Oh hi

Yeah, I know, I've been away for quite a while. Life is hectic and stressful right now. Found out I failed that damn test again. I got a 72 and all I need is a 75 to pass. Well, I'll pass next time. 4th time's a charm, right? I'll elaborate more in, like, May when I have time, but I have to take 2 exams in April. It's also busy season for accountants right now, and I'm required to work 50 billable hours per week. Not just 50 hours, but 50 billable hours. So if I do stuff that's not billable, those hours are on top of the 50 hours. Awesome, right? And of course that leaves plenty of time to study for 2 exams... I'm losing my mind. I really am.

But I'm not the only one who's a little ticked right now... Let's join Bobby in boycotting Orbitz.com, shall we? Yay for banding together against a-holes and companies that "provide" bad customer "service"!

I hope you all are well.

Peace and love.

Julie

Introducing Landon John!

Here are a few photos of my nephew Landon John. He was born Monday, February 9, 2009 at 11:32 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 21" long. I can't believe how much he has changed in the last 3 weeks!





Mom, Dad & Landon


Loungin


Taking a nap on Grandma's shoulder


Landon & Auntie Julie

Studying again & other updates

I'm retaking the BEC portion of the CPA exam on Thursday, February 26th. I'm really nervous and as of now, I don't feel nearly prepared enough. I'm planning to study a TON tonight, tomorrow and every day after work. I'm also taking Wednesday off work to stay home and cram. Please pray for my memory, stress level, and motivation!

I spent the last 2 weeks in LA on a client I've worked on for 4 years now. I'm finally done, and I never have to see that horrible client again! YAY!! Before that I was working from my office in San Jose for a week, and before that I was working in Sausalito for 2 weeks! I've been traveling way too much and I'm happy to finally be home!

My beautiful, perfect nephew Landon John was born on Monday, February 9! I've only seen him twice since he was born. I missed his birth because I was in LA so I saw him Friday night and Sunday last weekend. I'm going to take a study break for a family dinner at my parent's house tonight, so I get to see him in a few short hours. I'll definitely post pictures after my exam on Thursday.

Another update - I still haven't heard from the pervert caller since January 11. I think my police report threat was effective!

Peace and love.
J

just a little misunderstanding...

The other night during dinner with the family we somehow ended up on the topic of Disneyland. My step-brother, the Santa Clara University educated, Jeopardy know-it-all, pre-law school genius said, "My friend told me Disneyland is free on my birthday." I thought he was referring to the fact that Disneyland has started a new promotion where admission is free if you go on your birthday, but I was surprised when he continued with, "What a weird day for Disneyland to be free..."

Perv Update

I haven't heard from Mr. pervert since January 11. He called twice that night. The first time he called I hit the ignore button and the second time he called I answered. I said, "Listen dude, what you're doing is illegal. I have filed a police report, so I hope you get arrested." He hung up immediately and I haven't heard from him since. Only time will tell if that got him off my case. Of course I haven't heard a peep from the police department since filing the police report. I'm out of town this week at a client's office, so I'll give them a call next week to see if they're doing anything in response to my report.

J