Dear Economy...

Could you please shape up? Okay, okay, I'll even throw in a "pretty please"... It's getting rather annoying trying to find a job when there are none available. It's not that I don't love selling over-priced lattes to assholes driving brand new BMW's, I just wonder if there is something more fulfilling I could be doing than answering the question "Are you sure that this is milk is non-fat?" I spent a pretty good portion of my day filling out more applications. Normally, I love talking about myself, but for some reason writing resumes and cover letters just aren't doing it for me. I tried to think of some of the "skills" I have to offer, but I don't know that there is a job that is centered around eating and sleeping in excess (if you do, please email me the link) but I have yet to find these requirements in any job description.

I was then reminded of someone who I had the pleasure of meeting last week. He is called "The Bushman". Ever heard of him? His career of choice is hiding behind a couple of branches on the pier in San Francisco and jumping out and scaring people. First of all, I don't know that this is the most clever disguise, considering you can see him and he parks it in the middle of a sidewalk on a dock where bushes cant physically grow. Nevertheless, I can't help but admire him. He actually gets paid to do this. See the can next to him? Yup, full of tip money. Wouldn't that be the life?

Thank you Bushman... you have inspired me to continue in my search for my dream job. If you can make money pretending you are a poorly built tree, maybe there is a chance I will find something equally as pointless. :)

Christmas in the Saltiest of Cities

Happy Holidays everyone! The last couple weeks have been so much fun, I'm sad to see it all end. Matt and I flew out to SL to stay with the family for Christmas, and this is what we came home to. What a nightmare! Matt was only able to stay a couple of days because of work but I got to stay a little longer which was fun.

It wouldn't be Christmas at the Nielsen's if someone didn't get a new gun, and this year was no exception. Curt got a new camo-colored one and Matt and I got a 9MM handgun from my sis and brother. We were all so excited! Naturally, the next day we all piled in the car to go shoot our new toys.

Aparently it is a team effort.

Christmas family photo.

I told my dad to pose like "Charlie's Angles". I don't think he really understood.

Mostly we just hung out with friends and family. It was good to see all of my cousins and my Grandpa Coy. If you are wondering if Ryker's mouth is full of dog food, you are right... Hilarious! Em, I can't believe he is getting so big!

It was a great trip! Thanks everyone I love you so much! See you in a couple months.... :)