Friday, November 27, 2009

*~*A Bittersweet Ending*~*


So...... I really have no idea where to start this post. When I was hired at Larsen Farms, I never thought that I would come to love working here as much as I have. Although my time at Larsens was rather short, it was long enough to create some lifetime friends, and make lots of great memories! I started two weeks before I graduated. I had a great trainer, Lili, and when she was showing me all there is to do, I was a little overwhelmed to say the least. I thought that I would never be able to memorize all of the Larsen driver's names and had no idea how I was ever going to deal with the mad truck drivers. Our office was tiny. There was me and the shipping girl in it. Her name is Dominica and I had no idea that I could come to love a coworker like I love this chica! So..... This is where I confess to you that the first week that I worked with Dominica, I thought she was a beast. She would be cranky with the drivers, and would never take an ounce of crap. I soon caught on to the swing of things here and got to know Dominica better and realized that she was one of the nicest girls I know. We have spent countless late nights talking about anything from our latest crush to the dumbo truck driver that we want to taze. I have come to be great friends with Dominica and will miss her greatly. Dominica's sister Miranda is the shipping girl in the back, and she too has become a great friend to me. I will miss our chats late at night and all of the laughs we have had...... getting in trouble together too!! haha So..... like after a month and a half of working at Larsen's we found out that the warehouse would be shutting down, and Dominica and Miranda would be off for a whole month! I thought I was going to go CRAZY!! I had been nice and had kind of made friends throughout the office, but these girls were my besties at work! So.... then we find out that the receptionist would be in the farm office for the month that the warehouse was shut down so that we could get a new office. I had no idea how much fun we would be having in the next month. I moved into Brenda and SueAnn's office and loved every second of it! We laughed and joked and talked all day! Also, since I was in there everyone that came in I talked to! :D I grew to love all of the ladies that worked there. I also worked for awhile in accounting! Anyway...... Needless to explain any further...... I love all of the people that I have worked with!!! We have countless memories from truckers bonking their noggins to falling down the stairs, to giving Jan sanitizing wipes for her nasty lil games..... hehe Love you jan! When I first talked to my mom, and decided it was time to quit, I was so happy. I had been so overwhelmed going to school and working two jobs that I was relieved to know that it really was time to let something go. I was sick of the long drive and late nights out in Hamer. But then when it came time to actually talk to Misty and the follow through, I was a mess. I started crying that night and still am all teary eyed as I write this post (Mostly cause I just said goodbye to Dominica). I was dead set on nobody making a big deal about my departure..... but that was a fat chance. On Wednesday, all the people at work had a "get together" :D Thank you everyone! We had pumpkin roll and ice cream! Then I was presented some "protection" to help me in my pursuit of a HOT new social life! Although I am sad right now, I still know that this is the right thing for me to do right now. I love all of the friends I have made at Larsen's and will always remember the good (and bad) memories that were created there, and look forward to the next adventure that my life brings!!! :D


Saturday, October 24, 2009

*~*WOW..... What a cRaZy RiDe*~*

Where to start?!?!?
Well......... SO much has been happening in my life, I don't even know where to start! It's been FOREVER since I updated this, so that doesn't help matters. I am adjusting to the college life.. and accepting the fact that I NEVER get sleep! haha I miss my family like crazy...... I used to look forward to getting out of the house and now I count down the days till I can come home! Funny how your perception changes as you get older!
I have come to realize over the last few months just how important my family is to me. I have always loved them, but lately I have realized just how important they are to me. I am so grateful to have such amazing brothers. They are such a strength to me. I look forward to their calls and texts all of the time! I got all teary eyed when I saw their bald heads lined up to play football. They both are so tuff, but at the same time, they both have very tender hearts when it comes to the important stuff. I look up to both of them in so many ways- and yes :) I literally look up to both of them nowdays! I have the best parents ever!! They are ALWAYS there for me no matter what, and I don't know what I would do without them. We have had a rough couple of months in the Leatham family, and I am so grateful for my whole family. I know that we have all come closer to each other. I think that it is such a blessing to be in such a close family that is there for each other through the good and bad.
I have also come to realize just how important good friends are. I don't know how I would have survived the last few months without Kolleen and Kandice. I was a little nervous about having to share a room at college,but it has been so much fun! Kolleen and I have had some great late night chats, and made some very fun memories. We have had some awesome sleep overs with Kand, and of course had some very fun girls nights out on the town! :D
We have very fun roomates- no stupid girl drama, very fun late night dress up parties, and of course the one thats got da SWINEY!!! :D Love ya all!!!
Anyway..... that is a lil update on my life as of right now.......... :D And heck no there is no MRS. Degree in the near future of Kortney! But thanks for wondering ;D And now for some pics.........

Friday, September 25, 2009

*~*My new watch!!*~*







So.... last night my mom, grandma and myself went and made a new watch..... it took me FOREVER!! They all turned out so good though.... I love this one!! It's HUGE!!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

My Tough lil Buddy!

Ok..... So I haven't wanted to write this post because I am such a baby about things, and I have been crying SO much lately! But... I have had several people ask so I guess I need to write about it. Last Monday my cousin Jace was really sick. When his parents took him to the doc they diagnosed him with mono. I was then feeling terrible because Jace and I had shared treats at Hayd's game the week before, and I had mono earlier in the year. Then, the story gets worse. I started school on Thurs and everything was great. On Friday I went to school and then headed out to work. I got there around 2 and then like at 4:40 Misty came and told me that I needed to get my stuff and go with her. That something was wrong and I would be leaving work. Anyway.... Long story short we found out that Jace had just been diagnosed with Lukemia. They rushed him to Primary Children's Hospital, and the treatment began. My mom and family left to go down there. Although I am missing them like crazy and have had some rough moments..... I am loving school. I constantly pray for my buddy Jace and his mom, dad, Hayd, and the rest of the fam. I honestly can't believe how things can change so much in one minute!! I can't believe all the support that we have all got through this experience! For more updated info check out the blog that his mom is doing. The address is ironmanjace.blogspot.com! Thanks for all of the love and support!!! Get better Jacer and keep being the ironman that you have ALWAYS been!! :D

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Welcome to our new lil home!! :D I am all growed up as some would
say..... or I as I say it.... I am headed to college!!!
Kolleen and I moved into our appartment yesterday. It was exciing as
well as super scary!! We survived our first night in the big town! School starts on
Thurs! But until then...... PARTY!!!
This is our tv
and our living room!
This is our kitchen.... It is pretty bare right now!
Gettin unpacked and putting our intials on
EVERYTHING!!! haha
Our desks.....

And my bed..... Cute!! :D And..... The pillows and stuff go
perfect with the picture frame Mrs. Scott gave to me!

This is our closet!! TINY!!

I am very nervous and excited at the same time!! This will be so much fun!! I am so ready to start this chapter in my life.... :D




*~NEW OFFICE!~*

This is our new floor.... Slate! :)
This is my window!


And this is my view! Only now we have nice leather chairs
And a coffee table



This is the inside of the office

So.... They have not put our new windows in yet...
So the sun is really bright in the afternoon. Misty found
us these sweet shades.... They say Larsen Farms! haha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Thursday was my mom's birthday! We decorated her office at work and my dad gave her some beautiful flowers!! It was a fun day and we all had fun celebrating her Bday!!