Loving CC

I didn't know what to expect when I started back to school in September, but I am really enjoying my classes! It requires a bit more time sacrifice that I had been accustom to, but doing well in all three subjects makes the payoff quite sweet.

The pace of community college is much more pleasant than it was at BYU, but I also realize the student body isn't as competitive either. I shake my head seeing people who don't turn in assignments by their due date (or at all), or don't come to class, and then I remember when I was at BYU and did the same thing. School can be such a waste of money if you aren't ready to commit to it, and this time around I've got my priorities straight... even if it means staying up until after midnight to finish an assignment. (My theory is that my mind is nocturnal.)

We are now in the final weeks of Fall 2010 classes, and I just registered for Winter 2011 classes this afternoon! Time sure does fly.

I will say this: if anyone else is "considering" doing something, seize the opportunity. Before you know it, you are years down the road and no further along. And that is a waste too.

Meet my nephew, Emeric

Emeric Christian Schwartz

Born October 21, 2010
weighing 4350 g (thank you metric system),
which equals about to be 9 lbs 6 oz.

New-To-Us

Another milestone in our road to becoming more "grownup" -- we bought a car this weekend!

We have been looking since last February, but had to wait until we had the security of Monico having a teaching contract, not only for the stability of a monthly payment, but to be able to save for a down-payment.

It's a Hyundai Tuscon, which has a hatchback "Lexi door" and a space for her in the back that won't require a lint roller brush to be used on it before we can have a human passenger. We love it and are excited to take road trips with our new reliable vehicle.

Have car, have passport... Vancouver BC awaits!