Quick Takes!

Attempting to get back into the swing of things by linking up with Jen and the other faithfuls. Here's hoping I can come up with 7 things that have been going on with me lately!

1. Work started about a month ago, and it's going really well! I've had plenty to do to keep me busy, which is a huge blessing because my manager originally told me that they probably wouldn't have much for me to work on. I'm just glad I'm not reading software manuals like I was during the internship! Plus it's been a huge joy getting to know my coworkers more. I've been trying to challenge myself to learn more about each of them and have a more substantial conversation than "Hi Jessica, how are you? I'm great, how are you?" Fridays are really slow in the office and hardly anyone actually comes in, so I spent a good chunk of the morning basically hanging out in one of my coworker's offices and discussing what it's like having 9 bosses and how that really works as a staff accountant.

2. Enough about work (though I really am glad it's going well). After a year of being back home, I've finally managed to find a young adult group!!! Talk about an answer to a prayer. I could probably write a whole post about it, and maybe one of these days I will, but I'll just stick to the basics for now. I went on a retreat the last weekend of July, got to know a couple of the girls, and started going to the young adult group they're a part of every Thursday night. I can't even tell you how much of a difference this has made; I've become pretty close with two of the women and have been invited to so many different activities as a result. I had been longing for that community and that feeling of being included in a group for so long, and I couldn't be happier with how God answered that prayer.

3. I think I'm finally in the last college course I'll ever have to take and I'm so ready to be done! Taking all these classes post-graduation has confirmed that I don't desire a master's degree. College was great for those first 5 years, but I'm perfectly content never to pay for another textbook again! Though this is probably due to the fact that my current class isn't going so hot. I guess that's what I get for signing up for a course called "Advanced Accounting," right? ;)

4. I started reading The Underland Chronicles last week. It's a five-book series written by the same author as The Hunger Games, and I really like 'em! Basically, it's the story of this young boy who discovers a land under our own and somehow finds himself constantly tangled up in the affairs of this Underland. They're young adult books (or maybe younger....haha), but they have some pretty profound messages in them, like self-sacrificing love, compassion, forgiveness, etc. If you're looking for a quick, easy read, I highly recommend them!

5. I seem to be running out of things to talk about...(which is why I haven't been blogging lately). Every time I sit down to start typing about something, nothing comes out the way I want it to or I simply can't think of anything to say. Not sure what the deal is but that's the way the cookie is crumbling.

6. Oh! I'm running in my first 5k ever on Sunday (unless you count the time when I was 9 or 10 and my mom signed us up for one and I had to quit probably less than a mile in. hahaha. I do not). I'm not sure I'll actually be able to run the whole thing since I had to put my training on hold due to the whole sprained-ankle-ligaments debacle, but I think some of my friends will have to walk too so I'm not too worried. Plus it's at the zoo so we'll get to run past all of the animals!

7. Now go watch this video and remember how amazing you are :)

Tidbits

A collection of funny goings-on.

1. I was talking to my friend the other day about my failed attempt at running. (I think I made it 60 steps before deciding to turn it into a walk). Ever the encourager, she says "just try getting yourself to make it to the next stoplight next time." While a thoughtful suggestion, I deemed it near impossible since there aren't any stoplights within a 10 mile radius of my route...

2. My grandma used to refer to herself as "Aunt Carol" to one of her children because she didn't want people judging her for having 2 kids within a year of each other... I wonder if Mrs. Duggar has the same fear.

3. Today my mom was staring at our obese cat and admiring how easy her life is. I believe she ended her envy with something along the lines of "it's a shame it's not attractive to be as fat as Tubby." I couldn't agree more, especially since I'd like to have dessert for after every meal.

4. We got our cell phone bill in the mail today. Upon opening it, my mom asks, "Did you recently develop carpal tunnel?" Apparently I only sent 200 texts this month compared to her 900 and my sister's 1000. (She may have been referencing the one time I sent ~8000 texts in one month...don't ask me how I did it. I still don't know).

5. Should I be worried about that top blue line there...? I'm a little scared to even click the link.

6. I got this email today. I should probably send the money, right? I mean he didn't even have time to put in any periods, so it must be urgent.

Welp, l thought I had more gems than that, but it doesn't look like you'll be getting anymore today. For more entertainment, google image "smiley baby." You won't be sorry :)