Interview

I have a job interview on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Not only does this mean that I could possibly become employed, but also that I will have to get out of bed at a time I usually do not acknowledge as a legitimate part of my day. At any rate, it would be a great job. The position is working at the Ada County Courthouse as a clerk for the Juvenile Court. I am actually really excited about the opportunity, as job interviews are difficult to come by these days. I know that the job market is difficult everywhere, but seems particularly difficult in Idaho. We will just have to see!!

I am just hoping that they offer "Victory Over Japan Day" off as a paid holiday. I would hate to have to turn down the job. Especially when it has so much promise. But as I always say, "Patriotism First, Job Second!"

Self Reflection and Ben & Jerry's

I am finding that during this time of transition in my life, I am learning more about myself than perhaps I really want to know. Most of the stuff I am learning is rather unflattering. I never really thought that highly of myself, so I find it a bit surprising that the more revelations I have, the more my ego takes a hit.

I have to make sure that I don't spend too much time in reflection because I quickly become depressed and begin doing my favorite hobby...stress eating. Oh the joys of Ben and Jerry's!! I don't believe one can truly go through any sort of joy or struggle in life without the help of Chunky Monkey, Chubby Hubby, or Fish Food. Life just isn't complete without those morsels of deliciousness!



This, of course, is dangerous territory to enter into both for your waistline and your budget. As you eat these succulent morsels of joy and wonderment, your waistline expands. As your waistline expands, your pants then, in turn, seem to grow smaller. Your pocket book begins to feel the pinch due to the mass amounts of ice cream consumption and elevated clothing costs. Ben and Jerry's is not a cheap habit!!! If only there were a patch to help kick the addiction. Perhaps an IV that continually pumps the mysterious delectible ingredients into one's blood stream to take the edge off the cravings. I think I just found my calling in life!!! :)


At any rate, until I can get some funding and FDA approval on my new, brilliant invention, y'all might want to start buying up shares of Ben and Jerry's stock. I have a feeling that if things don't change soon, I will be single handedly pulling the United States out of the recession!!

New Year...New Life

So, I have decided that 2009 is going to be an amazing adventure. I get the unique gift of literally starting over. I don't always view this as a gift, so give me 5 minutes and I am sure that I will have a totally different take on life (consider yourself lucky that you caught me in a good 30 seconds). I get a new home, a new job, a new cell phone (hey, it is the small things in life!), a new hobby, and a new adventure every day. Just a short 4 weeks ago, I thought I had my whole life figured out and there were very few HUGE surprises left.

Oh contrare!

I am learning to knit, people!! KNIT!!! I know, excitement at every turn! Sure I have traded my cute little 2007 Jetta for my mom's 1991 Volvo and I am now frantically looking for a couple of kids to rent and take to a soccer game because I now have the perfect car for it. And, of course, I have traded the life of the self-sufficient, employed person for a life that closely resmbles that of life of the characters in Failure To Launch (except they have jobs....hmmmm...I have to work on that one). All I need now is a visor and some stirrup stretch pants and I will have officially hit middle age!! I wonder if there are any places around here that have Bingo night....However, I have discovered that having mom around is rather convenient for a homecooked meal and clean clothes! There are days I wonder why I ever left the nest in the first place.

In all seriousness, my parents have been amazing to me and have been worth ALOT more than laundry and food. My mom has been an amazing person to talk to and my dad is the safe place that I have missed for the past 4 years. They have stopped at nothing to help me spiritually, physically, and emotionally. For the first time in years, I am feeling truly loved and wanted. It has been amazing and I hope everyone has parents as awesome as mine. I am almost hoping I never have to move out! :) I love being around my little brother every day. He is such an interesting little person full of fun.

Overall, I think that 2009 is going to be a promising year full of surprises and getting to know "Lindsay" again. If y'all are around Kuna, Idaho and want to hang out, just let me know. It is a pretty good bet that I will be here! :)

Happy New Year!!!!!