News or not so News

Well, seeing as how it's been a good 5 months since I've written, I thought I'd catch up briefly on the goings-on and hopefully begin to be more regular...not that there's a huge following for my blog, but I at least have to say I tried to stay connected to the world. But, I must say, for a long period of time (up until 5 minutes ago) I had forgotten the password and was unable to even sign in. Hopefully my memory will improve.

Major highlights of my life include (but are not limited to):

10 Mar. 07--I got married

18 May 07--I tested positive for hcg; aka I'm pregnant

30 May 07--We begin our move back to UT

17 June 07--We announce to the world we're having a baby

12 July 07--I hear the rapid heartbeat of a tiny body

30 July 07--My sisters and mom and I go to Mexico for a week

9 August 07--Jesse hears the rapid heartbeat of a tiny person

12 August 07--Jesse and I are called/sustained/set apart as teachers in the Primary!


And that brings me to current, I suppose. We'll find out the sex of the baby on Sept. 6th and I'm sure I'll be making that announcement on here. For anyone who may read this, stay posted....

Slighty Late to Make This Announcement...

For anyone who reads this, and hasn't heard the news, I'm engaged to be married next weekend in St. George, Utah. Just thought I should at least post it on this on-line journal. And now I've done my duty. Hope to see everyone there. I'm sure the food will be good :)

I've got a job! Finally, after waiting for so stinkin' long I've finally got a job.....kind of. I mean, I'm getting a pay check, and that's happy. I'll begin on the 2nd of January working with the teacher who's ESL class I'll be taking over for 6 weeks while she's on maternity leave. Hopefully by then the district and the school will have made a position for me teaching Health. I'll be at Stovall Middle School, which is happy. I really like the school and the principle. It is such a better feeling than Nimitz. It's light, and there are windows in the classrooms, and it's friendly and clean and just feels happy. I really really really like it there. And I am so relieved to finally know what I'm going to be doing!

I owe a thank you to every one who ever prayed for me, listened to me whine and complain, deal with the stress, and who helped me get through this. Thank you. I love you all and never could have made it through the past few months without you!! And by the way, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

With much love and grattitude,
B

Could You Pass The U.S. Citizenship Test? and other blog quizzes i wasted my time on

Ha! I feel especially vindicated as the high school drop out who got a perfect score! What now, Nimitz High? Where are your TAKS scores now?

You Passed the US Citizenship Test

Congratulations - you got 10 out of 10 correct!

Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

The Three Question Personality Test

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT) You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas. You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy! Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people. In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally. You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought. Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals. In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent. At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia. With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well. As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly. On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

You Are a Coy Flirt

You may not seem like you're flirting, but you know exactly what you're doing. You draw people in, very calculatingly, without them even knowing. Subtle and understated, you know how to best leverage your sex appeal. A sexy enigma, you easily become an object of obsession.

What Kind of Flirt Are You?

Your True Love Is an Aquarius

Why you'll love an Aquarius: Independent yet devoted, you'll appreciate the unique approach to love Aquarius takes. You both see love as a bit of a game, and Aquarius will challenge you until you're completely hooked. Why an Aquarius will love you: You're secure enough to give Aquarius tons of space - even if it means separate interests and friends. You have the brains to keep Aquarius engaged and curious. And the passion to change the world together!

What Sign Is Your True Love?

Your Personality Is Like Heroin

You're capable of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Addicted to feeling good, you'll do almost anything to avoid pain. People seek you out, even though you can be quite moody. They're hooked on you!

What Drug Is Your Personality Like?

Pictures from Thanksgiving

Here are just a few of the pictures I took over the break. Sorry there aren't more, Gramma, but maybe at Christmas.

Me and Boo


Me and Dad


Me and Katie


The Big-Headed Dog, Buster (named after Buster from Arrested Development? Who knows. It seems like he would be an appropriate namesake, since he's slightly obnoxious, socially unrefined, and definatly not a normal animal!)


Me and Rylan after bathtime



Jackie and Jared



Katie, Jackie and Me getting Christmas Trees

You may tell 12 people whatever you want...

I know I'm a copy cat, but I really like the idea and I can't get it out of my head. And, I can't sleep. So, here goes nothing:

1. You know me and see me like no one has ever known and seen me. I will always have a special place for you in my heart.

2. I am sorry I didn't go to your graduation. It was wrong and I won't miss the next one, I promise. You mean the world to me, and I miss you so much. And to your wife, I am sorry for being a jerk, and I really do want to be friends.

3. I don't know what I did, but I'm sorry. I still cry over that note and not knowing what happened. I wish I had answers, and I wish I could know that you'd forgiven me. I want you to know that I never gossiped about you, though. I never slandered your name.

4. I miss you and our adventures. I can't wait to watch the "home videos" of our premortal and mortal lives. W If I could have a big sister, I'd want it to be you.

5. You are killing yourself. I know you know that already, but why do you have to be so stubborn and proud? Why can't you just quit and stick around for the next part of our lives? It's so hard to be ok with your choices when it so clearly effects us, too. I will miss you, but I'm more afraid for you than anything.

6. Thankyou. Thank you for doing your duty and more. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for helping me find my faith, for helping me find myself, for being my spiritual and emotional cheerleader, and my lifesaver in so many ways. Our friendship was meant to be.

7. Even though you're younger than me, in so many ways I look up to you.

8. I have these weird memories from childhood. What really happened? Do you remember? Did I make that up?

9. I'm glad you went first and that I followed. Thanks for ralleying the gang down here so we could be together forever.

10. I'm so glad I kept a journal, because as I read through it, I remember why.

11. I will move every summer for the rest of my life if it means I get to take a road trip with you. They are some of my favorite memories I have of spending time with you.

12. It is true, and you know it. I love you. I love your family. Please, please, please come back.

Is It Possible For Shoes To Be Sexy?

I have this pair of beautiful, black leather, 4 inch heels that I love. My mother, blessed woman that she is, bought them in a moment of pre-graduation-festivities generosity. They were wildly expensive, but if you've tried buying shoes in a size 5 you'll know how difficult it is to find cute shoes that are small enough, and you'll know that sometimes you've gotta just suck it up and pay. Ah, the price of midget vanity....You have no idea how expensive being short can be! But I digress.

There is in our church building a most obnoxious pulpit that makes a sounds similar to what I imagine a moose's mating call to be whenever it moves up and down. Since I was speaking in church today, and am fairly short, I thought I'd minimize the moose calls by wearing the above mentioned beautiful, black leather, 4 inch heels. I rarely wear these shoes, mostly because they seem too dressy for normal every-day functioning, and they're 4 inch heels--that's quite a jump in stature for me! However, today I seized the opportunity to wear them. I was somewhat stunned at the feeling that I had as I wore them.

I found myself liking the extra height--I mean, what's not to love? I could see over the pulpit, I could look people in the eyes. It was fantastic. But, even more than I loved the height, I loved the way these shoes made me feel. I'm not even joking when I felt like I was attracted to my own legs when wearing these shoes. They are down right sexy, and I felt sexier in them. Is that a sin--to feel sexy at church? But I did! So my question is, is it possible for shoes to be sexy or is this how I would feel at 5'4" all the time? And if I were 5'4" wearing these amazing 4 inch heels, would I feel double sexy? These are answers I need to know! Because,given the way I felt in those shoes, if that really is the case than I believe I would have to invest in growth hormones, a pair of these amazing shoes in brown, and probably a good doctor to deal with the back problems such vanity is sure to induce.

What do you think???