Please help

As some of you may know, I had a job interview last Friday with a place called "Kids on the Move". I applied for a position with their Early Head Start program.

I felt ok before the interview, but when they asked me to come in and sit at the head of a table with 5 people staring at me, my mind suddenly went blank and all I could think of for answers to questions was "uhhhhhhhh....." yeah. no good.

I just called the U's human resource department about a job there, and I left a ridiculously long message, and then remembered that I probably ought to tell them I'm really interested in the job, so I made an already long message way too long, which made me panic and I probably sounded more scared of than interested in the position. I really hope they call me back.

Why is finding a job so hard?? Why are interviews so scary?? Do you guys have any tips for job hunting and doing well in an interview for a recent grad?

My new hobby

So... now that I am done with school, I have a bit more free time on my hands. You might be surprised by one of the things I have done to occupy my time.... and you'll probably think I'm really, really weird.

While Steven and I are not planning on having kids till he's at least done with school, I have really been into baby name hunting lately.

Does this mean I'm baby hungry? Maybe just a smidge. Just a smidge. It's just so fun to look at names and their meanings. Besides, there's nothing wrong with planning ahead, right?

Here are my favorites so far for a girl:

1. Pippa (Phillipa). Don't laugh, you know that you love it! I LOVE it.  I was inspired by the Royal Wedding, AND it means "Lover of Horses." I love horses, so naturally, this is a perfect name. Maybe I'll throw Jane in there for a middle name. Phillipa Jane Hamilton. Awww..... Can you tell this is my favorite right now?

2. Elizabeth. It's my middle name. And my mom's name. It's classy and timeless. And it has several different choices of nicknames: Liz, Lizzy, Libby, Liza, Eliza, Beth, etc... the possibilities are endless. You get so much out of one name, it's very resourceful.

3. Ellie (Eleanor). Steven's grandma's name, my Great Aunt's name. I like family names. Plus it's pretty and cute.

4. Charlotte. Love love love it.

5. Eunice.  ok not really, I just had to throw it in there.


6. Victoria. Because I love the movie Young Victoria.

7. Alice. Simple and adorable. 


What about boy names? This is harder for me, but I have a few favorites:

1. Jeremy. Another family name.

2. Emmett... I know it's a twilight name but I love it!

3. Colin. Partly because of Colin Firth. I just have to convince Steven that he loves this name too.


That's all I have right now. Needless to say, our kids are going to have great names. I will probably have 10 kids just so I can use all of my favorite names. Or I need to find a new hobby.

First Week as a Graduate

Sorry about my absence this week... I have tried thinking of things to write about but I'm really lost. It's like my brain turned off last Friday. It turned off right after commencement I think, when we were supposed to meet Tiffany at Zupas but we walked into the restaurant right next to it instead... it took us a few minutes to realize we were in the wrong place. But since I am done with school, it's ok that I'm brain dead for a bit, as long as it doesn't last forever.

I love this picture! I feel so grown up. By the way, Friday was a great day. I'll admit, the convocation ceremonies were long and kind of boring, I didn't realize how long it could take to read 2,000 names! We went to commencement earlier that day and got to hear Mitch Albom (wrote Tuesdays With Morrie) speak, which was really neat. Everyone told me not to go to commencement, but I'm really glad I did, it was totally worth it to hear him. 

Since my last posts have all had lists involved, I might as well make another one. So, what have I been up to during my first week as a college graduate? I'm sure you all want to know. 

 I updated my resume.

Made nutella filling for a cake.

Checked my grades at least 80 times.

Had a fun BBQ with awesome friends.

Had a facial and skin consult with Jill, late birthday present from my mom. Having skin troubles? She's the lady to go to. 

Watched Gilmore Girls, lots of it. 

Did some yoga and pilates.

Job hunted... ugh.

Applied for a passport for the big family trip in a few weeks. 

Tried making stuffed pasta shells for the first time, then found out too late that I bought shells that were too small.

Went on a date on a WEEKNIGHT with Steven, it's amazing I know! We went to the Long Life Veggie House for dinner- you should all try it. Pretty good vegetarian chinese food. 

Got ready to go to sunny St. George for the weekend. :D 

So there, that has been my life so far as a college graduate. I will post more and more about the things I do to keep myself busy! If my brain comes back at least...

Goodbye College

Tomorrow is the big day! We will finally be graduating tomorrow! I will be saying good bye to the University of Utah for a while since I didn't get into grad school, but that's ok. It'll be great to have some time away from studying! Steven however, gets to enjoy the U for at least one more year while he gets his Masters of Information Systems!


I'm soooo excited to graduate, but I have to admit, I'm also a little sad that I'm going to be leaving the U. It's been a great 5 years and I sure have enjoyed it. I was inspired by cousin Courtney's "list of loves" for her mission, so I'm going to write my "list of loves" for the U.

To Brother Baker at the Institute for the funniest class about marriage ever... and all the random info I got about the football players.

To Dr. Napoles and all the wonderful ladies in Women's Chorus, thank you for getting me involved in the music program!

To the Pie Pizzeria, thank you for being so close to campus and having $2.00 pizza slices

To Dr. Isabella, your answer to this question I asked you in an interview once has changed my life forever: If there was one thing that students could learn from your classes, what would you have it be?
"That they have a past, a present and a future.  That their past affects their present, and they have the power to determine their future.  And that all along the way, the people in their lives matter."

Also, to Dr. Isabella, for getting me interested in the Human Development and Family Studies program.

To the free football games.... I will miss you. "A Utah man sir, a Utah man am I!"

To the field house... I will miss the free workouts I used to get.

To Amanda, Karrie, Nicole, and Lauren for the best marriage workshop ever created in a group project... or ever!!!

To SLCAP Headstart... thanks for letting me be an intern and for opening my eyes to a much bigger world than I am used to.

To Rock the U.... Oh wow. I never want to dance for 26.2 hours again, but thank you for showing me that I can do anything I put my mind to. And for showing me how long I can actually stay awake. AND for raising money so that we can "dance to defeat cancer."

To the entire FCS/HDFS department, I will miss you the most! :(

To Michael Chipman and Melissa Heath for teaching me to be a better singer and to relax and enjoy myself!

To Dr. Herrin for the drawing on the board about the elephant being my emotions and the little person being my rational thoughts in my brain. good times.

To the two classes: Maximizing Human Potential and Teens Coping with Depression, for showing me how much potential we all have and the importance of helping each other through out life.

To NAMI, thanks for letting me intern and teaching me not to judge others too quickly.

And last but not least... To the parking at the U.... I actually won't miss you at all. :)


Well, I should probably go iron my gown now, wish me luck tomorrow! Next time I post I will be a college graduate! :D

23rd B-day

My Birthday turned out to be a great day. I had the whole day off of work, so do you know what that means? It means that you get to go shopping with your mom!

First, we went to Elizabeth's Bakery and Tea Shop for lunch and had a smashing good time.

Cadbury Hot Chocolate, a Steak and Onion Pie (sounds weird, but don't worry, it was delicious), and salad. British cuisine at it's best (or so I hear). I didn't get a picture of the Millionaire's Shortbread, which pretty much changed my life forever.

After, we went to the London Market, Trade Secret, Downeast, and Bath and Body Works. It was such a fun day!

Later, my family took us out to Macaroni Grill (yum) and then we went back to their house to open presents. I got lots of movies including this one:

If you haven't seen The Young Victoria, you must. That's all there is to it. It's such a good movie. And now that I own it, you can just come watch it with me! :D

After watching The Young Victoria we went home where Steven had presents for me too! What a great husband I have. He got me some adorable shirts, the super cute apron, and Tangled on DVD. 

Oh yeah! and Gilmore Girls Season 2. This picture was around midnight so I look a little ummm.... sleepy. Anyways, my Birthday was great and thank you to everyone for the Birthday wishes!

Easter Boutique pics

 The Easter Boutique at my mom's was a success and we had so much fun! THANK you to everyone who came to support us, we hope you enjoyed your Easter treats!

I didn't get pictures of everything, but here are a few things that I got pictures of!