this week

I figured it was about that time again to blog, but I've got nothin'...pretty much.

Item#1: I'm really enjoying my new job, although it's A LOT of new information. It is just a bit intimidating knowing that it is so crucial to give the students the right information, otherwise you could be partially at fault if:
a. a student gets deported
b. they are stranded in an airport or better yet, in different country
c. can't get back into the U.S.
d. fill out the wrong papers and don't get something done on time...
...and the like. Ya know, no big deal. Needless to say, I ask LOTS of questions; I don't want to be held responsible.
Messing up on someone's sandwich vs. messing up on someone's immigration information...hmm.

Item #2- working 12+ hours every day this week has been no bueno. NOT a fan, I think I'll be quitting subway earlier than I thought.

Item #3- Wolfgang and I are hooked on this tv show "Prision Break." I think it no longer airs, but we are in the middle of it's first season, and it's surprisingly pretty addicting, even if one of the actors looks like he has a permanent allergy problem that causes his whole face to swell

Another, only has one facial expression and talks with hardly moving his mouth
And yet another, who also talks in monotone and permanently looks and talks like she is drugged.I shouldn't support such poor acting.

Anyway, that is all. for now.

Happy 4th!

4th of July weekend so far:

We had a blast, Wolfgang made me go on the "scary" ones, even if I didn't want to, but I'm glad I did in the end. I'm glad it was free though, I would never pay full price.

We are addicted. We converted our friends.

Fun, but STINKY. China Town in San Fran is 10x better.

Fun movie, and part of it was filmed in Salzburg which Wolfgang didn't know, he just about freaked out. Made him slightly homesick too.

Best part of 4th of July! I must say, I think this holidays is one of my favorites.
God bless America!

I do have to say, 4th of July is just a tad different living in an international community. In church today we only sang one patriotic song, and I do have to admit, I was pretty disappointed. I also didn't realize until today that I miss standing up and singing, and seeing the congregation hold back tears of gratitude; it was just another day for most of the people.

I'm grateful to live in America, despite its imperfections.

New Job Inventory

Great new job...check
Work with nice and fun people...check
Learning a lot...check
Office closed tomorrow because the department is going to the water park with all the culture clubs AND Wolfgang and I are going AND we get to go for free?

CHECK.

Um, what?

So, have you ever started to write a question in a Google search, and before you even finish your sentence, it comes up with "suggestions?" Yeah, I have, and I find it very amusing.

Ok, how do these "suggestions" come up?? Has a large amount of people actually asked those questions on Google?

Let me share with you my experience, just moments ago. Here's how my question started out...

"How long does it take to..."

Google eagerly finishes my sentence (these were some of my favorites):

"....get pregnant?"
"...get weed out of your system?"
"...get a six pack?"

Unfortunately, I didn't ask any of the above, BUT, I appreciate the effort, Google.

"Good News Moment"

In some of my past wards in church, the leaders in our relief society meeting would leave a few minutes to the congregation to share any "good news" that happened in the last week. On many occasions it would be kind of annoying and pointless information that the other women felt like sharing (because they couldn't think of anything else exciting in their life for that week), but sometimes it actually would be interesting and exciting news, followed by some "Oooo"'s and "ahhh" 's or "yay!" with some accompanied clapping.

Although these moments were awkward at times, sometimes I miss them a little.

Anyway...

If you were to ask me my "Good News" from the weekend, I would tell you this:

1) Beach time with Wolfgang

2) Being invited over to our friend's house for some delicious food and hours of laughing and talking (and watching one of our favorite movies)

3) Got a phone call today and getting the JOB that I wanted really bad. I'm pretty excited about it. I will be working in the International Student Services office, helping students with their Visas, Green Cards (sound familiar?) and the like. Finally I'll be doing something that is related to my major!

Now the hard part is telling my current boss I won't be working as many hours for her anymore...I always feel bad about bringing the bad news, especially after they have treated me so well at my job. BUT, that's life!

Going bald for a cause

this is a MUST read- this is a girl that I know from back home, truly inspiring and so brave! I wish my head would look that good bald...

http://jenandderrickhull.blogspot.com/2010/06/mormon-woman-shaves-head-for-good.html?spref=fb

Fancy

Apparently there are not only Chinchillas and Love Birds, but there are also...

Fancy Chinchillas and Love Birds. What is that suppose to mean? No idea. Also while looking in comparison between the 'regular' love birds and fancy love birds, the f.l.b's were more colorful. Maybe I'll google it.

Also I was slightly jealous that Wolfgang got this

He feels pretty special. (Don't laugh at my Photoshop skills) Oh well, at least my AZ license doesn't expire for another 50 years or so.