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I hope to put up pictures of Halloween later this week. Just having trouble since my computer is down and I don't have a card reader. Until then enjoy this picture. Sarah, the other girl who lives in the basement with me, took this photo of me. We had a lot of fun setting this up and taking it. Hopefully, we'll do other fun photo shoots.

My job opportunity called. I have a call conference with the VP of University Relations on Monday at 4. Prayers would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Life

I should be hearing back from a job opportunity today or even tomorrow. I think it's a good opportunity, it's just intimidating to think of moving somewhere totally different by myself. I'll let you guys know. Prayers are always appreciated ;) Until then, I am a morning supervisor at the University's gym and a new Starbucks barista. So much to learn but I work with great people so that is always a plus.

Happy Halloween! and Happy Birthday to my brother-in-law, Henry. I missed yet again the Thriller on Main in town near me. Every year they do the Thriller music video reenactment down main street and I'm sure they have other activities too but I don't know because I always forget about it. I was going to find a picture to represent this but zombies are creepy so I gave up pretty quickly.

Adam came last weekend and we had a friend take our engagement photos. It was good to spend quality time together. I'll post a picture preview later this week when I get them from my friend.

Job Market

Applying for jobs can be so montonous. Each business claims that they're fast-paced and ever growing, oh and would need someone highly organized, with years of experience, and a good sense of humor. I seriously doubt every single business is like that. Sometimes I think they lie just so unsuspecting people will apply and get stuck in the world's most boring job. A lot of jobs I apply for sound down right boring. I literally fell asleep filling out an application the other day. I can't imagine working for said business on a day-to-day basis. I would probably be the most rested person alive. But every once in a while, I find a job opening that sounds so fun and exciting that I start to dream what it would be like to work there. I get my hopes up only to have them dashed upon the rocks of inexperience because that seems to be the only thing employers see in me. What ever happened to giving people a chance to learn, grow and get that experience? I know I could do 95% of the jobs that I apply for without any trouble.

We'll see what the future holds.

Numb3rs

35- amount of bug bites I have right now on my legs

17- times I thought about blogging but found myself doing something else

7- kinds of lipsticks my friend and I just tried on in a Rite Aid because we wanted to be bold but not too bold, ya know? We ended up getting a pinkish red and are pretty excited to rock that. (we both got the same color but different tubes, we're not sharing it as that last sentence might suggest.)

5- the amount of weeks I've been waiting to hear back from a job interview. (Yes, I have followed up with them so please don't bother asking me that silly question)

4.5- the number of weeks since I've seen Adam in person (only 2 more to go!)

4:45- the time I will have to wake up tomorrow to help a friend out cover a shift at the gym

4- the amount of really, really stressful things that have happened lately

3- the amount of dollars in my wallet ;)

0.00000001236- amount of work I get paid for these days

This weekend I hung out with my friend Katelyn and we made these banana muffins (without the frosting to try and be a little more healthy and save money) and these coasters.

We were pretty surprised our muffins turned out right because we accidentally did everything the recipe told us not to. To top it all off, she doesn't have a microwave yet in her new apartment so we had to go old school with melting the butter. First we tried warming it with our hands, then by candle light, and and lastly by just placing it in a bowl in the oven. The muffins were really good. I might have eaten 4 that night.... don't judge.

The next day, we decided to make coasters out of scrapbook paper and tiles. They are so cute and very easy. Here are what mine look like. (For those of you wondering, whenever I finally get married, my last name will be Ward. Hence the "W".)

totes adorbs, right?

Just applying for jobs today because things that were supposed to work out, just haven't. Jobs applications are all the same. Everyone works in a fast-paced environment and wants you to have at least 3 years of experience. Oh and you have to be detailed-oriented, jack-of-all trades, and give your first child to the company as compensation. I really don't think half of those things are true just like every employee is a hard worker, team player, and likes to work holidays.

Quick List

1. Today was much better than yesterday. Unfortunately, I didn't have any work to do that would give me money but I made myself useful around the house, which made everyone else feel better. I folded the laundry, made dinner, did the dishes, and had a dance party with the kids. It was really fun. If you ever feel down, have a dance party with kids. You'll feel better before you know it.

2. Apparently, I enter contests now. I've entered 2 today haha. Well, one of them is a for a diamond dash in Lexington for next Saturday. I don't really know all the rules but I do know that my friend and I were accepted as contestants today and we'll be going all around Lexington next Saturday based on clues sent on our cell phone. The grand prize you might ask. A diamond ring worth $19,500 haha So the likelihood of us winning probably isn't that high but it's free and I get to traverse all over Lexington with one of my good friends. Can't be bad, right?

3. My hard drive is about to fail so I had to buy a new one today so that I won't be computerless.

4. On one hand, I really like freelancing and making my own schedule but on the other hand it's hard to work with people that you don't come into contact with on a day to day basis. If they don't answer your email or phone call, you're kind of stuck.

5. Skype is way better than talking on the phone. Also Skype is way better for long distance relationships... hands down. That's my two cents.

I could make up two more quick lists about my life but they're not very interesting so I don't want to bore you all :)

Boots and Best Friends

I bought these boots 3 days ago and have been in them every since. Wore them with a dress to a wedding on Saturday, put them with skinny jeans and a fall sweater for church last night, and wore a similar outfit today when I went to see one of my bosses to get more projects. I've wanted some fall boots for a long time so it'll be a while till I'm not planning my next outfit with them :)

In other notes, I surprised Marie this weekend by showing up at the hotel she was staying at for her friend's weddings. Our other friend, Anna, was going to the wedding and so asked if I wanted to join her and surprise Marie. We packed up the car and left on Friday and were giddy with excitement by the time we pulled into the hotel parking lot. I was nervous because I just didn't know how she would react but when she saw me, she cried from joy (this has never happened so I was well, surprised myself). All in all, we had a fun, relaxing weekend. Glad I got to see her :)

This is what just came out of her room. She likes to play dress-up instead of napping. She just forgot to unzip the dress before putting it on.