3 Fears

I have thought about this for awhile, and not quite sure what to write. This is what I have come up with.


1. I am afraid that while I am home alone at night, someone is going to break into my house and rape me.It is one of the main reasons I want to get my concealed weapons permit. I want to be able to defend myself. I don't think I ever really thought too much about it, until I took a RAD (Rape aggression defense) in college. Hearing the stories that happened to those women and men make me cringe.

2. I fear large open spaces. I know it sounds bizarre, but I remember going to Island Park when I was younger when Yellowstone had a fire going. What if the fire came to us and we had no way out. We were surrounded by trees that were all on fire, we can't out run that. I would think about it every time we went up to the cabin. I liked riding the mini bikes, but not in the woods. What if we got lost, and couldn't find our way back? What if we got chased by a bear or moose? It makes my heart pump just thinking about it. Yikes.

3. I have an irrational fear of getting a flat tire on the interstate and getting into a wreck. I'm not sure where this fear has come from, but I always check my tires before I drive anywhere. I would hate to be in the middle of Salt Lake and get a flat tire. Would someone let me over? I don't even know where my tire is located in my car, that could be a problem :) I do however know how to change a tire. I would rather help someone else, than try to change my own.

30 day challenge

As I was reading Stacey's blog, I thought I can do this. I will probably do the same thing, only a couple a week. The next few weeks are going to be busy, with moving, and getting settled in.

#1 20 Random facts about me:

1. I love chocolate. Milk, dark, white.

2. I am addicted to watching Cops on Saturday nights at 7pm

3. I am also a list maker. I make lists when I have a day off and need to do things, packing, finances, food, etc.

4. I have a fetish for jewelry. Even though I can't wear it to work very often, I love buying it.

5. I never been kissed.

6. I own more than 200 DVD's.

7. I own a PT Cruiser, but looking to upgrade to a car with 4WD

8. I have been with Lowe's for almost 7 years. Started out as a returns cashier and made my way up to department manager.

9. I have a small bladder. I drink one small can of pop, and I will be up all night peeing.

10. My favorite color is red.

11. I love to buy things and use them for different things. Example: I bought a vessel (sink) and intended on using if for a fruit bowl. I bought a wine rack wanting to use it for a decorative towel rack.

12. I like to shop for small kitchen appliances and different gadgets.

13. I like Tracy Chapman.

14. I am not photogenic.

15. When making lists, if I make a list and I mess up, I have to write another one.

16. I work in the paint dep, but I hate to paint.

17. I like having my nails done because it makes me feel feminine.

18. I haven't been on a date in over a year.

19. I have a pollup in my left nostril which makes it hard to breath sometimes.

20. I don't like cherry flavored cough drops, candy, or juice. But I like fresh cherries.

I have always liked hats, but who knew I had so many that I can wear to work? I've been trying not to wear hats so often, but it is good to know I have plenty of options.

New Cake Pan/ Sunflower cake

Cake Pan

Cake with batter

Starting to decorate cake

Cake with peeps

Side view (did you notice that it is leaning to one side?)

Finished top view

So good news, I figured out how to put pictures up, and center them, now if I could figure out how to type before the pictures, I would be estatic, and I could make the blog look like I want . More good news: In our manager meeting today, I was asked by our store manager to make some more "cheeseburger" cupcakes for our bakesale this week. So I will be up late Thursday making a few dozen cupcakes.

I had last Thursday off, and I decided to try and make my own tuxedo cake. I had this vision of making individual portions, almost like an appitizer size. I went searching for the perfect size of countainer I could use for a mold. Walking around Walmart, I came up with this idea of using a can of some sort. I ended up buying some tomato paste, opening both ends and using that as my mold. I was pretty happy with myelf. ( Now we have a container of tomato paste to use) I made a german chocolate cake using a jelly roll cake pan. Made instant chocolate mousse, no bake cheesecake, and chocolate ganache with sugar free chocolate chips. I then layered everything into my "molds." Refridgerated for an hour and half and pushed them out. I truely believe with a little tweeking, they will be a winning desert.

Also, mom wanted me to make chicken-spinach stramboli for dinner, so I took pictures of that as well. It is really yummy, and so easy to make.

new computer

I bought a laptop today!! This is the first time typing on it. Wish me luck that I will be able to get it figured out and get it working. I am learning all sorts of things about it. It has a camera. Who would have thunk it? As soon as I can figure it out, maybe I can skype on it. Neat. Once I get it set up, I will put some pictures of it on.

Crafty

We are having a bake sale to raise money for MDA. Every year I get asked what I am bringing. This year I made cheeseburger made out of cupcakes. Super Easy. I hope they will help raise money.

Every now and then I get an inkling to be crafty. This is the latest batch. Spring to come soon. (Hopefully :)

Winter

Mennear

Mennear

Summer

Packard

I have decided to move to Pleasant Grove, Ut to live with Grandma Karlson. The problem now is trying to get a transfer. I had an interview last week, but I didn't get the job. I have put in for so many different postitions, and it's get frusterating, but I know the Lord has a plan for me, I just don't see it right now.

I have also decided to go back to school and get my business degree. Working on buying a laptop, and getting set up to take some online classes.

Cross your fingers and your toes that I am able to find a job, and get started on school. I could use all the good luck I can get.

*I am still getting used this blogging thing. I have figured out how to center the pictures (thanks Stace), but now I can't figure out how to get the pictures in the right order. I wanted the pictures of the cupcakes to go at the bottom, but it was no use and I was getting flustered, so I quit, and did them at the beginning. If anyone has any pointers, please let me know.

Love you all,

JoDell