The last few months have really flown by in hurry and I am finding it hard to believe it is already the middle of November. Never less, the holidays are just around the corner.

Since I last posted a few things have changed in my life. I left Dish Network with a great sense of relief. Although I was doing very well in the position, the promotion prospects and money were not what I was hoping. Additionally, the company lacked any sense of professionalism that I have come to expect and it just frustrated me. I took a temporary job in an accounting firm for a brief time. At the end of September after six months of not much interest, I had four different employment opportunities. One was a second interview in Sioux Falls, SD for Alltel, one was an good paying temp job in Phoenix. Then I was offered two permanent jobs locally. One for a company that fixed circuit boards for servers and telecommunications equipment and another at the local casino that is just opening. All four happened in the same week and I had to make a decision. My husband and I talked a lot weighing the pro and cons and I decided to take the job at the casino.
I started my new job at Red Hawk Casino as a Slot Shift Supervisor. The pay is good, the benefits are AWESOME, I really truly like and respect my management and the work environment actually really fun. Being able to be at the ground floor of this new company is comparable to when I first started at Nextel. We are all a team with the same purpose and have a passion to create something good. I was selected out of 20 supervisors to be the first three to start early. Our manager is training the three of us to be a part of the “train the trainer” program. We will be training the other supervisors. Although I don’t have any gaming experience, my skills seemed to have transitioned well into the new career. So far I am very excited!!
School is going good too. I have completed my first two classes at the University of Phoenix and received an A in both classes. Right now I am in my third class with an intense teacher. Working 12 hours a day at the casino and trying to fit in school with a teacher that demands a very high quality of work, I am much challenged. I hope to pass this class with an A, but will be satisfied with a B. Right now I am avoiding writing a 1500 word essay due on Monday. Well I better sign off and start back on my paper.. wish me luck!

Long hard last few months

I have not posted in a while.. I was laid off from Sprint back in March and have had a very difficult time with the transition. The jobs in the telecom market are not plentiful and ones local to the Sacramento market are far and few between. On Monday, I am starting at Dish Networks, at a fraction of my previous salary. The good news is the company is growing and there is a going to be a lot of room for promotion. I have also decided to go back to school start in August. I am about a year a way from my bachelors and hope this year goes quick!! I am rather nervous to go back to school, but am taking all online classes so at least I can do the school work anywhere I can connect to the internet.

On an exciting note, I am signed up to be an demonstrator for The Angel Company. I just love their products and hope to make a little extra side cash to support my scrapbooking habit!! LOL. Yes, I am tired of sitting home and need to work, keep busy and happy! I do not have any pictures to post right now.. but will later..

Lucky Bug Sketch Challenge

On the group Luckybug group I belong, there is a sketch challenge. Although it is a ROUND LO with out background paper, I could not just leave it a circle. Both LO's are the same with just different background paper.

Challenge LO's

Shannon posted a Words Of Character Challenge on DSD. Here are 3 LO's I did:

More swap items

Here are few more items I have created for swaps. The first 2 are cards and the second is a 2 page complete pages with the "LOVE" theme.

Grandma Delores Turns 80

Delores did not want a party, even though I offered to plan it. She wanted dinner at the Olive Garden with her family. She sure does look great!

ZIP LINE!

The boys were both given a ride on the zip line at the Moaning Caverns from Grandma and Grandpa McMullen. We planned it over the 3 day weekend in Jan and stayed out at our time share at Angels Camp. My parents, Matthew and Tyler came up to spend the weekend with us. Of course, Scott and I could not just WATCH the boys, but went along too. The company offered a deal for three rides and we paid the extra so we all could take 3 rides apeice. I was very surprised on how well both boys handled the first ride. Even Brandon, scared of roller Coaster rides, just stepped right off. It was amazing!

Brandon turns 12!!

We had a small family party at Straw Hat for Brandon's Birthday. He, of course, was spoiled with hunting stuff!

Quading In Jan!

The weather has been odd this winter. Either it is pouring, or it is beautiful. In the middle of Jan there was a break in the weather and we went down to Prairie City OHV Park. It was a fantastic day and quaded ALL DAY!!

Matthews New Truck

On New Years Eve, Matthew came up to show off his new toy!! Yes, he really is that tall.. 6 foot 8 inches! I, of course, had to play with my new camera with some "artistic" shots.

Jan Swaps

Here are are three of the LO's I did for the Jan Completed Page swaps:

Christmas!!

The boys were spoiled like crazy this Christmas! The little extra $ we have with Scott's new job as an installer for Sprint was used this Christmas. One of the traditions after we open all the presents on Christmas Eve is to have a gift paper tornado in the kitchen. It is a great way to burn off all the extra energy. The kids LOVE it.