Sam Quote

"Babe, you're so dramatic. You should be an actress for TNT, we know drama!"

Me and my big mouth!

When I was on my mission we had a certification program. You had to read the complete New Testament, Book of Mormon, D & C, the Pearl of Great Price but only parts of the Old Testament. So I thought within myself that I wasn't going to bother with the rest of the Old Testament because it couldn't be that important if we weren't required to read it on the mission. My first calling after the mission was a Seminary teacher for (Surprize Surprize) the Old Testament. Relief Society was full of boring old ladies so I started ditching. To fix that the Lord in His wisdom gave me a second calling as a counselor in the Presidency. "Smite! Take that Jean!"

I thought I had learned my lesson.

My first speaking assignment in this ward was about scripture study and I gave one of my best talks I think. It was very personal and heart felt. I told the Old Testament story above and added that teaching Seminary had taught me a lot. I talked about how much the scriptures meant to me. I was excited! I love church assignments, they keep me out of trouble. :) So a few weekends ago I got a call from the High Counselor. They wanted to meet with me about a calling. Sam joked that it was teaching Seminary and I remembered the comments I had made in my talk. Stupid Jean!! Sam and I are looking for a new house so I thought it only fair to tell them. They told me that they were going to ask me to teach Seminary but if we were moving they would try to find someone else and cancelled our meeting. Whew!!!! I mean, I do want a calling but Seminary is rough!!

Last week I learned that two of my bosses were called to teach Seminary. I playfully said, "Oh they just asked me to do that but I told them we were moving. Oh yeah, I dodged that bullet!" I imagine the Lord looking down and thinking to Himself, "Oh really Jean." This morning the Stake President called and asked for Sam. He wanted to talk to us and brought Sam into his office first. I was thinking Sam would be called to assist in the Spanish Branch. Not so. When I walked in Sam was smiling really big and the Stake President said, "Sister Rivera, we know your moving but we'd like to call you as a Seminary teacher." He continued, "Bishop was very impressed with your testimony and the talk that you gave." Stupid Jean!

Of course I said yes and of course I am happy to serve but Seminary is rough! Last time I taught I did have that and another calling but no job. This time I have a job and a husband. I had just prayed this morning that we'd find a house so we could be settled and I could get a calling. Be careful what you wish for folks! Why couldn't I have talked about how much I loved working in the Library, Geez! Me and my big mouth!

Surveys are fun!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night but it was because I was laughing so hard.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes, I do. :)

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Not yet

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Heck yes, I am pure comedy!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not a lot, I think it is rude.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Sign me up!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?Peanut Butter Captain Crunch

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OF ? Nope

2. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I used to be but then I lost some weight and now even my little sister can push me around. Plus, whenever I laugh I lose what little strength I have.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Peanut Butter and Chocolate

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? I usually notice a vibe they give off before anything else.

15. RED OR PINK? Red

16. WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT YOURSELF? I'm stubborn, prideful, & rebellious. Sigh, I need to go repent!

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My sister of course and for close second Meghan. Thank goodness for free long distance on cell phones!

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Sure, I love reading them.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Brown pants and shoes.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Half of a bagel

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The fans (Notice the plural!)

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Carolina Blue!!

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? I buy everything in Lavender but I also love the smell of sunscreen because Sam wears it everyday.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Erica

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes, she is one of my very best friends!

26. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? College Basketball, Go Tarheels!

27. HAIR COLOUR? Brown with red highlights

28. EYE COLOR? Blue

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes, unless I am at work

30. FAVORITE FOOD? Chicken

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings without a doubt!

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Rainmaker

33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Green

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

35. HUGS OR KISSES? Yes please! I love them both.

36. FAVOURITE DESSERT? Cheesecake

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Maybe Erica

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Tyson, cause I doubt he even reads this.

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? What we wish we knew when we were Newlyweds. lol :)

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? Don't have one.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Walsh/Treanor kick Brazil's who-has all over the place!

42. FAVORITE SOUND? I love the sound of the rain and the ocean!

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? BEATLES!!!-Word Meg!

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Here :(

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Yes...I have Jedi mind powers. Some day I'll explain.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Sulphur, Louisiana

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK????? Erica

Working 9 to 5

I finally got a job!! On Wednesday I did my normal searching for jobs for a few hours. This time however I prayed before, after, and even a couple of times during. I applied to be an executive assistant for this Real Estate company even though I have no experience in that area. What did I have to lose? Anyway, he hired me! I am not his assistant, I don't have enough experience for that but I am basically an assistant for his office. It turns out he and the majority of his employees are LDS. It is a Real Estate/Loan Office/Financial Services all in one. This company is just barely getting started. I walked into an office will piles of paper everywhere. I was told basically that my job is to organize this and then to keep things organized. I am also going to make sure all the paperwork is in order for each client. The loud/funny guy who gives everyone nicknames is already calling me the office Mama. So right now I am going to be assisting eight guys. Eventually, they will all have their own assistants.
It is totally exciting and exactly the type of job I am going to love. I am hoping to learn a few things about all things Real Estate/Loan mumbo jumbo. Wish me luck!