Brief Update on Life

So apparently it's been a year since I've written anything on here. I wasn't even aware anyone looked at this until now (Thanks Joni!). So here's life for the time being.

1. I've accepted an internship with Disney for this winter working in the Corporate Tax department. I'm super excited about it and grateful for the experience it will give me.

2. I had second round interviews for three accounting firms for full-time jobs starting in the fall, and unfortunately nothing worked out. But that's ok. I know the Lord has something else in store for me, and I think I'm beginning to realize why. Plus, it's exciting to see where life is going to take you!

3. I'm currently planning my graduation for August and I'm beginning to look at grad schools. Didn't I just start college?

4. The family is going to Chicago this year for Christmas! I'm excited to see my mom's side of the family. It's been over three years.

5. My dog was diagnosed with kidney failure a few months back. Thanks to my mothers amazing care, he's still alive and doing better thanks to his new diet that he absolutely hates. I would hate not being allowed to eat protein either.

6. I'm still missing Europe. I'm craving a new adventure, a new start. Part of me wants to just move somewhere random in the fall and see what happens while I'm there. Is that weird?

After writing this post, I think I like blogging. Hopefully I'll remember to update this more.

What does Accounting and Gingerbread Houses have in common?

I originally thought nothing, but I was proved wrong today. Today's subject was on the production cycle. More specifically, how accounting applies to the production cycle. So first block went as normal -- turn in homework, go over key terms, take quiz, go over homework.

Second block we did the unthinkable. We built gingerbread houses out of graham crackers, frosting, gumdrops, and chocolate kisses. And YES, it did relate to accounting. We were timed in how long it took us to build two houses. We then applied manufacturing overhead (accounting and supervisor pay) based on time and then added the costs of the "raw materials". It was way too much fun. Who says accountants are not creative? Best part, in my opinion, was Professor Heninger who was inventory control. He wore a camo baseball cap backwards with his suit. He looked absolutely ridiculous.

Gingerbread houses makes me think of Christmas and I LOVE Christmas. Kamrie and I tried to watch ELF on Friday. That movie makes me so happy. "Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?" Kamrie and I can go on for hours quoting it.

Why Men Die First

There are some days when we just need a good laugh.

Today was one of those days...

Standing on a bucket on TOP of a ladder, brilliant.

That CAN'T be right.

Ummmm..at least someone's holding the ladder steady

Isn't this a violation of the seatbelt laws?

Shouldn't he be wearing a lifejacket?

Wonder what HE makes an hour? It can't be enough.

Who needs a truck?

I get by with a little help from my friends.

Oh yeah, THAT's safe!

HMMM, maybe he couldn't see the huge yellow sign that said CLEARANCE.

Hey, I strapped it down.

Hey, he has a special license to drive that truck.

Maybe we shouldn't have parked it on the side of a hill.

No problem, I can see through the holes.

It starts at a young age and men just get worse.

You hold it while I whack it with this hammer.

A new OSHA approved substitute for ladders.

Ropes are for sissies.

Kubota's new tractor mounted scaffolding.

Always follow traffic signs.

All I wanna know is, HOW?

Now I wanna know why

In a hurry?

I can cut it down AND load it in the truck!!