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Here's a little preview of my Halloween costume. It started out as a Jane Austen character, probably Jane Bennett from Pride and Prejudice, but then it morphed into something else. It feels kind of French. Who do I look like to you?

loves her dogs.

And here are my two dogs fighting, just for fun.

can't believe it's been a year.

This morning I wrote a memo to my missionary. It's been one year since we became "official." I think I'll be okay for one more year.

I'll have to make do with sepia-colored pictures for now. :)

is eating her words.

If my sixteen-year-old self had seen me standing in line for a Celine Dion concert, I would have punched myself in the face. I initially went because I had free tickets from my work. I didn't want to turn them down because it seemed like it might be fun, and I haven't been out of the house except to go to work for too long. Not to mention, she is a favorite of my missionary and I felt like I should give her a try. Well, I have a confession. Not only did I go, but I LOVED it. So much that I thought I was going to burst into tears at various points throughout her show. So, I am eating my words. It's out there for the world to see.

I LOVE CELINE!

travels by post.

Today I got this letter in the mail. I've never been immortalized on an envelope before. :) Good thing I travel well.

He looks pretty good on an envelope too.

made a mess.

http://wordle.net/gallery/wrdl/202338/Tronchik

This is what my blog would look like if it threw up. Cool.

likes yellow.

I just do. You can't tell me you don't like it after this collage.

has already started scheming.

Now that I have an official income, I already have a list of things to buy. I've held off for what feels like weeks and weeks and now it's time to get:

1. A gym membership so that I can start swimming again.

2. Some cowboy boots. I've been aching for them all summer.












3. Clinique facewash. I went cheap and tried St. Ives. Then Cetaphil. Neither worked. I went a little higher up and tried Burt's Bees. It looked like bees had stung me on my forehead in a million places. I guess I can't get around it.













4. An air freshener for my office.














That's all I can think of for now. I know, dream big.

started working!

Today was my first day working at Russian Oregon Social Services. I am slightly overwhelmed, but I enjoy my boss and my coworkers.

One of the best parts of my day was talking on the phone with an elderly man who wanted to volunteer for us. I heard him say "the Lord saved my chubby buns" about five times.

I hope he calls back.

is employed!

After three months of searching, I have finally found a job! I am so excited to start this Wednesday at Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS). I get to use my language and work with Russian immigrant teens. I feel very blessed. Thank you to all who have been praying for me.

That's all for now, but I'll keep you updated on what my new job is like.

finally has a name for her puppy.

Thank you to all who participated in the online polls. Our puppy's new name is:

Paisley!

That's all there is to report except that she has peed in my room about four times. But I still love her.