Amanda is...

tired of trying to answer questions about the business quickly, so she has decided to so a whole post about it. I know you are all so curious!

So, in order to kindof understand what the business is, you have to understand what Jason does now. The easy explanation is as follows:
When oil and gas companies need to drill wells, make roads, or place pipelines, they have to have someone come and check the paleontology of the area, to make sure they are not destroying anything amazing. That is what Jason does. (Side note: I find it ironic that they also have to watch the bulldozer do its thing. I mean, seriously, do they think they could salvage anything that it turns up anyway?)

So, Jason got the idea to start a business doing basically the same thing, only for environmental requirements. Such as littering, dumping, and if they are growing or planting any non-native species. I am not 100% clear on these specific details. Jason has them well in hand. I just have the general idea. Anyway, he would go out and make sure they are complying with all of the rules.

We are thinking this is a pretty good idea, since "green" things and businesses are really taking off. Especially since oil and gas companies are not really known for their environmentally friendly ways, we think they will be pressured into it sooner rather than later. Another thing that is really working in our favor is the fact that the government is offering incentives to businesses to do environmental compliance, so we can use it to offset our costs. Again, things that Jason is better equipped to explain.

We have been going to the UVU Small Business Development Center, which is free and they do one-on-one training things to get your business going. All of the people who work there have successfully started a business, and they really know what they are talking about. We are getting tons done, although it doesn't really feel like it, because they always give us a bajillion things to do that we can't quite manage in such a short time. But we did apply for our business license, and we are just waiting to get it through the mail. And we registered our name and are getting our website set up. So, it's going really well. We will hopefully have it up and running soon after Jason loses his job for real. And that is the scoop!

Amanda is....

Amazing!!

That's what I think, anyway. I know, amazing is a very "Amanda" cliche. But seriously, how many other "A" words are there that work like that? I have had a very busy week, but I am really enjoying myself lately. Today Jason and I went and got our business license. It's really exciting. And weird. I mean, seriously, it is strange to be a business owner. We are working our little tooshies off trying to get this business off the ground, but it is just so complicated!! Oh well, I am sure we will figure it out. And since Jason is still working his other job (that he was SUPPOSED to be laid off from), I figure we have a little more time. Which is always nice.

In other news, Jason got his calling upgraded. He is now the 1st counselor in the YM presidency and the Teacher's quorum advisor. We are both still just loving our callings, and this ward. It's nice to find a good fit. Also, I have been dying to go swimming in my new swimsuit (that I paid way too much money for and refuse to feel guilty about.) I was going to take pictures of me in it, but I figure the stock photo will look much better, so you get that instead. It's cuter with the skirt part pulled a little farther down, but you get the idea. Mine is black. I love Love LOVE it, which is why I refuse to feel guilty about it. Besides, I can buy myself a birthday present, right?