1) A new baby!

The little girl on my last post just had a baby sister this week. Her dad is practically my brother, so doesn't that in some way make me practically her aunt? I think so. Funny thing - as you can see, K has very light features like her dad. The new baby M has dark features like her Lebanese mom. I love when things like that happen!

2) Painting again!

These were the pics I was going to post...but this week in the midst of baby chaos, I painted my folks' spare bedroom. Instead of boring white, it is now "Sea Salt"...so their guests can lay there and feel like they are at a relaxing beach - that is if they can ignore the freezer feeling of the guest room.

3) Job hunting...still!

Yes, I have a job. However, after suffering through one of the worst winters Iowa has seen in years as well as through some difficult circumstances with friends...I have decided that I would like to move back East. I miss the beach...I miss my friends there...I miss the mountains. I am having problems getting any leads, but am spending some serious time job hunting every day. If that perfect job opens up (or even just one that I might enjoy a little), hopefully I'll see it. So if you have any ideas for me - I am looking for positions in SC, NC, TN, and GA.

4) I have an awesome niece!

As you may have read, my cat, Cheza, died a few weeks back. Well, the Saturday after, my niece brought me a new kitten. I wasn't very excited about it, but promised her I would give it one week before I decided if I would keep it. After two weeks, I decided not to keep the kitty - yes, she was a bit psycho, but she started to grow on me. I just didn't want to be tied down in any way. So I took her back yesterday...but I have to say that I really do just have the most wonderful niece in the world. She was looking out for me. :)

5) Moving forward!

After a really rough last few weeks and coming near to giving up on a lot of things...Someone told me to "move forward"...it was music to my ears. After a long time of looking back with regrets - it really is time to move forward. I think a lot has happened that had to happen, but now I'm excited to move forward with my life. :)