Differences Between Arizona and Alaska

Haha.  I bet you think this is going to be some kind of a political post, don’t you?  Nope, sorry.  Not gonna say a word about McCain or his pick for Veep, Sarah Palin.  Read on for something non-political.
Kris wrote a post yesterday about August in Alaska.    It’s like we live in two [...]

The Interview

The interview this morning went well. I was SO nervous. I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve actually had an interview — a real interview! — so it’s really kind of hard to tell. Anyrate, I managed to find a decent outfit to wear and got someone to watch the kids. I found [...]

Out of Left Field

I HAVE A JOB INTERVIEW TOMORROW!!!
I know you are all thinking “That’s great! You were looking for a job??” Well, I wasn’t. About a week ago, a friend told me they suddenly need a new music teacher at her daughter’s school. It’s a private school with preschool and toddler classes all [...]

Just Another Manic Sunday

Ches and I “got” to speak in church.  We’ve been in this ward for what?  3 months?  So I guess it wasn’t super quick, but since our last Sunday in the old ward was the last time we spoke, it really didn’t feel long enough.  The theme was “My Soul Delighteth in the Things of [...]

Don’t Hate Me, But…

I don’t think the Twilight books are really all that. Don’t get me wrong. I love them. I’m anxiously waiting for my turn to get “Breaking Dawn” from the library and trying not to run across spoilers. I love Edward and can’t wait to see the movie this December because I [...]

Early Detection

I just wanted to add my prayers to the millions of other people for Christina Applegate who recently announced her battle with breast cancer. Three weeks ago she had a double mastectomy and says she is 100% cancer free. YAY! Christina (yeah, I’m on a first name basis with her. Gotta problem with that??) is [...]

Sore Loser

We don’t have cable right now. We don’t have an antenna, either, so we don’t even get basic channels like NBC or PBS. I’m liking the fact that we are no longer so dependent on the nightly TV schedule, but there are things from TV that I miss.
I miss the Olympics. I [...]

Don’t Know What To Say

I want to write. I want to talk about so many things. But I can’t. It all comes out wrong. I’m angry. I’m tired. I’m hot. I’m miserable. I’m frustrated. I’m afraid. I’m lost.
So while I work through this awefulness inside me, just know that [...]

Underestimated: An Update on Overrated Things

I have the best husband ever. Ever. He knew how much I wanted to go with him on the field trip today and to see the DCI quarterfinals broadcast live into movie theatres. He knew how hard I tried to find a sitter. He knew I was willing to sacrifice once [...]

Overrated

Marrying someone who has the same interests as you is so overrated. You wanna know why? Because while it’s nice to have things to share when it is just the two of you, once you marry and have kids you never get to do those things together anymore. You can’t find a [...]