Just ask my wife: I am a horrible multi-tasker.
It's true. It doesn't hurt my feelings or anything. I am a "one-laner" or a "pounder"... meaning I hammer a nail and keep hammering it until it is in all the way. My wife, on the other hand, is a "two-laner" or a "spreader"... meaning that while she is hammering a nail, she is measuring the wall, fishing for a screwdriver, and painting all at the same time. And she doesn't injure anyone.
I don't want to be sexist, but I think that the majority of females are multi-taskers and the majority of males are... not. I'm not saying this as a negative thing. This is just how the good Lord decided it 'ought to be. With that assumption then, when family life gets moving and the traffic of numerous events and activities really gets humming, with what gender would you statistically say is more successful in completion all these things? Right, and they're prettier too!
If you are actually reading this, then I am going to assume that you have some kind interest in the Crazier Cazier family. So, hopefully all these crazy items won't bore you, but here is the list of all the things I have the opportunity to be "multi-tasking" right now:
1. Special Education and Title I Teacher at Afton Elementary: This is my first occupation, as many of you know, and it has been a blast! I am currently in the 2nd grade teaching with some phenomenal teachers and having great experiences with these fun 7 and 8-year-olds. I love my job, and honestly can't wait to go to work (if that's what you call it) everyday.
2. Anti-bullying research and "Be CLASSY!" presenter/author: My father and I have been working the past few years on an anti-bullying program called "Be CLASSY!". Together, we have written a book and developed a program with great anti-bullying strategies built upon positive psychology principles. Currently, we are in over 32 schools in the USA and Canada, which requires me to have a lot of data-collection as far as effectiveness of the program. (So far, we are looking good, by the way... an average of 87% decline in bullying-type behaviors across the board). Also, we are traveling around the country at conferences presenting the program.
3. Broadcasting Teacher at Star Valley High School: For the past few months, I have been working with my school district and high school in developing a TV broadcasting program to stream sports, concerts, and other events live on the internet. This has opened the door for me to become a teacher at the high school for broadcasting (and probably a lot of travel to away games this next year). In the meantime, I have been talking to a lot of fantastic college and university broadcasting programs in search of the right cameras and technology for our program.
4. Broadcaster for Star Valley Internet Radio: Duke Dance, one of my best friends from high school and college, and I have always had a dream of managing a radio station together. After realizing the potential to use the internet radio option in Star Valley, we pitched our idea to one of the best broadcasters and men I know, Dan Dockstader. Dan is the owner of the Star Valley Independent, the local newspaper, and he loved our idea of having a local internet station. We launched the internet radio station in May, and are currently working a number of hours to keep that station running with local events and news. You can find the link for the internet radio at starvalleyindependent.com, or find our app in the app store on both Apple and Android devices.
On top of these vocational items in my life, our little family is moving to the "metropolis" of Afton! We are both and excited and nervous for this "little" move to Afton. We will be moving into my grandparents' old home on the original homestead that the Cazier's owned when they settled Star Valley. The home is a charming one, and definitely sentimental to me, but is in need of some good old fashioned TLC. Actually a lot of it. So, if we buy that home, remodeling is a must. We have already obtained permission to remodel some things while we are living there on a rent-to-own basis.
Whew. Life is busy! Now what was I saying... oh yes, multi-tasking. I suck at it. So how are things going? Well, for me, I'm not sure if I am coming or going most days, but Emily is doing a fantastic job as always. Besides being a wonderful mother and wife, she is constantly battling health problems and migraines. Yet, she doesn't complain or stop working! She is one of the toughest people I know, and I mean that in all sincerity. She is beautifully strong. Of all the multi-tasking there is, she has never forgotten that being a parent is the most important role and always comes first. She has taught me so much in this area, and while I am in oft needs of repentance, I am hopefully improving as being an involved and caring parent.
So even though I am a terrible multi-tasker, at least I try!
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
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Married!
May 23, 2009
We're engaged!
Dave and I had mentioned getting married and we knew that's what we wanted however I was not expecting to have him propose until the spring semester had started and to not be getting married until the beginning of the fall semester.
Dave had other ideas.
December 12 was the last day that Dave and I had before I headed back to New Mexico for Winter Break. For my Christmas Present Dave had told me that he was taking me up North to walk around Temple Square with all of its Christmas lights, and to the church history museum, to see the new Joseph Smith movie, and to take me to dinner anywhere I wanted to eat. He also gave me a gift card to one of my favorite stores, Deseret Book which he also planned to let me roam through while we were up North.
Others had mentioned the possibility of him proposing but I brushed it off knowing that he didn't want to get engaged this semester. I knew I was right when the week of the trip, Jake and a date (Emily Dutson), planned to join us for the trip.
The day we had set to leave, I was a stressed out mess. I had packing to do, and a final to finish. Dave, Jake, and Emily all arrived at my apartment while I was still in my Pajamas finishing the last of my work. I very quickly showered and got dressed (thank goodness my roommates had already picked out my clothing for the occasion). We left town and I slowly de-stressed as we continued the drive. By the time we made it to Salt Lake we were all starving. We stopped and got the soup and sandwich at the Nauvoo Cafe, which was absolutely amazing and incredibly delicous. We then found the times for the Joseph Smith Movie and left to walk through the Church History Museum. On the way there Dave and I realized that his camera had no batteries so Jake and Emily walked through the museum and Dave and I went to buy the batteries. We all made it back in time for the beginning of the Joseph Smith Movie. It was a fantastic movie which also had me crying by the end of it. When the movie finished the lights were all on at Temple Square so we decided to walk around. As we walked Dave began tossing his keys in the air. He dropped them and I stopped to wait for him while he picked them up. It took me a few seconds to realize that he was proposing to me! I said yes and he slipped a beautiful ring on my finger.
Dave had other ideas.
December 12 was the last day that Dave and I had before I headed back to New Mexico for Winter Break. For my Christmas Present Dave had told me that he was taking me up North to walk around Temple Square with all of its Christmas lights, and to the church history museum, to see the new Joseph Smith movie, and to take me to dinner anywhere I wanted to eat. He also gave me a gift card to one of my favorite stores, Deseret Book which he also planned to let me roam through while we were up North.
Others had mentioned the possibility of him proposing but I brushed it off knowing that he didn't want to get engaged this semester. I knew I was right when the week of the trip, Jake and a date (Emily Dutson), planned to join us for the trip.
The day we had set to leave, I was a stressed out mess. I had packing to do, and a final to finish. Dave, Jake, and Emily all arrived at my apartment while I was still in my Pajamas finishing the last of my work. I very quickly showered and got dressed (thank goodness my roommates had already picked out my clothing for the occasion). We left town and I slowly de-stressed as we continued the drive. By the time we made it to Salt Lake we were all starving. We stopped and got the soup and sandwich at the Nauvoo Cafe, which was absolutely amazing and incredibly delicous. We then found the times for the Joseph Smith Movie and left to walk through the Church History Museum. On the way there Dave and I realized that his camera had no batteries so Jake and Emily walked through the museum and Dave and I went to buy the batteries. We all made it back in time for the beginning of the Joseph Smith Movie. It was a fantastic movie which also had me crying by the end of it. When the movie finished the lights were all on at Temple Square so we decided to walk around. As we walked Dave began tossing his keys in the air. He dropped them and I stopped to wait for him while he picked them up. It took me a few seconds to realize that he was proposing to me! I said yes and he slipped a beautiful ring on my finger.
Engaged!
I know this picture isn't the best quality but this is right after Dave proposed to me and was putting the ring on my finger!
How We Met/First Date
Dave and I first met when he and his best friend Jacob Thomas ( a fellow resident on Castilleja Dorm like myself) decided to decorate Duke Dance's apartment before he returned home from his honeymoon. At the time they claimed that they needed help knowing how to decorate it and therefore were looking for the help of a few girls. They roamed the hallways until they found a room of about 6 girls (including myself). We agreed to help and set up a time for later in the week. Later that week we all met up and made a trip to Walmart to get the needed decorations. While there Dave and I ended up separated from the rest of the group. Dave and I talked while we looked for the right decorations...he asked what brought me to Snow and I answered honestly. "The Lord. This is where he wanted me and there is no other explanation for it." He claims this impressed him...and I think I believe him. The next Friday, I had the apartment to myself for one hour before my next class. I had just succeeded in splattering miracle whip all over after dropping the bottle on the floor when someone knocked on the door. Lo and Behold it was Dave. He came and we talked for the next hour. He invited me and my roommate Marsha to go on a hike the next day. I thought carefully and decided it would be fun. I was almost late for my next class which I just happened to have with Jake. Jake and I started talking and the plans changed so that we ended up turning the night into a double date and doing the hike that night rather than the next day. Sadly enough I am not much of a hiker and I gave a little over halfway through the hike. Dave, ever the gentleman stopped with me and we again talked for the next hour while Jake and Marsha finished the hike and came back to us. The men had brought with the makings for a sandwich which we all ate while watching the sunset. Afterwards we headed back to the car and went back to Duke Dance's apartment to watch the Emperor's New Groove and Mountains of Ephraim (most of you won't know this one..it's a home video Dave and Jake made before their mission) and enjoying a bowl of ice cream. Before ending the night Marsha and I invited them to join us for the rodeo in Manti the next night. They agreed and that concluded our first date!
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