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"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." -Sir Edmund Hillary

My name is Hillary. I was named after Sir Edmund Hillary, who was known for climbing Mt. Everest. Ever since I was a little girl, my Uncle Joe has referred to me as "Hyouree." My husband knows me as "Hirry." My dad's version of my name is "Hillaweenie," while Clara's is "Mommynah." I like it when people call me plain old "Hill" though, it makes me feel like we've been friends for life...
I figure that since I was named after a man that conquered one of the most terrifying mountain challenges in the world, I should mention a few of my own that I have, or are now working on conquering...

• One of my biggest challenges was getting married. It took me four tries at getting engaged before I could actually commit to the idea of it! I was sooooo scared... Knowing what I know now, however, I would have sprinted to the temple. Marriage is actually so much more fun that being single! I say this knowing that I am married to one of the easiest people to be married to in the whole wide world.... It's true.
• Another challenge I am trying to conquer is raising these four great kids that I am entrusted with. It is a huge challenge in the midst of this world we face on a daily basis! I don't exactly live in the Garden of Eden, either...
  
• I am also finishing my degree in Elementary Education. Because I have all the answers, I feel the need to teach everyone else's kids just what those answers are... (NOTE: EXTREME SARCASM!) I will graduate and be ready to go in July of '09.

Do my challenges actually compare to climbing Mt. Everest? Probably not. However, they are what I am currently investing my time. Would Sir Edmund Hillary think I am living up to my name? Maybe. Only time will tell, I guess. Would I rather be doing anything else with my life? Not a thing!