So July has pretty much FLOWN BY... and here we are - 4 more days left in the Carolinas.
Last week, we flew to Denver for a few days so I could interview and we could find somewhere to lay our heads at night. The interviews went well (I think), and we found an apartment.
Speaking of interviews, all three were in "new" fields of work that have some, if only a little, relation to my former job at Piedmont. Two of the three hiring managers expressed concern about me not having experience in their respective fields, and I get it. I will have to learn the business/industry. What I don't get is at what point did this become an issue? How many people are out there floating around with the EXACT skillset and industry experience that an employer wants? Why is teaching someone a new industry or business such a trying process? I would think you would want to "keep things fresh" and bring in new perspective. That's just me, I guess.
Anyway... I really want one of the jobs, and they were the most concerned with my lack of industry experience. Cross your fingers/say a prayer! Do what you do!
As for the apartment hunt - we got a great place. At first, we were attempting to recreate Ledgewood (our quaint little duplex, 1.5 miles from uptown Charlotte, huge yard, cheap rent). Yea, right. We called a place that had similar qualities to Ledgewood, and it was $800 MORE than our rent in Charlotte. At that point, we realized our dreams were pretty much crushed, and we moved on to the more generic apartment complexes.
We are going to be living very close to City Park, Denver's largest park. Apparently, sought-after amenities in Denver include an enclosed parking space (due to the winter weather) and a washer/dryer in-unit. Oh, the things we took for granted in the Carolinas. Our place has both, along with the usual... The GREAT news is that there is room for guests! Book your flights!
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Week 1ish
Last Saturday marked DAY ONE of our month-long vacation before we make our move to CO. When is the last time you took a month-long vacation? It's kind of a trip. Literally and figuratively. Zinger!!
I thought that I would feel anxious and irresponsible all month. All I feel is calm relief and a strong sense that we're doing the right thing.
After the final mop stroke at Ledgewood last Friday evening, J and I made our way down to my mom's house in the country. There was no celebration; we were all too worn out from moving. (Mom was a huge help, and did all of the heavy lifting. Literally. It was kind of humorous to me that my husband and my mom just assumed they would be lifting the heavy stuff and that I should stick to the easy stuff. She is an Amazon woman, and I love her for it.)
Sunday Mom, J, Sunny, and I started the day with coffee on the front porch. Then we walked over the neighbor's house and picked fresh green beans for dinner. Afterwards, we took a trip down to the creek. We batted away horse flies with broken branches, avoided cobwebs, and waded calf-deep in the cool creek. All before 1:00. Life is good!
Justin and I have made our way down to his mom's house at the beach. Yesterday (July 4), we celebrated America with a bunch of sun-burned rednecks on the beach. Happy 237th Birthday, America!
Otherwise, we've been hanging out with the family, boozing, and tanning. Can't beat the "Salt Life" here at North Myrtle. Although Sunny may disagree as she is confined to the porch, and the heat/humidity is ungodly. Today and tomorrow - more of the same!
I thought that I would feel anxious and irresponsible all month. All I feel is calm relief and a strong sense that we're doing the right thing.
After the final mop stroke at Ledgewood last Friday evening, J and I made our way down to my mom's house in the country. There was no celebration; we were all too worn out from moving. (Mom was a huge help, and did all of the heavy lifting. Literally. It was kind of humorous to me that my husband and my mom just assumed they would be lifting the heavy stuff and that I should stick to the easy stuff. She is an Amazon woman, and I love her for it.)
Sunday Mom, J, Sunny, and I started the day with coffee on the front porch. Then we walked over the neighbor's house and picked fresh green beans for dinner. Afterwards, we took a trip down to the creek. We batted away horse flies with broken branches, avoided cobwebs, and waded calf-deep in the cool creek. All before 1:00. Life is good!
Justin and I have made our way down to his mom's house at the beach. Yesterday (July 4), we celebrated America with a bunch of sun-burned rednecks on the beach. Happy 237th Birthday, America!
Otherwise, we've been hanging out with the family, boozing, and tanning. Can't beat the "Salt Life" here at North Myrtle. Although Sunny may disagree as she is confined to the porch, and the heat/humidity is ungodly. Today and tomorrow - more of the same!
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