Texas A&M EFNEP

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Food
and
Nutrition
Education
Program

I've been working my new job with Texas A&M for about a month now and I am loving it! My official title is "Nutrition Education Assistant" and I am teaching youth in after school programs. All I've been doing so far is prep for the school year, but in a couple weeks I'll be out on the road doing mah thang! I'm so grateful for this job. I finally enjoy what I do and feel appreciated and cared for. My awesome co-worker Emily told me about the position when she came to teach our SYP group this summer. Sometimes it pays to open your mouth, even if you aren't graceful and open with "I want your job, how do I get it?" :)

All my co-workers are women with the exception of Jamal, who is hilarious. It totally feels like a family, even though I haven't been there long and don't really know anyone super well. Last week we had a family style breakfast followed by a 6 hour long meeting. Breakfast was so much fun! I can totally see why people love big families.

I converted a few co-workers to pancakes with fruit and whipped cream!

One of my first weeks on the job Emily and I got to go on a little field trip to south San Antonio where our supervisor was promoting EFNEP to gym teachers. So many of them signed up! It was great!

I tried out a new do and really liked it.

Also sporting a new dress!

I have a little bit of a commute since the office is by the airport (which is also super cool because planes fly over constantly), but that's okay because I love to drive. 

With the exception of days like this....

I feel really good about this job and am looking forward to the school year!

Apartment Living

I'm not a fan of apartment living for several reasons, but this photo is a pretty good example of my main one.

This guy moved in and made a gargantuan mess. I hate it so much..........well, then he got kicked out and the cops were looking for him........and then the mess sat there for months.......and just this week someone moved in. I feel just awful for them. If the managers left it that bad outside, I can't imagine what it's like inside. I can't wait to get out of here!

I have a love affair...

with Toyota!!! More specifically, my 3rd gen 4Runner.

We've been together 7 & 1/2 years now, and today we hit a big milestone!

((Howsman Elementary where I worked this summer))

Here's to many more years and miles with this 'runner!

((and this guy :D))

What's on your face?

Ya, that happened.

It won't last long, I'm certain of it.

;)

A couple 'Vettes and a McLaren

Because what's cooler than cool cars?
                                                  That's right, nothing.

This guy hangs out at our gym

I admired this fella on my way home from work for a few weeks...

he's gone now. :(

McLaren on our way to church!

I love all the cool cars you get to see when you live in the city! I've seen loads of Corvettes, Mustangs, Chargers, Challengers, and Porshes. I've even seen a few Teslas ((drool)), Lambos, Maseratis, and even a Lotus. I love it!

Lunch Date

I worked in the morning today, and Zack got off from training early so we went on a lunch date! We tried this new place called Picnikins. It was on the way home and exactly what I wanted ((I really am a soup & sandwich kind of gal)). Zack had Roasted Poblano Soup, and I had Tomato Basil, which came with cute little designs on them. I'm sure there's a name for the little designs, but I'm not swanky enough to know it. Our sandwiches even had sprouts ((so you KNOW it's fancy lol))!

Ratchet

I'm not "hip" or "up with the lingo", but I'm pretty sure this is the definition of ratchet. Nobody should see this in the grocery store parking lot.

Ya, that's pretty ratchet.