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So this is life,
Working hard being underpaid but over appreciated. I come home to this face every day. He says "mom I want those fishy treats that stink up the whole room" and then promptly lays on top of me when I am trying to read a good book. I of course take a moment to give him some love before chucking him across the room :)








This is my wonderful roommate on a house cleaning day, of course i couldn't help I was takin pictures :P
















This is Carie, she is mine and I am hers. We have known each other since I was 18 years old. Sometimes I think she knows me better than I know myself. She is an amazing woman, she just bought a house and it is very close to mine, I am not moving in with her just yet, I love her but we need more time get settled in out relationship. This all came about on Valentines day this year, it was weird yet made so much sense at the same time. I love her. :)



Me and my roommate on a scavenger hunt throughout SLC. it was fun day away from the regular sitting on the porch drinkin beers.












Anyone who know me well, knows that I can't go too long with out some kind of major rebellion, well here is my summer rebellion :D

No worries tho I am still workin hard and playin harder. I play softball on a co-ed league every Wednesday night so if your ever in the area stop by and watch a game. We play at Sunny Side park up by the U.

Love and wishes of luck to all :)

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!!!

So this is what I do...

Ok I know it looks strange but this is me performing at my last show. We were doing a benefit for a young man who was chosen by his school as an ambassador to go to Washington DC. His mother is a single working mother and couldn't afford the trip for him. We ended up raising $900 so he can get there and have some fun as well. I really love doing this although I get so nervous before every show!!! This Friday I am performing 2 numbers a group number and a duet with one of the brothers from the group. We are hoping to raise more than $3000 for the Rape Recovery Center of Salt Lake. This is a resource for women who have been not only sexually abused but abused in any kind of way. They offer a safehouse and counseling and assistance getting families back on there feet. LIke I said I love what I do I may have to hang out in a bar for the night but the ends definitely justifies the means!!!

Other than all of this I am currently working at Beans and Brews on 900 East and 500 South right by my house. I have 5 more months until I can get my job back at the hospital and you'd better believe I am going to do it :) I hope every one is well keep posting pics of my prescious Nephews and Nieces I love to see them. And Jessic aget a frikkin blog already LOL!!

Love you all and I will keep you updated :)

OK! OK! I will update

Ok, still not much going on my life. I have been just concentrating on working and trying to get out of debt. I did help save a life today!! It was pretty awesome we had a patient code (for those of you not savvy to medical lingo they went into cardiac arrest) The patient had just had a Thyroidectomy and was doing just fine and moved to recovery when all of the sudden they presented a huge hemotoma and started bleeding out. I just happened to be in the recovery unit when all this happened and was the go to person for everything they needed. I ran around like crazy for about 20 minutes until the patient was stable enough to go back to the operating room. I helped out for a bout 30 more minutes in the room until everything was stable and under control. I have to tell you it was quite a rush. I know why my brother David loves his job it feels great knowing that you have helped save a life.

Needless to say that is the most exciting thing that has happened to me in a while. I hope everyone is doing well and I can't wait to hear from you.

Same old same old...

So not much is going on in my life still. I am just working hard trying to get out keep my head above water. Right before Christmas Meg and I went up to Mantua to help Dad and Paula paint their hallway. Sunday Dad let us take out the four wheeler and I showed Meg the best parts of Mantua. She loved it normally she hates winter and I showed her that you can have fun no matter the weather :) I miss you all and I love you all keep in touch.

Heres to the Holidays!!!

I know it has been a while since I updated I have been a busy little monkey!! The new things in my life since you all saw me at Thanksgiving my roommate Stacy moved out while I was at work last Friday. No notice or anything! I was a little upset to say the least!!! Lucky for me my friend that was planning on moving in with me at the end of December was able to afford moving in early so I wasn't completely left high and dry. SO now it is Me, Meghan, and my friend Tiff living happily together :) It is quite nice Stacy was very stressful to live with. I have had a hard time lately financially so I don't want any one to get me anything for Christmas because I can't afford gifts for anyone. I just want to see all of your smiling faces on Christmas day. I love you all and wish you all a happy holiday season!

HALLOWEEN

Ha ha this is my super scary Halloween costume. I was a sleep depriveed surgeon. I got a lot of laughs and scared a couple little kids it was great. I won't be going out on Wednesday for Halloween I have to study I have a big test coming up. Love you all I hope you have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Alive, Barely

Sorry no pretty picture this time there is issues with googles photo uploader. I just wanted to let everyone know I am still alive. I have been suffering from an upper respitory infection for about 2 weeks now and I am just barely getting back to feeling human. It is really sad because during that time my grades have slipped a little and it stresses me out. which doesn't help me feel any better. Not to worry though I can pull them back up with a little extra brain grease (instead of elbow grease!) I hope everyone is doing well I miss the family I still haven't met little Ali Lynn but I don't want to until I am infection free. I love you all keep in touch.

OK OK I am updating

Nothing is really going on in my life right now it is all work and studying. I have tried to upload the pictures I took from Paul James' birthday but for some reason I had major issues. Finally I just loaded them one at a time. I hope everyone liked their presents. I can't wait to see you all :)

Emotional Sentiments by Ann Michelle :)

As Summer comes to an end and we begin to creep into Fall I realize that time is so precious. It sneaks by us in so many small moments that we barely notice, until a season ends or we realize how a loved one has grown. Our accomplishments and memories are all we have to show for the time that slips by us like quiksilver. So take a moment and look around you, take in everything. Feel the moment you are in, think about what you have accomplished recently, and make sure the ones you love the most feel your love for them. For this life is fleeting, and not one moment is too insignificant to appreciate. Even in difficult times, know that you are learning, and accept your challenges with grace and dignity. I want you all to know that I love you and I cherish every moment I get to spend with you. And when I can't see you or talk to you I am grateful that we all have this little blogger to share our happiest and most pivotal moments with each other. I think our mother is very happy that we stay in touch, she was always about family. Well enough of the sappy monologue now everybody needs to bug Jessica until she gets her own blog so we can watch little Joshie grow!! :)

School is OUT!!!!

Hallelujah!!! No School for 2 weeks!!!! I think I did ok on my finals. I got an A- in my writing class. I am so happy to just be able to chill out and relax on my days off. This gives me a chance to catch up on my reading, I haven't even read the new Harry Potter book yet. I want to hang out soon my days off are Tuesdays and Thursdays , oh and of course I have the weekends available so if you kids are doing anything fun let me know!! I hope to see all of you very soon. Much Love!!!

Breaking it off

Hello family!!!

Well I have bad news. There is no longer a special someone :( After a few dates and further getting to know Michael I know that there will be nothing between us. He is a cool guy but not the one for me. So sorry to disappoint. But if you know of any upstanding single individuals I am still searching for my eternal companion. I love you all. Enjoy the 24th and stay safe!!

"Ahem"

So this is just a cute picture since I don't have a digital camera! I upload tons of pictures from National Geographic web page. Things are basically the same except one major thing. I think I have a boyfriend! I have been seeing this boy Michael. He is a sweetheart and I really like him. We spend every minute we can together which isn't as often as I would like because I have to work and go to school. :( Don't get wedding bells in your eyes just yet But things look good so far. Maybe after a little while I will bring him up to meet the family! Well I can only imagine how many phone calls this blog is going to prompt! LOL Love you guys talk to you soon!