I can be a therapist

I've been frustrated at my current classes. They are both about interviewing skills. I really haven't enjoyed them as much as I thought I would. I realized it was because I don't have the same style that my teachers do. Once I realized this I started to question myself and whether I'm going into the right field.
Tonight at class I was feeling down about it. At the end of class we split into pairs to practice using the skills we've been learning. The girl I was paired with brought up something that was actually happening in her life. Rather than try to use skills the way we were supposed to use them for class, I decided to try to help her my way. I was amazed at how well it worked. I could tell the change in her attitude about her situation. And the cool part was that I helped guide her to that change.
While I know I still need to master the skills my teachers are teaching, I know that I can be a therapist and help those who need it. It feels good.

Quilting

This has been a busy week. I finished a quilt top and did something I've never done before, took it to be machine quilted. I feel like I'm cheating, but I don't have time to quilt it right now and I have a deadline for it. The woman doing the machine quilting does wonderful work, so I think it will end up beautiful.
I also helped my mom sew together a quilt top in a new pattern. It's a buggy barn quilt, which means the pattern doesn't include sewing allowances and isn't supposed to. This gives variation to the quilt blocks.
During cleaning I found some quilt blocks I sewed when I was pregnant with Kaleb. It is a block of the month quilt, and I have 3 of each block. But no fabric to sew them together with. So Mom and I went shopping and found fabric to use for sashing and backing. That quilt will be for me, mostly because it has purple in it, and I want it.

Tagged

One Word Tag

Jordan, tagged me. Here goes!

Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to others.The questions are as follows:

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? Busy
5. Your father? Playing
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your dream/goal? Home
9. The room you're in? Living
10. Your hobby? Sewing
11. Your fear? Sadness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? LCSW
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. What you're not? Sad
15. One of your wish-list items? Kitchenaid
16. Where you grew up? Utah
17. The last thing you did? Stirred Peaches
18. What are you wearing? Tennis Shoes
19. Your TV? Huge
20. Your pet? None
21. Your computer? x3
22. Your mood? :)
23. Missing someone? Family
24. Your car? Minivan
25. Something you're not wearing? Sweater
26. Favorite store? Sam's
27. Your summer? Nice
28. Love someone? Absolutely
29. Your favorite color? Purple
30. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? ??

I'm tagging Della and Drummer

Chet and Liz

My oldest brother's anniversary is coming up. Here's a picture of him and his wife on their wedding day. Happy Anniversary Chet and Liz.

Busy!

Someone commented that I haven't written on my blog for awhile. Sorry about that, I've been extremely busy. Life is going great, except that my neck is really sore. It has been for a few days. My dad massaged it and helped me do some stretches, hopefully it will improve. I'll try to write more soon.

Jinxed?

Well, the house fell through. On Tuesday we had a meeting with Provo City Redevelopment Agency, who informed us that because Karl might get a raise sometime in the next year, we are overqualified for the house.
It took me awhile to write this post because I was so frustrated about it. Since then we have come up with a few other options, one of which would be to wait until December, (when they think Karl will get a raise), prove that he didn't get it, and re-apply. If we do that though we may go with a different house, that's one of the things we're debating.
While this was really frustrating to have happen, there are worse things that could have happened. I feel like Heavenly Father had a reason for the house not happening, and although it is really frustrating, I know he has things in control. For now we'll stay in this apartment and keep praying to know what to do.
Have a great day.