My Own Spill, Dogs, and Jobs

Here in Salt Lake we experienced our own oil spill 21,000 gallons of crude oil from a damaged Chevron pipe leaked from the Red Butte Creek into the Jordan River and other smaller streams. For those who have visited me or looked on a map where I live I am just across the street from the Jordan River. I went on a walk today to see the damage...

These are booms they placed in a northern part of the river to sop up the oil before it can travel farther down the river.

An oil shimmer can be seen here...you can probably see it better if you tilt your screen a little. These were seen up and down the river. It's pretty sad...and very stinky. So much damage from something we all depend on so much and would never be able to live without.

In other news, I got a new job this last week working as a Client Care Representative at Whipple Service Champions. I got the job on Friday (after a very scary group interview process) and start on Monday. I'm pretty nervous, but this job could potentially give me the ability to go to school in the Fall instead of needing to take a semester off!

I also while trying to do homework have to deal with these two little turds. Moose (dark brown) and Naiyah (fawn colored). I'm pretty sure they're friends even though this is pretty much all they do.

When they finally wear each other out and pass out they're terrifically adorable! I've def become a huge dog fan even though I never grew up with one. Even when they're annoying, it's better than being alone!

There's so much to look forward to this week...and looking to the future as well. I'm so grateful for my new job and all the possibilities it brings with it. I'm also so grateful for the prayers that I know brought this blessing about. Thanks for all of your support and prayers on my behalf!