Sunday, January 10, 2010

Me, Myself, and I


I got "spotlighted" in Relief Society today and I thought I'd share with you some interesting "tid-bits" about me. Some of which were shared in my "spotlight."

Pursuit: Happiness

Favorites:
-Animal: ladybug
-Hobby: blogging, running/jogging, baking
-Season: spring
-Dessert: cheesecake
-Vacation spot: NYC
-Book or movie: Blind Side


Name a unique quirk about yourself. I love to vacuum.

Where is the farthest you’ve traveled? Boston, Massachusetts or Oaxaca, Mexico

Favorite gospel topic to study currently: atonement (looking for a good read? The Infinite Atonement, by Tad R Callister is awesome)

Coolest childhood toy. Bike. We spent hours upon hours riding our bikes up and down the street and around the neighborhood once we got older.

Who’s a prophet or apostle you greatly admire, & why? Captain Moroni. He has all the attributes I’m looking for. Who wouldn’t want a man who was strong and mighty, with perfect understanding, thankful, a hard worker, and who is firm in the faith of Christ? Heck, I think I’d be happy with a Private Moroni.

What’s the grossest thing you’ve ever eaten? carrot pudding (Shh! Don't tell Grandma)

What superpower do you want? To be able to instantaneously go from one place to another.


If you could stuff yourself with one delicious food, what would it be? Peanut M&Ms (my kryptonite)

Have you ever had stitches? Twice. 1. I fell on the fire place when I was a toddler and 2. I fell going UP some stairs while at Ricks College with a whole group of jocks who witnessed it. Kinda embarrassing.


Where would you want to travel the most if there were no obstacles? Ooh! I love to travel. Caribbean. Italy.

What one event would you most like to attend? My own wedding. :)

lake or ocean: ocean. I love laying out at the beach with the warm sun beating down with the sound of the crashing waves. Delicious. :)
chocolate or vanilla: chocolate
morning or night: morning
book or movie: book
paper-cut or canker sore: paper cut. Who really wants either? Seriously?!
high heels or flip-flops: high heels (I need all the height I can get)
cats or dogs: neither, but if I had to choose it would be a dog.
innie or outie: innie
tent or hotel: hotel although I do like to camp
phone call or email: both

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

CA Christmas 2009

I went "home" to California for Christmas this year and spent a whole week with the parentals and the other 2 unmarried siblings. We had a great time!
me, Emily, and Bryan on our "hike"/"nature walk" in Laguna

The view looking out over the ocean.

Bryan turned 14 while we were home and can now attend the Stake Dances. He even got ordained as a teacher on Sunday. I'm so glad I was there for the special occasion.


Emily and me sporting some Chinese hats in Chinatown.



We took a stroll down Olvera Street in L.A. and looked at all the trinkets.
Bryan and the Mexican puppet.


Emily




me

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Coverage Certification

First thing this morning I received an
email that seriously made my day.

Here's an excerpt:

Congratulations! This will confirm that you received a Passing Score on the Coverage Certification Course.

What a relief!
I stressed over the 3 day class and
2 day exam
{in a major way}
and I passed {the first time}!
Even more impressive that
my coworkers who have been in claims for over
20 years didn't pass!
And only 50% pass the first go around!
Go me!

What does this mean?
Well, now I'm certified to handle claims that need policy interpretation.
Blah!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Twilight Years

See the below link for a hilarious rendition of the "oh, so familiar" Young Single Adult Ward life with a Twilight series twist. Gotta love it!


Twilight Years from Tom on Vimeo.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Bowling

We've been bowling several times in the last few weeks. Fun, fun!
Katie and Tom

Me, Stacey, Sara (my roommie), and Lisa


Lisa and me


Lisa


Katie
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Monday, December 7, 2009

Gingerbread Houses 2009

Sunday night after the Christmas Devotional I had some people over to make gingerbread houses. Here's some of the creations... "Billiam" with his modern creation.

Julia, Raelene, Bill, Danny

Lisa and Ben with their "classic" house.



The crime scene created by a cop.




Chelsey and Scott w/ their tower.



Stacey and Lee







"Dirty Seth" and "Dirty Stacey" always "up" to something.






Julia andRaelene




Katie and Andy's Church








Jake

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Test Prep

I just finished my final preparations for my 2 day test at work
{10:30 pm}
for an additional certification.
I have a love/hate relationship with this certification.
I wanta/need to pass it so I don't have to take the 3 day class again,
{and let's be honest, I don't want my pride to be hurt},
but I don't really wanna pass it 'cause it just means that I get
more "difficult"/not so easy claims.

I took the first 1/2 {short answer with lotsa application with lotsa scenarios} today.
It was pretty dang hard!
Not really sure how I did.
Just 4 more hours of testing tomorrow
and then
I WILL BE DONE!
{BIG, HUGE sigh of relief}

And then I'll sit and wait
for my results
in 90 days!
{reminds me of the SAT/ACT days}!

Then I can party like it's '99 again!

Let the Christmas season begin!

Wish me luck!