The Holzgraf Genealogy Project

Introducing the Holzgraf Genealogy Project!!! So, my Mom gave me charge of doing some genealogy work on her side of the family. For some strange reason I feel a strong desire to do tons of research. So, I've been checking out the basics, trying to see if anyone has done anything and it looks like my Mom has probably done more genealogy on the Holzgraf line than anyone. I can't seem to find any genealogy or family history books for the Holzgraf family. But my research continues. As a part of that research, I thought I might put a little something something on my blog for anyone else who may be interested in the Holzgraf family genealogy. So, check out the tap at the top of this blog:

Should you have any more names or info to add to the list, please comment on this post or e-mail me. I will be making lots of changes and updates in the near future so look for more soon!

8-Generation Circle Chart

For those of you who are somewhat interested in genealogy or who have felt the guilt of never really having tried to do any genealogy, check this out. This is a picture of my 8-generation family tree.

I made this circle chart on Word Document. It took me forever, but it's free!!! I've got my name printed in the middle there, but If anybody wants, I can swap my name for yours and send you a copy of your very own 8-generation circle chart. Just leave a comment on this post and I'll send one your way. You'd have to fill in the rest, but it's pretty cool to be able to see 8 generations at a glance. It makes you feel special.

Foxtrot Dance Test

Today was my first ever dance test. I love this class! It is so much fun. It's hard work, but I'm getting a lot better. We're simultanously working on the Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and the Waltz so I have a bajillion steps floating around my head. Here's a video of my first test. Sorry the audio doesn't work. My camera's microphone doesn't work. Just imagine you're listening to Frank Senatra's "Just the Way you Look Tonight".

I Got the Job!!!

A few weeks ago, I had a strange impulse to begin applying for a job on campus. I started by revamping my cover letter and resume and took a few office skills tests on campus. Before I knew it, I had applied to about eight different secretarial-like jobs on campus in locations varying from the Life Science Department to the BYU Independent Study program. I had only interviewed for one other job when I got the e-mail saying I had been accepted to the Business Career Center in the Tanner Building on campus. This is a pretty big deal because, even though I'm not going into Business, the Marriott School of Business is one of the best Business Schools in the Nation! I am so thrilled!

I must admit that, because I had applied to so many jobs, I really didn't know what the job description was for this job. It turns out that I've been hired as a Recruiter Coordinator. I'll have a desk not quite as grand as the one pictured above, but it's just down that hallway on the right. I'll basically be doing quite a bit of secretarial work as well as coordinating visits from recruiters and scheduling events and what not. I really don't know all that the job will in-tale, but $9.00/hr. makes me happy. Now I can pay tithing again!!!

Dear Mom,

I'll love you forever,

I'll like you for always.

For all of eternity,

My Mother you'll be.

~Your son

I Made this for You!

So, my roommates and I tried some hot kool-aid for the first time today. Then another guy from the ward walked in and we offered him a glass. He had obviously not seen this Julian Smith video. So, here's to all those who went "huh?" when I mentioned hot kool-aid.