First Day of School

Today marks the second day of school.  That means two days in a row I have been so rushed to get kids out the door that I failed to get pictures.  Is it still as meaningful if you take pictures of the third day of school?

In my defense, I have three kids this week.  Our neighbors and good friends are away on a marriage retreat (for routine maintenance not damage-repair). We agreed to watch their sweet little boy, Lucas.  Chloe and Ava have thoroughly enjoyed him being here and they have all played their hearts out.

It's been a great week and with the exception of just a few tears on the first day, school is going great for everyone. 

Maybe if I can get my head straight, we'll see a picture of the kids on their third day of school.  Maybe I will start a new tradition or even a movement.  No longer will parents take pictures on the first day of school. I officially declare the THIRD day of school as the official take a picture day. 

What I've Been Reading

Knock ‘Em Dead by Martin Yate


Job searching is hard work no matter what state the economy is in. “Knock ‘em Dead” is a practical solutions manual that offers step-by-step instruction to getting a job and keeping a job. This book begins with a little soul-searching for your marketable skills, teaches you how to put those on paper to be noticed and then helps you clinch the job interview to land a career instead of a job.

I originally read this book with the intention of passing on a few job-hunting skills to a close family member who is soon to graduate college. This book was so intensive and in-depth that I am just going to pass the entire book to her! For anyone who is looking for a new career, has been out of a job for awhile or is just entering the workforce, this book has solutions for almost any need.

http://www.adamsmediastore.com/product/knock-em-dead-2011/careers

http://www.amazon.com/Knock-Dead-2011-Ultimate-Search/dp/1440505861/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301669689&sr=1-1

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

What I've Been Reading

Max On Life by Max Lucado

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone was issued an owner’s manual upon entry into the world? Every question you have, every malfunction in your internal software could be fixed just by reaching for a simple and practical solutions manual. While not exactly an instruction booklet, “Max on Life” does attempt to answer some of life’s toughest questions. Lucado answers questions about our purpose in life, our conflicts in life, and what happens when our life on earth is done.

“Max on Life” was an insightful and well-organized book that gave real answers to real problems. This book is written in Max Lucado’s warm and easy to understand style. You don’t have to worry about any large theological terms that confuse the main issue. Max’s book is helpful for today’s world and today’s people.

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=9780849948121

http://www.amazon.com/Max-Life-Answers-Inspiration-Questions/dp/0849948126/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292263706&sr=8-1

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

it's coming to get me

Do you see that little island located just above the letter "n" in the word "Hong Kong".  Yeah, that's Taiwan.  You see that circular red object bigger than the entire island on which I live? That's Typhoon Muifa.  hmmmm.  Should be an interesting weekend.

Jeff's plane from Malaysia is suppose to land on Saturday right along with my new friend Muifa.  I'm suppose to go to the airport (which is located about an hour outside the city) to pick Jeff up in our car.  Here's a picture of our car: (It's about 10lbs bigger than a golf cart).

Golf Cart versus Typhoon- which do you think would win?