The Hostess With the Mostess

It's official! I'm quitting the carpet cleaning job at the JSMB. The hours are absolutely killing me--especially when I have to be at work by 8:00 the next morning. So last week I applied for a temporary (through the end of the Summer--which is exactly what I was looking for), Part-time job hosting at the Roof Restaurant (in the JSMB on the 10th floor). Today they called to officially offer me the job (they still have to run a background check--hopefully they don't find the body at the bottom of the Great Salt Lake...). I have an orientation on Thursday for an hour, which will in turn be my last night cleaning carpets. I will be telling my supervisor tonight that Thursday will be my last day. (They are an "at-will" employer so I can quit with little or no notice, and they can fire me with little or no notice). Normally I would give two weeks as a courtesy and a formality, but I can't take this schedule anymore, and the job is only through the end of the Summer, so that's only another 4 months or so. I'm very excited, I think this will be great. I won't work every night (unless I want to). They told me I could pick up shifts where I wanted, or I can decline shifts as needed. I'll work at (very) least 2 days a week. I will be off work by 8 or 9 p.m. during the week, and 9 or 10 on the weekends. I'm really so very excited. I think this will be great. So stop by and say hello sometime (at the Roof--the creme brulee totally makes it worth it)!

Also, I'm tempted to take another English class, and another Math class this Summer to keep plugging through (both online) but I can't find an open English class online--so I'm pretty sure I'll take the Summer off as planned. Josh however, is taking Math online (I wanted to take it with him) so he'll have some homework, but it won't be bad. I've taken Math classes online before, and I actually really like it. They make you use this MathLab program that is really helpful. They show you step by step, the computer will help you with your homework, you can take practice tests/quizzes online. The other thing that is really nice about the MathLab is that you can take your actual quizzes and tests online, you don't have to go to the testing center at school. That is so convenient and nice!!!! When I took my chemistry class online, not only did I have to spend 20 hours a week on my homework and quizzes, but I had to go to the testing center on campus to take my tests, and it was always so crowded, and you are limited on when you can go (based on when they are open).

And now, mad props to Josh. He has worked really hard this semester, and has done really well. Not only has he impressed me with his diligence in getting everything done (and fending for himself for dinner, and sometimes cleaning the house on his own), but he has impressed his teachers with his level of work. His teacher from his 'Principles of Interviewing' class offered him a part-time job this Summer interviewing people who come to visit the campus. That was really neat. I don't think he knows just how proud of him I am, so Josh--mad props--awesome job and I love you for it (and other reasons too!!!). One of his other teachers liked his final paper so much, she asked if she could use it as an example in her future classes, and he agreed.

What did I tell you? We are so blessed. We have so much to be thankful for. Thanks Josh, for being diligent and working hard, and not complaining--not even once, not even in jest--that I haven't been home to make you dinner, or always help with the housework. Oh, and one more thing to put limitations on our time and availability, but opening new doors for blessings--Josh was called to be the Elders Quorum Secretary in our ward. We have 2 apartment complexes in our ward boundaries (1/2 of each are actually in our ward), so we have a lot of "moves". The Elders Quorum usually helps people move once a week in June and July, so they are busy, not to mention the other awesome responsibilities they have. I'm learning though, that when you do the very best you can, and you are living as you should (doing your best, not your "almost-best", but your full BEST), the Lord will help you fill in the gaps. He lifts you when you can barely put one foot in front of the other. I've felt this blessing in my life quite often the last couple of weeks. I know as we continue to do those things that are right and true, He will continue to bless, strengthen and support.