Good News: Employment and Easter

I had a bit of time off after finishing finals. I have been stressfully applying to internships all semester long and not had very much luck. It has been so frustrating to go to interview after interview and not receive calls back or just get turned down because others 'better match their qualifications' I made things difficult for myself by demanding a paid internship (where in my world many places do not pay) I didn't have as many options if I wanted to get paid and those options are very competitive. But anyway through all the stress and disappointments, I can finally say that I received an internship offer and I have accepted! The best part about this job is that, 1) it is in Salt Lake- so no more of that dreaded commute and 2) They will let me work part time while I am in school next year, which I really wanted.

I am excited to begin working (I begin on Tuesday) and especially excited to get paid again. I haven't gone this long without a pay check for many years. I am sick of bumming off of Brody.

And now for more happiness....Easter

This year was such a fun year, except for the inclement weather, I had a great weekend. Brody and I have been discussing getting Easter baskets for each other for quite awhile. I had thought of getting him candy, drinks and other random foods from World Market, just simple things, but things that he loves. Apparently Brody was thinking way above me and def outdid me with presents. I can't stand waiting for surprises and Brody is weak at keeping things from me so we ended up exchanging gifts on Friday.

Brody had told me that he got me something that I would be incredibly impressed with. My mind raced with the thoughts..like a vacation or something else elaborate. But when I found my hidden Easter basket full of presents I definitely was surprised! It was my new phone! I had been bugging B about getting new phones for a long time and Sprint (since we switched) gave us an AMAZING deal, one that couldn't be passed up. Well we both got smart phones. We are so high tech now! I love mine especially and mostly for my apps that calculate calories burned, miles ran and pace. I also have a pedometer. Seriously my life has changed for the better!!

Here are pictures of our loot.


Saturday, we had a relaxing afternoon and then went to celebrate Cambodian New Year with Peng. Rachel couldn't come which was super sad, but it was fun to see him. He had this excellent/terrifying ponytail which he wouldn't let me take a picture of. We enjoyed traditional Cambodian food and Cambodian dance performances.

On Easter Sunday, I sang in the chior at church. I wore my new Easter dress that my mom made for me. It felt good to be in bright colors, but my skin is way to pale for those colors!

After church Brody and I went to his dad's and had Easter dinner and a Easter egg hunt. They filled the eggs with money and let me Karissa, her new bf, Jason and Brody loose to find the eggs. We all about killed eachother while competing to find eggs. I ended up winning because I was the only one who listened to the hints that Paul gave. I didn't feel too guilty for cheating cause everyone else ignored him. I only found one egg compeletely on my own and it ended falling out of my basket, only to reclaimed by Karissa.

Overall it was a great weekend. I was happy to celebrate all the great and special things that come along with this holiday.