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A Few Things...

*In my effort to multitask at work, I was instant messaging with a friend and sending an email when my phone rang.  Thinking I could handle throwing another task in the mix, I picked up the phone.  I usually answer, “Hi this is Jannifer.”  But some how in my distracted state I eliminated a few words and said, “Hi Jannifer”.  There was confused silence from the other end when I realized what I said and started laughing really hard.  Luckily the caller was a cool co-worker who could laugh along at my mistake.  I promised him at the end of our conversation that I would learn better phone skills in preparation for the next time he calls.

*The unpacking continues.  Yesterday I moved the pots and pans three times until I was somewhat satisfied with their placement, at least for today anyway.  This might take awhile.  Also, yesterday Danny and I were going to heat up some leftovers when we realized we didn't have a microwave.  We didn't notice this among all the boxes, haha.

*Something I’m really excited about is a desk Danny and I found at the DI.  We got it so I could have a place to work on crafts and such. It is a hideous pinkish/red right now (probably the color of one’s kidney), but we are going to do a little sanding and painting.  I will post what it looks like after the beautification process.

*Also, I didn’t help much with this Mormon Message; however, it is so sweet.  It has quotes from one of my favorite talks from last conference by Elder Richard G. Scott.  


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  1. So do you not have a microwave in your new apartment, or is it just that you couldn't find it? Have fun unpacking.
    And thanks for that Mormon Message clip; it was so sweet.

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  2. That's awesome Janni!! I have answered the phone with random greetings at work before! :) Glad it was a cool co-worker! The worst is when you say, "Love you, bye!" To a not very well known person on the phone :) :) And I'm super excited to see your kidney colored desk :)

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