The main things that have happened since my last post have been pretty important. I guess I haven't wanted to write about any of them because nobody reads anymore...not even on Facebook.
First big thing: I got a job! My first real, hourly paying job. I have some friends that I met through swim team whose dad works at Associated Independent Agencies in Palouse. Anyway, he lost his Account Representive and his wife was taking over for her. She didn't like it at all but they couldn't find any good help. My mom and her are chatting buddies during meets and when Donna was telling her about their dilemma. Mom told me later and I said that I would love that job. Mom told Donna and she thought that I would be perfect. Anyway, they didn't call me in until the school year started and being a homeshooling mom, Donna wanted to spend more time at home with her kids. I now work about three hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Second big thing: My grandparents now live in Moscow! They, with a little bit of nudging from my family and Grandma's brothers, made an executive decision to make the move. It was a huge amount of work; we were in charge of moving their belongings from Seattle to here. Those were the hardest three days of my life. We almost didn't think it would happen but, by the grace of God, we were out of there right on time. It is so wonderful to have Grandma and Grandpa so close again.
Third big thing: I have a mandolin now! The Saturday before Christmas, we got a phone call from John Elwood, a fine mandolin craftsman, saying that he had finished the mandolin that Uncle Jim had brought him to perfect. He brought it to our house that morning; it is gorgeous! He even took my signature from a note that I had sent him and engraved it on the head in abalone. My name (Melissa) means "Honeybee" so he engraved tiny honeybees all along the fret board in abalone, boxwood, and ebony. Here are a few pictures of this masterpiece:
Fourth big thing: I am participating in Moscow Junior Miss! This is a scholarship program, NOT a beauty pageant. I am so excited. I almost didn't do it but I had some friends who convinced me that I most definately should. I am so glad that I did. The program is on March 29th but I can't wait!
Fifth big thing: I'm sick of the snow! When I was living in Seattle, I would have been horrified to hear someone say that. It's the truth though. We have had a couple feet dump on us within a few days. It wouldn't be so bad except the wind blows it into huge drifts. Our driveway is a disaster zone. Not to mention that Latah county has been declared a disaster and Eastern Washington a State of Emergency. This makes it extremely difficult to go anywhere in our vehicles.
Well, that's an update I suppose. Catcha all later!
~Melissa
