Hello out there!

That is if anyone actually reads this thing. I have been living in Virginia for 3 months and here is what has been happening. I have interviewed at two different companies. One I had a second interview for, but I still haven't heard if I got the job or not. The second one I was rejected like the day after. I think I had too much experience. Now is the time of year NOT to find a job. But I still submit my three searches a week to the State of Michigan. Hopefully I get something soon.

I joined a local YMCA where I have met some nice people who I take classes with. I usually work out about 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. But I haven't worked out since Friday because Brian came home from Wisconsin (work trip) with a cough he thought I should have as well!

It feels good to have health insurance! I am trying to get all of my appointments in. I am so excited to be going to the dentist next week! Strange I know, but I love a good teeth cleaning. On Wednesday I go to an endocrinologist because my thyroid antibodies are high (my thyroid is attacking itself). So I am pretty sure it isn't cancer, but something I was diagnosed with in college. I never went to see an endocrinologist after the diagnosis, I just had my internist give me my meds. Well, since I wasn't taking my meds my results look bad. Don't worry I am sure that I am fine.

Brian and I also got season passes to Busch Gardens. We started going in October for their Halloscream weekends. We went about three times so far and cannot wait until the park opens up again in March. In May we get to try the water park. I think (and hope) there is a lazy river because I love just sitting in a tube doing nothing.

I have been cooking a lot more and cut out the eating out. I have been playing with recipes and am going to attempt to make a dessert bread from scratch. Keep reading and maybe I will take pictures and let you know how things turn out.

I promise to write more, so keep visiting. Also leave comments!

Andrea

One week!

There is one week until the movers come! And there is still a ton to do. So starting today I have to tackle projects harder. We got the lease on Tuesday on a great (we still hope it is) condo. It has three bedrooms and a fourth room for storing all of my crap. Now if we can just sell one more dining table I would be happy. We had four tables (including our outdoor one) and sold one this week.

Wish me luck as I adventure into the unknown this week!

A New Adventure Awaits

After living in Michigan for 32 years of my life, I am moving to Virginia. It is a little scary for me since my entire life has been here. There is no mom to sew a button on my shirt, or friends to hang out with. No, it is time to start over.

You are probably wondering why I would want to move? Well, I will tell you. After the last 2 years being very difficult for my husband and I, we are making a fresh start. After both of us losing our jobs last year, and not being able to find anything in our beloved Michigan, we had to make the decision to relocate for new opportunities. My husband was very lucky to have landed a job in North Carolina (but we will live in Virginia). Unlike me who has done countless phone interviews, been flown to three different states for face-to-face interviews, and received countless rejection letters. I am hoping that this move to will be successful for me.

My husband starts his new job in about three weeks. The only problem is that we do not have a place to stay yet. We have put in an application for a condo in Suffolk, and have been keeping our fingers crosses the entire time. I am hoping that it would be ready on the 5th of September and we could be down there that day to move in. But if doesn't work out, then I will continue to live in Michigan while my husband looks for a place to live. We know the area we would like to live in, let's just hope that everything works out for us!

Now the fun begins. We have started to pack up the condo that we are currently renting. We should be finished with all of the big stuff in the next week. I have been making appointments with friends to say final goodbyes. And now I have to look for full-time employment down in Virginia.

While working full-time I have had a part-time job for the past 9 years. I am currently doing some part-time work (or really working for free since it comes out of the unemployment) at a Williams-Sonoma across the street from our condo. I was a little heartbroken that I was not able to get a transfer to the store closest to us in Virginia. But the fall is coming up and I guess I will work there as seasonal associate. That has its downside since the corporation has not allowed stores to hire seasonal associates in the last two years. Which means this will probably be last holiday season there.

So if anyone out there in the blog world is listening, wish us luck and I will keep everyone updated on my new life.