Light at the end of the tunnel...

This week I start my final portion of paramedic school: field internship. I'm required to use what I have learned in class and prove competent as a paramedic. No pressure. 

It's funny how often I get asked how emt school is going.  So in response I have started asking my nursing student friends how CNA school is going. Haha it's comprable. 

I'm very excited and nervous for the next two months. Wish me luck. 

a quick trip south...

In the beginning of January we took a short trip to Florida to visit Nick's Dad. We haven't been down since before we were married so it was a much needed trip. We had so much fun. 

It was hard to leave. Wish we could be closer to both our family that's there and the beach.

Happy Fall! Love, The Fishers

Life is Learning.

It has been a world wind of a last two years since I last updated this blog. Where to start??

The year 2013 tried to kill me. It  ran me over and then slammed the car into reverse and ran me over again to make sure it did the deed. As many know it was a tough year in the Fisher household. Through our large amounts of time spent apart we had sadly grown apart. We took 6 months of that year and decided separation was our final turn left on a map that was leading no where happy. During those 6 months I felt every emotion known- I first felt anger. I was angry that my life wasn't "perfect" like everyone else's. I was angry at all those "perfect" people for digging in my life for the latest gossip or for making their own assumptions about what might have happened to us. I was bitter, bitter towards Nick for not seeing things through my eyes and bitter at God for what was happening to me. It took 3 months (Im pretty stubborn) of us being apart for me to finally feel sad, and to get over my anger and bitterness. It took 3 months to hit my knees and pray. It wasn't til I prayed that I began to see the situation through a heart that asked:"What could I have done different?" "How could I have changed things?" "What flaws of my marriage were because of me?"

A few of the many answers I came up with for those questions:

• Sometimes I need to be more of a wife and less of a buddy.  When I say this I don't mean I need to wash more clothes and ride less bikes. (I could probably do that too but..) I mean I need to need. Husbands need to be needed. Its ok for me to call Nick when I cant get my oil cap off because its too hot and too tight. I don't have to do everything by myself.  Its ok to call him at the end of a tough day and have a good cry. My husband needs to know how important in my life he is and that he is a necessity I couldn't live without. 
• I need to pick my fights carefully. I have now made a rule for myself- I get one fight to pick a week. This week Im fighting the idea of stacking dishes next to the sink vs putting the damn things in the dishwasher. I know this seems like a dumb one but it has closed the door for me to pick a fight on anything else. So no nagging about sleeping in, drinking all the milk, or leaving a shaving mess in the bathroom sink. I hate myself when I start nagging and I know that Nick does too. Plus when your asking for them to change one thing-- its lots more likely to happen.
• I need to be home. When I got married I was choosing to spend my life with the man I love. Somehow over 4 years that turned into maybe seeing him once a week and then flying off on my next solo adventure. We never went on dates. We rarely slept in the same bed. Thus the biggest change I made was in my choice of career. I left the airlines October of 2013. This was the toughest because of my love for flying and my love for adventure but I will say it has been well worth it.

Apparently, Nick asked himself the same questions because after 4 months of being separated we both had refocused what we wanted changed on ourselves vs on each other.

We learned a lot about ourselves and each other over those 6 months. We now have a greater understanding for one another than I ever thought possible. Each day we are working on life but we are learning to use each other to work on life together vs working on two separate lives- one against the world.

Sometimes life needs a moment to realize where we stand. To recognize everything that isn't where it should be.  I challenge everybody to take that part of your life that isnt quite what you thought it would be or that part of your life that is keeping you from the life you want, and to take a step back and really break it down. Whether your marriage has lost that flare or whether you cant find your happy.  Take a moment and realize whats missing. This is the only way you can get something closer to what you want- its about recognizing the faults and working to fix them. Life always takes work but if its what you really want then it will be worth the work.

It is the 'hards' and the 'bads' that make us stronger. 

Its been a while...

Its been a while since I have updated this and so much goes on everyday its hard to keep track. Here's the scoop:

Nick: Nick is quite the business man. Earlier this year he got a job offer he could not refuse with Scott USA (The ski company, not the toilet paper company so dont ask for hook ups on toilet paper... we have none.) Nick could not be a better match for his job. He is the Utah Summer Sales rep. I spent the entire summer with stacks of boxes from floor to ceiling in my living room. He spends most his days traveling around northern utah, visiting with different bike shops.  About every other weekend he heads off to Southern Utah (which he always seems to make a few "rest stops" along the way that usually have bike trails...) Its keeping him busy now and there is hope for lots of growth in the future.

I got a scooter for my bday this year- so if you see my gimme a honk!

Lynnsey: I am doing my thing. School all week and fly all weekend.  I have began studying for the MCAT but its hard to focus on something that's still over a year away. I decided that my schedule isnt full enough (ha!) and will also be volunteering as a ski patroller at Snowbasin this winter. Im actually really excited about this. Not only wil I get to work with my dad (who also volunteers up there) but I will be gaining some patient interaction which is a necessity to get into med school (and getting Nick and I season passes!!!)

We bought a house!! Its way close to WSU and has a huge yard - I lose Harley in it! AND Im more than excited because this means that the pile of boxes that were being stored in my living room now have there place in the garage! Nick says he is a real man now that he has a garage. We are in the middle of remodeling and will post pics soon.

I hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving! Nick went on a ski trip with my Dad and I spent another Thanksgiving in Fargo, ND. (Which had -10 windchill that night.... LOVE IT!)

Road Trip!

Thats right! Road Trip! I left my wings at home and Nick and I headed to Colorado in the man van. It was an awesome tri trip! I havent gotten to see Nick race a lot this summer and was pretty much counting down the days to this weekends trip! Some friends of ours, Shawnie and Austin Jenkins, came up from Denver to cheer Nick on which made it even more fun!! Nick raced amazingly and it was so fun to watch!! He took 11th out of the pros and 2nd out of the amateurs!! He had a great race.

So... you girls that have watched the bachelor since season 1 might recognize the guy in this next pic! Its Ryan Sutter from season 2!!! He married Trista!! Anyhow my friend (Debbie) was racing and saw him in the water before the race. Luckily she got my attention so we could snap a pic!! (No we are not stalkers but we do LOVE Xterras!) I would also like to point out that Ryan and Trista are living proof that the Bachelor is real and they do find love... SO Nick leave me alone.

<<<< Bachelor Ryan Sutter!!! (And Debbie)

I got to run my first 10k while in Colorado this weekend too!! I wont lie- I totally surprised myself! It was a very hard race - 1300 ft vertical climb and it was hard to breath due to the altitude! I took 1st in my age group and 4th overall!!! Like I said- VERY SURPRISED! This pic sums up my feelings on the climbs....

NICK TAKES MOAB XTERRA!!

Nick is the MOAB XTERRA OVERALL WINNER!! (Meaning he beat the pros too. Just saying.) He put a write up about the race on his race blog! Check it out!!

Nick's Race Blog

A Girl's Garden

This weekend I was on call for work so I had to stay home and couldn't follow nick on his journey down south so I started my very first garden!! Hopefully something grows!!! Either way we had lots of fun planting it! Thanks mom and Harley for your assistance!

My Farm Boy

Yes. A Pink Shovel. If your surprised then you probably dont know me very well.




My farm boy got a little tired.

These made my day!

Holidays- Baptism By Fire!

When Nick first spent Christmas with my family it was kind of an eye opener. A 16 year old, an 18 year old, and a 21 year old all acting like we were 4 and still believing. Nick's belief in Santa was revived and now he too waits at the bottom of the stairs on Christmas morning (early Christmas morning) with my sister and I waiting for my brother to wake up my parents so we can all go out and see what Santa brought us.

Easter in the McGonegal household is no different. Easter egg hunts are taken seriously. Very seriously. Even though he thinks that we get a bit out of hand (tackling each other to get the last egg), Nick's not shy and that competitive side comes out with the rest of us and he joins the hunt.

This commercial played a couple of days ago and Nick started laughing - "Thats how it is at your house every year!"

Happy Easter!

Nick is the West Region CHAMPION!!!!

Nick traveled down to Las Vegas last weekend to compete in his first triathlon of the season! Great way to start the season- he took 1st in the amateur division and 16th overall among the pros! This means that he has already qualified for 2011 World Championship in Maui!!! SO EXCITED!!!

GET EXCITED!!

Last year I spent the weak winter season studying and Nick got new skis. This year while Nick writes papers I will be up to my neck in snow. Lynnsey's new ride for the winter.....

.......dundundun - THE NORDICA NEMESIS!!!

Where should we go?

This past month has been different. My new job has been quite the life adjustment. I REALLY enjoy it and it has many perks which I love (free world traveling)! But me being gone 4 days a week has taken its time to get used to. It definitely makes you appreciate the time you do have to spend together when you don't have as much.

Nick has done his fair share of traveling this month also. While I was freezing waiting for a shuttle in Calgary, Canada, while it snowed, Nick was surfing and snorkeling in Maui. He and his parents made a week long trip out of a race weekend (which I was supposed to attend but being the new guy on the block at work did not permit.) He had an awesome trip and took lots of pics. (Maybe if we're lucky I can get him to post some.) He didnt have the best race that he had hoped for but he has already put it on the list of races for next year and I WILL be there!! And you are all invited- it is going to be a party!!

This last weekend Nick and Josh Mortensen went down to St. George to race in a 24 hour race! They each raced a total of 166 miles!! Crazy! They took first place in the two man team and have sworn to never do a 24hour race again. (Thats what they said last time... some things are just addicting.)

As you can see between my mulitple adventures to Canada and a trip to DC and Nicks huge season ending trips we have spent very little time together this month. So now we have both planned to take 5 days off to go somewhere together.... now its just where?? Anyone have a good suggestion for a long weekend trip?

Blog Re Model

I spend so much time working on other people's sites and blogs that I decided to 'REVAMP' mine!
I am quite the blogger (you would never guess looking at how far and few between my posts are) and I revamped all 3 of my blogs! (Yes sadly enough I have 3 blogs!) I am really excited! So let me know what you think!! :)

Lynnsey Fisher Photography ,Fisher Design,and this one!

A Quote For You To Ponder On:

"Many of us mistakenly think that lowering our expectations means we must surrender our dreams. Absolutely not. Dreams and expectations are two very different things. Dreams call for a leap of faith, trusting that God is holding the net, so that you can continue in the re-creation of the world with your energy, soul, gifts and vision. Expectations are the emotional investments of what we think needs to happen to make the dream come true. If we don't live up to expectations, we've think we've failed. And at some point we really do give up.
The passionate pursuit of dreams sets your soul souring; expectations that measure the dreamer's success tie stones around your soul. I don't think we should just lower our expectations; I believe if we truly want to live a joyous and adventurous life, we should relinquish them. Living your life as a dreamer and not as an 'expector' is a personal declaration of independence. You're able to pursue happiness more directly when you don't get caught up in the delivery of the details. Dreaming, not expecting, allows God to step in and surprise you with connection, completion, consummation, celebration. You dream. Show up to work. Then let God deliver your dream to the world."

Nick's Online Bio

A lot of people have been asking about Nick and his racing!! He is doing awesome!! We have started him a blog to keep you all updated!

http://www.nickfisherraceblog.blogspot.com

Thank you all for the support!! It means alot!

Summer Adventures of Lynnsey

I broke the record for the fastest preflight given by a trainee. Love those fast talking genes!!


It's been a long time!! One of these days I will become a consistant blogger but until then I will write a lot once or twice a year! :)

So this summer has been a big one!! About 6 months before finishing school I began looking for "real" jobs (or ones that allowed me to use my degree) and found nothing that actually involved money. Then I started looking for jobs that would be fun and the first thing that came to mind was a flight attendant. I applied to the only company hiring and to my surprise was invited to interview about two weeks later. After a very crazy hiring process and 24 days of the most grueling training of my life (I would take a college semester over before repeating those 24 days at Barbie Boot Camp), I am now a flight attendant!! I am so excited about this! Not only is it an exciting career but it also gives Nick and I the chance to travel a lot! I have already made a ton of friends in the industry and am sure I will make tons more!!

Retro Day

So this weekend was the annual snowbasin retro day!! Of course marshall and I could not miss out on this!! Next year Nick says he will join us.

Marshall got so into this.... he refused to ski normal, he had to ski 'old school' all day!! Great day of skiing.

DRUNK DRIVER SCARE

On Friday night Nick and I were driving home from the Dashboard concert in Ogden when a drunk driver ran a stop sign and hit us. It caused us to spin 180 degrees and then flip upside down and then spin another 180 degrees. This was probably the scariest happening of my life. Nick was wearing his seat belt but I was not. I ended up laying in the fetal position on the ceiling of the Xterra. I got put in an ambulance and brought to the hospital to check out my neck and back. I checked out of the hospital with whiplash and bruises. Nick and I both walked away with bruises and scratches- thankfully that was all. Nick and I both are very greatful that we are ok. The drunk driver tried to run from the scene by foot but the cops caught him. Nick's second love has gone to car heaven and we will miss it.

Happy Birthday Nick!!