The Hansen Diaries! Vegas Edition!: Hi Ho Hi Ho It's Off to Work We Go!

Nora, Sherry, and me Selfie!

It's been a while since there has been a real update here, so I thought I would write a few things.

Me, Sherry, Nora, and Nerrisa (who is my neighbor)

Me and Donna. Back row Divas!

Proof I did it!

Me and Richard and Omar! Best trainers ever!

Me, Chandra, Michelle, and Diane

We have lived here in Las Vegas for almost 9 months now. Still loving it and finally getting somewhat settled in. It took me several months to find a job and get hired, but WinCo was really good to me for 4 months. I worked there from the beginning of October to the end of January. I mentioned in a previous post that for my birthday, I was offered a job working for the State of Nevada Welfare. I started training for that job on the 5th of January. I "graduated" from the academy on March 20th. The first thing that I have actually graduated and received a certificate for doing. I know it sounds corny, but this was a HUGE accomplishment for me. I have now been working in my office, doing my job for 2 weeks and still enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong, there are some pretty challenging things and I have been on an emotional roller coaster, but I have made many friends in the academy and a few in the office and hope to make this my job that I will eventually retire from in many many years ;-) Or at least something still in the state system. I found out during this time that Nerissa lives 5 houses from me. Pretty cool! There are a few specific people in the academy that I really feel I connected with and miss every day. I had a VERY good set of trainers and really couldn't have had a much better experience while make this major transition in my life. Here are a few pics from the last week and "graduation". Anyway, that is what has been happening with me. I felt fairly confident when I came home on Friday. This is a very good thing. I hope I am able to keep gaining that confidence and excel at this job.

Dan started working in January for The D. A hotel/casino in Downtown LV. He loved that job as he got to meet many people and be in the thick of things, but another job came along starting in March that we decided was a better fit as it wasn't as physically taxing as the D and he has a much better chance of promoting in the company. He has been working for Solar City for about a month now and still loves it. He schedules and prepares people to get solar energy systems in their homes. His offices that he works with are Cape Cod and South Shore (Hint hint Sharon Bramhall. He may get to visit sometime ;-) Everyone loves him everywhere he works or goes, so it is turning out quite well for him. Plus, he can grow his beard and hair here. This makes him very happy. We are starting to get things together and almost be able to breath and enjoy our new lives.

Kyler has been working for Vivnt doing system installs, but recently changed to Sales. He spent some time in California and had a little success. He is looking for something else more stable but hanging on to this one as it is at least something coming in. He turned 21 on the 31st of March. Turning 21 in Las Vegas opens up A LOT of opportunity for employment.

Megan has been working at Winco in the Deli since the end of January. She seems to like it. She recently bought herself a car. She did it all on her own and is definitely learning the joys of adulthood and responsibility. She has mad many new friends here. She participates in the local singles ward and loves her ward family.

Nora, John, Gio, Sherry, Me. Original Owens peeps,
Gio wasn't at Owens, but a new friend.

Aubree is getting ready to finish her junior year of high school. She only has to take 3 classes next year to graduate, but is filling up her schedule so as to be a little ahead. She is looking into all of the cosmetology schools here and hopes to get into one next year. She is taking her dad's advice and taking some business classes next year so once she has her cosmetology degree and some business classes behind her she can not only beautify a person, but run her own business doing it. She has a boyfriend named Matthew. Everyone calls him "Foxtails". He is nice and a pretty decent guy. Aubree has been made the unofficial poster maker for Jake's football team.

Jake is finishing the 8th grade. The high school football team is already excited for him to be coming. Right now he is playing for the local league on the LV Saints team as their Center. He plays sometimes as a defensive tackle as well. He is almost 14 and has made all kinds of friends. He is a lot like his dad and everyone loves him everywhere he goes. Dan is sort of the unofficial team photographer for Jake's team. If you want to see more pics you can find them on Dan's profile.

Kind of scary to me that our baby is going to high school. How did I get this old??

This weekend has been pretty good. Did some spring cleaning and stuff. I find myself trying to stay away from social media on this weekend twice a year. I have lost too many...So happy I can talk to Dan and to some of my friends and at least let some feelings out. I would bet many people who haven't been around me for a while wouldn't recognize me as the same person. I may look the same, but I'm a much different person as far as reactions and stress levels. It helps not feeling sick and in pain all of the time and having Dan here to lean on. I can't express enough how much I love him. He has been right there for me through A LOT.

I am going to post a few more pics of everyone else now. Hope everyone is have a great Easter and wishing happiness for all.