Hey Everyone,
So occasionally I open up my blog list, realize I haven't said anything in awhile, then resolve to do it later but still read up on what everyone else is doing. Well here's what we're doing in a super short post!
Staci and I are super excited for our little girl to join the family due Nov. 9th, (although Staci and I are thinking she may come a little early. we've heard it all, so I guess we'll just wait and see). In the meantime we're getting the nursery all ready, and trying to distract ourselves with work and school.
Staci is still working full time at the chiropractic office, and has showed little signs of slowing down even though the little bump is now a basketball sized bump! The o.b. is so surprised every visit we have nothing bad to report, it's like he's waiting to hear the worst. It's not the stock market! (ba-doom-tsch)
I'm still chugging along through school, with 5 difficult classes all vying for my attention. (Trigonometry, Gen. Chemistry I, Gen Chem Lab, US History II, and an Intro to Engineering course -- for those of you curious). I think I bit off more than I can chew this time around because when the baby comes in a few weeks, I'll be sleep deprived just in time for finals! I wouldn't want to wait any longer though, I can't wait to meet this kid!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
It's a GIRL!
Well folks Staci and I are about to be the proud parents of a baby girl due November 9th. We are very excited for her, and are very happy to hear from the doctor that mother and daughter are both very healthy :)
Now that we finally know, (finally!), we're making preparations for baby girl Sanders to come. For the next 7 days our focus is mainly on packing and moving to another apartment on July 7th, 8th &
9th.
We're thankful to have the 4th to celebrate the birth of our nation as well! Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Now that we finally know, (finally!), we're making preparations for baby girl Sanders to come. For the next 7 days our focus is mainly on packing and moving to another apartment on July 7th, 8th &
9th.
We're thankful to have the 4th to celebrate the birth of our nation as well! Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Monday, June 27, 2011
It's Been Too Long
Yikes! It's been 5 months or so since my last post. I believe there comes a time when so much has changed there's really no way to bring everyone up to speed, but I'll try.
Most importantly, we're going to have a baby! You can get all the vivid details on Staci's blog.
We ought to find out the gender tomorrow but if this appointment goes anything like the last one, we might have to wait. I'm very excited for little baby Sanders to get here, but as the father, I feel there's little more I can do to prepare at this time (until later in the pregnancy of course). We've already got an awesome crib, changing table, rocking chair, and a bunch of other stuff. We're also gearing up for a move to another apartment in two weeks to get away from our noisy neighbors. It's always been hard to embrace change, but I know it'll be good for us.
Seeing as Staci has covered the pregnancy pretty well on her blog, I'll try to supplement everything else that has happened to us since early January. I successfully quit my job at Chase and transitioned to being a full-time college student again. A tremendous weight lifted off my shoulders and I'm extremely grateful for that. School however, is a whole new challenge but one I'd much rather have. My first full-time semester in college went better than expected. I pulled off two A's, and two B's. I'm finding my early semesters were unbalanced though, realizing that I've completed my Social Sciences, Humanities, English and Communications courses, and other courses like that. I've avoided all Math and Science until now and found I've painted myself into a corner! I need several math and science courses now, with many of them pre-requisite for each other!
To make up for lost time I'm currently taking a College Algebra course in the summer and plan to fill every major break between semesters with additional classes. (It's a good thing I'm taking this course by itself too. We're currently learning how to graph a binomial expression divided by a trinomial (or polynomial) expression, using "Synthetic division" instead of long division.) -- I know, it doesn't make sense to me either. I'm really starting to ask myself if I really want to be an engineer. We'll see.
It has been wonderful to be home more often, especially to be there when Staci gets home (instead of the other way around). She has continued her office manager position at her brother's chiropractic/nutrition office, and is working hard every day, coming home very tired. (Understandably so, she's several months pregnant, still working full time!). We try to make the most of our time together, but it usually involves movies at home and falling asleep on the couch! :) She's inspiring to me, but I don't know what more I can do to support her beyond the cooking / cleaning / etc. I'm sure "that's what she really needs right now" but it would be nice to do more.
As some of you also know, I've started a business this past March to contribute to our little family. I've called it "Santec Services" which is a company to assist homes and small business with their technology. (btw the name is an abbreviation of "Sanders-Technology Services").
Here in Frisco, TX, there are plenty of people who have little time, or know-how, (or ambition) to set up their home theaters, network their computers, or fix their electronic devices (no matter how simple or complicated the fix). I thought "Hey, why not have me do it"? So far I've gotten Santec registered with the county, I've opened a business bank account, the accounting is all set up, and I even have a mobile credit card payment service through Square! Just recently I've also designed the logo, and have business cards on the way.
I'm currently working on a website (that is still under construction of course), trying to teach myself HTML. If anyone has some advice or help please let me know, as well as what taxes I might owe and other IRS information.
Staci has been very supportive of me with the business but I'm glad she's also here to keep me in check so I don't go nuts with the start up costs. I've had a few clients but really hope to get some traffic later this summer and into the fall (so long as my grades don't suffer as a result of course!)
We look forward to November when our little one arrives. In the mean time I'm just trying to stay busy! Other than that, life is good. :)
Most importantly, we're going to have a baby! You can get all the vivid details on Staci's blog.
We ought to find out the gender tomorrow but if this appointment goes anything like the last one, we might have to wait. I'm very excited for little baby Sanders to get here, but as the father, I feel there's little more I can do to prepare at this time (until later in the pregnancy of course). We've already got an awesome crib, changing table, rocking chair, and a bunch of other stuff. We're also gearing up for a move to another apartment in two weeks to get away from our noisy neighbors. It's always been hard to embrace change, but I know it'll be good for us.
Seeing as Staci has covered the pregnancy pretty well on her blog, I'll try to supplement everything else that has happened to us since early January. I successfully quit my job at Chase and transitioned to being a full-time college student again. A tremendous weight lifted off my shoulders and I'm extremely grateful for that. School however, is a whole new challenge but one I'd much rather have. My first full-time semester in college went better than expected. I pulled off two A's, and two B's. I'm finding my early semesters were unbalanced though, realizing that I've completed my Social Sciences, Humanities, English and Communications courses, and other courses like that. I've avoided all Math and Science until now and found I've painted myself into a corner! I need several math and science courses now, with many of them pre-requisite for each other!
To make up for lost time I'm currently taking a College Algebra course in the summer and plan to fill every major break between semesters with additional classes. (It's a good thing I'm taking this course by itself too. We're currently learning how to graph a binomial expression divided by a trinomial (or polynomial) expression, using "Synthetic division" instead of long division.) -- I know, it doesn't make sense to me either. I'm really starting to ask myself if I really want to be an engineer. We'll see.
It has been wonderful to be home more often, especially to be there when Staci gets home (instead of the other way around). She has continued her office manager position at her brother's chiropractic/nutrition office, and is working hard every day, coming home very tired. (Understandably so, she's several months pregnant, still working full time!). We try to make the most of our time together, but it usually involves movies at home and falling asleep on the couch! :) She's inspiring to me, but I don't know what more I can do to support her beyond the cooking / cleaning / etc. I'm sure "that's what she really needs right now" but it would be nice to do more.
As some of you also know, I've started a business this past March to contribute to our little family. I've called it "Santec Services" which is a company to assist homes and small business with their technology. (btw the name is an abbreviation of "Sanders-Technology Services").
Here in Frisco, TX, there are plenty of people who have little time, or know-how, (or ambition) to set up their home theaters, network their computers, or fix their electronic devices (no matter how simple or complicated the fix). I thought "Hey, why not have me do it"? So far I've gotten Santec registered with the county, I've opened a business bank account, the accounting is all set up, and I even have a mobile credit card payment service through Square! Just recently I've also designed the logo, and have business cards on the way.
I'm currently working on a website (that is still under construction of course), trying to teach myself HTML. If anyone has some advice or help please let me know, as well as what taxes I might owe and other IRS information.
Staci has been very supportive of me with the business but I'm glad she's also here to keep me in check so I don't go nuts with the start up costs. I've had a few clients but really hope to get some traffic later this summer and into the fall (so long as my grades don't suffer as a result of course!)
We look forward to November when our little one arrives. In the mean time I'm just trying to stay busy! Other than that, life is good. :)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Hey y'all,
It seems like every month another year flies by. So much has happened since my last post I don't really know where to begin.
Well as much as we wanted to move from our apartment, we're staying here. We had prayed many many times to know what exactly we should do about the apartment and where we should live, as well as what options we had regarding work and my school. After much thought and discussion we felt the need for me to go back to school full-time and stay right here. That means no time for work. So I applied for student loans, extended the lease, and quit my job.
It was extremely difficult to give up a decent job in today's economy. I knew how many people stood in line to get their unemployment benefits from me every week. I also knew many many people who have been unemployed, or underemployed for years. But I knew beyond all of that that until I get either relevant experience, or a degree, I won't be able to do much more than deliver pizza the rest of my life. And in the workforce very very few are willing to take a gamble on someone without a degree, to allow them to gain the experience.
So I'm headed back to School. Tomorrow! Because I wasn't able to get student loans finalized until a short while ago I could only get 12 credit hours this semester. But with this course load I should be able to pull off some pretty nice grades and be set up for summer semesters to keep rockin' straight through Christmas!
As strange as it sounds, I never thought I'd be so happy to be unemployed! (ha ha)
The bank was such a toxic environment for me, I'm glad to be out of it. I'm also EXTREMELY thankful I have the resources (and the very helpful support of a loving wife!) to help me through it!
From the moment we decided this was our course of action, within 2 weeks everything fell into place. Our apartment complex took our offer to extend the lease at the same rate, and the paperwork for student loans were submitted extremely fast, with the first check coming in the night before my last day of work. Heavenly Father has definitely blessed us, but it was truly a hard thing to do.
So for the time being, Staci will keep working full time, while I go to school. and unless something ch-ch-changes, we'll keep on that schedule for another (gulp)... 3 years.
It seems like every month another year flies by. So much has happened since my last post I don't really know where to begin.
Well as much as we wanted to move from our apartment, we're staying here. We had prayed many many times to know what exactly we should do about the apartment and where we should live, as well as what options we had regarding work and my school. After much thought and discussion we felt the need for me to go back to school full-time and stay right here. That means no time for work. So I applied for student loans, extended the lease, and quit my job.
It was extremely difficult to give up a decent job in today's economy. I knew how many people stood in line to get their unemployment benefits from me every week. I also knew many many people who have been unemployed, or underemployed for years. But I knew beyond all of that that until I get either relevant experience, or a degree, I won't be able to do much more than deliver pizza the rest of my life. And in the workforce very very few are willing to take a gamble on someone without a degree, to allow them to gain the experience.
So I'm headed back to School. Tomorrow! Because I wasn't able to get student loans finalized until a short while ago I could only get 12 credit hours this semester. But with this course load I should be able to pull off some pretty nice grades and be set up for summer semesters to keep rockin' straight through Christmas!
As strange as it sounds, I never thought I'd be so happy to be unemployed! (ha ha)
The bank was such a toxic environment for me, I'm glad to be out of it. I'm also EXTREMELY thankful I have the resources (and the very helpful support of a loving wife!) to help me through it!
From the moment we decided this was our course of action, within 2 weeks everything fell into place. Our apartment complex took our offer to extend the lease at the same rate, and the paperwork for student loans were submitted extremely fast, with the first check coming in the night before my last day of work. Heavenly Father has definitely blessed us, but it was truly a hard thing to do.
So for the time being, Staci will keep working full time, while I go to school. and unless something ch-ch-changes, we'll keep on that schedule for another (gulp)... 3 years.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
it's been awhile
Wow, I haven't updated this blog since August. It didn't feel that long ago but with everything that's happened since I can see why I haven't taken the time to update it.
Anyway, last August I restarted school at Collin College here in Frisco, TX and am happy to say I finished the semester this past week. The really great news about school is I'm no longer a freshman, so I've got a little more motivation :)
The absolute miracle news is that Staci can eat wheat again! She's no longer suffering from Celiac's Disease. Her brother Bryan was able to find that her former Lupus symptoms (and medications) caused her intestinal lining to deteriorate causing "Leaky Gut Syndrome". After helping her rebuild the lining, she found she can eat every food group again! It has changed our lives, making grocery shopping easier (and CHEAPER). More importantly, it allows her to take the regular sacrament the same as everyone else! It is an absolute blessing and we are very grateful for it.
Something else wonderful at church is our new Stake Center opened just 2 weeks ago and our church time has been pushed back (from 8:30am) to 11:00! Now that church is at a more reasonable hour we hope we're able to stay in this ward. For those of you that don't know, our apartment lease is up at the end of January 2011, and we want to get out of here! We love the apartment itself (the layout, price, etc.) but the location isn't the best and we're sandwiched between 2 very loud, scary families that we'd rather not see anymore. (Think surround sound at 2am meets 80 pound dog drinking a red bull. We're tired of asking both of them to be quiet; they don't listen anyway.)
So we'll be moving. we'd like to rent a home in the ward but will be weighing our options throughout the new year.
Also it was a bittersweet blessing around Thanksgiving time as well; my Grandma Sanders passed away at age 87. She had suffered a long time and was finally reunited with Grandpa after being apart 20 years. Through divine circumstances we were able to get off work and could afford to attend but had a whirlwind trip to and from southeast Arizona. (the 14 hour drive isn't that bad until you try to make it back all in one day!) It was a beautiful service though, with 80+ grand kids singing "Love At Home" in the choir loft.
since returning we're looking forward to Christmas, wishing all of you a very merry Christmas as well. We have debated whether or not to even put up any decorations with us moving just a few weeks into the new year but figured we would, seeing as they'd be down by that time anyway.
This time of year is especially hectic, seeing our anniversary is the first week of November, Staci's birthday is the first week in December, with Christmas just 3 weeks later. it's a joy to celebrate so much, but sometimes it feels like the party never stops! We're expecting 2011 to be full of excitement and celebration as well for us, both with the move, some kind of job improvement for me, and who knows what surprises the future holds in store.
We'll keep you posted.
Anyway, last August I restarted school at Collin College here in Frisco, TX and am happy to say I finished the semester this past week. The really great news about school is I'm no longer a freshman, so I've got a little more motivation :)
The absolute miracle news is that Staci can eat wheat again! She's no longer suffering from Celiac's Disease. Her brother Bryan was able to find that her former Lupus symptoms (and medications) caused her intestinal lining to deteriorate causing "Leaky Gut Syndrome". After helping her rebuild the lining, she found she can eat every food group again! It has changed our lives, making grocery shopping easier (and CHEAPER). More importantly, it allows her to take the regular sacrament the same as everyone else! It is an absolute blessing and we are very grateful for it.
Something else wonderful at church is our new Stake Center opened just 2 weeks ago and our church time has been pushed back (from 8:30am) to 11:00! Now that church is at a more reasonable hour we hope we're able to stay in this ward. For those of you that don't know, our apartment lease is up at the end of January 2011, and we want to get out of here! We love the apartment itself (the layout, price, etc.) but the location isn't the best and we're sandwiched between 2 very loud, scary families that we'd rather not see anymore. (Think surround sound at 2am meets 80 pound dog drinking a red bull. We're tired of asking both of them to be quiet; they don't listen anyway.)
So we'll be moving. we'd like to rent a home in the ward but will be weighing our options throughout the new year.
Also it was a bittersweet blessing around Thanksgiving time as well; my Grandma Sanders passed away at age 87. She had suffered a long time and was finally reunited with Grandpa after being apart 20 years. Through divine circumstances we were able to get off work and could afford to attend but had a whirlwind trip to and from southeast Arizona. (the 14 hour drive isn't that bad until you try to make it back all in one day!) It was a beautiful service though, with 80+ grand kids singing "Love At Home" in the choir loft.
since returning we're looking forward to Christmas, wishing all of you a very merry Christmas as well. We have debated whether or not to even put up any decorations with us moving just a few weeks into the new year but figured we would, seeing as they'd be down by that time anyway.
This time of year is especially hectic, seeing our anniversary is the first week of November, Staci's birthday is the first week in December, with Christmas just 3 weeks later. it's a joy to celebrate so much, but sometimes it feels like the party never stops! We're expecting 2011 to be full of excitement and celebration as well for us, both with the move, some kind of job improvement for me, and who knows what surprises the future holds in store.
We'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
And then there were two...
Okay, just a warning, this could spawn quickly into a "work rant".
The bank where I work has become increasingly difficult in the last few days. as per employees we have a manager & assistant manager, a sales & service associate, 6 bankers, and 7 tellers. of those 16 individuals, 3 are in the midst of their two week notice. An additional banker is about to leave to become a financial adviser. And when all 4 of those people are replaced, there will only be 2 people who have been positioned at this branch longer than me. and tomorrow I will have only been here 1 year!
what causes that kind of turnover in a workplace? apathy is running wild and it's beginning to show to our customers. I've long been frustrated with my job but am not in a position to move on to bigger and better things. Most everyone has told me I need to 'be grateful to have a job'. I get that, but it hardly changes the situation.
Any thoughts?
The bank where I work has become increasingly difficult in the last few days. as per employees we have a manager & assistant manager, a sales & service associate, 6 bankers, and 7 tellers. of those 16 individuals, 3 are in the midst of their two week notice. An additional banker is about to leave to become a financial adviser. And when all 4 of those people are replaced, there will only be 2 people who have been positioned at this branch longer than me. and tomorrow I will have only been here 1 year!
what causes that kind of turnover in a workplace? apathy is running wild and it's beginning to show to our customers. I've long been frustrated with my job but am not in a position to move on to bigger and better things. Most everyone has told me I need to 'be grateful to have a job'. I get that, but it hardly changes the situation.
Any thoughts?
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