Four jobs I've had:
1. Piano Teacher
I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to work from home and share my love of music. It's tough at times trying to juggle it with being a full-time mom, but I've really formed a bond with my piano families. Unlike my school classes, I've been able to watch a lot of these kids grow up. The student I've had the longest is now 11. She was 5 when she started. She's one of my favorites, not because she's an amazing musician, but because I've seen so much growth. She's the perfect example of how persistance pays off.
2. Teacher at Challenger... 2nd grade, summer school, kindergarten
It was my first teaching job out of college. Working at a private school was the best thing that could have ever happened to me at that time in my life. They paid better than the public school system and I was able to cut back to part time the year Jade was born. Their program is amazing for the accelerated learner. I've used their methods with Jade at home and in tutoring kids who are struggling.
3. Secretary at a reposession company
Have I told you about the attorney who had his BMW reposessed 3 times? He had such bitter feelings toward our company (like it was OUR fault he wasn't making his payments!) that when I accidentally left my keys in his car after pulling it out of the lot he held them for ransom. What about the lady who was so surprised that we called the police when she came to pick up the "industrial chalk" that she was keeping locked in her glove box? She was even more surprised when it tested positive as cocaine. My boss was fantastic about working with my college schedule and gave a raving recomendation when Challenger called for a reference.
4. Server at Frontier Pies Restaurant
This is where I met my one true love... the cook (Nate, of course)! It's so sad that they closed down. They had a great menu, full of made-from-scratch recipes.
Four movies I've watched over and over:
1. Napoleon Dynamite
Whenever we can't decide what to watch, Nate pulls this one out. We laugh and laugh when Napoleon pounds Uncle Rico's van with an orange. The best thing about it? All the humor is clean!
2. Cars
I do actually love this movie, but the reason I've seen it probably 100 + times is because it's the ONLY movie Logan asks to watch.
3. You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks is one of my favorite actors. He's got class, which is so unusual with those Hollywood types.
4. Ever After
What can I say, I am a romantic.
Four places I've lived:
1. Midvale, UT
2. Provo, UT
3. Sandy, UT
4. League City, TX
Four TV shows I watch:
I've given up on current TV (except #4) It got so complicated trying not to miss the new episodes. Believe it or not, I've survived without knowing the fates of my favorite characters. Instead, Nate picked out some DVD's from the library, and surprisingly, I really enjoy them and it gives us something to do together.
1. Knight Rider
2. Highlander
3. Stargate Atlantis
4. Jay Leno
Four places I've been:
Can you quess the country?
1. The City Of Love
2. The Eagle's Nest
3. Just over our southern border
4. Home of The Sound of Music
Four people who email me regularly:
mostly forwarded messages, but usually with a little personal note too!
1. My wonderful mother
2. Shannon
3. Stephanie
4. Michelle
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pizza, cheese or ham & pineapple
2. Anything with a rich creamy sauce... pasta alfredo, chicken cordon bleu
3. Anything citrus... orange chicken, lemon rice, lemon bars, raspberry lime desserts
4. Anything chocolate, but no nuts please!
Four places I'd rather be right now:
There's nowhere I'd rather be... honestly... I'm a homebody. I love being at home, especially when it's cold outside. I'm also a real germaphobe, so going to public places freaks me out.
Four things I'm looking forward to in 2008:
1. Visits from my sisters. I miss you girls so much!
2. Jade's Baptism
3. Summer. I love the warmer weather. I look forward to this one every year!
4. Building a deck in the back of our house. This is our last major building project.
Four friends I tag:
1. Ashley D... Your life is so exciting, I can't wait to see how you narrow down your choices, especially the "Four places you've been."
2. Michelle T... are you tired of being tagged by me?!
3. Stephanie... you always have such great things to say
4. Taralee... c'mon sis, I know being the mother or four keeps you too busy, but I'd love to see if there's anything that surprises me.
Bed, made.
7 years ago
8 comments:
Thanks for making such a long post. I was on it long enough for your song list to get to "Ordinary Miracle" by Sarah McLaughlin, which I've never heard before, but is now one of my favorite songs.
I loved that song the first time I heard it too. It comes from the new Charlotte's Web movie.
Hi there! Thanks for swinging over and saying "hi"! I enjoy reading your fun blog! Thanks for your sweet comments on ours! We are excited! I need to know where you get those adoreable boys you put on Aeris! :) Take care! -Tricia
Okay that was fun! I am not sure where the Eagles nest is.. Alaska? We'll talk! amanda
I'm REALLY loving your play list :)
K, in an earlier comment.....I put "adoreable boys". computer slip! LOL! "ADOREABLE BOWS". oops. That's embarrasing! ;)
The four places I've been...
1. France
2. Germany (the Eagle's Nest was built for Hitler in the Alps. He had a fear of heights and didn't spend hardly any time there. It had an amazing view.)
3. Mexico
4. Austria
Amy, I'm glad you're enjoying the tunes. I try to remember to change the songs now and then to keep it fresh.
Tricia, you're hilarious! I totally knew what you meant, but had a good laugh when I read it.
It was fun to hear your description of things that I did know about and learn a few new things. I agree with the others, your music is great!
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