Back in the Swing of Things!

Got home from Mexico Sunday night, just in time to crash from our long day on planes and in airports. They always seem like such a fun time until you are sitting on the tarmat waiting for the airport people to pull that little gate up to the plane so you can get off! Fortunately, it only rained at night, we got a free upgrade since the resort was only 25% full, the beach was empty and beautiful, etc. Great time, busy soaking up the rays and I got sun poisoning again or sun rash-something that made me have to wear a t-shirt to cover my chest, neck and arms...That stinks and I even applied 30 spf sunscreen 3x per day!!

Yesterday, we were able to see Jakes family for the first time in a while along with John, Rach, and the girls. They are getting so big and being brave to try to wobble through a few unassisted steps before falling down! I give them 3 weeks before they are walking.

Today I started my last rotation in the CPD program. Its at St. Francis weight loss center in Greenwood where we see medical weight loss and surgical weight loss patients! So far its awesome I think its what I'm really excited about doing I just love the patient interaction. And I feel like I'm worth more than a suggestion to the doctor! 6 more weeks and I'm a free lady! Still looking for a job....harder than expected. I've applied several places and when I say several I mean like 10-15, but have heard back from 25% of them which were no go's and the others are just leaving me hangin for now with no contact information to followup! Oh well, not stressed yet..BeautiControl will keep me busy til I find a job.

Jake has an interview for a position in Dallas sometime this week, but we arent sure if we would take it or not. As I get older, I just want to be closer to family, but warm weather would be awesome! I just fear that I would never come back to Indiana and the freezing cold winters! You all know what I'm talking about!

Tonight I'm staying with Jakes family to save time and money from gas. Greenwood is a long way round trip to be driving 5 days a week! I'll probably stay a few times a week.

Thats all for now...P.S. we are still defeated in volleyball, however we won a few beach volleyball games while in Cancun so we'll take what we can get!

Really?...You have to be kiddin me?!

We leave tomorrow afternoon for a week in Cancun, Mexico! Whoo hoo, warm, sunny, nice and tropical...NOT! If you look at the 10-day weather forcast...T-storms, rain, etc for the next-oh I dont know 9 days!! And its not just a 30% chance...everyday its over 50% chance for these storms, but by the way it will still be in the 80's as long as you dont mind the rain, storms, and no sun!

Who's idea was it anyway to go to Cancun?

Houston...A No Go!

I guess I had better learn how to keep track of my blog from now on-I was getting carried away and havent had time to update lately. To summarize, I'm wrapping up my clinical rotation at St. Vincent Carmel next week! And then I'll be heading down to St. Francis in Greenwood for 6 weeks to work for the weight loss program-new scenery/different patients. I think I'm ready for a change...or maybe just a pay check. I think the ladder is true! Finishing up in July and off to no where as of now.

Jake had an interview with a Sam's Club manager down near Houston, they offered him the job on Monday evening and told him they needed a response by Wednesday...we then had a hard time deciding on what to do, but ultimately the city we wouldve lived in was smaller than Lafayette (boo!) so it was a No Go! We are both still looking for job opportunities here, there, everywhere to see what fits us now. Our lease is up at the end of July, so we have time to think and plan.

Swine flu, H1N1 or no Swine flu we are leaving for Cancun, Mexico on May 19th! We tried re-booking in another area such as the D.R. (for honeymoon memories), Jamaica, Bahamas, etc, but either the plane or resort price was way more than we paid to go to Mexico. So you want a cheap vacation? Dont expect to avoid things like the Swine Flu or Drug Cartel! Next time we wont be so stingy!

Lots of things happening in April, my birthday-along with several of Jakes family members birthdays. We're excited for Curtis Painter and his opportunity to join the Colts this fall! Our volleyball team officially started consisting of 8 non-volleyball playing "atheletic people" or "not" since we are 1-3 (technically 0-4 bc the team we "beat" had to forfeit). Its a good experience for me because I absolutely hate losing and its making me really work on my patients too. Another happening in April, I signed up to be a BeautiControl Consultant. Sort of on a whim, but I really like the products so I will benefit from the discount if anything else. www.beautipage.com/r_standeford/index.asp for my awesome web page! Our most popular product set is the IFL or instant face lift-everyone needs one of those! If you are interested in hosting a spa-please let me know, I could use the experience.

Upcoming events for us include baby and bridal showers, weddings, graduation parties, etc the usual summer festivities that usually break the bank! Gotta love em :)

Thats about all thats happened since the last post back in March-I'll try to keep this more regular, but it seems in the summer time its harder to do so than in the winter time. Until next time...