Hallelujah

hal⋅le⋅lu⋅jah

–interjection

1.	Praise ye the Lord!

–noun

2.	an exclamation of “hallelujah!”

3.	a shout of joy, praise, or gratitude.

4.	a musical composition wholly or principally based upon the word “hallelujah.”

I just wanted to put this definition up for all of you to see, not because I think you don't know the meaning, but just as a little reminder.

This Sunday our Grandmother (or Mother) passed away from this world. One of her last wishes the previous night was, should she pass, that we were to say Hallelujah. And be happy that she had moved on. I know it seems a little funny and a little strange but I believe that she meant the word as only she could. As a praise to God, as a shout of gratitude for her new found freedom, and I don't believe the irony of the season in which she passed escaped her.

Some of us were closer to Grandma Miller than others were, however we all loved her and I am sure we all have fond memories of her. So during the next week as we all mourn her passing remember her the way she would want to be remembered. She was a diligent woman who loved her man. She took on the responsibilities of her positions in the church and in life with a zest and passion I myself am proud of. She always cared about all of her family, regardless if she agreed with their decisions or lifestyles. And she believed above all other things in the gospel of the church.

Her presence here will be missed. But I believe she has rejoined with her soul mate and is now happier than she has ever been. So I leave this eulogy in remembrance of her, and her life here on earth. And as she said herself....Hallelujah.

Just keep swimming...

OK people this is me at work which is all I seem to do lately. I know I haven't been in touch with you all lately and I am sorry. Life is busy and strange. I am back living at my house by Liberty Park. Life is basically good I have given up on relationships and resigned myself to being an old maid. I know a few of you think a lifestyle change is in order and I appreciate your concern for my well being I really do. I didn't get to choose my path and to walk another would be denying my true self. I don't expect everyone to understand but if I can't be true to myself than I am not being true to my maker and that is how I feel about it. I miss everyone horribly and I am actually excited for the holidays so I can see my family again. I hope you are all well. I have a temporary new phone number Dad has it if any of you want it. I won't post it online sorry. You can email me if you would like ann.munkee@gmail.com Love you all!!!

Hey Gang,
Just a little update... I am still working at Convergys for Bank of America. I was recently promoted from a phone agent to a training coach. It isn't a pay raise but it opens a lot of opportunities for me. While I don't plan on working for Convergys for the rest of my life, until I can figure out getting back into school or getting back on at the hospital it is a good job. I am in charge of my own team that changes every week I take on the agents for their first week in On the Job Training. They are fresh out of the classroom and haven't taken phone calls so they are really nervous. It is really helping to develop my people skills. I enjoy it and it is rewarding when my team performs well. Other than that I don't do much I hang out with Misty and go to all of her shows. I can't wait until she finishes recording her album so I can get you all copies. I seriously believe that her music is going to take her places if any of you use my space you can look her up and lisen to the songs she has posted. It is under Misty River Music. If not You will have to wait until the grand realease of her debut album. I miss you all and I look forward to seeing you all very soon :) Much Love

I updated before you told me too!!!

Hey there family :) I just thought I would update my blog. I am doing pretty well. Still working at Convergys although they switched my project and I work for Bank of America instead of Albertsons. I have been in training for a couple of weeks and I have 3 and a half weeks to go. "BORING" I did hear through my little friend network that the hospital is hiring again for my old position so I called up my old boss and he is supposed to give me a call tomorrow. I would be the happiest person alive if I could get that job back and you better believe I won't be screwing it up this time!! Other than that I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Misty's music has really been taking off so I have been enjoying her shows and helping her out in anyway I can mostly I make a good audience but I have also tried my hand at photography. It is really hit and miss and I think it is more luck than talent when I get a good shot but here is my favorite one. She is really amazing and soon she will have an album out and you all will be able to hear what I have been ranting and raving about :)
So I hope everyone is doing well I haven't seen anyone for a while and I am starting to feel disconnected but hopefully I will see you all this Sunday at Paul James b-day!! I love you all.

Well still not much going on. I have decided to go back to school. Now that I have cleaned up and I am starting to get bored :) I don't do much I go to work and I come home and write poems. I have been going to open mics at coffee shops lately. Misty has started playing her music out and about and I just follow her around. She has a show on August 22 at 7 pm at a little coffee shop next to the community college called Baxter's. It is about 1700 and State Street. I am excited for that. She sings very positive songs about world peace, love, and hope. I just want every one to know how important she is to me. She has given me a safe place to stay so I could sober up and get my life back under control. She is always trying to help me further myself. We don't always get along but I love her and I consider her family. I haven't written anything good lately or I would share a poem with you but soon I will. I have a few pieces that are in the works. I do have a poem that was published in a book that was used to raise funds for my favorite coffee shop that was having finacial difficulties. But I don't have it with me right now sorry. They have decided to terminate the project I work for here at Convergys but they have a few other opportunities so I won't be without work. I think I will be working for Bank of America as of September 2. I hope every one is doing well and I love you all.

Sorry it took so long

No pictures this time friends sorry. I haven't been doing anything worth taking pictures of and my camera got lost. Life lately has been a little chaotic but I am hanging in there :) I am living with Misty now while I get back on my feet. So don't mail me anything LOL! I am working at Convergys it is boring but it is good money. I work for the Albertsons project so I get to help people that have issues with there local grocery store ha ha. It is definitely amusing. So that is about it sorry it took so long to update Love all of you!!!

This is what I do lately

Allright family... I haven't been doing much lately I plan on going back to school in the fall. Until then I am working at the coffee shop and enjoying my time off. I spend most of my time with my girlfriend Misty she is a good girl she doesn't drink or do drugs and has been an amazing influence on my life. That is her in the top picture. I do a lot of work for the Salt City Kings still it has been busy lately. That photo is from our Rape Recovery show which we raised $4300.00 for the Salt Lake City Rape Recovery Center! I love it it makes me feel so good to know I am giving back to the community. The fuzzy guy is my cat Teague he is my pride and joy and the man of the house! All of our other pets are females. The photo of me is the most recent althoug my mohawk is no longer blonde I tried to dye it black and it went this funky purple color. I will be fixing that hopefully tonight :) I miss my siblings really bad and my neices and nephews even more. We need to get together sometime so I can hangout with you all. my weekends are ussually booked with shows and meetings and practice but i have random days off during the week so keep in touch and let me know when I can see you all. Much Love!!!