{did i mention...?}

I got a job! On Friday I went in for a second meeting (following my interview on Wednesday), and they extended a job offer. I took it and start tomorrow! Things move fast. That's good though. I feel so good about the job! I know that I'll be stretched, learn a lot, but also be able to bring a lot to the company as well. Whoo-hoo!

{Bastille Day!}

Happy 'quatorze juillet' (July 14th)! Today is France's National Holiday....much like our 4th of July. As I mentioned in my other blog the details of French history are long, and though I love it all, I don't presume you do as well....so, if you would like more info, click here!

{have an inspired weekend}

Get out your favorite recipe and make it beautiful this weekend! Happy weekend friends!

{update: job interview}

I've had many faithful emails, comments and texts regarding how the interview went! Well, I'm here to give you an update. It went well! I was overwhelmingly surprised by the company and the CFO that I'd be working directly under. I have no experience in finance, but that didn't seem to deter them, as I was asked to return today to "take it to the next level". No job offer as of yet, but I'm confident that one is in the making! And...I think I'll take it. The opportunity is amazing and I have so much peace about it.

It was overwhelming though! I've had much experience working in a fast paced, but small environment. When pulling up to the building, it had it's own parking garage, 24 hour security and over 600 employees. Not as big as some buildings, but stretching indeed!

So...on to the "next level" in just a bit. I'll keep ya'll posted. (Hey, I said "ya'll" in my head...and I write as I think. No editing here!)

Happy Friday friends!

{movie craving}

I had the biggest "movie craving" last night. This happens to me often. I see an image, hear a phrase, remember a song...and it throws me back to a movie, and I develop a "movie craving". Willow Maurice told me, "you know how people get food cravings...well i decided that you get movie [cravings]." She's right. It's true. And, last night was no exception.

My problem, is that I sometimes have a hard time "pin-pointing" what the exact movie might be. I'm terrible with names (actors' names specifically) and the same sometimes goes for movie titles. I can remember an outfit, the "tone" of a sentence, word for word dialogue even...but the name of the movie? Not so much. This applies to song titles as well. I'm useless (and therefore, take no offense at not being chosen for "name that games"). I get it. I'm great for detail, but the obvious things often slip my mind.

So, I got a craving, but just remembered the details of the movie. I texted several friends (one at a time...no mass text from me peeps...settle down). I would wait for a response and text another, hoping that someone had the answer. I was flooded with texts saying: WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN (by my dear friends Erin, Kirsten, Krystal and Willow - note the alphebetical order). THANK YOU, thank you friends. I am in the oddest mood to watch that!

Do you get movie cravings often? I am constantly in the mood for movies and that probably steams from a family that loves film!

If you haven't seen this, then you should! Be warned though that tears will flow, but it's redeeming. It's one of my childhood faves as it was released in 1991. Bethany Storro and I used to love it! (I was informed it's one of her faves too!!) Good film. Good memories.

{tour de france}

Though I don't follow pro-cycling avidly, I do appreciate Le Tour de France. 1) It's in France --hello, need I say more?--, 2) when you actually start watching the race, it's quite intense, and 3) well, I don't have a 3, but there always seems to be a "3". Either way, I enjoy the Tour! I had the amazing opportunity of seeing them pass when I was there in 2003. It was incredible!! But now the thrill comes through the television.

I've been able to watch bits of every stage thus far (they're on stage 6 now). So, I thought since it's "apart of our life" currently - that I'd post some great pics I found!

The last pic was from last night (Stage 5). He really WAS that happy! Good for him! Oh, but the crashes that take place...crazy! Anthony and I just cringe.

Busy day! Hope you're is splendid!!

*click on photo to find source.

{crepes for dessert}

"I have a sweet tooth." My husband said to me last night. "You do???" I replied. This is not a common phrase that comes out of his mouth. If anything, I'm craving the sweets and he's craving anything to do with a cow. Ok, so I'm exaggerating a bit. But, either way, that little phrase was delightful to my ears. THEN...he said, "You know what sounds good? Crepes." For those of you who know me, that made my heart pitter-patter. I love to bake. And I love all things French. But, since being married, how can I justify baking for someone who doesn't prefer sweets. It all just goes to waste...or I consume it. (Not what I prefer.) Hmm.

But, he said it! It came out of his mouth. Now, my "crepe experience" has revovled around a french kitchen. Keep it light. Sprinkle on vanilla sugar. If in the mood, lather on nutella. Yummy. As I was preparing mine, however, I was asked, "is that a crepe"? Or rather, "is that a french crepe?" "What do you mean?" I said. Apparently my husband can only remember "restaurant crepes"...."american restaurant crepes". Oh! I get it. Poor on the sweets...like a pancake! He said, "you know, powdered sugar, whip cream, berries..." So, I made a berry sauce and made fresh whip cream (yes, I even got out the confectioner's sugar). This, this made him smile. Now, don't get me wrong, perhaps some French put on the works, but I personally haven't wittnesed crepes being "dressed" to the extreme of american pancakes. But it did look amazing (if you had a sweet tooth and all). my husbands dessert...

my dessert...

After tasting both, I was happy with my choice. The sweet yet slightly tangy fresh raspberries added the perfect compliment to the sweet crepe. (And yes...I had to pull out the dishes dedicated to France (stamped with a fleur de lis)! The perfect backdrop to this delightful french creation.)