A More Proper Update

So I've noticed that lately my writing has been lackluster. I read through my old posts, mostly from a few years ago, and notice that I was less inhibited in hammering out my opinions and sharing my well-I'll-be-damned attitude.

What happened? Did I become self-conscious because I've spread my proverbial wings and know more people are reading my thoughts? Do I care more what others think of me now? Or, really, and I think this might be the case-did I grow up?

I think I must have grown up a little bit in the 1100 miles from Utah to Kansas.

Either way, I want to thank everyone who stops by and leaves a word of encouragement or a note saying they hate my guts with a passion of 10,000 Himalayan goats. {Kidding about the last part - I don't really care about the nationality of goats}. It's nice to know that I am not only writing for my amusement, but for 1 or 2 others as well. So, genuinely, a heart-felt thank you. From me, to you.

Moving on, I had a very eventful February. I'll share it, mostly in a bulleted list with a few pictures thrown in for good measure.

{who likes reading a long boring post with nothing to visually break it up? I know I don't, personally}

• On Feb. 5th I got a job. Praise to the Lord. I start March 8th
  
• On a sad note, I got a job that starts March 8th - boo to relinquishing my freedom.
• On the 23rd I entered my 28th year. Which, according to my sweet husband, we entered into last year. He's aging me, I tell you ;)
• Church was cancelled due to freezing rain (not sleet, nor snow...it's a midwest phenomenon) and snow. Really, though, it was less snow than what accumulates in an afternoon in Provo.
  
• Celebrated said birthday with lots of friends and a round of bring-your-own-food-to-hang-out at my house. Conveniently on the day church had been cancelled.
• I got a fabulous birthday present from my husband. He got me a jigsaw. I've already put it to good use.
  
• I built a bookcase. It's not quite finished. I'll post pictures when it's had its proper slathering of paint.
  
• I received an even better gift from my mother and father: Cold Hard Cash. yes, please! Thanks M&D!
  
• I got this from one of my sisters:
• Which I used to buy these:
• We FINALLY got our taxes done! Our great friends, Tom and Erin, introduced us to some fabulous people, which resulted in getting both 2008 and 2009's taxes done.
• Applied for student loanage for school year 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. oy!
• Spent a Saturday gallivanting around town with my great friend Brooke. We went to a local artists sale, then continued on to the antique stores in North Lawrence. I bought this:

The month is over and I'm excited to see what March will bring...besides an income!