Pumpkin carving

So I don't have students tomorrow because of the end of the term and I only half to be there for half a day so Alan and I decided to have a date tonight. We got cafe Rio which I've been craving for awhile and then carved pumpkins with his little sister Julie.

What I came out to after school today

Today wasn't too bad at school today and for the most part my students were really good. When I left school to come home I noticed my car had writing on it. My car was the only one with writing. I was a little nervous it might be bad but when I got to my car it had hearts, I love you's and you're the best teacher written on there. It just made me smile. I'm pretty sure I know who the culprits are but still a fabulous surprise! 

The TIME has come!!

I got a teaching job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be teaching junior high school. It's a little different for me but I think I'll be able to keep up. I found out about a week or two ago that I got the job and I signed my letter of intent this week. I will be teaching Biology and Integrated Science. I'm super nervous but super excited as well. This is going to be a new experience for me but I am up for the challenge. I am hoping I am teaching 7th grade Integrated Science because I have a good friend Leslie Alford teaching that same subject and since she's AMAZING at what she does I'd love to pull ideas or bounce ideas off her.


Ok so drum roll please.............................................Churchill Junior High in Salt Lake is where I'm teaching. Yes I'm staying in Utah for the time being. I may go back and get my Master's in the next year or two. But for now TEACHING here I come.

Also I purchased my first car. Brand spankin new!

I DID IT!!! i TOOK THE PLUNGE.....

For all of you thinking I got engaged I'm sorry to burst your bubble. But that's not my amazing news. The great news is that I bought a car. I did it!!! It was very nerve racking because it's such a huge decision. I am the proud owner of a Nissan Sentra SL. It is black on black. I just can't believe I did it. I went test driving again after many test drives and drove this brand new 2010 and loved it. I worked with Ken Garff Nissan and because of Orri I got my car for $40 more than wholesale. So I did good. I couldn't have done it without Lyndi spending her whole saturday night and the dealership and Orri asking them every question in the book. It's crazy having a car that I don't need to worry if I'm going to walk out the next morning to find a flat tire. Yes a couple fridays ago that happened to me at 7 am. Good thing I'm a great tire changer now. :) I still worry something might happen to my car. But that's just because I've had a few cars break. This should really last me a while but now I have to budget like crazy if I want to go play or travel. It's a give and take. Maybe one day in the future I'll decide to take another big plunge.

Time out of school

So here's what's been going on the last couple weeks.


Well work has been great. Not to busy and not to slow. I started a third job as a tutor for a kid who does well in swim and loves triathlons but hates school. It's been a challenge but fun because I adore his family. I have known the Bowcuts for years. Orri and Ashly are still in Nebraska but they find out at the end of this month if Orri will continue on in the military or if they will be getting out and moving somewhere new. Fingers crossed for them. Mom is doing better and still taking care of Briana and Brandon.

We had a wonderful Christmas with the four of us. I'm pretty sure Bri got lots of clothes. What more could a girl ask for right. :) She is 16 and has her drivers permit. Brandon is 17 almost 18. They are getting so old. My mom has done a fantastic job with them.

As for me I just returned from a wonderful trip to Cali and Las Vegas. Pictures will be up shortly to show for it. Now I am getting ready for my 24 birthday and the next adventure. I have made a goal for the new year to go to two new cities in the US and one place outside of the US. I'm hoping to stick to it. That doesn't mean I won't be going to old favorites as well. I am starting to apply for teaching jobs now. So if anyone knows of Chemistry teaching jobs let me know, doesn't matter what state they are in.

Time is flying by after graduating in April. I'm hoping the winter months go by quickly. We have had both my mom's car and my car break down many times this winter already and it just started. I'm thinking of buying a new car but it's such a big commitment. Kind of like a boyfriend. Just kidding.

What's going on now?

Well I just work two jobs right now. One is doing research at BYU. It's a lot of fun and keeps me busy. Then I work at an Orthopedics office. Both are super fun. I'm excited for Halloween. I already know what I am going to be but it's a surprise. Softball is over but now I'm going to be on a flag football team. So excited for that. It's close to the holidays and I'm getting super excited.

What's been going on!

Well life has been a little crazy and hectic these days. I moved last month to Sugarhouse to 4 new roommates that I had never met before but are wonderful. I couldn't have picked a better place to live. Last month I was on my ward softball team and we won our championship game that was totally loaded on the other team. So rewarding. It's been crazy in the last month moving, celebrating so many September birthdays and working while being with the familia and friends. Brandon my lil bro is doing so great right now. It's fun to see him and the drive to Mt. Pleasant isn't so bad either. I love fall colors. My mom is making lots of jewelry for me and is deciding to sale it. Bri my lil sis is loving high school and getting excited for school dances and all that jazz. I commute to Provo monday-friday each week. Don't worry the bus is a nice break from driving even though it takes me almost 2 hours each way. :0) But what can you do. So two weeks ago I got to go to the zoo with Kristi, Todd, Ciara, Cory and of course I brought a date. It was so much fun. I loved the new baby additions to the zoo. You really should go if you haven't already. Just getting ready for the upcoming h0lidays and snow. Ugh not excited for that just yet.