TAGGED

Well, I was tagged by my friend Katie Johnson. So here is a bit of information about me.

1. What are FOUR jobs that you have had in life? Sales associate at the Scrap Coop; math tutor; wellness rep team lead; and services support associate at Melaleuca Inc.

2. What are FOUR places where you have been? Well, when I was 17 I went to France and Italy and I guess I could count that as more than four if I want to name each city individually, but I won’t. On our honeymoon, Nathan and I stayed in a castle in old town Quebec City. And then a place that I have been and love to go to is Yellowstone National Park.

3. What are FOUR of your favorite foods? I love love love Italian food! Give me a plate of Johnny Carino’s chicken scallopini and I’m happy. Another love of my are Wingers sticky fingers. This can be in the form of regular sticky fingers, in a quesadilla, in a salad, you name it. I am pretty sure that my mom’s beef stew recipe is the best. This is one of my favorites. It’s good the first time and even as leftovers. And I have a new favorite food. There is a Thai food place where we live and Nathan and I went there the other night with some friends. I had a crunchy cashew stir fry. Oh my piece of heaven! It was fabulous.

4. Who are FOUR people you would like to get to know better? My husband. Sometimes I still don’t understand why he does what he does. People I work with. The people in my ward. (can you tell I need friends?) My sister-in-law.

5. FOUR reasons I love being me? I have a wonderful husband. I have a great job. I will graduate in April. I have a great family.

6. What are FOUR classes you wish were offered to you that you could participate in right now? A photography class. I so desperately want to improve. Interior Design. Floral Design. And probably a class for sewing. I have the basic skills, but they’re really BASIC.

7. Who are FOUR friends or relatives that you would like to tag? Jessica, Adrienne, Carolyn, Clarissa. TAG YOU'RE IT!

SNOW DAY

I remember when I was in high school and middle school wishing we would have more snow days (if any at all). Well, it seems I am now getting that wish. Yesterday was a holiday and today is a snow day. So I am lucky to have a 4 day weekend. Plus, last Tuesday was a snow day. I look forward to next Tuesday. It feels good to be able to get little things done around the house, though. I will admit that I probably spend more time at the computer with my loving photoshop. I purchased these extremely cute items from Little Dreamer Designs. They are all designed by Michelle Colman. I love her stuff!

Here are some layouts I did of my adorable niece (who cut her own hair a few days ago) with this cute new kit and wonderful template. If you haven't tried templates yet, you're missing out. They make scrapping so fast and easy. If you have a lot to get done, or short on ideas. Look for templates. You can add and take away as much as you like. I love them!

Happy Snow Day!

What a Break!

It was so nice to relax and spend time with family but now we're getting back into the swing of things. I started my student teaching on Tuesday and Nathan started his classes on Wednesday. We are very busy and don't see each other much again, but with such short semesters it's over fast. I can't believe that I'll be completely finished by April 4th.

So far I'm enjoying my student teaching. I can already see where there may be some challenges, but I really think I'll enjoy it. However, sometimes do you feel like you're a pro at fooling people? Because sometimes I think people think I have it more together than I really do or that I'm more capable than I really am. However, it is pretty good for me because then I don't want to let them down so I make sure those expectations are met.

So, we have a new car. It is a cute blue Chevy Aveo. It was a great deal and I love it (it's "mine"). It gets pretty good gas mileage and...well it's just cute. It's my first car purchase over $1000, so it's a pretty big deal for me. I convinced Nathan that I should be the one to drive it because the wife always gets the new car and the next car we get will probably be an SUV or van so I should get the cute car now and he can have the lumina.

Well, I better head out because there is sleep to get and lessons to get ready.

Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to say a quick hello and merry christmas. It's been a great season so far! We got DUMPED with snow yesterday! Luckily we got to IF before the highway was closed. We had a wonderful time with Nathan's family on Christmas Eve. We had a family talent show and it was quite enjoyable. Nathan opened his guitar hero game so we had a great time playing that all last night (and a lot of today). That game has got some rocking stars! We're off to go sledding later today so we're all excited. There will be pictures later.

A BREAK!

Well, sort of. I still have to go to work, but I don't have to worry about homework or projects. I finally put my Christmas tree up and I just need to send out my Christmas cards. They probably won't get to anyone in time, but at least they'll get there. As I was decorating my house, I realized I didn't have that many decorations, but I love what I do have. Here is what I do have for Christmas. The saddest thing is that I don't have a nativity (hint hint to anyone who wants to give me one).

I KNOW!!!!

I finally know where I'll be student teaching! I'll be teaching at Sugar Junior High which is just 15 minutes away from where I live! I am so excited that I don't have to drive forever each day! I already know one of my cooperating teachers and I know that she'll be great to work with! I just have two more weeks left and I'll be done with my classes. Let's hope I've been prepared enough for my student teaching. I feel much more positive about it now that I know where I'm going. Sugar is a good, small school and the people there are quite nice. HAPPY DAY!

On other exciting news, I met my weight loss goal! I lost over 15 lbs by December first (yes, that means I am 115 again). As my reward (though it may seem to take me back the wrong direction) was a giant Mr Big candy bar. One of the best candy bars ever. My friend Nikki brought it back from Canada after the Thanksgiving break. You guys need to try this candy bar. It has real chocolate. None of this waxy crap we find in the U.S. Oh my it is heaven!

Anyway, my new goal is to be 110 by the end of the year. I'm wondering if the holiday season was a good idea to make this goal. But I'm confident I can do it.