It's Christmas time

This Christmas I was planning to go up to Washington but the weather was unsafe to travel in. I made it up to Layton and decided to turn back because I-84 was closed and I wasn't able to control my car. To say the least I was pretty sad and disappointed. Luckily, I have amazing friends. Jessica let me spend Christmas Eve with her family. It was awesome to be able to see the workings of her family and see the joyful interactions. It was an emotional experience because I wasn't able to see my family and got to see an awesome family. On Christmas, I made myself dinner that consisted of pork chops, candied yams, salad, orange slices, a roll, and last and certainly not least Dr. Pepper!

This was my Christmas present from my parents. Totally rocked my socks off! Oh I also got an iPod, so it is official I am a cool kid.

Stinkin Utah

In Utah there is this thing called the Safety and Emissions test that you have to put your car through before they will register it. Today, I went to the auto shop where I can get the tests done for $34.00. I leave my car there and then go shopping at Walmart. When I return I can tell by the expression on the mans face that my car didn't pass the test. You know what the problems were? I have a crack in my windshield that is more than 6 inches away from the edge of the window. Then my muffler is too loud. Then one of the little tiny lights on the front side of my car doesn't work. Also my bumper is sticking out one inch and its another reason it didn't pass. The reason being if some stupid person walked by my car and accidently got less than an inch from my bumper and scraped themselves that would be bad for the safety of the state. Worst of all, I don't have a horn. You have to have a freaking horn to pass the safety test! GAY!!! I don't mean that in the 'happy' connotation but the slang version! As you can see I have a tiny delema, I have no money, soon to be expired car registration, no safe or emission free car. I am screwed and ticked off. I have four options. One fix the horn, exhaust, bumper, windshield, and light which will cost me around $300. Two, find a newer car to purchase with the non existent money I have. Three, ride my bike to work. Four, become a hermit and stop working and driving. I think I am voting for option four. What do you think?

Job Hunting...

Okay, so I moved to Salt Lake City at the beginning of October. Clearly, I have been on the hunt... for a job, although a man wouldn't be too bad either. I went to the LDS Employment Services and unfortunately they weren't much help. They told me to 1) Network 2)Use the Internet 3) Use Employment Agencies and there was another one but I can't remember it. I went to an employment agency and they helped me get one job interview which didn't work out and I haven't heard from them since. I have been using the Internet but these companies receive so many resumes and applications that the likelihood that mine will be seen is slim to none.

TO SAY THE LEAST I AM FRUSTRATED!!!!

The next step in my plan is to open up the phone book and start stalking companies by calling them to see if they are hiring. First, I have to get the courage to actually call them up! Guess what?!? I can't even get hired as a tell at Wells Fargo or Zions!! I mean I DON'T have a Bachelors Degree or anything. All I have to say is that I am fed up. After all this complaining, I do in fact have some good news. I have a job interview on Monday! Hip hip horrah! I also have been substituting at schools in the Granite School District which I actually enjoy! I am sure that something will turn out and have put my move up to SLC and all it entails up to the Lord. I keep reminding myself to have FAITH!

Time to Move Again

Recently, I have been living in Mesa Arizona and have loved it. I was able to meet some great people and have fun with them. Early this week I moved up to Utah to find a job so I can actually be called a grown up. So far I haven't had any luck with the job hunt. I am hopeful that something will come up but with the economy as such it is it will be difficult. I am looking into substitute teaching or possibly working at UPS for awhile until I find something that fits my idea of a real life job. If anyone has any ideas let me know!

STUPID BACKGROUND!!!!

So I have been trying to add a new background wallpaper thing and I am having a horrible time. I can't do it. I just had to vent. Backgrounds stink!... But I want a new one. What to do.?!

Graduation and Life Afterwards...

On July 18th, I graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelor's in Business Management. My family came out from Iowa to join in the celebration. My Grandpa and Uncle TJ came down from Washington State to see me graduate. It was very nice to have family around at this time of my life. After graduation, I went back down to Arizona.

When we got back some friends and I went up to Utah to go to Zions National Park. We hiked The Narrows. It was 16 miles long so it took a long time. We stayed overnight near the river then started again in the morning. When we got done it was such a relief!!! Now I am chilling looking for a job. Now that is fun stuff...

Dessert Night Tradition Continued...

Lisa and I continued the tradition started with Corrine, Melanie, and I by making dinner and an ice cream pie. Picture are to come. For dinner we made some beef roll ups that had onion, mushrooms, spinach, and yellow bell peppers. I of course had to make mine special. We marinated the beef with seasoning and a marinade for a while and then rolled them and put bacon on the outside. After we finished rolling them we stuck them on the grill. While this was going on we had our corn on the cob cooking, crescent rolls baking, and ice cream thawing.

We made the ice cream pie by softening the ice cream we added pecans, chocolate syrup, caramel, coconut, and white chocolate chips. It was truly delicious!

Change

So I am in Arizona doing my internship. I am working for Ameriprise Financial. So far I am actually enjoying it! I look forward to going to work. One, it gets me out of the apartment. Two, it gets me doing something. I don't really like it here because things and people have changed so much. I am getting used to the weather, but when you don't know anyone, it is hard to enjoy yourself. I pictured this semester a lot different. The Lord is definitely trying my patience and faith. I know I am supposed to be here for a reason, but I am still trying to figure out what it is. I am glad that my Mom still answers the phone when I ring her because I call so frequently!!

As for my future, I am looking into jobs across the country. I am looking in Salt Lake, Cedar Rapids, and in Arizona. I have had a phone interview with Vangaurd. It seems like a good company but the position isn't something I am too thrilled about. I am also looking into Edward Jones because you can basically open up your own practice anywhere in the country. There is also a possibility of getting signed on at Ameriprise. I think that I would like it. But for all of these paths, I have to get licensed. That means I have to take the Series 6 test. AHHH scary. Well, it will have to be done so I may as well start studying for it now!

That is it for now. Peace!

Diamondbacks Game

This picture is pretty fuzzy but I hope you catch the drift. Whitney, Ryan, and I went to a Diamondbacks Baseball game. For those of you who don't know, they won the World Series last year. (I think) ;) It was awesome to be back at a pro-stadium. It brought back many memories from when my family and I would go to the Seattle Mariners games. Oh the good life!

Trip to AZ

Lisa and I at her house in Mesa. It was fun to finally be around friends especially after the heckish week I had. I guess change is good. We will have to find out!

Eclair Night!

Éclair Night with Corrine and Melanie. We made them from scratch. They turned out amazingly!! It was a great Friday night. For the recipe, check this website:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Eclairs-II/Detail.aspx

Snowboarding

Tara took me snowboarding for the first time. It was awesome but a little painful. I want to go again someday after my body stops throbbing in pain!!

Icy Tundra of Rexburg

So it snows a lot here. The end. However, it does add some beauty to the area.

Olive Garden

Julie's Birthday Dinner at Olive Garden.

New York Theme Night

Melanie and Me at Gandalfos. Theme night is sponsored by Apartment 604 in Nauvoo House.

Rexburg Housing Party

Melanie, Tara and I at the Rexburg Housing Party on Wednesday Jan. 16th. It was in the Pinnacle office. We ate. We drank. (water) And were merry!!

Jess and Janae Visit

We went to Winger's on Saturday night with a big group of people. We were at a table with Corrine and Kristofer! It was good and I am glad I didn't eat the popcorn. After dinner, we all went to the Corrine's apartment to watch a movie and hang out. It was fun!!

Food Adventures

I had a lot of fun making cookies especially one's that looked like poo. I tried to trick my dad into eating it but he wouldn't. Eventually, I got my uncle to eat it instead. It was beautiful!