What have we been doing all this time?

Well, it has been awhile. I realize that I made a commitment to share my crafts and kitchen with the world wide web but...life caught up to me.

First of all, we moved. my house is finally finished and I believe that pictures are in store off our second home! I am waiting to finish painting and hanging pictures.

Second, we started a cleanse. Therefore our food options have been extremely limited. However, I would be happy to share with you the healthy dishes we have enjoyed. Hey, it's working....I have dropped 5 lbs and Michael 8!

Third, I have been job hunting. I had started to lose all hope and finally decided to promote myself on craigslist and put out an add since responding to the majority of the jobs either never panned out OR where ridiculous scams to score your "credit information". no joke. Well, I actually received a reply from a WONDERFUL women looking for a personal assistant. It is basically the perfect fit but only 10 hours a week and not enough to pay our bills. After emailing back and forth, we met for an interview and it WAS a perfect fit. So I am suppose to start Tuesday! YAY! I figured, well, this takes the pressure off.At least I have a part time job that I will enjoy even if I have to get a job at Target to help pay the bills.except then....

I got into a dilemma that most people right now wish they had.

Today, I set out to run errands while Michael went to the shooting rang with a friend. He had a watch that needed to be repaired, so I thought I would surprise him and hunt down a watch repair shop.(never run errands the day before thanksgiving because EVERYONE is running errands the day before thanksgiving).

Anyway...

I went into Jared. I asked the nice lady about repairs and she told me...yah...but I know a better place(ssshhh its in the mall.I took it there afterwards, and ya, it was better. The guy did it for free! WHAT?!?!) anyway, I'm looking for jobs. So I mustered up some courage and asked if the nice lady in Jared if they were hiring. Turns out, THEY ARE!

Side note, I have an extensive background in Jewelry. I have taken dozens of classes, gotten certified in fixing and repairing as well as diamond setting AND, completed a year long apprenticeship working in a jewelry store. SO, I filled out the application and really didn't know what to except.

Went home. Took the puppy to the tennis courts to play a few rounds of fetch. Got a phone call from Jared asking for an interview A.S.A.P.

"oh yes, I am available to come in RIGHT NOW. I will be there in 5 minuets. Yes, I am interested in a full time job with possible advancements and promotions."

Turns out, that today was my day.

I should of taken my uncle Chris's advice a month ago. He told me that the best way to get a job is to walk into the corporation you would like to work in, drop of your resume, and speak to the manager. Even if they aren't hiring, you put yourself out there.

well well. I start Saturday!

I will be working full time for 3 months, after the trial period, if I "fit in" they will keep me(: I hope I "fit in". WOOT WOOT. I love working with jewelry. Jared is a big corporation which will allow me to move up!

now back to my dilemma....I absolutely do not want to give up this other job opportunity. I love working as an assistant, organizing, planning, dealing with people, working in marketing. This job will also give me a plethora of useful experience for my young future.

My hope is to do both jobs. To work out a schedule so that I do not jeopardize my full time job and I can still schedule in this wonderful part time job opportunity.

And honestly, at this point in my life, when money is of the  utmost importance with student loans, rent, bills, food. Working TOO MUCH is not a bad thing.

So, here we go. Cross my fingers.

Sorry for the absences of pictures in this post. It was mostly a vent session.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Steph