So... I go outside yesterday to check on something and I see the cars and wonder why oh why would my mom park her car like this.. how strange. Then I realized.. no.. she didn't park it this way. The car decided that the emergency break was a mere suggestion and decided to go on an adventure all his own.

Now, I'm not sure what possessed it to TURN, but it missed me. Although, I did come out one night to have the stupid Ford kissing my bumper. Yea, Evey (my car) was NOT comfortable with that kind of attention. Needless to say, I'm not terribly comfortable with it either.

I was watching this blurb of Cassandra Christensen Barney and she made a comment about this painting she did called "Be Where Your Feet Are." It's something that has been in the back of my mind for the last few weeks.. I ended up with..

new adventuresmeets old adventures

I've got a story I've got to write for next week. Day 2 and 3600 words thus far.. The plot is taking an evil twist. I LOVE it!! I've just got to GET there. I wonder how it'll end. (bahaha)

There is a magical land of the UW campus that is yet another one of those places that stuns me to silence. It's a wonder to behold. Partially because of the architecture alone.. but then.. the cherry blossoms were in bloom! I watched people walking by, talking.. living their lives and hoped that when the day came that I went to school here, that I would be able to appreciate fully this scene more regularly.. Ah spring.

I was able to go into the city for a time maybe... 10 ish days ago.. And once again it surprised me to realize that I COULD live there. Maybe not downtown Seattle nonsense, but it really is a fantastic and beautiful city. One that I would more than willingly explore if I had the resources. Which at this moment I do not.

I had an interview today with Wells Far-go. (teehee) As a fun random question they asked where we would vacation if anywhere.. The thought crossed my mind.. well.. I MOVED to my vacation spot. So.. what's next... Italy? (Cracks-me-up.) You know that expression "when it rains, it pours?" I feel like there has been a POURING out of phone calls about jobs over the last couple days.. Maybe I just have excellent timing when turning in resumés? Maybe that pending tithing that I finally turned in opened up some extra windows? Whatever the cause, I feel very blessed. I have been offered a position at an Inn, and have 2 more interviews at 2 other establishments on Thursday. What!? Yea. I am pretty stoked. And the OH so tasty sandwich place that I love.. that I am totally breaking my "no working in food industry" rule that I made for myself.. Yea. I applied there today. They are looking for people for summer, which I might add is right around the corner.. (Oh the sandwiches... oh.. the joy.. )

And! Next week! I can't believe it's next week! But I am returning for a few days back to Utah for a wedding AND to see the friends I left behind. I feel like I should have more to tell.. or speak of. Nearly 3 months I've been gone. Alas, I feel my epic tales are minimal and consist of solo adventures, seas, trees and The Classic Crime- WHICH will have to come at a later date. I've gotta see the faces before I post it. But. Needless to say, I am excited to go, even for a little while. It's going to give me my charge to get to July..

Which! Is when Bek comes! My "twin" is coming and bringing the fam. It's gonna be an excellent adventure and a blessing for them to get away from the heat. I think it might be too soon to make a paper chain.. I have random bursts of BEKKI'S COMING! (it happens just as often as I get my "I saw TCC!" bursts..) I keep planning the places we'll go and discover around here.

Now.. I'm not sure I've mentioned this enough.. but I've had the funniest bursts as of late of.. I LOVE MY FAMILY! Which is true, of course. We are a loud bunch.. and such a hoot. You're missing out, to be sure. I miss the times when we are all together. Picture shown below was from Derek's wedding last year. I can't believe it's passed so quickly. BUT! This is us.. typically us. I wouldn't have it any other way.

And with that.. I close. It's nearly 1 am. I have some really good thoughts as of late.. but I think they will have to come another day..

Band of the day- Depeche Mode (Particular songs-"shake the disease" "people are people" I'm going to make a jam out mix, adding erasure and depeche mode because they're so stellar)

i held my breath and rushed forward. it was a thing of beauty to behold, sitting there unobserved in a random automotive repair. i stood and beheld its glory. good condition considering the age. it wasn't the same, of course. color was off, the inside was all wrong, and four door stead of two.. but seeing the expanse of the grille rushed me with precious memories, me by his side looking at him with complete admiration. i reverted back remembering the rumble of the engine hitting me to the core and the smell giving me the feeling of peace and comfort. it was safe, i was safe. there is nothing quite like seeing some of these cars from the 50s/60s to send me into a tailspin of nostalgic joy and esteem. when "classic cars" were classic (70's/80's were bad years for cars) and car shows reigned supreme. but to see this car, an impala ss in such good condition. my heart swelled with joy. it was a rare thing of beauty.

a car started behind me, bringing me back to reality. i returned to my car, glancing back once, overjoyed with my find.

A decision has been made.

I went to the library.. 2 libraries actually and went a little crazy. Thankfully I had my friend Meghan with me to help carry out my heavy loads of books. Excessive? Possibly. But I suddenly had this inherent need to read poetry. Probably because Meghan was with me, who is an original hipster, poet and modern day vagabond. I'm not exaggerating. She shoved poets and books at me, and of course I got distracted by books myself, which concluded with me checking out 40 books from the Langley & Coupeville libraries. This didn't count my previous check outs already at home. So we divided them into sections.

Travel/Language, On Writing, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Non Fiction, Poetry, and Exploration. (as seen in photo 1. Photo 2 is a better list of what is currently available.)

So here's my thought as of this moment. I am currently jobless, a situation that I am attempting to rectify daily, I assure you. I have opted to use my time properly. I've noticed a theme in talks/church meetings; it has certainly been nudging.. it includes but is not limited to; my use of time, having a more Christ centered life, and being in control of my happiness. In testimony meeting last month I remember one gent getting up and talking about needing to be happy with the things we can control. Ah ha moment!! I can't dwell on things that other people do and/or stupid decisions they make? (empathy girl attack!! geah!) Doing that only makes me miserable. What fun is that? None fun. Or in another regard, I can do everything I can to find work; apply, interview, apply a million more times, but at some point it is out of my hands.

So, I am shedding my ever present black rain cloud and "woe is me" status for something I can control. I can control what I do with the time I have been allotted in this limbo/hiatus, which includes reading, exploring, learning. I can control the time I give myself to workout and kick my own trash in that regard, and what I put in my mouth. I can control my spirituality and the time I put into learning and seeking truth through my Savior. I can control the use of my talents and abilities. Guess what? I play the piano and violin. I am also making somewhat of an attempt to learn the guitar. Did you know? Yea, I'm kind of a "hide my light under a bushel" kind of gal, which I find incredibly irritating.

Bekki has reminded me that, really, never again will I have this opportunity. Make the best of it! Work, school, family will take over life at some point and honestly, I would like to look back at this time with fondness. To get involved with cool stuff on the island. I went to a poetry reading/discussion panel friday night and it was awe-some! Partially to have something to do, and to be surrounded by people. So nice! I also went to Hot Topic and had this fantastic conversation with the cashier about a mutual love of Bayside. I love these random moments.

So- up and coming for the month of April:

-The Classic Crime show this weekend. That's right. And I am so pumped/stoked/excited.. If you haven't gone to a show with me, it's truly me in happiest form. You've no idea what joy emanates from my person at these things, and it can't be described. Possibly photographed..

-Megan, my sister in law, is coming out for a week, and I am super duper stoked to see her.

-Utah, for Jackie's wedding. I am ever planning those 4 days I'll be there. Magic, I tell you. Magic.

As for this weekend.. General Conference. Seriously, such a highlight of life. I've already downloaded Saturday sessions podcast from itunes. I love that it happens every 6 months. I love that there's always something screaming my name. In Isbell tradition, we went out to eat in between sessions Saturday. Thankfully not Golden Corral. Today we had some ladies over, and Stan made a feast. Seriously. And finished "Flipped."

I've got things to do, books to read.

Over and out.