Levels (For Mr.H)

All blog level 1's are during May.

Whereas all blog level 2's are during June.

May 11-May 31 are all level 1.

June 14-June 17 are all level 2.

Visions...

Map of the Galapagos

Islands----------------

A dream breakfast nook-- In the future I have so many plans...
First off, I would like to have a couple more children, I love my daughter so much, and still have so much more love to give! I would like to have another daughter, and then a son, but no matter what I would be happy.
I want to live in the same house we do now, it is a beautiful home, and I would like it to be the place where my children get to grow up. Though the house is fairly small, so, I would like to do some renovations, and extend the house. A room for each child. I would not want to make them have to share a room. I would like to redo my house, just in the ways I have always dreamed, a huge yellow kitchen with a gorgeous permanent island in the middle, and a dining room with both fancy and more laid back furniture. A wonderful long table in the middle for when family comes up, with a sparkling chandelier above. But off to the side I would want a comfortable breakfast nook. Or perhaps, this could all be in two separate rooms, wouldn't that be wonderful! As well I would like to update our house to have an entertainment room, and a room to just sit and talk, with some nice leather furniture, though it would still have to be very comfortable. But not only would I want to improve my house, but also add to our livestock.
It would be wonderful to have at least a dozen of each! Oh how I love my farm. I would like to be rich enough to not need a job, though I would still drive my truck, just not as often. That way I could spend a lot more time at home with my children and tending to our farm. Oh what a life that would be!
I would love to spend a week out of town with my husband, kayaking through the Galapagos Islands. Especially if my mom would come into town for then to watch the children, that way I would feel ensured that they were safe.
I love my job driving for Road Runner Industries, and would never want to lose that. But to have a little bit more time with the family would be great.
To win the lottery and stop working for a year would be an amazing experience. Just a break for awhile to get a taste of the chosen unemployment life.
Oh all the dreams I have... Let time go, and see what comes. Fight for what you want, but only if you really know what you want.
Dare to dream everyone, dare to dream!

My Life Up To Now

Terrace, B.C.

Everything is going so perfectly for me. My daughter is growing up beautifully! It is amazing how fast they age! Her hair is growing longer, wonderful golden curls, and her eyes have become a gorgeous baby blue. She is keeping healthy and I love her to bits. My husband and I are so happy now that I have a job again. Without a job everything was a little strained, but with love we made it through. He is continuing to take care of a few children a day, and that helps us financially. The children love him, I think he is the most amazing father ever! We are hoping to have another child soon! Wish us luck! Our farm is prospering, and our animals are all healthy and well fed. The job is just getting better everyday, and I recently got a raise, and more holiday time. My husband and I are hoping to make a family trip to Terrace to visit my family soon. It has been awhile since I have seen them, and it has felt like forever! Everything is going just great! I can't even imagine how it could get any better! I have the most wonderful family, job, and home. I love my life!

Got it!

I got the job at Road Runner Industries! I am so happy! It is a wonderful place to work. Have only worked 2 days, but already I know I will love it! The inside of the building is full of trucks and stuff in need of transporting, and the outside is an old style large red brick warehouse. It has many large exits for large trucks, like the one I used to drive for Daisy Produce Distributors. And the trucks... They are wonderful! They drive great! Smooth.... The manager is amazing. Her husband is my driving teacher for the time being, and both are very nice people. He is just there to ensure I can drive safely and know what I am doing. Susanne, the manager, is a nice lady, and seems like she will be the perfect boss. She is kind to those who deserve it, but she knows when she has to be firm as well. Everyone that works there seems to be just perfect, well all except one. His name is John. He is loud and obnoxious. He loads the trucks and I can hardly stand when he is loading mine. He never stops complaining and whines the entire time he is loading you. However, with everyone else being so kind, he is of no worry to me. I so far love the job, and can't wait to see what else will come! :)

Interview!

I got a phone call to come down for an interview! I'm so excited! I can't wait. I have to prepare and be ready. I must dress nice, appearance and all counts too! Wish me luck!

And now to wait...

Today, I put in my job specific resumer for Road Runner Transport. I asked one of the conselors at the Canada Emplyoment Center to look over and give me some suggestions, and then I rewrote it very carefully. It must be perfect. This job is perfect for me, I must get it! I took it in to Road Runner, and they told me that they would call in 3 to 4 days. I sure hope I get the call, I am really quite excited!

Finding my Resume

I found my Resume that I created a year ago for applying at Daisy Produce Distributors. I was feeling kind of upset looking back at it, and realizing the wonderful driving job that I have lost. But I am also very optimistic about applying at Road Runner Transport! I have updated my resume, so now it is perfect for the job I am trying for. I think I shall apply tomorrow! I am very excited for this! Wish me luck!

Found the Perfect Job!

I think I may have found the perfect job! Now to prepare! When job hunting I stopped by the Employment Center again, and noticed a very interesting advertisement for Road Runner Transport. It looked perfect for me! So now I must recreate my Resume and get it into the manager at Road Runner Transport. Transport Truck, here I come!

Layoff Notice. What to do?!

I recently received a layoff notice from my employer, Daisy Produce Distributors. She handed it to me and I opened it immediately. I was devastated. A job loss due to the environment, loss of crops meant less drivers need. So they downsized their workers. I was lost to think of where we would get out money now. Without me having a job, my husband started looking into jobs around the community. Better paying than being a child giver. I went down to the Employment Center searching for a job. There I met 3 people who were recently laid off for environmental issues as well. None quite the same but each with their own unique story. It was wonderful to talk to them, without a job, just like me. Mike told me, "Don't worry about it. I am sure we will all find work shortly. Don't feel sad. We will recover and be back on our feet very soon!". He was a nice guy, and very comforting to the fact that we were all without a job. Sugarcane announced that she was going job hunting the next day, and thought she had already found a job that was perfect for her. I am feeling much more confident now that I have talked to others in my position! Tomorrow I shall go job hunting!

Our cat

This is our cat, Shanda. She was named after an old friend. She is very fluffy, and very cuddly. She can be very lazy, but when she is out in the field she love to frolic around through the tall grass. Also, she loves to chase butterflies, and pounce at the horses, though they get annoyed by her often. She loves to sleep next to our daughter, Andy, which they both love. I have had her since I moved out, which has been about 5 years. She loves new people, although has never been fond of Wilhelm, though they get along in the end. Children have always been her closest friends, and she loves to cuddle with them, which always pleases them. She is a part of our family.

This is our puppy, Ruffus! He is a chocolate lab. He is now about 2 years old, we bought him shortly after our daughter was born. This picture is from when we first bought him, and he has grown a lot since. He is very well behaved and likes to help us with the animals, or so he tries. He loves running in the field, and always protects our daughter when she is outside. Once she was running towards the cows, and was about to crash into the nastiest one, Ruffus ran out and herded her back towards to house. He is our little hero. He is loved and cared for in our family, and when the night comes he sleeps at the end of our bed on his own personal dog bed. He has all of his shots and is as healthy as can be. He weighs approximatly 70 pounds, and has grown up past my knee. He is the greatest dog we could ask for!

Our chickens

These are our chickens. We own about 2 dozen. It takes lots of chicken feed to feed them all. We raise them for their eggs and their delicious meat. Chicken has always been my favourite meat, although killing them is not my job. I could never do it. That is Wilhelm's job. They are not very friendly, so we avoid leaving our daughter alone with them. The second one from the right is now pregnant, so some cute little yellow chicks are soon to be running about.

Our horses

These are our horses, we have only 2, of which we enjoy riding through the fields behind our house. They love to get out, and trot around, exploring the area we live near. They are very well trained, and even our daughter sometimes comes riding with us, and sits nicely in front of myself or Wilhelm. They are beautiful horses. The white one is my husbands, and the brown one is mine. The white one is named Spirit, and the brown one is named Hershey.

Our piggies

These are our pigs when they were just little piglets, now they are grown and fat, but they were once very adorable. The mother pig, the one on the right, is now pregnant, and so there shall be more piglets to come shortly. As a child I had always wanted a pet pig, so once our barn was built, they were our first purchase. They are wonderful pets, though they usually smell terrible!

Our cows

These are our cows. We have a dozen, most of which are seen in this photo. We get our milk from them, and make it into cheeses and yogurts. It takes a lot of time, but it is what we do when we have time to ourselves. Our daughter loves them, and could spend hours around them. They are very gentle and seem to understand that she is fragile, and that they must be careful around her.

Our barn

This is our barn, it is out back of our house. It contains many of our farm animals, including cows, horses, pigs, and chickens in a coop out back. It is our pride and joy, and we love to spend our time attending to our animals, and our crop garden. Our barn was built just for me, by my husband. He always knew of my dream to have a red barn, and many farm animals. It was the greatest 22nd birthday present, and we spend most of our time in it.

Where we live...

We live on a rural road called Gumdrop Lane. We live very far east out of the city setting. Our address is 4702 Gumdrop Lane, Creston, British Columbia. We have a wonderful farm house, with all different kinds of animals, ranging from a dog, to pigs, to all other farm animals you can imagine. We love our home, and love the area we live in. We enjoy the quiet serenity, and we love spending our weekends tending to the animals, and working in our crop field.

Beth's Work Truck

Working as a Professional Transport Driver I must have a hauling truck. It is supported by my work, Daisy Produce Distributors. It is a 40 tonne semi truck. I use it to haul produce from town to town, all around Creston, BC. I work many hours, and often night shift or early morning hours. It is a tedious job, but I enjoy it. Driving has always been my passion, and this truck is my pride and joy.

Our Vehicle

This is our 2000 Mazda Protege. We bought it used for $5,000 and pay $150 per month. We own both all season and studded winter tires. That way our family is always as safe as can be.

Our Home

This is our house. It is a 2 bedroom single level home. We have lived here for 3 years, we bought it soon after excepting our daughter. It is found a little ways out of the city of Creston. We paid $ 150, 000 and our morgage is $450 per month.

Who we are...

Hello! My name is Beth Peterson. I am 23 years old, and I am married to my handsome husband, Wilhelm Peterson. He is a Childcare Giver, and presently works from home, caring for Andy and two other children. Wilhelm and I have been married for 4 years and we have a three year old daughter, Andy. I work for Daisy Produce Distibutators, as a professional transport driver. Wilhelm and I enjoy going on road trips with our daughter and kayaking in the lakes nearby our little town house. We also play on a mixed softball team 3 days a week during the spring months. We enjoy tending to our farm on the weekends, and love to spend the weekends feeding and grooming our large assortment of animals.