Rabble rabble rabble.....

Well it's time for some rantings and updates....

Well it's a saturday here, as it is most other places...And My mind is just wandering around and the one thing that hits the most is my education...

a little update... I stopped going to school last year when Phil and I got married. I figured I could jump right back into school no problem the next semester. Well Unfortunately, My mother passed away and phil felt it would be smart for me to take another semester off. Here I am... One year later, and I feel so Far behind in school. I have one year left of my undergraduate degree in Family and Consumer science and I just feel so lost. I see so many around me getting their degrees and I feel so far behind them, and that I don't match up to them and the calibur they are. I dont have scholarships, or parents who have paid for my schooling. I'm stuck at the point where going to school is one of the most expensive things, and I really really hate debt....I have refused to take out student loans because I have heard so many horror stories of student loans and how they can destroy your finances. And Even though I am only a year away from being done, Phil has so much more schooling than I do. He's got the rest of his Undergrad and Masters program he needs ot finish... I just feel trapped.

I know my degree is important and it can create a better life for Phil and I. But I hate the feeling that I do not level with those who have degrees. I literally feel stupid, and thats a feeling I detest. I know I am smart. I know I am capable of graduating college. But right now with how fafsa is and how stupid financial aid can be...I just want to finish already. If I can finish with my degree, It'll be something I could have only dreamed of, finally coming true.

Any way.... updates
We are both starting school this fall! Phil in accounting, me in financial planning and consumer science.
Boomer got nuetered and what a good boy he has been!
The training is going good! Just working out in the morning. Only down 2 lbs.
But phil is down 5! Woot! sexy beast!
Phil's been searching for new jobs, and has an Interview with Farmers insurance on monday. Hopefully he gets it!!!

So crazy. I feel so tired from working, but it feels good to have money in the bank. We've been bustin our behinds. Hoepfully it'll be easier soon.

Till Next time

Hump day blog!

I'm a terrible blogger.....

So I have been awful at updating but we are doing good!

I have been trying to get myself into the gym but with my new work schedule, I need to wake myself up super early to go. Not a fan. But in addition to that, I have decided to do the HCG diet one more time to try and kick my butt into shape. I'm not looking forward to eating so little, but I need the results a little sooner so Phil and I can do a Anniversary Photo shoot! Can't wait for that. i really Want some new photos up in the house and hopefully with Boomer!


Phil didn't get on with West Valley Police. He was ranked but not offered a position. He has gone and applied and interviewed for a county court officer for Salt Lake so we will see where that will go. If he does not get on with them, he plans to attend LDSBC in the fall for accounting. We both figured a degree is going to benefit us more in the long run financially and economically.


My new job is AWESOME! I can't remember what I mentioned about it before, but I work for Alliance Residential Company as a Lease Associate. I basically do administrative work and lease apartments. My degree in consumer and community studies is perfect for this job and it'll propel me further into the company. I love the opportunites that are opening up for me, as well as for Phil. He is a stud for supporting me through a career change and going through school. I can't wait to see what more this company can do for us!


My family is visiting me and phil for a week and it'll be good to see everyone since it has been a while since we have all been together. We are also super excited for the 4th and being able to try out our free grill! Thats right! Phil was cleaning a house and the woman had a brand new grill that she just gave him! Talk about awesome! So we get to grill hamburgers and sausages and have a grand ol' time!


Boomer is getting bigger each day! We actually have him scheduled to get nuetered (ouch) on the 11. He's been getting really hyper and territorial so we knew it was time to do the snip snip. But he's loving life in the new apartment and we are loving him more and more each day.


Anyway... yup this is the life! Hopefully I'll have some photos to post in the next blog.

Is it the weekend yet?!

Oh boy... blogging is super fun when you have almost 2 months to catch up on!

Anyway...we finally moved into our new place and got ourselves all situated and settled. it feels so nice to be in an apartment where we can breathe! Boomer has room to move, and everything  isn't cramed into one giant room! We absolutely love our new place and we are loving life!

I quit my work with Progrexion Marketing And started work with Alliance residential Company as a property manager which is SO NICE! It's much more relaxed but challenging at the same time and I love it!

Phil had his final interview with West Valley Police So we have a few weeks till we find out where he is ranked!

 Until then, we are enrolling him at Weber for Mechanical Engineering!

My runs are going good.... just beena little hectic lately. Phil and I actually started a bet that whoever hit their weightloss goal first would get their own kindle fire!

I Know we are super silly.... But we are trying to get ourselves in better physical condition and all.

Lauren moves in with us un 2 weeks, which will be nice to have someone home with Boomer when we are out

anyway....that's life right now!

end of the month update!!!!

I Know I haven't been very good at keeping up on the whole blogging thing, but here we go!!

So today,Phil has his agility test for the West Valley City Police. he has to run 1 1/2 miles in 16 minutes, and He ran it in 12:23, Do 35 sit ups in 1 minute, he did 37, Do 25 pushups, he did 36, a vertical jump of 13'' or more, he did 22''. As most of you know, Phil works for Chemdry cleaning carpets. He has worked 10 to 12 hour days all week and we haven't gotten him into the gym because of it. Then this morning, His back was so sore he could hardly get out of bed. So we hoped he would be able to do what he needs to do today to move on to the next portion of the interview process. I think he did such a good job! So now we wait! If he doesn't get this opportunity, Provo city police will be hiring 6 officers in June! So Phil's Chances of getting a position there is alot higher. So here's to praying!!

On my updates, My marketing firm I work for is hiring for a management position. I applied and had the first interview, and now the waiting for the 2nd interview begins. This would make finances at home alot easier for me and phil, but the hours are what suck, but it's a stepping stone to what I want to accomplish in life. 

As for the marathon training, It's been hard getting to the gym this week but I get back into it on Monday. And I finally registered for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Florida! Me and Phil Never got a honeymoon, so we are gonna take this opportunity to enjoy ourselves and have some fun for a week. I've also been looking into doing a triathlon this year too! The swimming and running won't be an issue, but the biking? EEEEEEEKKKK!!! But I want to do it to say I tried!

School for me starts up in 2 weeks. I'm taking so many classes to get myself back on track with school, and I really really want to hurry up and be finished with everything. So right now with the amount of classes I need, it'll  be summer 2013 when I graduate. Taking 2 semesters off really set me back, and its been really hard to focus on everything especially with Phil and preparing to be an officer. But its better to finish school, than to never do it.

And lastly......we are moving!!!!! We are officially moving into a bigger apartment this next week. Its 1200 square feet and its 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and brand new!!! Lauren will be moving in with us at the end of June, and we are so happy to finally have a bigger place and be within the same area! We will post pictures once everything is set up and put in it's place. It's gonna look so cute once we are done with it all!!

well, thats the update on us! We will let you guys know more as things progress. 

Frustration, and mental constipation

Ugh what a freaking month. March has been crazy... maybe thats why they refer to it as madness.... hmmm food for thought.

Well updates:

1. I registered for summer classes, found out I won't graduate till next year which is kind of a bummer, but in semesters, it seems alot shorter.

2. I've decided to run a 5k in april and a 10k in May to prepare me for my 13.1 in june. 

3. Olive Garden is driving me insane. I never see my husband let alone get a chance to run. I'm searching for the quickest solution out of it. Maybe Doing Mary Kay?

4. WE ARE MOVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (down the street) We found an opening in the apartment complex we have been trying to get into for forever!!! Its Brand new, 1200 square feet, 2bd, 2 bth, perfect price for rent, in our same city!!! Talk about a blessing!!!

5. Phil's Brother came home from his mission, so we enjoyed a week to enjoy ourselves and hang out with family.

6. Boomer had an allergic reaction to the chemicals at the groomer so we had to take the poor guy to the vet. he was so good though.

its been rough in alot of different ways here with the Betteridge family, but the one thing that keeps us going is the fact we still love each other, and want to make our selves and family better. Phil is litereally the besthusband a woman could ever have. He always supports me and my crazy ideals and plans. He loves me even when I get cranky and full of hormones. He steps up to the plate to make life for me just a little bit easier...which is definitely what we both need. 

I love the fact that the weather is changing. Spring is beginning to show herself. It helps me to realize even though certain things in life may be dark, gloomy, and dull...there is change on the horizon. The beauty does eventually come forth, and it was worth it in the end to wait to see it.

13.1: Only half crazy

Oh my goodness! what a week it has been!!! Sheesh if I was any more tired, I'd be Sleeping Beauty! SO MUCH...UPDATING!

Ok so here we go:

In case ya'll didn't know, I work as a server at Olive Garden part time as well as my full time job at Credit Repair.com. I took up the second job to put some extra money aside for Phil to go through the Police academy (not cheap). I've been running between jobs waking up at 4:30 am and not going to sleep till after 10 pm for the last few days, and I am exhausted! Don't get me wrong, I love working and knowing I'm doing this for my husband, but sometimes I just feel like breaking down and crying from being SO TIRED! Luckily, my husband makes sure I feel appreciated every night I come home from A long day of work.

The work outs!!

I know I'm not supposed to update the weight or anything, but I'm kicking butt already! It gives me hope for the next 6 months of preparing for these half marathons. my Personal Trainer, Melissa, is such and amazing (thought tough) person. She wants me to succeed and makes sure I am able to do the workouts without dying on the floor. I've been doing alot of strength training to start converting my fat to muscle and boy does it make you sore!! I'm also tracking my food on weight watchers to make sure I am not over eating and working my hardest. I took 2 days off working out this week due to migraines, but it was worth it. Phil is even getting into the working out with me and making sure I am doing all that I need to do to be successful in my goals. Talk about a love bug!

Valentines day!

One year ago on V-day, Phil dropped off roses at my work while I was out on a date with someone else! He didn't leave a note, card, or anything....so I had no clue who they were from! And then a month later Phil asked me out, and from there is all happened. So this year I wanted to make sure he knew how wonderful I think he was. I wrote him a letter telling him where I was emotionally before he left those flowers for me, and how they literally changed my life in less than an instant because I knew someone, somewhere cared about me. We enjoyed some sushi, and played with our Boomer. It was wonderful :)

well, those are the main updates, but I will update the weight for sure on monday after my training session!!! Untill then, happy 3 day weekend everybody!!!

Transformation time!!!!

OK FOLKS You heard it on facebook, now I will announce my big news......

I am running 4 half marathons this year! I am crazy, but this is an insane but exciting thing for me! I've enjoyed running, but never got into it that much. But now, I have a goal, and I will accomplish it!

I've had terrible self confidence my whole life. I was never the "thin" girl, the good looking girl, just the so-so do a few sports chick who was just hanging around. My self confidence got worse in college when I saw my friends date and enjoy their thin and seemingly perfect bodies. I knew no one paid attention to me, especially the male gender. But thankfully, my husband is the most supportive and loving person of me and my goals. I know he loves me for me, which is the best thing I could ever ask for! So now, the goal of getting fit is finally going to be a decision for me! and what better way than to set a goal I can and will achieve!? I'll track my progress, and how things are going in my training!

Starting weight: 173

Goal weight: 142

Pant/Dress size: 12

pant/Dress size goal: 8

Goal miles to run:14

First half marathon date: June 9, Bear Lake UTAH!

A huge thank you in advance will go towards my personal trainer right now because as I begin to hurt and get sore, I know I will want to do more thank thank her. And Lastly, Mrs Lora Grady, you are my inspiration to achieving this goal. Seriously, I would not have the courage or strength to pursue this if it weren't for your blogpost on your progress. If you can do it, I sure as heck know I can do it!!!  but I cannot wait to start posting results!! Stay Tuned

I've dreamed a dream...

Sorry for ya'll but this is definitely going to be a debbie downer post...

Cinderella... a little girl's idol. Her sweet counsel on not being ashamed of what you dream of because "A dream is a wish your heart makes." It's childish, tender, and yet over the last few weeks, I have come to realize the truthfulness of the statement as the emotions I have suppressed over the last 2 months antagonize and taunt the very dreams I dream.


It's been 2 months since my mother passed away. There are no words to describe the pain and sadness I feel, which is why it is a subject matter I do not discuss or share with people, as unhealthy as that might be. My Phil has been nothing but a trooper taking care of me when I finally break down and cry, let out my anger and depression. He has truly been a blessing through this time. But then there are the dreams of seeing my mom alive, hugging her, laughing with her...those are the dreams I feel consoled and at peace, until i wake up sobbing, wishing the death was a dream and her life were a reality.


Those who know me, will know I have found alot of happiness in music. I can't help but relate to Fantine in Les Miserables 
I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
As they turn your dream to shame
I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.


I Miss my mom. I miss her phone calls, her advice, her laugh. I miss everything. My heart literally hurts knowing the last time i saw her was 4 months ago, but then i rejoice knowing I saw her on the happiest day of her life, being there for my wedding, surrounded by family and friends, nothing ailing her. Nothing would make me happier than to relive that day over and over again. I know heavenly father has been taking care of me, as well as my mom step by step...I know she is in a better place...But that's not enough for me....because I am not in a better place without her.


Those who have spoken with me concerning my mom's passing have seen the face I wear, the words of comfort i offer, the strength and composure I put forth. But when I allow that facade to fade away, I'm really a teary eyed little girl looking for my mommy. I have a testimony of the spirit world, i know she is living there with her father and sister, but I also know she is watching over us and she is my eternal mother. I am so grateful for an eternal family and the peace that alone gives me. I am so grateful for a supportive husband who allows himself to be there for me when my heart swells over with grief. I am grateful for the love of my family i have knowing I have them forever. I am so Grateful for friends who continue to stick by my side. And lastly, I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ, who suffered for all, but knows my heart and the pain I feel. Who knows how to comfort and console me, and never failing will always be by my side.


 "I'll Love you forever, I'll Love you for Always, as long as I'm Living, my mommy you'll be."

Where to move....

Phil and I have a special connection to The bountiful area...we moved here on a whim, we dated and fell in love, and now the time is coming where we may have to leave our beloved town.


My sister Lauren will be moving up here to Utah and we have decided to have her move in with us! Only problem now is finding a good place to move so we have room for her! :( we have found a few places we liked, but we want the best bang for our buck without purchasing a home. Staying in the Davis county area is ideal for us: great, safe community, good friends, great schools, convenient location. But we keep realizing we may need to move away and it makes me especially sad.


Who knows? we may end up finding something here in the next couple of months that would be perfect! But until then, we keep searching! 


In other news: it's Tuesday and I am sure I am coming down with the flu. (sad day for the boys)