After a gorgeous (if hot) weekend in San Diego, we now have bright sunny skies in Vancouver. There is nothing more beautiful in my estimation than the combination of the vibrant greens, blue water, blue skies and snow capped peaks. Although I have to admit that Dad and I commented as we arrived in San Diego that we never appreciated enough the beauty that we lived in there. We have been very lucky...and in listening to all of you...we are all blessed to live in such a beautiful world. I sometimes think that the Lord could have created a cement jungle to just give us a place to live but instead created such exceptional beauty everywhere. It is one of many indications of how much He loves us.

The job hunt is active enough that I apply for jobs every week. I have gotten a little pickier however in what I apply for since some of them are just a waste of my time and the reviewer's time. I am too overqualified for the plethora of admin assistant, medical office receptionist etc jobs...plus the money I would earn would not be worth giving up my freedom. I remember throwing away many "overqualified" resumes when I was reviewing for those type of jobs. I'd do a bang up job of it but I couldn't get to the interview stage!!! The other category is the jobs that would put me in a different field..which I would be more interested in such as medical administration or banking. Those don't look at me because I don't have the necessary experience in those fields. So that sort of leaves customer service management... Those jobs are pretty few and far between. Two came up this week, one for a truck parts company and one for Nautilus. The Nautilus one is right here in Vancouver but they ignored my resume a few months ago when I applied for the Director position. This is now a manager position so it will be interesting to see if they call. If they did...and offered me the job, I would have the dilemma of trying to get them to let me off for three weeks in September for the Europe trip with Martha. It is all paid for plus I really want to go!!! I won't cross that bridge however until they are interested enough to offer me the job!!!

The job hunt is not absorbing me though. I am enjoying the slower pace of life. I do exercise four days a week at Curves and do the "strong women" weight lifting two times a week. Dad and I only really do the walking on the weekends...it is hard for Dad to get out after his 10 hour days...plus we have a lot of things interfering in the evenings.

Today, I am going to go to Curves and then go down to the temple for a session. I try to go at least once a week to the temple. I'm hoping that they have the CD for conference in at the bookstore. I like to listen to that in the car.

We really enjoyed the time with Marnie. On Dad's blog, the machine did something with his last paragraph about Sunday. We went with Marnie to sign the papers on the apartment and then went to her singles ward (her roommate spoke). We then went up to PQ and tried to see a few people but only succeeded with the Alsups prior to Matt calling to let us know he was off work. We went to dinner with Marnie and him at Tio Rio's. Monday, Marnie was at work so we spent the time getting some things for her apartment...and then just killing time. The killing time resulted in Dad getting a new video camera...a new toy!!!

Well, I'd better get going to Curves....love you all...

Mom