Proof there is farmer in my blood

This post is a tribute to my dad, the best potato farmer in Idaho, hands down! My house was surrounded by farmers and both my grandparents love to garden, so growing things is in my blood. I don't grow potatoes because I can't compete. I stick with these beauties.

The first signs of any life.

The little green oval ball is my baby tomato. MMMmm I love tomatoes.

FYI tomatoes contain a phytochemical, lycopene, which helps prevent heart disease. Stick with the red fruits and veggies they're packed full of it.

Compared to all the space I am use to Idaho, this is what I have to work with, but I'll use it!

The only place for me to grow my tomatoes was the bush area in front of our condo. So here's my first little garden. I like the cat who wanted to be in the picture too, he's the guard of the garden, or eyeing my little tomato, don't blame him. Maybe in a few years I'll get an upgrade!

Here's Where I've Been Working

So here's where I've been working. Dad of the Year guessed it (keep your eyes open for your prize!) I wish I would have been a famous nutrition celebrity on KSL though.

I've been carrying around this bag walkin down the street. I actually haven't been too busy with the Census because I can call the people first and if they don't answer then I get to go knock on their doors. My favorite comment from someone was "Wow, I bet you like your job because you get to be outside." Ha, ha yes knocking and calling people a second time to check for quality assurance after they have already answered the census questions once is the BEST.

And Mozy....well after a while of being home I told Ben I was getting board. He told me they were hiring new people at work and he would see if they needed extra help for a few weeks. I didn't think they would go for it, but I got the job until my internship started. For 2 weeks I made calls to Mozy customers whose credit cards didn't go through. It was easy and the people I called were actually really nice. It was fun working with Ben and seeing a little bit of what he does every day, and the atmosphere of his workplace. The loaded break room, full of food, was great. I loved the hot chocolate machine and the fruit snacks, mmmm. New Mozy employees gain about 15 lbs. when they first come on because of this break room, and I can see why. I keep telling Ben that they need a dietitian to stock the break room.

So that's what I've been doing, but this week I went to orientation for my internship. Boy oh boy was this an eye opener to how busy I was actually going to be. Besides working in a hospital for 40 hours a week I have about 20 assignments and lectures to finish on my own time. (sigh) This all begins MONDAY. Only 3 more days of freedom. My clinical rotation, which I am most nervous about, is first up. I have only experienced clinical nutrition through books, worksheets, and case studies, no real live people. I can't wait to see how everything works and to learn from the dietitians at McKay-Dee. Everyone I talk to only has good things to say about McKay-Dee hospital and I guess my preceptor is really awesome. Wahoo!!! All the driving and being away from Ben isn't going to be fun, but hey it's only 9 weeks. I think time is going to fly!

Since I'm going to be driving to Odgen a couple times I week I hope to listen to many books on CD. An suggestions of things I should read?

Workin Woman

After graduation I enjoyed about 2 weeks of being free and then I started to get board and became a working woman again.

Guess where I've been working? Multiple Choice.

A. Quality Assurance worker for the US Census Bureau

B. Promoting Summer Nutrition School Programs on KSL

C. Collections at Mozy on-line back up

D. Serving up J-Dawgs

E. A & B

F. A & C

G. C & D

H. B & D

H. A, B, & C

I. All of the above

Good luck! The winner will get a souvenir from all of the places I have been working at! MMmm could be yummy sweet j-dawg sauce dripped on a survey from the government, that I wrap my recording in with a Mozy business card!

Guesses can be submitted until Wednesday 6/9 at 4:27 pm