Another Milestone reached... and what do I have to show for it...

So... I did it... I earned another piece of paper. This one cost a few more dollars than the first 3 and it was a little more stressful but I made it. I thought that during the past 3.5 years that I've been working on it, not much have changed in my life. But I think I might have been wrong...

I started the program in January 2006... Since then, I have ...

... moved... let's see... 1, 2, 3, ... 4 times.

... traveled to Greece, Boston (twice), Bahamas, New York City (twice), Washington DC, New Orleans, San Francisco (will, this was right before I started), San Diego, Los Angeles (at least 3 times), Havasupai, Florida, Seattle, Idaho (who knows how many times), Portland, Baltimore... just to name a few

... changed careers (working in my destined field of choice)

... sold my Camry, bought a new car, sold that one, bought another

... got in my first car accident (on the freeway)

... ran a few half marathons and several other smaller races and some relays

... acquired 6 new nieces and nephews

... became a true Ute Fan (I've been to 2 bowl games and am a certified football season ticket holder)

... saw a brother come home from a mission and saw another one leave (and... he's almost home now)

... said good-bye to my dear grandmother

... became a Jazz fan (got to love all those play-off games, which are not good for the pocketbook)

... chopped off my hair (I think I'm going to let it grow again)

... almost figured out how an engine to a Japanese sports car works (getting closer to that one figured out)

... went through 10 roommates (okay... still living with 4 of them, so went through 6 roommates)

... married off 1 roommate

... learned how to golf and even bought my first set of clubs

... been snow caving... 3 times

... attempted water skiing 2 more times (still can't get up)

... changed wards 3 times and have held number callings including activities co-chair, compassionate service coordinator, Relief Society Newsletter specialist and visiting teacher

... became CHES certified (Certified Health Education Specialist)

... took a week long course through Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

All I can say is that it's been a fun, few years...

Looking back, I've done a lot of things and have enjoyed it. It wasn't easy but it was worth it. I realize, some people can complete this program a little bit faster than me, but can they say they've had as much fun as me...???