Turnabout is Fairplay

I feel like I am living in an episode of the office. There are many similarities here at PSS, but most of them would get me fired if I named them. So, I will just share this one:



Please note:

a)the plastic wrap
b) the 9 copies of "A Miracle in Utah Valley"
c) the 6 massive clips all around my surveys



I love my job.

Sometimes we get a teensy, tinsy case of cabin fever at work. When this happens we often think of things that we can do to break up the day. Usually the things do are simple, like going for a walk, or going to get ice cream. Today the solution was a visit to the office of our dear friend across the hall. Michael used to work with us and sometimes we like to let him know how much we miss him. This is how we showed our love today:



Days like this make a desk job bearable.

Brandi Carlile

So, if you don't know me, please allow me to introduce myself; My name is Jennica, and I am a Brandi Carlile fan. And just so you know, it is very rare that I identify my self as a huge fan of anyone. I prefer to keep reality in check and remember that people are people, even if they do happen to be insanely talented or good looking. Keeping this in mind, Brandi Carlile is a very awesome "people". She is, in fact, an insanely talented and passionate artist. She is only a year older than me and keeps my hopes alive that someday I can be not only passionate, but insanely talented as well.

The night that I found out she was coming was the night before I left for Iowa. I was staying at my family's house so they could drive me to the airport, and of course I stayed up late chatting with my sister. All night long my sister was giddy over her new boyfriend - and I was giddy over the upcoming concert.

Brandi is one of those very rare artists that I honestly connect with. I do enjoy some good ridiculous pop music, but for me, that is what music is all about. Thanks Brandi!

April 18th at 8:00p.m. Tickets went on sale today and I already have mine! http://www.thestateroomslc.com Be there.

Fatty Tuesday!

Today is Fat Tuesday! It is the day where we can celebrate life with reckless abandon! I have decided that if I am going to take part in the "eat, drink and be merry" debauchery of Fat Tuesday, I should probably observe Lent as well. I am doing everything that I can to be able to give up work for Lent, but somehow I don't think that will work out. So, if anyone has any suggestions, I am looking for things to leave behind for 40 days. Oh, and please keep in mind that I celebrated Fat Tuesday by wearing Mardi Gras beads at work and eating fried chicken for lunch. I wasn't TOO bad, so don't make it too hard.

Firsts

Firsts

Thanks for the tag Lindsay. Just so you know, I am only doing this because I feel that I owe you.

1. Who was your FIRST prom date?
Steve DeBirk

2. FIRST date?
Creepy guy from work. (I quit the next week)

3. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
No. Brian Nugent, where are you!?

4. What was your FIRST job?
Officially? Kountry Korner, working at the grill.

5. What was your FIRST car?
'91 Buick Skylark

6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
Lindsay. Surprise, surprise.

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
Me! I thought of me!! I got to sleep in and go to work late. What a lucky girl I am!

8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
Mrs. Carter

9. Who was your FIRST Kiss?
Technically? I plead the fifth.

10. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
San Jose, CA Home, sweet home!

11. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
Kristin Niemeyer. Does facebook count?

12. Where was your FIRST sleepover?
Probably at Kristin's house.

13. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today?
Lindsay

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
SLEEP! And then I ate some breakfast.

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
Alanis Morissette. I know, I am just that cool.

16. FIRST piercing?
My ears. When I was 23. No joke.

17. FIRST foreign country you've been to?
I had a lovely evening in Canada when I was 19.

18. FIRST movie you remember seeing?
My Little Pony (1986)

19. When was your FIRST detention?
No detention for me. But I do think I lost recess privileges in the 2nd grade for beating up a boy with my friends.

20. What was the FIRST state you lived in?
California

21. Who was your FIRST roommate?
Casi

22. What happened the FIRST time you were pulled over driving? Did you get a ticket?
I drove a ridiculous '77 LeBaron that had all sorts of problems. Pretty sure I got pulled over like 6 times driving that car, but never got a ticket.

The End

Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa.

How good can life get? Not much better than this:

I spent last weekend in Iowa. Now, although Iowa is an extremely desirable destination, not many people have had the privileged of going there. So, for those of you unfamiliar with Midwestern geography, I have included a map.



While I was in Iowa I did some very amazing Iowa things; I got snowed in, I went to a restaurant where the waiters wore overalls and I learned about corn. I almost feel like I am an Iowa native now.

Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa.

And that is how I spent my President's Day weekend.

Happy 4 Years to Me!

Today is February 9th. It is four years to the day that I arrived home from my mission. It is kind of hard to believe that I got back that long ago, but here I am. The last 4 years have been a crazy whirlwind that has gone by SO quickly. Time flies when you are having fun! I was reminiscing a little bit this morning about all of the things that I have done in the last few years and I thought I would share a bit about my recent crazy life:

Places I have lived:
American Fork
North Ogden
American Fork
Parkway Crossing, Orem
College Terrace, Orem
Tree Streets, Provo
American Fork
Pinnacle Canyon View, Orem

Jobs I have held:
Night Manager/Sandwich Artist, Subway
Proctor Youth Tracker, YHA
Orientation Leader (Tour Guide), UVSC
Transfer Student Recruitment Coordinator, UVSC
On-Campus Recruitment Coordinator, UVU

Places I have seen:
Anaheim, CA (several times)
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Grand Canyon, AZ
Kirtland, OH
Las Vegas, NV
Malibu, CA
Mesa, AZ
Nauvoo, IL
New York, NY
Niagara Falls, NY
Orlando, FL
Oahu, HI
Palmyra, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Jose, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
London, England
Rome, Italy
Paris, France

oh, and I went to Idaho a couple of times...but we all know how I feel about Idaho...

Degrees Earned:
Only one.
Bachelor of Arts Behavioral Science, Psychology Emphasis April 2006

True Love:
2007 Mazda 3, Sammy

Callings held:
2nd Counselor in Relief Society Presidency
Visiting Teaching Coordinator
Gospel Doctrine Teacher (twice)
Service Committee Co-chair
Relief Society President (twice)

Disneyland Annual Passes Held:
2005-2006
2008-2009

Good times and Important Events:
My little baby sister is now 16
Birth of my nephew, Jaxon
My little sister served in Indianapolis, IN
Free IMAX movies
Stealing trees with Leilani
Spring Haven
Anabella's sealing
Dancing with my roommates (in front of the mirror, on stools in the kitchen)
Greek Festival
Mario Kart Wii
Holi, Festival of Colors
Zac Efron in my house
Weekend trips to Logan
LOST
Nostalgia Tour to my hometown
Taking up the guitar
Joshua Radin
Guitar Hero
Singing solos in a play
Having our apartment broken into
Disneyland
Disney World
Disney Paris
Utah Lake
Salt Lake Arts Festival
and the list goes on...

Happy 4 years to me!