Sat Morning SurpriseLast weekend our friends Justin & Brandy from FL were in town for a visit. They picked us up on Sat morning & said there was someone they wanted us to meet. They proceeded to drive us out to Timbuktu (a.k.a. Olive Branch, MS) & introduced us to their Realtor ...at their new house ...because they are moving back to Memphis in 3 wks!
In the 5 yrs. we have lived here we have watched many friends come & go, but they have NEVER come back. J & B are pregnant with twins & want to be closer to family & friends, so we are very excited to welcome them back!
My Office Quote of the Week
“Let the women do paperwork, that’s what they’re good for.”
Things I Learned This Week
*Don’t bother getting a manicure at places that don’t put on base/top coats or you might as well flush a $20 down the toilet.*Even if you turn your clothes inside out, paint WILL go through them.
*It’s amazing how much tension a new Wii video game can cause in our marriage.
*Swingline staplers are far superior to regular staplers.
*Having an iPhone is extremely helpful when playing Scattergories.
*Doing someone else’s job can be fun if you are a very task-oriented person like myself.
What I'm Going to Be When I Grow Up
This week I had the opportunity to meet with a professional home stager & after interviewing her about her career, it only confirmed that this is what I want to do. I've thought about this for awhile now, but wasn't sure if I was ready to make the leap of faith. The biggest thing that caught me off guard was that all of the things I liked about my previous jobs are all elements in this profession (i.e. marketing, working with people & organization).
When I quit my last job, the first thing I did was read What Color Is Your Parachute which I highly recommend. The pieces of the puzzle are finally starting to come together for me. I really admire my dad for being a small business owner & have always known in the back of my mind that that's what I wanted too. I will continue to work my "day job" until Ben & I decide that I can do this full-time. Wish me luck!
We've got the traveling bug again & are off to MO for a fun-filled weekend with my fam! Bubby & Ryan are coming from OK & I'm hoping we get to go to the Mudhouse for some late night coffee chattin'. Cali is getting a bath today & has a new cute, non-stinky polka dot collar. Happy weekend before Halloween weekend everyone!
Hey there! Haven't left you any comments before, but wanted to tell you how I enjoy reading your blog. Wishing you luck in pursuing your dream... :-)
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks Liz! It's so good to hear from you & that you like to keep up w/ your fellow Pac Rim couple:)
ReplyDeleteOnce again, love the Friday blogs. Nice office quote this week. Surely the chauvinistic quote was said in a jokingly manner, right? I love that the context of these quotes are left totally up to the blog reader's imagination. You must realize that I have a mental image of your workplace and in my head it's a much more entertaining place than it is in real life, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteComing to Springfield, eh? One of these times you should plan a stop at the Felton residence for sushi. Just sayin'.
And, tell Ben that he sports that handlebar surprisingly well! I don't know if this link to YouTube will work but you must check it out with Ben. The picture immediately reminded me of this. Click Here!
ReplyDeleteor here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poTSi1-F1uU