Still searching...

...for the perfect job. I've finally come to the realization that I'll end up where my Heavenly Father wants me to be. I just hope that when the right job does come around, I won't accidently pass it up. I've had several interviews (some I have completely BOMBED...very embarrassing) over the past couple weeks and I got a job offer today. Halle...freakin'...luja. I'm still trying to decide if it's the right job. I have two options on the table right now and they are completely opposite of each other. I need help deciding.

Seminar Specialist at Ultradent--I'd market, coordinate and set up continuing education seminars for dentist around the US and fun places.

Pros:
-I'd get to travel.
-It pays well. (I can maybe pay off some freakin debt)
-I'd put my hard earned education to use.
-It incorporates everything I'm interested in. (The creative part of marketing and event coordinating)
-Get a company phone and credit card. (I'd feel like a hoity toity (sp?) New York career woman)
-Work with a fun group of girls. (I like making new friends)

Cons:
-I'd be traveling all the time. (When would I meet my future hunky husband?)
-I'd be very, very busy. (stressed...leads to weight gain)
-I'd be working ALL the time. (I'm naturally a lazy person)
-I'd have to do a little public speaking and on occasion have to wine and dine the seminar speaker all by myself. (This really scares me)
-I won't know if I got the job until next WEDNESDAY.

Secretary at a nonprofit law firm--I'd basically be filing, mailing and copying documents for a group of lawyers.

Pros:
-They offered me the job. I have to tell them TOMORROW if I want it or not.
-The job comes with really great benefits. (a ton of paid vacation and sick time)
-It's a very low key, non-stressful atmosphere. (I could wear jeans to work)
-Work would just be a job and not a lifestyle.
-Gives me a chance to relax and not worry about school or work. (Lose some freakin' weight)

Cons:
-The job pays less than what I make right now.
-I can see myself getting bored.
-I'd have to drive downtown.
-I feel like it might be a step backwards rather than forewards.
-I'd might have to get a second job to make ends meet.

So, do you see my dilemma?? Should I hold out for the sexy, glamorous, high stressful job that I don't know if I even have the chance of getting? OR Do I take a paycut and go with the easy, non-stressful job that I actually know that I have? Is this an easy decision? Ugh. I'm confused. What's new?

Whelp...looks like I'll be spending some time on my knees! I'm hoping I can get some insider information from my SIL Marci who works at Ultradent to help me make the desicion.

What would you choose?

Anyways, on a less boring note...or this could be just as boring. Has anyone ever tried edamame? I'm obsessed. It really doesn't taste like much so it's not the taste I'm obsessed with. I think it's the action of sucking the little beans out of the pod. I'm weird, but if you haven't tried it, you should. It just so happens to be really healthy too. Wow, this blog is random. I actually had two bowls of this for dinner tonight AND because it's so healthy I thought I'd offset it with chips and queso and chewy, chocolate chip cookies. YUM


**It's late and my spell checker isn't working and I like to say words in my head and forget to actually type them. So, sorry if this doesn't make any sense.

Dreaming

I would give anything to be laying underneath that tree right now. With my eyes closed (thinking and worrying about absolutely nothing), listening to the waves and feeling the sun beat down on me. I can already smell the yummy Banana Boat sunscreen on my skin. Dreaming.

I have a new favorite song that's making me feel OH SO HAPPY! Listen to it HERE.

Drool

Um...I feel kinda guilty looking at these pictures but it's for a good cause right? (you can basically justify anything) I honestly think it's a little inappropriate but it's definitely giving this single gal something to drool over. DAAANNNG! If you want a closer look go to mormonsexposed.com. November is my favorite guy...seriously, he makes me giggle:)

As promised...

More sexy guys to stare at!

I need to apologize for being such a lame blogger or lack of blogger lately. My life is suddenly CRAZY. I'm in the process of looking for a new job (which scares the poop right out of me). It has been a long time coming (so you'd think I'd be better prepared) but I know it is the right thing to do. My anxiety which is usually around a level 2 or 3 is now 26! However...staring at this picture has now brought it down to a level 11.5. *Sigh*...hairy...chests...so...relaxing...teehee. For reals though, I've learned getting a great job is basically based on "who you know." SO team, I need some hook ups. I do have a couple interviews set up that look promising. So in order for me to prepare, please ask me your favorite interview question. Thanks a bunch!

P.S. I'm in LOVE

with these sexy guys AND this movie!

My friend Lisa gave me 10 premiere tickets to see this movie on Monday at The Gateway. So, I took the whole family to see it. We went to the Olive Garden downtown before the show. I got the stuffed chicken marsala (which I'm in love with too). We were kinda celebrating Christmas because Chelsey and Zach are leaving for Hawaii tomorrow. I love hanging out with the fam, especially when there's good food involved. Anyways, back to the movie...OH MY GOSH! It was really, really good! It's sad but oh so good! No one really knew what it was about but were all pleasantly surprised. Remember to take a box of Kleenex! I had a headache afterwards from fighting the ugly cry. We all had tears streaming down our faces. It comes out this Friday and I really want to see it again. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it all week.

Step into my office

My Dad, Ryan and Courtney surprised me at work with some "U of U" balloons and a cute card.

Thanks Guys!

A poem

I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you. It was to me and it was very well written, I hope you enjoy it too.

"Winter"

By Abigial Elizabeth McIntyre

Sheet* it's cold!

THE END

*This word replaced a naughty word that sounds similiar to this one.

Proudest Moment

Da-dadada-daaaaaa-da (graduation song). I'm done! Ahh! I just finished my last final/class/semester. This is officially one of the proudest moments of my life. I'm going to do the whole cap and gown thing in May but if anyone feels like they need to congratulate me or give me presents NOW...I won't mind:) Teehee, I'm joking. Wow, its definitely been a crazy journey. Three different schools, two different majors and a two year break. It's hard to believe that I'm actually done. Waaaaahoooooooo!

Currently Reading

Now that school is almost over, I'm so psyched to get back to doing some of my favorite hobbies...like reading. I want join or start a book club. Does anyone already have one? Can I join? Or does anyone want to read with me? I never been in a book club before, SO I don't know book club etiquette. However, I can offer my oh-so-wise (teehee) insights. I get really excited when I discover something great. I feel like I have to share my discoveries with everyone/anyone. AND, this book is one of them. Well, I hope! I'm just about halfway done and it's delightful and inspiring. I hope the ending is just as good as the beginning. It's a quick read so hop on my bandwagon!! The next book I want to read is:

I'm frustrated

SAY WHAT?

I know, I know...how could I feel frustrated when it's the season of Christmas joy? I dunno...but I do.

Frustration leads to venting (I'm wondering why I am writing this so EVERYONE can see it, maybe someone has some good advice for me???)

Well, I'm coming to the end of a very trying year and four months. Yes, I'm just about finished with school. Don't get me wrong...I'm SO happy this is over and done with . But here's why I'm frustrated: You'd think I'd know what I'd want to do with my life! Yep! I'm just as confused today as I was a year and four months ago. PSST. In my dream world I was hoping I would find my future hunky husband my last semester of school, get married in the spring, have a honeymoon baby and never have to work a real job again.

** Caution: In the following sentences I'm whining in a really high pitched voice**

Because life never goes as planned...I now have to figure out WHAT COMES NEXT. What does come next? I'll tell you what comes next...huge life decisions! Decisions, that will hopefully get me to my Happily Ever After. Deep down I know everything will work out. I'll find that job I'll tap dance to every morning, I'll find a really good guy/best friend to spend forever with and I'll have ridiculously cute babies BUT until then I guess I'm a little scared and confused. Life!

Just in case dreams really DO come true, I gotta put this out there. Matthew...YOU...com...plete...ME!

I made a total elf of myself

Click on this link below for a little treat!!!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1198421966

I heart good movies

my mom, courtney and i saw this in the movie theaters when it first came out. it was only playing at jordan commons and only one showing a day. i don't know why, i thought it was cute, creative and quirky. however, i didn't appreciate the fact she was having an affair! i think the movie would have been even better if they changed the marital status of the doctor. i watched it again yesterday, and just like the first time, i had urges to become a professional pie baker or at least buy a pretty and shiny kitchen aid mixer.

fyi: adrienne shelly, the actress in the movie who wears the funky glasses, actually wrote and directed the movie. she was murdered in her n.y apartment before it was released at the sundance film festival. really sad! she never got to see her work up on the big screen.

Fighting Burnout

I know I've posted this picture before BUT it completely represents how I feel about school right now...tired, annoyed, fed up and completely BURNED OUT. Only two weeks left!!!

Thanksgiving Highlights

1. Unfortunately, being in the basement when my uncle thought HE was the only one in the basement and hearing him rip the loudest tootertwinkle. lol. I couldn't look him in the face for the rest of the night.

2. Eating tons of yummy food but not over doing it.

3. Going to see Enchanted with the entire Bell clan Thanksgiving afternoon.

4. Watching the entire first season of my new favorite TV show Friday Night Lights with Courtney. I now have a crush on several fictional characters. All I gotta say is Riggins is fetchin' hot stuff. Watch it!

5. Thinking about doing homework but not actually doing any of it.

6. Seeing August Rush with good friends. I really liked this show! It had a good message and good music. I've already downloaded a couple songs.

Highlights reviewed: Basically, I sat around all weekend eating food and watching the boobtube. I think my fatass (pronounced fa-toss) is permanently molded in the couch. Ahhh *sigh* what a GREAT weekend.

I'm thankful for my FAMILY!

***Warning: this post contains sappy material. Readers discretion is advised.***

I’m dumbfounded. I really don’t know what I did to deserve such a great family! They are my best friends, my loudest cheerleaders and my rock. For starters, I have the greatest parents. I’ll be forever grateful for the sacrifices they have made to see me and my siblings succeed in life. They’ve cheered me on in my successes and cried with me during my disappointments. They’ve pushed me to be better even when I didn’t want to be pushed…which I’m so grateful for. They’ve listened to my wacky ideas and my complaining with open ears. Gee, I really am so lucky and thankful! I really would be lost without them...I luv ya both!

My little brother: I love this little man. He constantly cracks me up! He calls himself Kade Leno, there are so many hilarious stories I will have to post. I remember the night my mom announced she was pregnant with him. I think we all cried, Ryan and I because we were so embarrassed and Chelsey and Courtney because they were so excited. Now I can’t imagine my life without him. He’s so lovable. I love Kader because: we cuddle, play tag, watch TV together, ride our old yellow two-seater bike around the neighborhood and he's always there to give me a big hug at the end of an ugly day.My little sisters: It really doesn’t register that they are “younger” because they are so smart and wise. Chelsey IS all grown up and has managed to find a fabulous hunky husband named Zach (who is ALL that AND a bag of chips). I really admire both lil sisters. I see how they’re reaching their goals and it inspires me to do the same. We have a lot of the same passions and hobbies. And, you know when someone just “gets” you? Well, they do. I love spending time with them whether it’s going to the movies, window shopping at boutiques, talking on the phone or sharing the water tube at Lake Powell. Gosh! I sure do love them…I hope one day I’ll be just like them! My big brother: My dad and brother have set a very high standard for my future hunky husband. If I could find someone with just half their qualities…I’d be a lucky lady. I work with Ryan and I am continually amazed of his patience! I've very rarely seen him angry. He’s mostly just a big goof ball and I really love it. I think the smartest thing he’s ever done was marry Marci. Oh and how I love the both of them! I am so pumped to be an aunt. I’m already stocking up on gum.