top 10 updates:

1) i found a posting for a casting assistant position at central casting in d.c. i submitted my resume on monday.

2) daniel is currently making the drive down to florida because his grandmother is on her way home to be with jesus. i miss my hubby!

3) we have a christmas tree that makes our home smell wonderful! we got it for free, because my aunt is a plant buyer, and this one was sent to her as a free sample.

4) i have spent some time writing. which i love to do. so that is always wonderful.

5) monday, i helped my mom decorate her christmas tree, and yesterday we wrapped christmas presents together. today i'm going to surprise her by bringing the movie "while you were sleeping" over - she's been wanting to see it again. she is doing a super job keeping me company while daniel is away!

6) i am discouraged by my seemingly fruitless job hunt. but i am not as anxious as i once was, because we will likely have a few more months before my lack of job creates a real financial crunch for us. thank God.

7) the college and career group at broadneck ep is going on a hike in the shenandoahs in january! we are stoked, because that's what we did as a little 3-month-anniversary getaway in september. we really enjoyed hiking together and are looking forward to the chance to go on another one.

8) jack seems to be un-potty-training himself. bummer. but maybe i am not taking him out often enough, since it is yuckier weather.

9) daniel and i are considering our options for when our lease is up here in about 6 months. southern california? perhaps...

10) i have gained 15 pounds since getting married. yikes. i wouldn't mind so much if i wasn't having to buy all new pants. =P i wish we could afford for me to take a good ballet class once or twice a week. that'd be fun. anyone got any pointers for me?