It's a good think I'm not a criminal

So far this week, I've been fingerprinted, background checked (twice), and tested for drugs and Tuberculosis. A lot is required to be able to work in people's homes and with elementary children. I've been running around trying to prove I'm clean (one look at me usually tells people I'm more naive and innocent than a flower, but I have to be tested nonetheless).

Oh, and drug tests are expensive...why does it cost so much to give away 2 oz. of my liquid waste? I think if they want to test me for drugs, they should have to pay me to get my urine. It's mine, anyway, right? Grrr.

2 for 2

Well, I landed my second job today!

This one is a caregiving position where I'll go to client's homes and help with personal tasks such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, playing games, running errands, shopping, etc. Concentric Home Health helps a lot of elderly people as well as those who have disabilities, including children. I am super excited about this job because I'll be doing what I love most: interacting with and helping the elderly on a personal level.

Ok, ok, I'll post something.

Well, I guess it's time to start blogging again now that I'm somewhat settled and able to spend time on the computer. Here are some updates:

1. We are now graduated! Will's family came into town and we had a blast spending time with all of our friends and family. I'm proud to announce that I graduated with 120.5 credits and Will graduated with ... a few more than that. Talk about reaching the bare minimum!

2. I got a cold on finals day and I'm still trying to get rid of it. Sore throat, cough, aches, runny/stuffy nose, earaches, headaches, sneezing, etc. You name it, I've experienced it in the past 9 days.

3. I have one job and I'm working on a second. I had an interview 2 days ago with Elements Music. This is a company that sends teachers to elementary schools where they teach group piano lessons for an hour after the children get out of school. I was hired as one of the teachers, and I'll be starting next week. This is just a part-time job that only requires about an hour and a half each day, so I'll be able to work in the mornings at a full-time job. Yay for income!

4. All of our stuff is safe inside a storage unit and we're feeling cozy in our new room.

5. I get to read for leisure now and I've added a list of books I'm reading to the side of the blog. If any of you have suggestions, I'd love to hear them. I already have a little list going, but one can never read enough books, right?

I think that's about it for now. Sorry for the huge lapse. I'll be better now that life is getting back to normal.

Answering the questions

Just wanted to answer some of the questions that were posed about the house.

• It has 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom


• 1420 sq ft


• It's on Ray and Recker


• Community name: The Willows (fitting)
  

It's a perfect little starter home and we can't wait till it's finished!

Could it be...

Well, the time has come in Bri and I's life that we find a house....
Mission Accomplished. Bri and I have been to Arizona a few times house hunting and we found a place that we can afford and thats in a good area. The only problem was that we had to build it... Yes we are building a home in Gilbert , Arizona. For your viewing pleasure I have attached the pictures on the foundation and the framing. The house is scheduled to be completed in October. The last picture is where the house is at right now.

Our Land!!!

This is the slab of concrete that comprises the foundation of our home. As you can see they pour it as one full slab which is really neat because the house will settle as one unit instead of multiple units which would cause cracks in the drywall and uneven settling.









The framing seems to be going well. The first picture is the stairs, the second is from the garage looking into the family room and the third is from the Master Bedroom into the Master Bathroom.


These pictures are from the outside of the house...
1)Picture of the back of the house looking West.
2)Picture of the front of the house looking East.
3)Picture of the side of the house looking South.



As you can see that the house is ready for the tile roof which is so conveniently placed in front of our house. Bri and I are extremely excited about our house. We will continue to post pictures of the progress of our home. Let me know if you have any questions.

Wickedness never was Happiness....well, almost.

There are some things that are "wicked" but provide immense happiness: the play and the ride.

Wicked, the broadway play, is absolutely amazing. I assume any theatre you go to will provide an outstanding performance since I was overly impressed at both the Gershwin and Pantages Theatres.
(click here to see the tour trailor for Wicked)

However, this post is not meant to discuss the play (although I could go on for some time), but rather to show the coolest ride at Lagoon:


Yes, we rode this ride multiple times and only loved it more each time. I highly suggest going on it even if you're not a roller coaster fan or if you hate the feeling or the speed or are afraid of heights or blah blah blah. It's awesome!!!

(more to come later about our full adventures at Lagoon)