Matt's Movie Proposal (Part 1)

Matt's Movie Proposal (Part 2)

Matt's Movie Proposal (Bloopers) GREAT funny stuff.

[June] Greatest Month of All Time

So summer has officially begun today. And may I say that this month has been the best month I've had in a long, long time.

On June 9th, Matt and I went to a movie night at our church in Jackson, Love and Truth. I walked into the dark auditorium with a few of our friends. As we sat down in our seats, he told me he needed to use the restroom and be right back. As soon as he left, the movie started on the big screen. I was expecting us to watch a Christian movie, however, the movie that showed was completely different.

Over the course of 8 months, Matt had managed to put together a short film about him going through a long journey to propose to me. This film was SO funny, using about 15 of our friends and family in the scenes. Each scene was a spin-off of a famous movie that he and I love watching (we're big movie buffs). The spin-offs were from Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Matrix, Kill Bill, The Incredible Hulk, Kick Ass, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Terminator. He used a lot of different video game elements in there and had so much humor. It was the best thing I have ever seen! At the end of the movie, he ran back into the theater, got down on one knee and proposed. I said yes and I am in love with my ring.

So that is the FIRST greatest thing that has happened to us.

On June 18th (this past Monday) I was called in for an interview for the art position at Mount Juliet Middle School. This was by far the best principal and the best school I have interviewed for (and granted, this was the 10th school I've visited). He was so charismatic about his job, his faculty, his kids and his community. I left the interview without any kind of thoughts about it. I had been rejected so much by this time by so many schools I really didn't know what to expect. About an hour after I left, he called me on my cell and offered me the job.

So within one month, I've gotten engaged AND got a new job. The Lord is GOOD. I was so overwhelmed that entire day. I've waited for this job for 2 years and now I understand why I've had to wait as long as I've had. Because I've literally gotten the BEST one out of all of them. 

I could write on this for days and days. But to make it all short, we're currently looking for apartments hardcore in East Nashville. We need to move by July 19th because my first day of inservice is July 26th. I absolutely can not wait to start this new chapter of my life with Matt. I've started packing up my apartment here in Parsons. Will be taking pictures and uploading posts about the whole process.

In the meantime, I will post Matt's movie with the bloopers above. FYI, the bloopers are hilarious :)

Design Attempt #1

So I've been downloading Gimp to help me with some graphic design. I know it's all quite beginner looking--- but here is my random things I have so far. Please feel free to comment and give me tips!!!

A poster design of one of my favorite bands--- Owl City.

Matt and I are planning on tying the knot this October (don't worry, haven't gotten a ring yet but that should be coming soon :)) Not too sure exactly as to which weekend so I just picked a random one just to give me something to make a design with.
One of the many, maaaaany new logos for tha blog. Will have a new one up in no time. :P

Life Updates

So I've been out of my blogging schedule for a while.... imagine that. :/

I wish I could say that I have a lot to blog about my life lately. But here are the quick updates on the life of Mall-or-eyyyy.

1. Haven't heard back from Central Magnet. I'm still having faith and believing in the Lord that everything will be laid out just fine by the end of the summer. Though it still doesn't make the wait more bearable. I have found several openings in Metro Nashville (one of them being in Hillsboro, which is an area I absolutely love) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that at least some of these will lead to something good.

2. I've been finding myself applying to a bunch of random jobs in Nashville area. Some of them have been recruiter jobs, administrative and executive assistant jobs. One of them actually was the assistant to the VP of Live Events for Dave Ramsey. I am really, really keeping my fingers crossed for that one. It's not in education but who the crap cares, it's for Dave Ramsey!!! ...Whatever, I can dream.

3. I've made a major discovery with all this job hunting I've been doing lately.

I've made the ultimate decision to get back into the design field.

I know I've somewhat mentioned it in my previous posts but I have pretty much made it a goal. Once I get to Nashville, whatever job I can get, I'm going to save money for 2 or so years and go back to school at Nashville State Community for either graphic design or visual communications. Until then, I'm going to be jumping back into design on my free time and build up a good line of work. I've got good knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign but my classes at UT Martin stopped there.

I think what triggered this interest was the realization that I would love to work in the entertainment industry. Whether it's music, television, radio or film. Come to think of it, I don't even care if that particular job is graphic design, but I want to be able to work creatively in some type of creative-centered company.

Any form of words of advice from anybody, in terms of programs or tutorials will be greatly appreciated.

Off for lunch. More to come soon.

My new online addiction

So I know it's been a bit since I have blogged, I wanted to wait till I actually had something to blog about (how lame does that sound). As I was surfing the internet the other day I came across the BEST new website.

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com

Here is just an assortment of items I that has been placed on my "must buy" list.

ARCADE LIGHT SWITCHES!! I WILL own this in my first house.

Pac Man wall stickers, this would be amazingly perfect for a game room!

Portable Cube Cookie Jar. My inner nerd is crying with happiness.

All around corner brownie cooking tray. MORE CORNER PIECES!

A flippin' SWEET futuristic water faucet. This thing was only 35 bucks!

Nikon camera lens coffe mug- WHA WHAT?!!!

As far as other news goes:

-The third 9 weeks has ended at school, which means only 9 more weeks left till SUMMER BREAK. Yes, this is the single best perks of being a teacher.

-Had an job interview with an outstanding magnet school in Murfreesboro. I've never wanted a job this bad in all my life. My aunt has taught under the principal for 5 years and has told me so many great things about him. She even went the extra step and called him up giving him a big recommendation for me. As many of you already know, connections are everything in the world of careers. I'm faithful and believing this is finally the job I have been waiting for.

-Have indulged myself into some new TV shows. That's what you tend to do whenever you live by yourself in a 2 bedroom apartment away from your friends and family, you find ways to spend time. Among my favorite new TV shows (and yes I know I am late on this band wagon) is The Big Bang Theory. I am SO happy they made a sitcom centered on nerds, I have always had a thing for nerdy guys. And here are some of my all time favorite Sheldon moments:

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

LOVE when he imitates his parents.

LOL Even geniuses get gas!