Well, I think we found a place to live. Not 100% yet, still have a phone call to make to be sure. We also have to find out when the current tenants will be out - we were told not until the end of August. I'm not crazy about that - it really cuts it close for the kids to start school.
Yesterday I got my diploma in the mail. It is "officially" true - I am FINALLY a University graduate! I thought the day would NEVER come!! So many long nights, weekends, and every other spare moment spent studying, doing projects or research, and writing...oh the endless writing! But it is finally over - I have my BA ! Hurray!!
I've sent off a few more applications and resumes. The last two I sent I am very hopeful. So far my problem has been, or so I have been advised, is that I am "over-qualified" -- they are afraid that if they hire me, I'll get bored and move on...pretty crazy, huh? Spend all that time becoming "qualified" and now I'm "over-qualified" --
Not a whole lot else going on right now. Still camping in the in-law's basement, Darren is working hard nearly every day helping to build his dad's new house, Darren's daughter is going to have a baby soon, and I'll get to have my kids back in just a few more weeks. That about sums up the excitement here!
Hope all'ya'all are enjoying your summer!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Because she "asked"
This was on a blog that had me listed on it so I suppose I'll play along and answer the best I can...
You have to list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions, 3 random surprising facts about yourself and then tag 5 people that have to complete this too.
Joys:
1. My children are my greatest joy
2. Making a new life with my wonderful husband
3. Memories of the times I had with my mom and sister and the "music" that we shared
4. Music, all kinds of music, in the traditional sense, also the music in nature; the sound of the ocean waves, the breeze singing through the trees, the creek flowing over rocks, babies singing in their little infant voices...you get the idea :^)
Fears:
1. Being alone
2. Making wrong choices for my family
3. not being able to see or hear
Goals:
1. Find a job that is good for my family and good for me
2. To finally be content and "settled"
3. To be better than I was last year
Current obsessions:
1. Sadly I cannot think of anything I am really obsessed with -- other than turing on the radio the second I get into the car... It's very lonely here without my music :(
2. Once we get a place of our own, I will be obsessed with making it into a home for us, not just a house...
Random surprising facts about me:
1. I don't think I really have anything to match this category, -- uuummm -- I lived and worked in Germany for about 9 months
2. I was in the Miss Teen Washington USA Pagent
3. I met Henry Mancini, Alan Thicke, Eduard Sheverdnatze (sp?) , Secretary of State James Baker.....
Who I'm Tagging:
:^( No-one... I don't know anyone to add to this spot
You have to list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions, 3 random surprising facts about yourself and then tag 5 people that have to complete this too.
Joys:
1. My children are my greatest joy
2. Making a new life with my wonderful husband
3. Memories of the times I had with my mom and sister and the "music" that we shared
4. Music, all kinds of music, in the traditional sense, also the music in nature; the sound of the ocean waves, the breeze singing through the trees, the creek flowing over rocks, babies singing in their little infant voices...you get the idea :^)
Fears:
1. Being alone
2. Making wrong choices for my family
3. not being able to see or hear
Goals:
1. Find a job that is good for my family and good for me
2. To finally be content and "settled"
3. To be better than I was last year
Current obsessions:
1. Sadly I cannot think of anything I am really obsessed with -- other than turing on the radio the second I get into the car... It's very lonely here without my music :(
2. Once we get a place of our own, I will be obsessed with making it into a home for us, not just a house...
Random surprising facts about me:
1. I don't think I really have anything to match this category, -- uuummm -- I lived and worked in Germany for about 9 months
2. I was in the Miss Teen Washington USA Pagent
3. I met Henry Mancini, Alan Thicke, Eduard Sheverdnatze (sp?) , Secretary of State James Baker.....
Who I'm Tagging:
:^( No-one... I don't know anyone to add to this spot
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Making a new home
Well, I made it to Portland. I told Darren I wasn't coming until Friday, but actually left Thursday afternoon to surprise him. I got in around 10pm local time. It was a long, but pleasant drive.
On Friday afternoon we packed up the car and went up to the mountains camping. We spent the entire weekend up there and it was really nice and relaxing, especially after so much chaos the last few weeks!
I began my job search on Monday. I am "officially" employed with Express Temp service -- they are supposed to be finding me some work in the next day or two, or at least, that is what they said. Today I am off to Job Service to see what they have there.
In my frantic attempt to get "everything" done before I left Idaho, I forgot to do one major task... I changed my address, I changed my name on my drivers license, I renewed my tabs and insurance on the car, I changed my name on my bank account...all of these things and more, but I forgot to get a new Social Security Card! It seems that when you fill out paperwork for a job, they prefer your card matches all your other ID! Silly me!! So, my first stop today will be the Social Security office to make that change. A very busy day!
Finding a job, though, isn't my biggest worry. I know I can get one, there are plenty to be had. I am most worried about finding a place to live. There is a great house next door to Darren's dad, but the guy needs to sell it right away and with me just graduating and all, well, we know we can't buy it on our own...so we have to find a place to rent -- which around here is MUCH easier said than done, especially when you have 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a turtle and a fish!
So I guess I'd better quit talking about it and hit the bricks. I'll let you know when I land that "perfect job". :^)
On Friday afternoon we packed up the car and went up to the mountains camping. We spent the entire weekend up there and it was really nice and relaxing, especially after so much chaos the last few weeks!
I began my job search on Monday. I am "officially" employed with Express Temp service -- they are supposed to be finding me some work in the next day or two, or at least, that is what they said. Today I am off to Job Service to see what they have there.
In my frantic attempt to get "everything" done before I left Idaho, I forgot to do one major task... I changed my address, I changed my name on my drivers license, I renewed my tabs and insurance on the car, I changed my name on my bank account...all of these things and more, but I forgot to get a new Social Security Card! It seems that when you fill out paperwork for a job, they prefer your card matches all your other ID! Silly me!! So, my first stop today will be the Social Security office to make that change. A very busy day!
Finding a job, though, isn't my biggest worry. I know I can get one, there are plenty to be had. I am most worried about finding a place to live. There is a great house next door to Darren's dad, but the guy needs to sell it right away and with me just graduating and all, well, we know we can't buy it on our own...so we have to find a place to rent -- which around here is MUCH easier said than done, especially when you have 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a turtle and a fish!
So I guess I'd better quit talking about it and hit the bricks. I'll let you know when I land that "perfect job". :^)
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Newest arrival
Our newest grand-daughter is home from the hospital. She and mommy are doing well. Here are some pictures of the newest addition.
Jessie & Victoria Rose
Victoria Rose in the hospital.
Big sister, Faith and baby Victoria
Big brother, Caleb and baby Victoria
Ready to go home from the hospital :^)
Friday, July 4, 2008
Babies in Paradise
I just wanted to share the most recent happy news. Darren and I are grandparents to baby number 6! Yesterday at 12:38pm our newest granddaughter, Victoria Rose, was born. She was 9 lbs 2.8 oz and 20" long. She has lots of hair according to mommy. I hope to get some pictures of her pretty soon. Here are a couple of pictures taken shortly before mommy went to the hospital to have her.
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