April 2002 The last few months have been busy for our hectic little Heroine � so let�s have a month-by-month recap! December brought an end to my very first post graduation class � Business Algebra. Should I pursue my MBA, I needed two math classes I didn�t take for my undergraduate degree (ya gotta love being a Liberal Arts Major!) So, back to school I went. I am proud to say that despite tears and fears the first few weeks, I got an A in the class. I also went home to Boise for two weeks (thanks to the Washington State Unemployment Fund!). It was nice to spend some quality time at home, but I think I drove my Step Mother crazy! Having one�s adult children under one�s nose can be a little disconcerting! It was a wonderful trip home and I truly enjoyed having so much time to spend with everyone. In January, I started working for Turner Construction in their Project Management Information Systems group. I work on all sorts of fun projects and have a wonderful group to work with. It has been a switch for me, however, to be working in this industry. It�s a new world, baby! I do love my job � and I even think my boss and I like each other most days (If Micky is reading this� I�m just joking!) February, March and April have run together faster than you can say Supercalifragalisticexpealidotious. I�ve been working hard to learn the ropes at work. I also took a Business Calculus class. Remind me to NEVER go to school and work full time again, especially math! It was a tough haul, but I�m proud to say I came out with a 4.0. I also took several ski lessons. I know, I know � I can hear you all in unison, �Heather, our little Gracie (or lack thereof), skiing down a hill? On real skis? With real snow? Does she have a death wish? Does she not know that she is the Queen of Klutz and is going to kill herself?� My Dad said the same thing� But rest assured, I�m doing this the right way and with the right protective gear. The best thing is� I love it! I�m hooked! I actually got pretty good by the end of the season for someone with no free time. I can make it down those easy hills pretty well. I�ve also visited my good friend Lori who is happily living in White Rock, BC. She has rented a lovely little house just a few blocks from the beach (I�m not jealous or anything) and I have had a ton of fun helping her decorate it and get back in the swing of being home sweet home. My lovely big brother turned 30 on April 23rd. His fianc�e (oh yes�he�s getting married!!) threw a great surprise party for him. What a surprise it was! I flew home for the weekend and Bree and I ran around Saturday getting decorations ready for the big event. The poor guy thought everyone had forgotten his big 3 0. He was a little shocked when he walked in the house after a work dinner to find all of his friends in his kitchen! We partied until the wee hours of the morning (and lordy did I pay a price the next day�..I�m getting old, I tell you!). I�m sure I�m over looking some exciting event that has happened in the last few months �but that happens to your brain the older you get. I�m looking forward to the summer months, rollerblading and hiking and spending time with my friends outdoors � crabbing with my friends Lynne and Dan, having Lori around as often as possible, reminding Sue Stone that I still do live in Seattle and introducing my mother to the wonderful city I call �home�. Throw in a few trips home to see the clan and it�ll be an action packed summer, I have no doubt� So stay tuned�our Heroine�s adventures will continue! |
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