So I have been sort of looking for a job over the past 2 months. really thinking about it actually (= but nonetheless.. its amazing how things work out. I went into TJ Maxx the other day to shop and my previous manager there approached me. We started chatting about life and what I was doing. The question came up about where I was working. I said that I was no where at the moment. So she said, "we are hiring, do you want a job?"

(I used to work there about 3 years ago, for about 3 1/2 years. I quit when I decided to go to Multnomah Bible College. )

Over the past few months I had thought about working in retail, but nothing sounded pleasant. TJ Maxx was the only place I would really consider. So I filled out an application. It was a part-time position and id be working nights and some weekends...

The following weekend Justin was graduating from college. While on campus earlier that day I saw a job board. One of them seemed interesting to me. One was a nanny position for a 13 yr old girl for the summer. Sunday afternoon I gave her a call. She was very nice and seemed interested to meet me. So I went over there that evening. We chatted for about 20 minutes... we happened to know some of the same people! Anyways, I left feeling pretty excited about it. It would be great to be-friend a young teenager and take her places all summer. It would be Mon - Fri 8am till 4pm. That is the perfect schedule!!!

So Monday I heard back from TJ Maxx. They wanted to interview me on Tuesday. I definitely went and had an enjoyable conversation with one of the managers. I voiced my only concerns about the job to her. I wasn't going to be able to work Sundays, or Saturday night or Monday or Friday nights. But she didn't think that would be a problem. So they offered me the job.

Meanwhile, Justin and I were praying about everything. Whichever job would be best for us right now and such. The next day, the lady about the nanny position called and offered me that job. I took it. Its definitely better hours and I would love to take care of this girl for the summer! So as of June 16 I will be employed. (=

So for the next month I will be brushing up on my math skills, and thinking of things the girl and I can do together. This should be a good summer!

Justins sister kirstin, who lives in calofornia with her husband Gil, just announced a week or so ago that they are pregnant! And will be a having a baby around November. We might not see them very much but hopefully at least once a year at holidays! Kirstin is a few years older than Justin and they have been married for several years. It would be fun to have cousins around the same age, but it doesn't look like we will be having a child this year. When I was growing up I had a brother and sister who were one year apart from me. We were close and were thankful for the small age difference. But all of our cousins were a lot older or a lot younger than us and it was frustrating. So I have always wanted to have children at the same time as my siblings... But we are not following through so well(=

Today is may 9th 2005. yesterday was mothers day and last week was my birthday! I turned 26.. and it was funny because when I turned 25 I had a really hard time. I felt like oh my goodness I am almost 30! And furthermore I am not married and have no idea what I am going to do with my life! So it took a little while to adjust to that, but when I turned 26 it was really no big deal. I felt like "oh, ok... im married now and I don't feel as old and confused about life anymore, so this is not so bad turning 26." Anyways, we had a little party at our apt this weekend. Our apt is super small but we leaned the bed against the wall and rearranged the furniture a little and there is a lot more room!!!!it is much better in here!!!

By the way... hummus is like my favorite food! I haven't had it in a while and then my friend Stacey Barlow brought it to my party. You have to try it, it is so good!

So yesterday on mothers day we were all at my sisters house about ready to eat dessert and my brother in law calls to talk to my mother... now that might not sound strange to you but for him it wasn't normal.. my mom came back into the room acting funny and when she told me the news I screamed!!! Turns out that my sister Jerika is having a BABY!!! Woohoo!! I am super happy but a little sad that I cant have one with her! Her little Lillian is almost 3 and will be a big helper!