Can you eyeball it?

I just found this visual online quiz and thought it was worth sharing. 

Click here to try it out. 

I often find myself trying to cut perfect squares or rectangles without measuring when I'm making cards. I think I must be overconfident it my eyeballing skills because they never come out right. 

The lower your score the better. I took it twice and got a 4.52. Maybe I need to invest in a ruler. 

Eye Appointment...

I have an appointment with an opthamologist this afternoon. I'm hoping they'll finally be able to tell me what I can do to stop my eyelashes from falling out. For the past few months I've been trying not to worry about it but I'm pretty sure my current medicine isn't doing anything at all. I use it every night and all it seems to do is sting my eyes and make them turn red. Then I start to tear up and all the medicine comes off anyway. I am constantly self-conscious about them and I know Mitch is sick of hearing about it. 

I came across this quote the other day that made me re-think my current mindset about all this:

 

"Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend...when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but our grateful for the abundance that's present--love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us[happiness]-the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth." 

-Sarah Ban Breathnach, quoted by Pres. Thomas S. Monson 

(Ensign, Nov. 2008)

I think I need to start focusing more on the great abundance I have been blessed with in my life then my lack of a few (more like a lot, but no difference) eyelashes. I think this will be my new resolution for the year. 

Reading Time...

One of the perks of my current nannying job (besides the fact that I get to spend all day with the most adorable little guy) is that I get free time while he sleeps. Colin usually naps between 1 & 2 1/2 hours each day giving me lots of time to do whatever I wish. Usually I read. 

For the past several years I've maintained a list of all the books I want to eventually read. With life's busy schedule and limited leisure time (I'm sure you can all relate) I find myself adding more and more books before I can cross any off.  

Now that I have some extra time I plan to seize the opportunity and read every book I can. In the month or so that I've been here I've already read 3 and am well into my fourth. It's heavenly. 

If you could read or re-read one book right now what would it be? Do you have a favorite book of all time? Please share. I'm hoping to add more to my list now that I can finally cross some off!

I can't help but post a picture, isn't he the cutest? 

Today's the day...

We should finally have all our law school applications submitted before the end of the day! It's been a long process trying to figure out which schools we want to apply to but by tomorrow that will all be over and we'll just have to wait and see where he gets in. 

Is it bad that I kinda hope he only gets into one of them so that we don't have to choose? I'm no good at making big decisions. Thankfully Mitch is calm and relaxed as usual. I think he figures that I worry enough for the both of us. He's right.

Job Hunting...

When Mitch and I moved up here last November we both expected to have jobs by the end of the month. When that didn't work out we decided to just enjoy Thanksgiving with the family and that we'd for sure be hired somewhere before Christmas. We were wrong. That's when I started to panic a little (or maybe a lot depending on who you ask). It wasn't until last week that we both found full time work. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait!

I now have the most spetacular job in the world. I nanny for a little boy named Colin who has the sweetest, calmest personality of any 6 month old I've ever met. Not to mention the fact that he's absolutely adorable. Getting to watch him everyday is a dream come true. Mitch's job's not as cute as mine but it's still pretty great. He's working at his Uncle's law firm which is perfect considering he's off to law school this fall. We don't know where yet but we're hoping to have all our applications in by the end of the month. Wish us luck!

In Case Your Wondering...

I'm still alive. 

I doubt people even bother checking my blog anymore since my two month long hiatus. Nonetheless for the two or so of you who might still have hope for me and this blog: I'm back.
The last couple of months have been filled with so much and so little at the same time (if that makes any sense at all). We didn't find jobs right away like we had planned but it was great to have the holiday's free to spend time with family.

There's lots of news to tell but I'll save that for another post. For now just know that this blog is finally coming back to life. 

Fun Photos...and Happy Thanksgiving

Before we left Utah we took advantage of the beautiful fall season and had my wonderful friend Lauren take some pictures of us. She did a great job and I love the pics she took. Below are a few of my favorties.
Mitch was nice and took some pictures of Lauren and I too. We realized that even though she's one of my best friends I hardly have any pictures of her and I together. I miss you Lauren!

Today I'm thankful for family, love and true friends.

Sunday...

Being up in Everett has been amazing. I absolutely love getting to spend so much time with my in-laws and getting to know each of them more. Another thing I love is Sundays and getting to be in a family ward again. I've been in a student ward for many years now so it's a welcome change.

This ward has been particularly fun. For example, today at church one of the speakers was talking about different types of persecution in the Book of Mormon compared to today's times. He asked the congregation if any of them had ever been stoned. One older gentleman sheepishly raised his hand, while the rest of us looked confused. Promptly the speaker clarified stoned as in the Biblical sense. Hearing this, the man quickly lowered his hand. I could hardly contain myself. Family wards are great.

Mitch's Birthday...

Last week was Mitch's 25th birthday. Before we left Utah we went to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate store to get a piece of frozen dipped cheesecake. It was delicious. I couldn't even finish mine. If you haven't gotten one of these yet you should definitely try it out. I'm sure there are about 10,000 calories in it but eating a delicious piece of cheesecake dipped in chocolate on a stick is something everyone should experience at least once. On Mitch's actual birthday we were up in Everett with the whole fam. We had fun celebrating with the family, eating another cheesecake and opening presents.
Alex gave him an awesome gift, a light saber so they could play sword fight! Mitch also got a PS3 which I have to admit is pretty awesome.
I look forward to spending many more birthdays with Mitch in the years ahead. I can't imagine anyone I'd rather grow old with.

Must See Blog...

I was in tears laughing after reading the blog "It's Lovely! I'll Take It!: A collection of poorly chosen photos from real estate listings."
Seriously, you must look. It's both hilarious and horrifying. Go here: Lovely Listing.

Here's one of my favorites:



PHOTO CHECKLIST:
Front of house? Check.
Kitchen? Check.
Bedroom? Check.
Bathroom? Check.
Back yard? Check.
Orange teddy bear leaning against a fake soda can? Check.

Good to go!

(Post originally found here.)

Here are a few more of my favorites, this one and this one.

Obviously I'm still having a very slow work day! Only two days left, hooray.