Job experience and odds n' ends.

Well, I have survived my first 2 days as a technician! I've actually surprised myself at how fast I'm picking things up, sure I need reminders here and there, but it's all good. Yes, I have even made dr. appointments, helped a lil' girl learn to put contacts in, and filed things. I've watched how the other techs operate the machines and my fingers itch to do 'em too. Soon enough. I need to get the hang of the front first. Just like anywhere else we have the grouchy costumers, old people who can't hear diddly squat, the people who insist you stop your job and attend to their needs right then and there, and can't forget the impatient talk a million mph car salesmen who pace around the room and throw their debit card at you. Adventurous? Yes. The workers are friendly and I think it'll be a good job.

Those who don't know, the eye clinic is in the mall, which makes it nice to meander to sales, the food court, and to actually get away from work while on break. It's also close to home and my hubby has been able to come visit me - yay! These first few days have been hard, because I work 9 am-7pm and he works 5pm-11pm. We've come up with ways to see each other though :) .

So lately, our friend Bonnie has been so nicely picking me up from work, but today she was running late, so I decided to go shop around. I was looking for some nice work pants and I kept seeing this guy in the same stores I was going to. I was on the phone with Jaren and thought nothing of it, just assuming he liked the same stores as me. Finally after like the 3rd store I look up and see this stalker guy coming towards me, and he asks, "do you have a boyfriend around here?". Kinda taken back by his questions, I gave him a funny look and said, "I have a husband." He looked down at my ring finger and sulked off. Creepy, but I gotta give the guy kudos for coming up to me. While I was on the phone. Bleh. One disadvantage of getting dolled up for work is weird guys checking me out. Yeah caught two more guys later checking out my butt, which has expanded, making my pants super tight. It's like wow can you be any more obvious? I know it sounds cocky, but having weirdo old people check you out is so not flattering.

So when I made it home tonight, my dearest husband had cleaned our messy apartment, cleaned our disasterous room, and garnished the whole place with Christmas decorations. There was a poinsetta table cloth,put up our make shift, sad yet cute Christmas tree up, and various Christmas knick knacks put up. And a sweet love note on my computer. It was quite the surprise!

I think we're finally escaping Jakes! I was so fortunate to get my job, and Jaren has a call back interview tomorrow with America First credit union. We've been so blessed with jobs, it's wonderful. Cross your fingers he gets it!!

Upcoming and exciting news: Thanksgiving Thursday, temple night tomorrow *pending*, girl's night Friday. And here soon CHRISTMAS!

To all those risking their lives for after Thanksgiving sales, enjoy it for me, I have to work. Be safe and get there early!

Love, Jess

New job!!!

I got it!! Can we say excitingness? It's going to be a great opportunity for Jaren and I to earn an extra income. I'll admit, there has been a bittersweet feeling to it. I'm going to miss my awesome co workers at Jake's; along with some of the random, funny things that go on there. It's also has interesting schedule: 5 days a week, 9:30- 6 then the next 10-7. And the only holidays off are Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Yeah not so much free time to spend with my hubby :( . and it's going to take some getting used to, where at Jake's I could ask off for a week and for sure get it, and now asking for one day isn't a guarantee. I'm also put in a bind with classes, babies, and visiting family at Christmas. I am grateful for the job though, especially in this crappy economy. We were forewarned: the first year is the hardest! I always thought it was fighting and learning to live with one another, but other obstacles do manage their way in. It will for sure be a learning experience.

So you're probably wondering, what the heck am I going to be doing? I'm going to be a "Pam Halpert" aka receptionist ,those who watch the office would get that ;) ; and I'm going to be trained to be a obstertrician (I give up learning how to spell it) technician. So basically I'm gonna be the gal at the eye doctor who does the tests on your eyes before the dr. sees you. Crazy, but exciting!

Upcoming news and exciting stuff: Gup's "balls" chopped off tomorrow, last day at Jake's tomorrow, Thursday potluck/ Jordan going away bash/ Leena coming, and the wonderful weekend!

Love, Jess

3 months strong!

Yay! Today is mine & my hunnies 3 month anniversary! Wow, time sure has passed, but it's been fun. We're just bummin' around the house today, as my wonderful sickness decided to grace me with its presence again, oh and pink eye. BUT we had a wonderful time Friday night celebrating at Disney on Ice!

Last month Jaren surprised me with tickets, and I'd been looking forward to it since. After I became sick, we're half tempted to sell them, assuming I might still be sick, but we took the chance. By the time Friday rolled around I was feeling much better, and you might as well have been taking me to Disneyland, I was that excited. Before we'd gotten there I told Jaren I wanted one of those cool souvenir cups with the slushy in it, thinking they're like $5. So we finally arrived amidst all the lil' girls dressed up as princesses, and I saw the slushy cups! Sweet! Yeah, um, never mind! For a not even cool cup that had maybe a tiny scoop of ice it was $12. So I settled for kettle corn and a soda, after all, he already paid $$ to come see the show anyways.

So we're in row 1 and we kept going, and going and going, and were surprised to find out we're in 2nd row seats!! AHHHH!! Talk about excitement! Jaren was as shocked as me, he said," I know I got good seats, but I didn't know they were THIS good." The show was amazing with all the princesses and princes. And the incredible talent the ice skaters had. I mean wow, they made it look so easy! We enjoyed every minute of it, and it was quite the magical evening.

Yesterday I went shopping with Amy and bought a new church outfit and some Christmas gifts for Jaren. I also stopped by the eye doctor clinic to check up on my pending job interview, and I have another one for tomorrow - yay! Last night at work it was pretty slow until we had a bus load of 60 middle school kids show up. It wasn't too bad though, it kept us busy.

Things to look forward to this week: follow up job interview tomorrow, jewelry making with relief society, Twilight - New Moon and my good friend Shaleena staying with us for a couple days- yay!

Love, Jess

The adventures of Swine Flu...EWWWW!

Karma bites. Oh yes it does. I'm pretty sure it was the other day I saw someone with "the mask" aka swine flu at the store. And me and my big mouth, I always say to Jaren "SWINE FLU!" Well I unfortunately caught the bug. I thought it was just allergies and asthma, boy was I wrong. We went to hang out with friends and my head started feeling funny when were hanging out. I told Jaren it was time to go, when all the sudden it felt like I was gonna pass out/ throw up/have bowel problems. So I started freaking out and crying. Luckily none of those happened and I was able to receive a blessing from my wonderful friends.

That night was terrible. I went to cuddle next to Jaren and I was burning, even him just rubbing my back burned. So I'd shake him off and scoot away, only to be freezing...what the heck?! On top of all that my body was all in a funk and I couldn't sleep. At all. 1 am...2 am..etc. Finally by 7 am I was able to get an hour of sleep, after laying on the couch. I was able to get a prescription from the doc and Jaren went to pick it up. My wonderful friend Katie came over and gave me some herbal remedies and a vitamin drink. It was a loooong day, but we survived.

So here comes 4 am Monday morning, I wake up crying because my throat is sore and my chest feels tight (I am so not pain tolerant). Thus, waking up my poor husband. I called our doctor and asked what I should do, since we don't have insurance or $$$ to go to the hospital. After an hour of taking inhalers, steamy shower, salt water gurgle. and benedryl to knock me out we're good.

Jaren has been so wonderful, he's kept the house clean, pampered to me and even bought me cookies! Since I've been sleeping better on the couch, we pushed our 2 couches together and have been camping out in the living room. We've watched a LOT of The Office and other movies. Jaren went to go run some errands, and I was just in zombie mode laying around when my phone rang, and a gal from church said she was at my house with dinner! I told her I'd be up in a minute, as I scrambled to find my clothes ( I was just lounging in my underoos and pj pants). They made us a yummy lasagna and french bread. We also had Katie and Jordan bring over home chicken noodle soup. Needless to say, we've been taken care of pretty well. All of this would be relaxing had we not been sick.

Sadly today my hubby has caught the symptoms and is most likely getting it too :( . We're so grateful for those helping hands we've had with meals, taking shifts at work and otherwise. Honestly, this isn't the worst sickness I've had, but it isn't fun either. It knocks the energy out of me, and the sore throat and chills are horrible. I'm on what Jaren and I call "gold plated pills" $90 tamiflu, so hopefully all will be well soon.

Upcoming events! Disney Princesses on Ice Friday! I sure hope we're feeling better, those tickets were pretty pricey and it sounds like fun. Hope everyone has a good day!

Love, Jess