About Time!

I know, I know, it's been nearly two and a half weeks since I last wrote an entry. Thank you Emily Rose for bringing it to my attention. The truth is, I just haven't had a lot going on. I've done a lot of reading (starting the last of the Twilight series), spending time with my parents and helping them out as much as possible during the work week. I definitely need a lot of practice in the cooking department. I think I mess up something each night. I even had to print out directions from the Internet to figure out how to make spaghetti. Bad, I know. I still don't know either. My mom got off early from work and took care of it, laughing at my print out.
I really am enjoying my time back home and feel blessed to have this time to do some soul searching. I'm continuing to send out resumes and keep my eyes and ears open for tips from friends and family. Unfortunately, nothing has come up and I'm learning of more and more people who have lost their jobs. I did get my name out to my neighbors about babysitting and have a couple of jobs lined up. I'm also talking with a florist who is in need of a temporary worker for these weeks leading up to Valentines Day. She needs some extra hands making candy bouquets. She's going to call me Monday to figure out a time for me to come to the store and see if the position is something I'd like to do. I will be sure to blog about whatever comes out of that.
On a side note, I forgot how long it has been since I last babysat and played outdoor games. I know that sounds funny, but when the young girl asked me to draw hopscotch for her on the driveway I really had to think about it. I drew a mini one first (about the size of my fist) to practice and the little girl looked at me with sad eyes telling me it was too small. I really thought she was going to cry. Luckily, I was able to draw a life size one fast enough before tears began flowing. Overall, the babysitting experience went well.
I think that is it for now. I promise to keep in touch much better in the future.

(ps. Kelli A. where are you in the Twilight series?! Did you finish?)

Good news!

The moving company called last night and my things should arrive late this afternoon! (If all goes well.) I have a handful of things to take care of before hand, but hopefully it turns out to be a good day. I can't tell you how excited I am to get my hands on New Moon, the next book in the Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) series. Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to having my hair dryer, a couple more clothing options and pictures to fill my empty room, but there is something about that book!!

I'll be sure to let you know how the moving went and the status of the craziness once I begin opening boxes and attempting to put things away :)

Happy 2009!

I hope your new year is off to a good start. So far, I've spent my new year with friends and family which is always nice. I even watched a little football (Orange Bowl especially).
I am still waiting to receive my furniture and clothes. The moving company says the truck is behind due to the weather, plus the holidays don't help either. Luckily, I have a bed and necessities here at home and am not stuck in an empty apartment without anything! I realize it's not as nice around the rest of the country, but it seems strange to hear that weather is the cause because it's been so calm here. Last weekend the temperature was as high as 65. This weekend it's suppose to get over 50. Definitely not the normal December/January weather.
I am even more anxious to get my things because I finished reading Twilight and the next book in the series is packed away in one of my boxes. I have been able to catch up on some movies. I finally saw Eagle Eye which I wasn't impressed with. I found it slightly confusing and disappointing in terms of a story line. I also watched Smart People and Burn After Reading. Smart People was funny, but a little slow and Burn After Reading was just strange. You definitely have to be in a slap happy type of mood or have a dry sense of humor to fully enjoy it. Both George Clooney and Brad Pitt play some "different" type of characters - both are slightly OCD in different ways. At the theatre, I'd like to see Marley and Me (I finished that book a couple of weeks ago) and Frost/Nixon. Kevin, my younger brother told me he's heard good things about Milk which is in theatres and the old station's reviewer, Jason, saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. He says it's fantastic.
In the working sector of my life, not much to say. Still looking and sending my resume out. I've heard back from a couple of news directors who've said to keep in touch, but no openings right now.
But...it's a new year with new possibilities!