Some New Things for 2008

HAIR
Well, as you can see from the picture...I cut my bangs. AND everyone thinks I dyed it black--well, I didn't...it's "brown level 4." But yes, it's a little dark. Don't worry, Painho, I'll go much lighter next time--for summer! And though I'm still getting used to having bangs, it is a nice change! I can't have the same haircut my whole life, I guess! But, although you can't see it here, since it was up, I only cut off about 2 inches of length (don't worry, Nater)! So yeah--here I am with my bestest friend, Kika. She likes to do the "Kissie Face," and that one actually turned out the best of us, so I posted it!


DINNER WITH KIKA AND TREVOR
We had Kika and her hubby, Trevor, over for dinner tonight. It was their first time having dinner with us in our new house. It was really fun! I made something really salty for my little brasileira :) And Kika brought "Pudim" or as the Mexicanos call it, "Flan." It was really good. I totally cheated on my diet (sorry Lenore!) But, hey, I can cheat maybe once a week right?

I'm trying to lose 15 lbs. because I've gained 10 lbs. since being married (the STRESS Jordan puts on me, you know?? :)) and I figured, "what the heck, I'll lose that, and then lose 5 more!" So that's what I'm doing. I'm down 3 so far, and It's been 3 weeks...I know, pathetic. But hey, when you don't have that much to lose, I mean, they say the last 10 lbs is the hardest! I also need to be more regular at the gym, of course. But my husband is VERY impressed, because I've never had enough willpower to stick to any...dietary regimens so I'm proving him wrong! AND if...wait, WHEN I reach my goal, he is going to do the ULTIMATE wonderful thing!!! CLEAN his OFFICE!! YAY!! I don't really get mad at him over it anymore--you know, I've realized my words just fall on deaf ears, and it definitely doesn't help our marriage! So, I just close the door and forget that the office is there...ahhhh... My parents cursed me with cleanliness...


NEW CALLING FOR ME!
So, another thing that is new is my calling! I was called (well, in December) to my Dad's dream calling. He is jealous, since he has NEVER had the PLEASURE of fulfilling this particular calling. I'm a new Gospel Doctrine teacher in my ward! Most people are extremely scared of this, but I love it. It has been so fun--well, I've only done two lessons--but it already has been great. Now, I get to teach, but I don't have to go to MUTUAL every Tuesday! :) And even when I'm not teaching, I go to that great website, www.ldsgospeldoctrine.net and read Brad Constantine's verse-by-verse lesson material. Well, basically, when you click on his lesson guide, a pdf file comes up with the entire reading, interspersed, verse-by-verse, with quotes from general authorities, BofM teachings, Hugh Nibley stuff, etc. It's great. You should all go there and read it every week :) I've learned TONS of interesting stuff!!

So that's all for today. Life is good. Work is good. I'm supposed to get promoted soon. I'll keep you posted!! BYE :)