EASTERN BOUND?

This week has been a BIG one for me. At least, in regards to my future (totally not a big deal). Let me explain:

On Monday night I recieved acceptance to the BYU MPA graduate program. I was relieved to know that, if anything else, I was not rejected (I don't think my self esteem can handle rejection right now) ... anyway, I began to envision myself as a Cougar, a dream I thought would NEVER play through my mind.

On Wednesday I recieved a phone call from ABC (Advisory Board Company) regarding a final interview with their company-- in DC! I had an initial phone interview with them last week, but had not given it much thought ... however, after corresponding with the recruitor, I suddenly envisioned myself living in DC, and travelling all over the world marketing for this company!!

I may need to start a poll on which decision I should make. I think I'm still 50/50. At least I know I have options.

"Punctual people have nothing better to do."

MISSING:

PENGUIN

Black and White, with orange beak.
Height: 2'6"
Weight: 5lbs
Answers by the name, Penguin.
Can be distinguished from other penguins by the Mardi Gras beads around his neck, and a green "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" necklace.

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Penguin has been reported missing since 3/13/07 from MPG Orange County Office. After an office-wide search and rescue was executed, MPG decided to take further action. An extensive missing "person" (penguin?) report has been filed to MPG Headquarters, as well as South Coast Offices Security. Although there has been some speculation as to whom the perpetrator(s) is/are, no direct evidence can be linked. Many employees have been adversely affected by the event, and have trouble focusing on their work; therefore a leave of absence due to grief may be the only way to deal with the pain. The employees on the Northeast side of the office seem to be affected most detrimentally, as they were the closest to Penguin. Myself included.

Eat Me.

A co-worker presented me with a chocolate American Idol Sucker. At first I thought it was a lame marketing scheme for Kelly Pickler, until she explained it was a photo of her daughter (who works for American Idol)--digitally screened onto the chocolate.

This caused me to wonder ... could I eat a chocolate sucker of myself? Hmm.

Inappropriate

"You look hot"

Can sometimes come out badly. Like when the managing partner says it to you.

Perfect Proposal

Recently I was given the opportunity to take advantage of my mischevious skills and partake in a perfectly planned, and executed Proposal surprise for one of my favorite girlfriends. (I really felt like I was on that TLC show, Perfect Proposal). The entire evening went on without a flaw, and the proposal was absolutely perfect. This event caused me to reflect on many of my friends' proposal stories, good and bad, including the folowing:

Gondola ride in San Diego
Helicopter Ride
Bonfire in the Mountains
Weekly trip to the Temple
A Christmas Light stroll through the neighborhood
The Montage Resort, overlooking the ocean at night
Airplane banner in the sky over the beach
At dinner on an exotic cruise
The LA Temple at Christmas
On the Heber City Train

... I suppose I am an example of the recency effect and only remember those proposals that were super recent ... or really good. Most of these guys did a fantastic job of keeping the proposal a surprise, despite the mormon-esque culture of the bride expecting the ring to be placed on her finger at any time.

A Moment for Britney.

How does one go from this:







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Oh Britney. I wish she would hurry up and figure her life out, and become the beautiful pop star we all know and love. (Instead of going psycho in rehab, and letting her LAME ex-husband profit off her trials and attempt stardom... again, and again, and again).

Become An M&M

So I recently discovered a disturbing phenomenon. The serving size of an average bag of M&M's is actually 2 servings(?) All these years I've been eating an entire bag of M&M's, without realizing the detrimental effects. One would think that America's Favorite Candy would be more health conscious of consumers, and sell the appropriate size bag for a single serving. Needless to say I was happy to realize I only had 1/2 a bag left to eat.
In an attempt to make some sense of this earth-shattering insight I recieved this afternoon, I visited the M&M official website, and was entertained by innumerable activities and a pletheora of information. In case you are curious too, visit http://us.mms.com/us/. Apparently there's an "M" in everyone.