Monday, October 3, 2011

Dear Life,

Thanks for kicking it with me regardless of how efficient or cool I am.
Sometimes I am radical and taking names; other times I am far from awesome.
Either way, thanks for giving me so many chances to have "sometimes" and "other times" and not judging me for it.

Love, Mimi

Monday, September 26, 2011

Happy monday

Things I'm Grateful for: pears living in the United States morning showers spray paint my cousins John Rogers felt tip pens hot pink hair cuts penguins Computers hugs cuddle time Penelope Francis Halloween my job Kellington peanut butter my parents pink nail polish Grandma's recipes

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

I like winning contests

I play on a Kickball team that is part of the National WAKA Kickball League. They recently had a Tee shirt design contest for the national championship games that are held in Las Vegas. I entered; I can design tee shirts with my eyes closed. (eyes closed tee shirts would be awesome) Anyway, I am super happy because I won so I get to show off my sweet skills on a National level.... not work related :)
MIGHT I say... I won this contest the same way I did my 8th grade History fair. I did a painting for the SJMS History fair of my Great great grandpa on a boat holding a Denmark flag.... That was my whole project. Formula for success: Lots of flair and providing something people want to standby.... and smile REALLY big. Why do I ever question that I am in marketing? I like making things pretty. Love, Mimi

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Currently

I find myself holding my breath for long periods of times lately. I wonder what that means. Sorry for the very unfruitful blog. Love, Mimi

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A Gratitude list by Mimi Rogers:

Things I am grateful for
my green fuzzy robe
left over yellow curry
my new job
John, my boyfriend/husband/partner in crime
My AWESOME children
shoes
baby girl's shoes
burritos
Kelton's glasses
clean sheets
girl scout cookies
Drawing
the color pink
sunshine
red lipstick
dill pickles
my phone
COFFEE
fancy skirts
dodgeball
My Subi-shark
Music
cousins
rain
Brothers
Piper Jane
google
COLORS
post it notes (all sizes)
hairstylists
eyebrows
China
penguins
tattoos
WATER
the noise spare change makes in my pocket
felt tip pens
My Sisters
snuggling
reading
Great books
colored pencils
school
apples
Friends who remember keep in touch
high heels
making logos
TREES
mountains
HUGE birds
dentists
sweaters
hair dye
My parents (they are really awesome)
Having a house
gardens
a freshly mopped floor
new shampoo
perfume
my wedding ring
spring is coming
FLOWERS
The stamp they made me at my new work:



Love, Mimi

Monday, March 21, 2011

Indian Food

I am rewarding myself with Indian food after school tonight. Paneer Tikka Masala.

GANESH INDIAN CUISINE


Love, Mimi

Thursday, February 24, 2011

It's gaining speed.

My life is intense the past month or so.
I noticed in fall time I was getting really comfortable, careless and lazy. I was slacking on my job, in my relationships, and with myself. Luckily, I lit a fire and now things are moving... maybe a bit faster then expected.

I have been employed at a printing company called West Wind litho for almost 8 years. I got the job by calling every other week for 4 months or so until they found me a position in the art department. From that point, I started at the bottom mopping floors,cutting things out, learning how to fold books, and loading machines. Throughout the years I have mastered EVERYthing in my department. After a while, I went outside of the art department and got educated about business, networks and marketing. Whenever I got bored I would find something that was poorly done and improve it. This company has seen me grow from a 19 year old girl with a shaved head to the mother/wife I am today. I'm and artist; I like to create and I have always been supported doing at West Wind Litho. I am very lucky to have such a awesome coworkers that I consider family.

I am the type of person who thrives if there is a deadline. I have been in a lull at my job. There is always stuff to do but it's not really stuff that is in alignment with what I want to peruse. How blessed am I to be able to say, "Hey, I am employed with a good job but I think I want to pursue more stuff." I feel like my life is always full of epic opportunities and I am so thankful for them.

Anyway, in January I shook myself and decided to start growing again instead of being so comfortable. I signed up for a Web Design certificate program at the University of Utah so I can learn more about my trade and branch out a bit. I registered and that seems to have started some kind of "cosmic ball" rolling. (where can I purchase one of those?)

Since then, I have somehow attracted job offers and more work for my independent design and art. (www.mimithatonegirl.com)

One job offer in particular came from a friend, Kyle, who called me randomly. I met him when I was on the Founder's marketing board at a nonprofit called the Great Life Foundation. I used to donate and design all kinds of materials for the GLF and Kyle would do film. Well, Kyle called me up and said "Hey, we have been interviewing people for a position at my work, Life Vantage, for months but no one really is a fit. Your face keeps popping into my head and I needed to call and tell you about it before I loose more sleep over it."

I wasn't really looking for a new job especially since I had started schooling but I thought I would take Kyle up on his offer to take John and I to lunch and check out the place. Well, and casual lunch turned in to an informal interview where all of the directors "just so happened" to come introduce themselves. I saw a bigger picture of where I would have potential to grow. I returned to do a formal interview armed with all kinds of hoops for them to jump through and they exceed all of my expectations. Even when I mentioned I was going to dye may hair pink the next week they just said, "We support anything you want to do, we can tell you are our fit."
I am not sure what I brought to the table that they were looking for, but I am excited. I will managing their design and graphics. I love creating :)

So tomorrow is my last day at West Wind Litho. When I put in my two weeks it was kinda sad. It feels like I am moving out of my parent's basement.

With work, school, John and kids; life is moving at a pretty fast pace. Lets just hope I have what it takes to land on my feet.
Currently the things I do to keep myself sane are: yoga and dodgeball. Both great stress relievers! :) Lately my mantra have been the lyrics from a Cloud Cult song:

Today is a good day
To flex the muscles of the weary
A Miracle's a miracle
Even when it's ordinary

...We will walk on the water
Even though it seems scary...
If someone will show us the way

Here is a link to the whole song, I love this band :)


Here's to taking the next step!
Love, Mimi Rogers

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Blowing stuff up at age 27

Last night my parents made me dinner since it's my 27th birthday this week. My Mom fed me and made yummy dessert. I am a pretty lucky girl and my parents are so awesome. After dinner my Dad let me light off some of his prized fireworks from his gun safe stash. Greatest birthday present ever. I am sure they don't make "Cowboy Crackers" anymore because of how epic they are. I am including pictures of the mangled up cans I exploded into the air. One of the cutest things ever is John, Kelton and Penenlope watching; talk about family togetherness.







And here are some cute pictures of the Kids: