Interviewee

My last interview was a flop and I remember walking away dissatisfied with how I did. THAT job wasn't what I thought it was and I think my disappointment or sudden lack of enthusiasm was lost once I found out what it was really for... a calendar store. No, thanks.

But the job I interviewed today  for? I could really see myself liking it and even learning more about its services. Massage Envy. It's in the health industry, which suits me perfectly. It went really well...for a first interview! The girl who screened me said she would pass along my resume to the owner for a second interview. She said I was a cute and sweet girl, ha.

I prayed, not to seal the deal, but to feel confident during the interview. I definitely got that blessing today! Hopefully I'll get another job here soon... My days are long when I'm confined inside the house.

And...

...my foot is hurting again. Good gravy!

dragging my feet

I've gone a couple weeks without running. And that translated into me indulging in sleeping in and doing nothing. There were dust particles on my Garmin watch, people! Getting out this morning just to do a 3 miler was sort of...difficult. Imagine if I wasn't committed to the CIM race...I'd probably never go out and run. Well, maybe I would. The point is, I'm craving some motivation!

Up and Coming

#1. Max got the Wells Fargo job! He starts next Tuesday. So happy we'll have another source of income to build up our piggy bank.
#2. I'm all set for health, vision and dental insurance thanks to the new law that allows me stay on my parents' plan until the age of 26, regardless of my marital status. WOW, saving $$ big time; not to mention an alleviation of stress from not having insurance before. Thanks, Mom!
#3. I have an interview with Massage Envy for their Front Desk position. Thursday. Max gave me some good pointers on how to interview well. I hope I do better than the last one... I was surprised to get the call seeing that I applied there months ago... odd.
#4. New week= new art project for my classes! Yay. I seriously love my job. I'm so grateful I have this opportunity to experience teaching on a topic that I love...with the little guys of course.
#5. My foot isn't achey anymore after playing soccer with Max, which means I'm ready to get back into my marathon training. Thank goodness. Less than 3 months left! Still have plenty of time.

I be soccer woman

Well, I'm training to be a super star soccer player.

My coach? Max D. Getz. And he LOVES it. I can tell in the way he gives me pointers, sets up little drills we can do, and the praise he gives when I do something right, ha. Not to mention, he finally has hooked me into the sport itself. In fact, we went out and got me cleats, socks, and shin guards... "the works." We are even going as far as putting me in the soccer league with his team.

I really think its the new cleats that are getting me in the "yeah, lets go play soccer" mood. Before... well, lets just say that whenever he would ask if I wanted to go play soccer, I'd reply "nope." Maybe its because I had no real goal. I didn't need to perfect my "skills," I wasn't on a team, and I'd never really shown an interest in the sport my entire life.

Looking the part definitely helps. It will be a fun couples activity for us. Max loves when I'm involved in things he likes to do. Soccer being one of them.

We watched Ashlyn play her soccer game today. SO CUTE. The little 5 year-old girls run in a clump around the ball, the goalies always drop to their knees and clasp the ball while turning and waiting for screams from the parents cheering them on, and those girlies on defense? Oh they just chat away and practice high-fives until the ball comes towards their end of the field. Max and I couldn't help but think how fun it will be to watch our own kiddos play sports (I add music and art, of course!).

Hopefully I'll post some sweet pictures of us in our practically matching get-up... that is if I can discipline myself enough to bring the camera and actually take a snapshot. ;)

early morning delight

Most wouldn't think overcast days are a "delight" but I do!
I woke up and the clock said 8:30 AM.
I looked around the room and it was still rather dark for this time of day.

And then it hit me.

I literally jumped up on my bed to peer out the windows and yes, my suspicions were confirmed...
...it was cloudy and windy. I LOVE IT.
I was so excited I jumped back down and told Max.
Don't know if he quite heard me since he was out.
This weather gets me so excited for the Fall and Holiday season.
I love hearing the trees rustle outside as the wind carries on.

Ahh...peaceful.

bored.

i had a dream that the marathon helper people messed up the course BIG TIME. nothing was marked. no one knew where to point me in the right direction. the clock was ticking. i was flustered and frustrated. obstacle after obstacle was placed in my path, preventing me from performing my best. and the clock was still ticking...

i think my foot is almost healed. i read its best to let it heal completely before running on it again. so i haven't ran very much in the last week and a half. makes me anxious. probably why that dream spawned on me last night.

i still miss byu. but i kept myself busy by preparing for my art class today. for that short hour i didn't think about byu. i hope my class goes well. max b. gets to come today since i'll be teaching at his school :)

i kinda like writing my sentences with no capitols. random. but at least i'm consistent in this post.

the house is a mess. "work spaces" o'plenty scattered around for either school, art, quilting...whatever. i wish it was 2 pm.

I bleed blue

Nearing the end of my college career, knowing Max and I were moving back to California, I felt like I was ready to move on. I felt ready to leave BYU, to leave Provo, and to leave my whole life there.

...I was wrong.

All I can think is how I miss BYU, how I miss Provo, and how I miss my life there. The other day, my dad, Max and brother-in-law were watching the BYU vs. Washington football game. I couldn't really enjoy it because all I could feel and think was how much I wanted to be back there. Memories flooded and I was caught up in that life again.

I was in and out of there fast. Too fast. I rushed and wish I didn't. How do I forget or ditch the urge to just drop it all and move back?

I've got my art teaching job tomorrow...finally. Maybe it will help fill that void.
I can focus on my marathon training. Maybe that will help fill that void.
I can delve into my gospel studies with Preach My Gospel.  Maybe THAT will help fill that void.

Maybe not...

I love BYU.