge in the front off Kam highway
I couldn't help this and the cousins had to chime in too. It was hilarious! They were snoring.
Ginger, I love this. It is sooo beautiful.
Me, Sunday morning before church in the backyard, I think this is passion fruit.
The farm in the back where grandma lives.
Again the farm facing the ocean with the house off to the right.I have tons more pictures and I'll get those on here once I can figure out how to get them off the chip in the camera.
Disfruta!
Karen
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Soreness
I am so sore from moving on Saturday. I was able to borrow the bishops truck and pick up a couch that a friend let me have along with a vacuum and a blender. I got keys to the new place Friday evening and then Saturday morning, about 7 guys from the ward came over to help move the piano a chair and all of my stuff from Nathan. It took a whole, 30 minutes, maybe of every ones time.
Nathan was cold and mean and unrecognizable. He ignored "hellos'" from those who said Hello to him because I watched it happen, he completely ignored me like I wasn't alive or even there. It was the weirdest thing. Yes, I did cry at multiple points during the day because I don't know what has gotten in to him and nor will I ever understand or know. I tried to call him about a few items and he ignored my call and when he did call he was rude. I don't know him anymore and wow, it didn't even take a few weeks.
I remember him telling me that as he was preparing to move to Douglas that he doesn't need his family anymore and that he was glad to get out of the valley because his family is to much drama and he didn't like seeing the changes in his brothers. Well, boys, it is equally the same with him because he has completely changed. Nathan is not the same Nathan that you thought you knew. So, family members have issues, you don't have to live next to them or ask about them or accept the issues, accept the person as is, they aren't going to change to match your specific expectations.
I'm going to visit with an attorney tomorrow morning so we'll see what happens.
I was able to spend Saturday night with my brother David, he was here kind of by accident so it was nice to have dinner with him and try to get him ready and settled and out by 6 am this morning. We got caught in a little bit of the monsoon that hit. I saw the trees swaying and told David that we should get out of the swimming pool because of the wind and then all of a sudden, I could smell the rain so as we were leaving, the rain started to hit and wow, David got tons of dirt in his mouth for having it open in AZ, outside while running for cover to the house. That'll teach ya =D.
It was nice to get the low down on what he wants to do and what he likes or doesn't like. It makes sense to alot and brings light to tons of "family gossip". If I want the low down on someone specific, I just go straight to the horses mouth, it is full of truth and correct information.
I'll be staying with Toni through the end of the month and unpacking everything every day. I pretty much got the kitchen finished yesterday so I just have to organize things in other rooms. I was given a TV center which I don't want so that is up for grabs. I don't need it because I only have 1 TV so somehow I need to get rid of it. It'll go on craigstlist for $25 or FREE. There is a lot that I'm giving to the DI too because I just don't have use for it. Nathan kept my lamps so I need to replace those so I'll check out the DI within the next couple of weeks too. It'll be a great swap of stuff =D.
I was given a desk too which will be wonderful because I have made the decision to go back to school for a second Masters Degree. I'm going to do Masters of Education/Adult Education Training. I'm so excited and will probably start mid November. I don't want to start any earlier because I want to get settled and moved, go to General Conference and fly to Hawaii the end of October first part of November for the Laie Hawaii temple open house and my grandmas birthday. My parents are going to go at the same time. It makes sense to make it a family trip...it'll be fun. I can't wait.
I just met a lady who house sits dogs. Yahoo. I think that she is either in my ward or in my stake. I'm not sure, I might have to use her for when I go to GC. I'll have to wait and see what happens.
The room that I'm staying in is half gone and cleaner. I felt soooo bad that it was so squishy in here. I was able to clean it yesterday and also vacuum the living room. I'm going to help clean the carpets this next week too because Kale had an accident in the house while I was in Hawaii so I'm going to help clean the floor this week. I felt terrible that he did that because it isn't like him to do that at all. One accident won't kill anyone though, its all good. I'm going to leave him today over at the new place while I go to church, so I hope its all good there too. He did fine Saturday night while David and I went swimming.
More later, I need to get ready for church and take Kale to the new place. I'll do some moving of around things while I'm there too.
Love,
Karen
PS, oh yeah, the pictures will soon be here from Hawaii. I just haven't had the time to do them yet.
Nathan was cold and mean and unrecognizable. He ignored "hellos'" from those who said Hello to him because I watched it happen, he completely ignored me like I wasn't alive or even there. It was the weirdest thing. Yes, I did cry at multiple points during the day because I don't know what has gotten in to him and nor will I ever understand or know. I tried to call him about a few items and he ignored my call and when he did call he was rude. I don't know him anymore and wow, it didn't even take a few weeks.
I remember him telling me that as he was preparing to move to Douglas that he doesn't need his family anymore and that he was glad to get out of the valley because his family is to much drama and he didn't like seeing the changes in his brothers. Well, boys, it is equally the same with him because he has completely changed. Nathan is not the same Nathan that you thought you knew. So, family members have issues, you don't have to live next to them or ask about them or accept the issues, accept the person as is, they aren't going to change to match your specific expectations.
I'm going to visit with an attorney tomorrow morning so we'll see what happens.
I was able to spend Saturday night with my brother David, he was here kind of by accident so it was nice to have dinner with him and try to get him ready and settled and out by 6 am this morning. We got caught in a little bit of the monsoon that hit. I saw the trees swaying and told David that we should get out of the swimming pool because of the wind and then all of a sudden, I could smell the rain so as we were leaving, the rain started to hit and wow, David got tons of dirt in his mouth for having it open in AZ, outside while running for cover to the house. That'll teach ya =D.
It was nice to get the low down on what he wants to do and what he likes or doesn't like. It makes sense to alot and brings light to tons of "family gossip". If I want the low down on someone specific, I just go straight to the horses mouth, it is full of truth and correct information.
I'll be staying with Toni through the end of the month and unpacking everything every day. I pretty much got the kitchen finished yesterday so I just have to organize things in other rooms. I was given a TV center which I don't want so that is up for grabs. I don't need it because I only have 1 TV so somehow I need to get rid of it. It'll go on craigstlist for $25 or FREE. There is a lot that I'm giving to the DI too because I just don't have use for it. Nathan kept my lamps so I need to replace those so I'll check out the DI within the next couple of weeks too. It'll be a great swap of stuff =D.
I was given a desk too which will be wonderful because I have made the decision to go back to school for a second Masters Degree. I'm going to do Masters of Education/Adult Education Training. I'm so excited and will probably start mid November. I don't want to start any earlier because I want to get settled and moved, go to General Conference and fly to Hawaii the end of October first part of November for the Laie Hawaii temple open house and my grandmas birthday. My parents are going to go at the same time. It makes sense to make it a family trip...it'll be fun. I can't wait.
I just met a lady who house sits dogs. Yahoo. I think that she is either in my ward or in my stake. I'm not sure, I might have to use her for when I go to GC. I'll have to wait and see what happens.
The room that I'm staying in is half gone and cleaner. I felt soooo bad that it was so squishy in here. I was able to clean it yesterday and also vacuum the living room. I'm going to help clean the carpets this next week too because Kale had an accident in the house while I was in Hawaii so I'm going to help clean the floor this week. I felt terrible that he did that because it isn't like him to do that at all. One accident won't kill anyone though, its all good. I'm going to leave him today over at the new place while I go to church, so I hope its all good there too. He did fine Saturday night while David and I went swimming.
More later, I need to get ready for church and take Kale to the new place. I'll do some moving of around things while I'm there too.
Love,
Karen
PS, oh yeah, the pictures will soon be here from Hawaii. I just haven't had the time to do them yet.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Home again
Wow, what a week it has been. I have pictures on my camera and then pictures on the disk in the camera and hehehehehe, can't figure out how to get them on the computer, but once I do, I'll post them.
I spent the last 9 days in Hawaii with family, friends and mission presidents and family. It was beautiful there. It rained in the evening (while I slept) and then it was HOT during the day. It was wonderful to spend time with Tiffany and to just hang out with her and play.
We hung out with family when we could and if they were home and if could take the stinkin' bus over there from Pearl Harbor or even as close as PCC. We had dinner with my mission president, Les and Nannette Steward and it was wonderful. He was so in tune with the spirit that he offered to give a blessing and said some wonderful things.
I am so grateful to have gone there at this point in my life because I received some awesome words of wisdom and felt some great heart felt love and support. I was able to cry when I needed to, able to say what needed to be said without being judged and able to laugh and die of laughter because life is just toooo stinkin' funny to not laugh at every situation, get over it quickly and move on.
Grandma looked wonderful and is so funny and everyone is just as awesome as always.
I'll be meeting up with a handful of them again in October in SLC for General Conference and am soooo excited.
Tiffany, I'll be up to see you and now, Marcela, you know that I want to swing by and stay with you too while I'm there. Aunt Kelly, I'll be there too to say Hi and hang out for a couple of hours before I continue on.
Wow, a lot of running around and its great.
If anyone is interested, the Laie Hawaii temple will have its open house in October/November and I want to go back so feel free to join me. Come on mom and dad, dad is going to check on the dates so if it works out, it'll be awesome to join you at that time.
I have to say that I was and still am proud of myself for hitting the swap meet twice and walking out with NOTHING. I know, can you believe it? I'm still shocked. Tiffany bought me a house warming gift and its soooo sweet and I bought a plaque to take your shoes off at the front door. I couldn't pass it up, it was awesome and its going to go on the door!
Thanks Aunty Emily for the dress. I'll wear it even though its to big, someone will be able to help me fix it and take it in.
Let me see what I can do for the pictures. I took a lot and named them all so I have to somehow get them. I even have great pictures of the fruit trees on the farm that I took. I'll figure it out shortly.
Post something soon.
Karen
PS, Oh get this, I am moving on Friday and Saturday and people from this new stake that I'm in in Chandler and people that I work with are giving me a couch, a bookcase, a TV, a TV stand and all kinds of things and are soooo willing to help me move and get the heavy stuff in the house. I'll take pictures of that also when I get all settled in.
I spent the last 9 days in Hawaii with family, friends and mission presidents and family. It was beautiful there. It rained in the evening (while I slept) and then it was HOT during the day. It was wonderful to spend time with Tiffany and to just hang out with her and play.
We hung out with family when we could and if they were home and if could take the stinkin' bus over there from Pearl Harbor or even as close as PCC. We had dinner with my mission president, Les and Nannette Steward and it was wonderful. He was so in tune with the spirit that he offered to give a blessing and said some wonderful things.
I am so grateful to have gone there at this point in my life because I received some awesome words of wisdom and felt some great heart felt love and support. I was able to cry when I needed to, able to say what needed to be said without being judged and able to laugh and die of laughter because life is just toooo stinkin' funny to not laugh at every situation, get over it quickly and move on.
Grandma looked wonderful and is so funny and everyone is just as awesome as always.
I'll be meeting up with a handful of them again in October in SLC for General Conference and am soooo excited.
Tiffany, I'll be up to see you and now, Marcela, you know that I want to swing by and stay with you too while I'm there. Aunt Kelly, I'll be there too to say Hi and hang out for a couple of hours before I continue on.
Wow, a lot of running around and its great.
If anyone is interested, the Laie Hawaii temple will have its open house in October/November and I want to go back so feel free to join me. Come on mom and dad, dad is going to check on the dates so if it works out, it'll be awesome to join you at that time.
I have to say that I was and still am proud of myself for hitting the swap meet twice and walking out with NOTHING. I know, can you believe it? I'm still shocked. Tiffany bought me a house warming gift and its soooo sweet and I bought a plaque to take your shoes off at the front door. I couldn't pass it up, it was awesome and its going to go on the door!
Thanks Aunty Emily for the dress. I'll wear it even though its to big, someone will be able to help me fix it and take it in.
Let me see what I can do for the pictures. I took a lot and named them all so I have to somehow get them. I even have great pictures of the fruit trees on the farm that I took. I'll figure it out shortly.
Post something soon.
Karen
PS, Oh get this, I am moving on Friday and Saturday and people from this new stake that I'm in in Chandler and people that I work with are giving me a couch, a bookcase, a TV, a TV stand and all kinds of things and are soooo willing to help me move and get the heavy stuff in the house. I'll take pictures of that also when I get all settled in.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Off to see paradise
I'm leaving in an hour for Hawaii to spend a fabulous time with my grandma, aunties, uncles and million cousins with my good friend Tiffany. I'm packed and ready to go.
I'll be back on the 17th, pending nothing crazy happens where God sees fit that I stay there, which I seriously doubt.
I went to church this morning and felt the spirit of service and that Christ is the perfect example of that by cleaning the feet of his disciples, feeding the 5000+, and offering his life for me. Would I clean the feet of those who I come in contact with? Would I have the funds and food and time to make a meal for someone in need? Would I be willing to give up my life for someone who Heavenly Father asked me to do it for? These are questions that we need to ask ourselves.
I'll take tons of pictures and will post them when I return. I'll be moving the end of the month too so we'll see if I can get it done by then and remember all of them too.
Aloha,
Karen
I'll be back on the 17th, pending nothing crazy happens where God sees fit that I stay there, which I seriously doubt.
I went to church this morning and felt the spirit of service and that Christ is the perfect example of that by cleaning the feet of his disciples, feeding the 5000+, and offering his life for me. Would I clean the feet of those who I come in contact with? Would I have the funds and food and time to make a meal for someone in need? Would I be willing to give up my life for someone who Heavenly Father asked me to do it for? These are questions that we need to ask ourselves.
I'll take tons of pictures and will post them when I return. I'll be moving the end of the month too so we'll see if I can get it done by then and remember all of them too.
Aloha,
Karen
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
New Place
I found a new place to live with the mercy and great love of a loving Heavenly Father. He has helped me through prayer to find a place that is in Chandler, AZ down the street from my friend Toni and in the Pleasant 2nd ward. I am sooooo excited. The ward is excited and I can't wait.
I'll take pictures or send them later. I have a few already from the realtor who is in my ward who helped me find it. I wanted to get in to the townhouse location and had driven by it a few times but couldn't see what was in there and couldn't see if there were rentals or just sales.
Russ Deihl has helped me and his family will be blessed because of his efforts.
I bought some furniture but had to go back and refund the $$ because I was a few hundred short of turning all the money in to pay for the place. I'll go back at the end of the month or the first part of September and do it again. Hopefully getting a better deal.
3 days and counting and I'll be on an airplane to paradise. I'm excited. I can't wait. Tiffany and I have talked almost every day trying to get things settled.
I'll add more later...Aloha,
Karen
I'll take pictures or send them later. I have a few already from the realtor who is in my ward who helped me find it. I wanted to get in to the townhouse location and had driven by it a few times but couldn't see what was in there and couldn't see if there were rentals or just sales.
Russ Deihl has helped me and his family will be blessed because of his efforts.
I bought some furniture but had to go back and refund the $$ because I was a few hundred short of turning all the money in to pay for the place. I'll go back at the end of the month or the first part of September and do it again. Hopefully getting a better deal.
3 days and counting and I'll be on an airplane to paradise. I'm excited. I can't wait. Tiffany and I have talked almost every day trying to get things settled.
I'll add more later...Aloha,
Karen
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