Exhaustion......

Exhaustion has officially set in............

It's been yet again a while since I have updated. I still don't have pictures to post because it seems most of my time is spent here at work. Last week I worked 59 hours and that's been about average for me these days.

I spend little time with Tom, which makes me cranky from time to time :) For the most part he understands....We did manage to do some Christmas shopping on Saturday and then we enjoyed dinner and rented some movies. It was an excellent date night. I needed a nice night out like that. I know Tom doesn't mind the extra time to himself. LOL. He spends it playing soccer and with his new Xbox 360...I look forward to spending more time with him around Christmas....

I am anxious for Lia and Scott and the kids to come home. Only a little while longer. It will be nice when Amy and Tristan and Stella come home. The whole family together again. Hopefully I will get so spend some good quality time with them.

I just wish I had more time to relax....I really look forward to the nice week off I get at Christmas time, but it is a definite struggle to keep on going when I am so tired.

Well that is all I have for now. Hopefully more to come soon.

Have a Merry Christmas and keep me in your prayers as I get through this insane time at work.

What's New???

I guess it has been a while since I have last updated, huh? Things have been a little busy and stressful the last few weeks. I find myself with no time for anything really.

Well where to start with my update.....Let's see....

Work life....that has just been insane. We (the HR Department) lost one of our employees, Lynette. She was also one of my good friends at work and also outside of work. She and I became close when I was going through my divorce. It was hard for me since Lynette brought a lot of knowledge to our department. So as you can imagine work has been quite different. We still have 10 positions that we are excepting applications from the outside world, about 6 positions we are looking to fill internally and about 20 other open positions that we have not yet filled but are interviewing or are in the reference check stages. Not only this but I have moved to a completely different building and changed work environments. This was a little difficult for me. So as you can see I have been working a lot of over time, which is nice for my checking account with the holiday's fastly approaching. But this also means, less time for me, and a little more of a Cranky Sara rather then the usual Sassy Sara. (Just ask Tom, he knows.....I've done lots of apologizing) It's tough going to work in the dark and coming home from work in the dark....makes you wonder where the day went..... if you know anyone looking for a job you can direct them to www.borisch.com, we now have job postings on our website.

On to the next thing.....Tom(also known as Thomas according to Joy Joy and Michelle) is great. He too has been extremely busy at work and is looking for another person in his department....We spent Thanksgiving with his family. It was very nice. Yesterday Tom bought the Xbox 360 and I am currently enjoying watching him play. His whole body gets into it.....I am sure Johnny will enjoy having another person to play Xbox Live with. He currently plays indoor soccer two nights a week and I try and go to support my man. Other then that we just spend time having fun together....(well at least I do. LOL......I am sure he would agree....minus the cranky Sara parts).

Hopefully on my next blog post I will have some pictures from the holidays. It is time for me to get some rest. Busy day tomorrow......

There are many things to be Thankful this time of year.....So as the holiday seasons fastly approach, remember all those things. As Christmas approaches remember the reason for the season.

One Year Mark.....

Today marks one year to the new Sara Life.

It's been an interesting year full of struggles, new memories, changes, finding happiness, falling in love again, and celebrating finding out who I am and what I want in life.

Since Thanksgiving is coming up, I thought I would post the things that I am thankful for the past year.....

1. God is good and he has been with me all through out the struggles of the world.

2. I have an awesome family, that has been there for me no matter what. They have listened to me repeat feelings over and over again. They have let me be sad, cry, sob,smile. I wouldn't be where I am today without such a strong support group.

3. I've found true friends that have been there every step of the way.

4. I've moved out on my own. Big step for me. It was tough at first but I made it.

5. I've found a great guy. LOL...and I know he's reading this at some point so I will try not to be too crazy. But he's a great guy and yeah....I am pretty sure I love him. He's put up with me....cooked for me......complimented me......paid for me.....he talks....taught me things....but most importantly he's helped me find out who I am...

6. I've become stronger. I am a stronger person. I do not put up with crap.

7. I actually smile.

8. I am blessed.

9. I've learned a lot about life and about me. For instance.....I am now super sassy, I actually like games, I hate mornings, I like things organized, I am a nice, beautiful person. I enjoy every moment of life I have.

I wanted to take a minute to THANK all of you who have been there for me, guiding me, loving me, and praying for me. I would not be where I am without you. Please say a little prayer for me today.....Even though I am extremely thankful and extremely blessed, and extremely happy....there are parts of today that also make it a little bitter-sweet.

So here's to me. (LOL) Let's celebrate the birthday of my new life.

Love you all!!

What's on Sassy Sara's mind tonight?

Life seems to be so busy these days.

I went yesterday to re-take my math part of the Compass test. In order to get into Davenport University you have to pass a Compass test if your ACT scores are too low. Well my ACT score was 1 point lower from what it would have taken me to get accepted. You get two attempts to pass the Compass test.

The first time, I passed the reading and writing with flying colors. Piece of cake for me. The math part, not so good. I got a 28 and I needed to get a 30. I was a little discouraged but I decided that I should take it again. Now I should remind you that I have never ever taken Algebra in my life....in high school I was stuck in the General or Business math classes. Nothing to do with Algebra. So Tom and I looked over some of the questions on the worksheet and he did what he could to help explain things to me. I've never really been the quick learner....and to be honest....I didn't really know what the heck he was saying to me....but I tried.

The second time, I went back to take the Math part. I was nervous....I didn't know anything about it. The outcome was not so good. I got the same exact score as last time, 28. I was disappointed, saddened, and felt like a failure. The lady was kind of a snot about it when she handed me the results. "Yeah, you really need to know the basics of Algebra in order to get in here. You will have to go to GRCC and take a math class to get accepted here."

Now I sit here and think about it and I am hurt, I am sad. I was so excited about going to school, I thought I was making the right decision. But now....I am not so sure. I am thinking obviously I am thinking negatively....but regardless.....I need to spend a whole semester taking a stupid Algebra class....and to myself I am thinking....when in my career am I going to use it....I haven't used it in the 6 years I have been at Borisch....

I don't know what to do......I have all these thoughts going on in my head and the one that keeps coming back was....when I was a senior in high school and they told me that I wasn't good enough for college ,that I would never make it, or to not even bother trying...and I for some crazy listened to them. I let that affect me....then I give it a try and this is what happens....

So bloggers.....I write this because.....I am discouraged.....and well I just needed to vent....what's next....what do I do? All I can do right now is pray for guidance to figure out it out.....

I am still alive....

As for the rest of my family, I am not sure. We seem to all be slacking on updating our blogs on a regular basis.....

So this is to say, I am still alive. I've been sick.....I am tired......and work is insanly busy.....matter fact I could use a nice vacation..... We still have lots of openings. So if you know anyone looking for a job, let me know and I can get you a copy of our most current postings.

And this is in case you forgot what I looked like.

(this is me and Tom's sister Christina and sister-in-law Tonya)

Yeah. I was tagged.....

So I was tagged by my sister-in-law Michelle. (Thanks a million)

Here are the rules that I must post first.

The rules.
1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.
2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had.3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag. Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog for the rules.

And my middle name, like Michelle's is Lynn without the "E".....

L = Extremely Loyal

Y = Year of Learning........Changes.........It's almost a year that my whole life changed (Oct 26) It definately changed for the better and a lot of lessons were learned and I am doing well....God is good.

N = Neater....... I like things organized and put in it's place these days, in previous times, I could have cared less......

N = Not good at this. I am so not good at these types of things. Doesn't help my middle name is a difficult one

So I get to tagged 4 people.....I pick One Day at a Time, The Church Lady, Ahora, and Me and my Boys......So have fun :)

Tag, I'm It, I forgot

more details to come.

I thank Michelle for tagging me.

Family Dinner

Just some photo's today from our family dinner. We had yummy KFC and went to the zoo to celebrate Katie, Johnny, Arianna and Alex's birthdays. Even though Alex wasn't present and Lia, Scott, and Maddiw; we sang the birthday song and got a chance to talk to them on the phone while we were at the zoo.

We all miss them so much but are proud that they are following God's call.

Happy Birthday to all and may you be truly blessed today and always!

Crazy

I am lacking in the updating my blog on a more regular basis.

Things have been a little crazy around my world.

I've been busy working.....So much going on right now. We just had our company pig roast that we (me and Lynette from work) have been planning for quite some time. It was a good time. It was nice that I got to enjoy some of it but not much. It was a big sucess (we estimate that about 500 people were there) and I will attach some photo's...Dan and Michelle and the kids were able to attend and from what I heard they had a good time.

Other things at work....well we are looking to hire about 150 people by January. So yeah that means....I am one busy girl. We are truly blessed with all the business but it can be overwheleming at times.

Tom is super great for all of you that wonder.....I know there are some out there. He's still treating me good ( I know my dad always needs to hear that) He's been just as busy as me. He coaches soccer and on the weekends keeps busy with pretty much everything. The man can't sit still. Reminds me of Scott Leenstra when he lived in Michigan. LOL. Tom and I had my parents and Johnny over last weekend for dinner and then we played Tribond. Tom as usual did all the cooking.....it was delightful and we enjoyed the time spent. We did finally relax a little on Sunday, watching football, which is not my favorite but I got a good, much needed nap out of it.

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Enjoy the pictures of the Borisch Pig Roast

If you look closely in this picture you will see Dan and Michelle and Dewy :)

Well that is all I have for now.......thought you would all enjoy the update.

How did I do it???

So today I did one of the most dumbest things imaginable.

Most of you know that I do not enjoy mornings. Most mornings I tend to just sleep walk my way out the door, into the car, and then on to work.

So this morning. I am getting ready to head out the door, shut the lights out, put my shoes on and onward I go......

I get to work, walk in the back door, passed some people.....who are kind enough to say hi and I of course just mumble back and give the look of death....and then it hits me......I look down and this is what I see......

How did this happen, and how in the world did I not notice this? Different size heals even!!! Honestly......Oh what a Friday....All I can say is at least I have a good friend that was kind enough to bring me a new pair of shoes.....

And....

Just thought I would put one more picture on here.

NEW YORK

This blog post is overdue, that I do know.

Tom and I went to New York for a wedding. Tom was in the wedding. The wedding was 1 hour and 43 minutes long......and yes, Tom had to stand the entire time. It was in an older church so there was no air conditioning.

Tom's sister Tina and her husband Joel also went to New York. On the way there Tom and I got lost and took a nice tour of Ithica, New York. Lots of vineyards, dirt roads, lakes, and hills. It was a beautiful place. For some crazy reason we didn't take any pictures. I think we were both concentrating on finding the hotel and to rush to the rehearsal dinner. We left Michigan at 3am and finally arrived our destination at 3pm...long time to be in a car. And after a 12 hour trip being in the car, we still managed to get along...

On the way home the four of us stopped in Buffalo New York for the Buffalo Wings Festival. It was a good time....and many memories were made.

Below are a few pictures from our trip. I hope the pictures were well worth the wait....

Tom and I

Tina, Joel, and of course me

Tina, Joel, Tom, and Me

Tom and I enjoying some wings....yummy!

Working on my next post.........

Things have been busy busy here in Sassy Sara World.....

I am awaiting some pictures from my New York trip so I can post.

Good times, good memories made....

Aren't We Cute??

Need I say more....

Happy 1 day late Anniversary...

To my best friend Becky.

She has been married to Mark for 2 years now.

May you two be blessed with many more to come!!!

Thanks for being such a great friend!

Note to Becky: I am still waiting to frame this picture :0)

Happy Birthday Dan!

Happy Birthday Dan!

Dan, you won't be eating 4 desserts like this for a while....so I thought I would post this picture for the memories......kinda makes your mouth water, doesn't it?

I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and let you know you are loved!

My Newest Thought

I have decided that I would really like to take online classes. I'd like to hav. e something to fall back on in case I ever lose my job. With the economy the way it is these days, you can't really ever be too secure in your job.

The hard part about all of this is....can I afford it? When I first started thinking about going to school it was a little over a year ago. That all went down the drain when things got a little rough. But the thought keeps popping up in my head.

Is now the right time? I just don't know. If I decide to go back, I would go for Human Resource Management.

So fellow bloggers, what do you think?

Happy 30th Lia!!!

Happy 30th Birthday Lia!!

I hope you have a great one! Even though you are miles away

I hope you can feel just how much you are loved and missed.

Hugs and Kisses!

I am slacking on the picture category......Here's the deal. I went out and bought a memory card reader so I could download pictures onto my computer but the reader turned out to be a dud. So I have to return it....so until I can get out to the store to replace it.....I may have some boring or old pictures to post. Todays picture....will be as usual from the Cruise....but the

"Sassy Sara News Broadcast Picture"

Not much is new in the Sassy Sara World. I've been busy working and just hanging out, having a grand ole' time.

I did once again cook dinner for Tom on Friday. I attempted the Stuffed Meatloaf recipe from the South Christian cookbook. It was alright....it was missing something.....different spices or something. Tom said it was alright. I am getting used to his cooking (which is 30 times better then mine!!!) and him using random spices in things. Spices just make a meal.....I know Lia would agree with that one. I miss her cooking too!!!! She always made the best Mexican meals......

This weekend was a semi-relaxing one. I did manage to get my haircut on Saturday and visit my dearest friend Becky for lunch and then I pretty much took a nap until later that evening when Tom and I went for dinner....I am not sure we can go anywhere without Tom not knowing someone!!! We ran into a cousin? or something....so we invited him to join us. It was a nice night. Sunday I spent the day helping Tom clean his house...and for those of you who know me, I HATE cleaning....but it wasn't so bad.....I got my workout.....and in the end, the cleaning results were pretty decent....you may have to ask him.....LOL

Well that's it......I know kinda boring stuff....Next time I will be more creative....Just trying to keep everyone updated on what's going on in my life....

Thinking!

Lately I find that when I go to bed, I can't seem to get my mind to stop thinking. It's constantly thinking about one thing or another. It drives me crazy!!

Why can't our minds just stop thinking so deeply when we decide to actually go to sleep??

The things that keep me up are things that are so not worth keeping me awake...

What time is it in South Africa?
I wonder what Lia and Scott and the kids are up to?
What is Love?, Am I in Love?
What plans do I have this week?
What will the doctor say?
What if...questions,
Vacation sounds nice....why can't I go?
I wonder if I will sleep tonight?

Work thoughts...
How many people do we have starting this week?
What do I have to get done this week?
Will I ever be able to not work?
Ahhh...do I have to go.....

And the list could go on......

So my question is, why must the brain continue thinking into the wee hours of morning, for things that clearly I don't need to think about when I am trying to get my beauty rest???

World's Best Sisters

And I couldn't ask for better sisters....

No matter how far apart we are from each other we will always be the best of friends.....

Life

Life sure has been insanely crazy and busy the last couple weeks!

Not much is really new.....Work is going great and extremely busy! We currently have 39 open positions. So as you can imagine, they keep me pretty busy. I am blessed to have a good job!

I've been spending time with my sister Lia, saying goodbyes, attending Shelly's wedding, hanging out with friends and of course Tom. I've had family dinners and graduation for Johnny and the list could just go on and on......

I just wanted to take a minute and ask for your prayers for the following things......

Pray for Lia and Scott and the kids as they get ready to leave on Wednesday. I believe their flight leaves at 3pm. Pray that the next couple days go smoothly. I know Lia is lacking in the sleep category. Pray for guidance.

Pray for the rest of us as we prepare to say our goodbye's for 6 months....It's not going to be easy. And as most of you already know I am not good with good-byes. I do not like them but I know I would regret not being there to see them off.......

Pray for Shelly and Kent. Pray that God will not only bless their marriage but bless them as they leave for their mission trip and as they also prepare to move out to Washington State.

Pray for Amy and Stella as they are getting ready to come to Michigan for a couple weeks. I believe they are due in tomorrow night around 9:30pm.

I think that is it for now. I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer thus far....I know I am enjoying it.

Time Flies....

It seems like just yesterday Johnny was born and now he is graduating from the 8th grade. My how time seems to fly right by. I just wanted to take a minute and wish him the best of luck as he heads on to high school....

Love you lots Johnny.

IT IS FINISHED....and I FEEL GREAT!!!

Sorry sisters, I had to do it....it was such a relief and I had you two to share it with.

The Last and Final.

Happy Sassy Sara

Burn Baby Burn

It's just getting started.

Let us Begin.....

Today is the Day!

Well.....Today is the day for what might you ask?

I have deleted every wedding picture from my computer. It was TIME! I am tired of going to find a nice picture to post and seeing 200 some wedding pictures looking at me. That was the old me.....now all I have to go is going to my parents and getting rid of the hard copies.....

This weekend I will be attending my first wedding.....and I am going to go with my chin up, a smile on my face.....and pray that God will be right on one side and Tom on the other....giving me all the encouragement and understanding I need....and I know they both will be because they have been.

The new me says good-bye to the past and welcomes the future with open arms. I am free as free can be....I am happy as happy can be.....I am blessed as blessed can be.

SO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL...............Some of my most happiest times.....and there's much more to post.....Sending much Love.....

This is the fun/goofy Lia

This is the Sweet Lia

This is the look I got when she saw the last entry on my blog....

I believe it's the I am mad at you but I don't want to be so you get the sassy look.

So after a week of feeling semi bad about posting a peaceful picture of my darling sister sleeping on the plane ride to our family cruise. I thought I would take a minute to let her know, that I will miss her tons!!You're an awesome sister and I am so happy and proud that you have such a great opportunity to do this. Don't miss me too much....I'll miss picking on you.....although some brilliant person invented blogs and the internet....so....we may be far apart but not far enough to dish out the sisterly love.