Much Needed Update

Yes, I've been neglecting my sweet, sweet blog. Sorry. :(

But I'm back. . . . for a bit anyway.

So, the updates.

New Job: Yes, I finally did it. I got away from boogie job. Sadly I left poor Jujube to deal with the monster monkeys on her own. (Sorry, Jujube.)

So far I'm liking the job. Nice people. Good work. It's kind of crazy there right now but I feel like my work matters and it's appreciated. And that helps.

Bus: I ride the bus now. Not all the time. I still wait for the day when I can go a whole week without using my gas to get to Salt Lake. (Oh, did I not say that my job is in Salt Lake?) Yes, I commute from Payson to downtown Salt Lake. Crazy? Yes.


Sadly, my bus dreams are not coming true. My girlie, need-a-date desire was that a cute guy would befriend me on the bus and one thing would lead to another. And the next thing I would know is the two of us walking hand in hand on cloud nine. Oh well. I'll just have to find some other way to meet cute, cloud-nine guy.

New ward/new calling: I was keeping this one a secret from a lot of people in my last job because I didn't need monkeys jumping all over me, tying to force me to become a monkey. But I joined the new Payson singles ward. Shocking, I know. But I guess it was about time. The only thing is that upon joining this brand-new ward, I was made RS Pres. Scary. But it has been good. I can definitely see the blessings. But that would be he reason I have not moved to SLC yet to be closer to my job.

Broken shoe: Today, i wore my really, really cute yellow almost-gladiator sandals. And ten minutes before leaving work, my shoe broke. Not a good thing 'cause I still had to walk to the tracks a couple blocks away and catch my bus. Luckily I found someone with super glue. Sadly, I don't know how much longer these shoes will last. And I really like these shoes. Oh well. I guess it just means I have a great excuse to go shopping.

This strawberry still has not found a good mango: And I'm not really working on it. Plus, I don't really know how to. How do I find my Maddog with little time, long commutes to SLC, and a really young singles ward? Let me know if you have any suggestions.

For now that's about it. I wish I had something really funny or embarrassing to share like the time I spilled Dr. Pepper all over the floor of that restaurant.

Today I Watched

Today I watched as this poor man crossing the street almost got hit by a Ringger car.

Today I watched as Jujube said "hi" in her own way of boxing the air in front of my face.

Today I watched the funniest canvas war as the seemingly missing canvas suddenly showed up on the hallway wall.

Today I watched as Jujube went to find someone to open Duck's office only to find that his office was wide open the entire time.

Today I watched as Jujube put her stuffed lion in a plastic bag and hung him on my cubicle wall. She did this to her own stuffed child...

Today I watched as my IM screen filled up with "Shut it! Shut it! Shut it!"--not talking to me but about the queen. I hope...

Today I watched as time went by, as the day wore on, as Jujube decided we were crazy because of multiple strikes against us (some being English majors, work, hometown, teachers, experiences, etc. that just happen to be the same).

Today, really, was just a great day to watch. (Should have had some popcorn.)

Messed Up Fairytales

After a very interesting conversation this morning I realize that although I have been guilty of the fairytale day dream, I'm not so sure I want one to come true for me. Take the following into account:

Snow White
Being the fairest maiden of them all comes with its problems, namely blond disorder. After receiving the threat of being killed by her wicked step mother, she goes into a stranger's house and begins cleaning. And after only knowing Snow White for a very short time... is it just cause she's fair... are the dwarfs hoping for something more... they let her stay. Then, Snow White takes food from a stranger. Sure, we think we should be able to trust all little old women. But...really?

Not much later, the dwarfs encase Snow White's body in a glass tomb because she is so fair. And a prince, after seeing her only a few seconds, decides to kiss her corpse. Ew.(Thank you, Bill, for this new insight on Snow White.)

Next case: Cinderella
It's the shoe that really bothers me. The prince has only known Cinderella for a few short hours while dancing with her. He was so taken by her that he must search the whole kingdom to find her, but he only has a glass shoe to go by. So he tries it on all the maidens. Only one, ONE, person fit the shoe. Who's to say he really found the girl he danced with last night? I think he was more in love with the shoe than the woman.

Final case: Rapunzel
I must admit that Rapunzel is my favorite fairy tale and I wouldn't be surprised to find myself writing my own version. But, I wonder if Rapunzel loved the prince as much as she claims. After her prince's eyes were poked out, she stayed in a cottage, not looking for him. It was he who wandered all over and finally came upon her. When she does finally see him again, she sheds tears and, voila, he is healed.

The part that bothers me the most. He found her. He didn't stay in his room, living a comfortable life with servants to cater to his every need. He went after her... the entire story. And she did nothing. Just expected him to do everything. (I might reverse the roles for modern day.)

There you have it. Messed up fairytales. I think I'd prefer to keep my blond head out of it all, make sure my prince has other requirements other than feet, and find an equal relationship where both parties work together.