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A Blur of Happiness!

Update- When I first made this blog I thought it would be fun to write as though we were secret agents.. but I quickly grew out of that. haha. Enjoy the one and only post where I was feeling creative. ;)


Well. A moment to breathe. School started over three weeks ago and it's been a little crazy. Brando18 and jcloskey2 have been EXTREMELY busy with various perilous missions requiring excessive amounts of mental and physical energy (especially in jcloskey2's case). Through it all, they've held on close and will not be pulled apart by the momentum of this blur of life! School is going splendidly. Both agents are enjoying their classes and are quite passionate about their majors.

Brando18 has switched from information systems to computer engineering (or computer science) and is not loving chemistry but quite likes his major classes. Jcloskey2 is loving her new technique teacher, Jiamin, who kicks her trash every class. I know of no better way for an agent to stay in shape! She is loving the hours she is in the studio every day, rehearsing for the DE concert in November.

Work is work (who knew agents had to work while really working for the government under cover? Seems unfair) but they hold onto the hope that they will not be in retail forever. Jcloskey2 sadly had to quit Build a Bear to fit in time for dancEnsemble rehearsals but is giving her all to the catalog desk at JCPenney. Brando18 is making quite the impression at Macy's, selling in the fine jewelry department. Work it!

In their spare time together Brando18 and Jcloskey2 enjoy many a game of uno, heavenly home made chocolate chip cookies (THANK YOU marilyn for the recipe), playing with their wonderful family, reading novels, and studying Preach My Gospel (excellent aid for secret agents btw). Time for posting is scarce so bear with them. They send their love to their wonderful family and friends!!!

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  1. Jessie!!
    You crack me up!!
    So glad you are doing so well!
    Hugs~

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