Ambulance Update!

So, I'm sorry that I've been a little MIA in the blogging world lately... I've just been learning about how to save lives, no big deal! ;) 

 

Last week I had my first training sessions for my new job.

Let me tell you, I am beyond excited and I learned so much!

Without getting into too much detail, I'm currently going through the basic course/driving Ambulance training and then this Fall I will be going through EMT school.  When Josh went through his training for the Fire Department I was super pregnant with Jay and was oh.so.jealous of him.  I loved helping him study for his EMT exams and am totally fascinated by all there is to learn about the body.  

This weekend I have my driving course and I have to tell you I'm a tad bit nervous. 

Especially after looking at pictures like this:

 Bah!

 Obviously, I know that I won't roll the ambulance but how crazy are those pictures?!  I am confident that everything will go smoothly, but just incase make sure to send the love and positive vibes my way this weekend, pretty please!! 

My family thought that it would be funny to get me this bumper sticker:

 umm... Thanks, but no thanks guys!

Here are a few other funnies we came across:

I haven't gotten my full uniform yet, but don't you dolls worry... When I get it you best believe that I'll be posting some picture of me in my sweet duds!  I know, I know, you can barely contain your excitement ;)  

One thing that I think is super cool about Police/Fire/EMS services is that each branch has their own prayer:

God...

Grant me the ability

To give emergency care

With skillful hands, 

a knowledgeable mind

And tender love and care.

Help me deal with everything,

When lives are on the line

To see the worst, administer aid,

And ease a worried mind.

So help me as I go today

Accept what fate may be

Touch theses hands,

Use this mind,

Help this EMT.

Amen.

Love it!  

I know I will see things that will be difficult, but I am beyond excited to do all I can to help.  (And I'm really looking forward to not being the one in the back for a change! ;)  

So, that's what I've been up to... and now that things are slowing down I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things-sleeping, blogging and tweeting included!  And remember me this weekend as I learn to drive a 14,500lb vehicle at lightning speed with lights and sirens!

A Few of the Universe's Great Mysteries

Sometimes late at night, after I've won the nightly battle of getting Jayden to bed and Josh's heavy breathing kicks in, I often find myself pondering a few of the universe's great mysteries.  So without further ado...

 A Few Unanswered Questions about Life as We Know It

No. 1  

How did noisy/crunchy popcorn become the standard movie theatre snack?  

No. 2

Why is it practically impossible to put on mascara with your mouth closed?

No. 3

Why does Snooki make more money in two episodes than most teachers earn in an entire year?

No. 4

Why are celebs paying top dollar to have their roots dyed darker than their hair?  

What are your thoughts on the new "Ombre" style?

 (Is it just me or does it look like the bad economy is taking its toll on these ladies touch-up funds?)

No. 5

What is the point of decaf coffee?

No. 6

Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn the volume on the radio down?

No. 7

Why isn't Prince William going to wear a wedding band?

No. 8

Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?

No. 9

Why is it that the person you trust to invest your money with is called a broker?

No. 10

Why does X stand for a kiss and O stand for a hug? 

Have any other stumpers you'd like to add to the list? 

Have some answers to my burning questions?

Leave me a comment and let me know!!

20 things

{1} food. My favorite types of foods are Thai food, Mexican food and Italian food... they are all soo delish! 

{2} color. pink!

{3} animal. dogs

{4} sports team. The Seattle Supersonics! ...oh wait... (thanks a lot Clay Bennett) 

{5} dessert. I think the question should be what dessert do I not like... 

{6} artist/singer/band. I loooove me some Stevie Wonder, that man always knows how to brighten my day.  He's for sure my all time fav!  (...and from there it goes all over the place, from James Taylor to dirty south rap and everywhere in between ) 

{7} pair of shoes. my two current favorites are my pink glitter TOMS and my graphite Hunter boots

{8} outfit. Hmm... these days probably yoga pants and a lulu hoodie (sad but true) 

{9} store. Nordstrom/Lululemon/Urban Outfitters/Sephora/Champs

{10} brand. Lululemon/Nike/Apple

{11} perfume. Vera Wang Princess or Vera Wang Glam Princess

{12} accessory. my honey *aww* No, but seriously, my iPhone! ;)

{13} city. Trout Creek, Montana

{14} hobby. getting crafty and blogging

{15} beauty product. lip sauce + mascara

{16} snack. I'm all about the fruits and veggies these days.  My favs lately are kiwis, bananas and carrots 

{17} holiday. There is something you should know about me: I am a FREAK for holidays.  Seriously... ask my family, ask my friends and they will tell you that I go.ALL.out.  I guess it's because I like celebrating and making things special, I figure life's too short to not enjoy it as much as possible.

{18} movie. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

{19} song. Whoomp There it Is.  Whenever I hear Whoomp There it is I dance and not just a little bit... 

{20} guilty pleasure. Tanning.  If I knew that I only had a year to live, I would be the tannest biatch on the block BUT since I know better and since my family has a history of skin cancer, I refrain. 

And there you have it! 20 things you probably didn't know about moi... 

I know, I know your life is forever changed!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

the abc's of me

{a} age: 24

{b} bed size: California King (aka perfection)

{c} chore you hate: mopping the floors. Jay's new trick is throwing his food on the floor when he's done eating.
{d} dogs: No dog, not yet at least! 
{e} essential start to your day: washing my face with my yummy Vital-C face wash--it has the yummiest citrus/orange scent that helps pirk me up in the morning!
{f} favorite color: pink (shocker, I know...)
{g} gold or silver: Silver, I can only pull of gold in the summer (aka when I'm tan)
{h} height: 6'3  
{i} instruments you play: I took piano for years, I played flute for 2 years in junior high and have an awesome green bass guitar that I really miss playing... 
{j} job title: current barista, baby mama, @$$ wiper, suzie homemaker, future EMT, Jimbo's wifey, blogger, potential shopaholic...
{k} kids: one actual "baby" (Jay 15months) and two fur-baby kitties (Bella & Mogli)
{l} live: on an island in the sun the rain across the water and a ferry ride away from Seattle
{m} mom's name: Janice
{n} nicknames: Britter, B, Queen B, shorty, tainer, Burt, peep, "hey you"
{o} overnight hospital stays: when I got airlifted off the mountain after a snowboarding accident in high school and the usual "after-having-a-baby" stay
{p} pet peeves: fake friends, when people don't use their blinkers (turn signals), laziness, inconsiderate people, The Oklahoma City Thunder (aka should-be SEATTLE SUPERSONICS)
{q} quote from a movie: 

"Look, I can guarantee there'll be tough times.  I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us is gonna want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me..." 
Runaway Bride

"You know why!" 
What Happens In Vegas

{r} right- or left-handed: Right!
{s} siblings: a younger sister (Claire, 21) and a younger brother (Brenton, 18)

{t} time you wake up: 6:45 on weekdays and whenever Jay wakes up on the weekend {u} underwear: I heart VS and Gilly Hicks undies!

{v} vegetables you dislike: brussel sprouts 
{w} what makes you run late: Jayden
{x} x-rays you've had: too many! teeth/jaw, right arm(broken 4x), left arm(broken 2x), thumb(broken), spine/skull (snowboarding accident)
{y} yummy food you make: Josh and I looove to cook together, I think it's so fun being in the kitchen together and I'd like to think that all our food is yummy! {z} zoo - favorite animal: flamingos, penguins and giraffes

♪♫...now you know my abc's, fill yours out and share with me! ♪♫

If you decide to play along let me know, I'd love to learn your abc's!

Happy Humpday dolls!  

March Madness

March Madness is in full effect in our house.
Heck! I think it's invaded the island too!

I'm am not lying when I say that half of the tables at the cafe today were taken up by guys filling out there brackets.  
I had so much fun talking basketball!  

I don't know if any of you watched Sports Center last night, but if you did then you heard the announcers singing the University of Washington's praises!  *insert angel chorus*

"Bow Down to Washington"

(Jayden reppin UW when he was a teenie)

(Me in my PINK UW hoodie *love*) 

I don't know if you've seen any of the March Madness commercials but (obviously) this is my favorite:

I had so much fun filling out my bracket (probably too much fun, maybe momma needs to get out more?) and Kelly, you'll be happy to know that I have Kansas going preettty far (pretty far=all the way!)


When I went to my first doctors appointment and found out that I was really pregnant (because even after 39438 positive home pregnancy tests, I just couldn't believe it until a doctor said it) the doctor was calculating how far along I was and said, "of course he was conceived by two basketball players during March Madness!" ha! *blushing*
Have a fabulous Tuesday night!

It's a girl!

...no we aren't pregnant, but I would like to introduce you to someone very special!

If you read my post yesterday  you know how my heart broke hearing about helpless babies and children living in poverty.  Children that have no hope.   The extreme poverty that these children live in breaks.my.heart.  I can't even fathom what they have to go through.  When you see something tragic you can do one of two things... 

1.  You can pretend you didn't see it and go on 

with your day to day life 

or 

2.  You can try to make things better. 

Josh and I want to help, so we've made the decision to become sponsor parents.

Meet Ekua:

How precious is she?!

I just want to give her a hug.

Ekua is 4 years old and lives in a highly Aids-Affected area in the Northeast Cape Coast of Ghana.  When I saw her picture my heart broke for her.

I want to help her.

I want to make her life easier.

...and someday I would love to meet her.

When asked what she would say to people considering child sponsorship Susan said, "I would say that they could save a dying soul, and that soul could save a whole nation."

What if you gave up your lunch once a week? With that money you can change a child's life.   

A child like Ekua.