I am actually looking into working at Elementary Schools either as a substitute or an aide. There is one job in particular that pays pretty good, and is almost full time. I'm gonna try and make contact though it still isn't something I really want to do. I didn't realize how few jobs there really were with my undergraduate degree, it's kind of sad. Especially in Provo. And sadly enough, I am thinking about moving back to Salt Lake. It costs too much to live here, especiallly while I am making no money. And if I move back to Salt Lake, I could also get a job at the U which will pay more, plus might knock quite a few thousand off of tuition. It's a hard decision, and definately one taken prayerfully. Prayer has become quite a large part of my life right now as I am trying what to do. I find myself so often praying even though there might not be a specific reason, it just feels right to do so. Hopefully this will all work out.
Soon though, I will have one stress off my back. I am officially taking the GRE next Thursday!!!! I am feeling okay about it, I have been taking practice tests with this CD-Rom from a Kaplan course which is the format I will be using when taking the test. I am doing much better in math then when I started, but did find one struggling point. THEY DON'T LET YOU USE SCRATCH PAPER!! All the math, simple or difficult, has to be done in my head! Yikes, that has taken some getting used to. The vocab part of the test is not getting much easier because there are so many words I don't know. That is what I am really going to have to focus on.
This past weekend was quite a bit of fun. We had another home game here at the ol Blue and White BYU. We shut out UCLA 59-0. There were three turnovers which we turned into touchdowns shortly thereafter. By the time the third one happened, I just kept screaming "You gotta be kidding me!!" I admit, though I graduated a Cougar, I have never felt that much Cougar pride, I still have my Ute loyalties. And now that I've graduated, I think I have even less loyalty. I love BYU and the school and everything, but I just don't seem to care about being a Cougar. However, this weekend I was a little bit proud. This is Sammy, Cheryl and I at the game. Becky disappeared about halfway through, so we didn't all get a picture.
We also got to attend our first Ice Cats game!!! Whoo hoo. For all of you that don't know the Ice Cats are the BYU Mens Ice Hockey team. Sammy dragged me to one in February, and I ended up loving it. Becky joined the fan club shortly thereafter, and by the last game of the season we had made shirts. (mine is the crappy one in the middle). We made them as a joke, kind of....
We were pretty excited because since the Ice Cats were now an official BYU sport, and we didn't think we would have to pay the obligatory $5 per game. Becky and I headed with much glee toward the event, and were almost turned away though we had proof of purchase of our Sports passes. The man assured us that even though they were official, it would still cost money. I used all my little sister charm and he let us what was the exhibition match for free "just this time". Though there was no announcer, that didn't stop Becks and I from having a first Churro ($1) of the season, and just all around fun.
Also on Sunday I got to lead for the first time as the Ward Chorister. How I got that calling, I don't know, but it was kind of fun. I am very visable, which also means I need to get some new clothes so I don't have to look the same every week. The parentals are helping me out with that one!!
And tragically I had my first root canal on Monday. About 3 years ago I cracked my tooth in half, not quite sure how but the tooth finally gave into pressure when I bit into a Snickers. I had a HUGE filling put over it instead of a crown. It started aching last week, so I made an appointment before I had to worry about scheduling it around a job. I went to the dentist and he was unsure of the problem. I then went to a specialist next door just to make sure, and he started right away. I didn't really hurt much at first or during, but as soon as that stuff wore off I was in throbbing pain, still am as a matter of fact. I have to go back in a week and a half to get it finished and crowned. Hope I survive till then, fingers crossed.
And last, but certainly not least, I am going to one of my two favorite bands concerts this weekend. No it is not McFly (who I am listening to RIGHT NOW!! You should get their new single Lies, it's pretty good, but don't take my word for it, buy it! Or listen to it on the playlist to the side.), it is The Rocket Summer. I discovered them in January, and it is essentially a one man band. He writes, produces, arranges all his own music and plays all the instruments on the CD recording. He tours with his school buddies. I found out he was coming to town in March, so I begged Christa to go with me to The Avalon theatre. These are some highlights of the eve. The first picture is how Christa and I felt about the opening act. He was a Corey Feldmen look-alike, and the most disgusting and awful singer I have ever seen/heard. I particularily like Christa's face, it's a keeper. The second picture is of Bryce Avery of The Rocket Summer, it was the best concert I have ever been to. He has so much energy, and it is such positive good music.
Anyhow, Sammers and I are going this Friday Eve. We have been counting down for ages, and I am been excited for this since when I left the concert last March. I'll let you all know how it goes. The Morning Light, The Secret Handshake, and Phantom Planet are also going to be there, but I don't know how much I care about them. It is all about The Rocket Summer!!
Yeah, I know that was long, forgive me, but I had to get it all out. I'll write back soon and kisses to all and to all a good night.
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