Doggie Friday: Only Because Gordon Is Doing It

Briggs is Gordon’s shadow. He follows him around, waits by the front door when he leaves, waits by the bathroom door when he’s showering, runs back and forth from the front door to the kitchen door checking to see if he can catch a glimpse of him leaving or coming home. He can’t get enough of him.

We took the dogs to Bear Lake with us this past week. We were a bit skeptical about taking them, mostly because of all the other dogs up there, but they did surprisingly well. We wondered if they would want to swim in the lake. I told Gordon that they would for sure want to play in the water because when we took them to the Uintahs they gravitated toward the river. I was wrong. Abbi was anti-water. She ventured in once, only to test the water. I think it was too cold for her. Ok wait, she did go back in one other time because she was chasing a seagull, but when she realized she was all wet and swimming, she turned around and looked at us like “save me!” Briggs, on the other hand, was a bit more adventurous than Abbi (surprising I know). The only reason for this sudden spurt of adventure was because he was following Gordon, and he followed him right to the water and to the wave runner. He too had a look like “save me” when he realized how far he had swam out. Both of them didn’t mind the water if they could touch the ground while in it. Knowing this, Gordon still tried to get them both to come in the water daily. Briggs, of course, would do it without a second thought.

Although Gordon won’t admit it, he loves Briggs almost as much as Briggs loves him. Before he left today to go backpacking, he gave Briggs a bit of an explanation of where he’d be and that he would see him in a week. It was cute.

Abbi always had her eye out for the seagulls

Briggs is oh so relaxed.

Abbi sunbathed

and Briggs took a dip in the water (notice Gordon is in the water too)

The Details

For those that have been waiting in anticipation about the details on my new job, the wait is over.

In May I applied for an open position as a Health Educator for a local county. This was the very first job I applied for after I graduated. About a week after I applied I received a phone call from someone from the county health department telling me that I wasn't quite qualified for the position and that if someone applied that had a bit more experience than I did then I would not be considered for the position. I was a bit defensive when this lady told me that. I made sure she knew that I felt very competent about myself and achieving the qualifications for the position. After this phone call I didn't hear anything back...until a little over three weeks ago when they called to schedule an interview. I was shocked and nervous because it was my first "real" interview after graduation. I prepped myself before the interview. I even went as far as looking in old class notes about tips on interviewing.

The interview went great. The ladies that I interviewed with seemed like such wonderful people to work for and with. I was so comfortable with them and my interview went much longer than we all expected. By the end of the interview, I had one of the ladies complimenting me on my public speaking skills. I never had that before in an interview.

Taking the advice from my class notes, I sent a thank you note right away. It had been two weeks after my interview and I still did not hear anything back from them. I was beginning to worry, so I got up the courage to call them to see if they had filled the position. To my surprise they had not. The lady that had to make the final decision was out of town and wouldn't be back until the week I was out of town. I was bummed, mostly because I knew I would be thinking about it on my vacation and would have to check my cell phone, both of which I did not want to do. Lucky for me only two days into my vacation I had a phone call from the health department asking me if I would accept the position. I eagerly accepted.

I don't know all of the details yet about what exactly I'll be doing but I do know that I will be working as a Health Educator in the Aging Services department. I also get to work closely with the department's dietitian, which I am so excited about.

Of course the position is not entirely mine yet...I have to pass the drug test first. So I'm 99% sure I have the job...oh who am I joking, I'm 100% sure I have it. (I had some of you worried didn't I)

I should start two weeks from today. I am so excited and nervous to start this position. I can't wait to start using my skills to help my community. I know that sounds cheesy, but I feel like I have a lot to offer and I'm excited to show them what I am all about.

I got a job!

I'm on vacation but needed to share the news. Details to come when I get home. Using a BlackBerry is hard.

It's Official!

I received my diploma today from Weber State!! I now have a Bachelor of Science degree and no job (well that I use my degree for). SWEET!

The Pioneers Played Baseball, Right?

To celebrate Pioneer Day, and our pioneer heritage, Gordon and I went to another Raptor’s game. This time we attended the game with my dad, Brenda, Skyler, Tanna, and Jason. None of our seating was together, but by the end of the game we were all sitting together (well almost all of us). The game was slow at first, but by the ninth inning it got real exciting: the score tied, bases loaded, fans on their feet cheering waiting in anticipation to see if the Raptor’s could pull through, which they did winning the game 10-9.

The best part of the night was the fireworks. Like I have said previously, I love fireworks. Maybe it’s because I have not seen any fireworks this whole season that I was overly excited about them and didn’t care if they weren’t that awesome. None the less, they were fireworks, and I enjoyed them.

I am not a huge baseball fan, but somehow I have gone to two games and we’re going to another tonight. We have a good time, and when the tickets are free and the company is fun then “take me out to the ball game.”

Doggie Friday: How They Love Grandma Sue

Abbi and Briggs adore my mom. There are times when I think they can tell when we are driving to her house by the landscape because as soon as we are in her neighborhood they get excited and anxious to get out of the car. When they see her they are all a flutter…Briggs jumps up so high letting her know he wants her to hold him, and Abbi turns herself around making it know to her that she wants to be held too.

My mom adores Abbi and Briggs. If she doesn’t see them often enough she says “she goes through withdrawals.” She calls them her grand-dogs (and for you non-dog lovers you will think she is a weird-o, but us dog people understand the automatic attachment). She even went as far as to buy them ‘special’ doggie treats that are organic and all natural because she knew I would approve. She gives them far too many of them if you ask me…and they are full of fiber which is just wonderful! Her reason for giving them so many is because “they just look so hungry when they come to my house,” like I don’t feed them or something. Could it be that her house always smells like delicious food?!

Besides the fact that she feeds them too much, she is a wonderful Grandma to them. They can feel how much she loves them and they miss her when we leave.

Making Memories...

My cousin Lindsey started this on her blog and I thought it would be fun see what memories I have made with all of you.

Here are the rules:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Happy Memories to You!