Job Hunting...

I have to be honest, I hate job hunting.  Of course, I don't know that I've ever met anyone who does like job hunting.  And in this economy, it is a struggle.  With little to no jobs in my area in my career field, it's going to be a difficult process.  But I have been putting resumes out there to see what I can get in return.

I have a funny story...as if my week wasn't going bad enough, on Monday I locked myself out of the house.  I didn't even realize it until I tried to get back in and the door was locked.  So I stared at the door because, for whatever reason, I thought this hidden mind power I had would unlock the door.  Yeah, that didn't happen.  So I stand there and try to figure out how I can get in the house.  I finally decided that the only way to get in is to break a window.  So when I figured out which window to break, I took a lawn chair and hit the window.  It broke on the second hit.  I carefully removed as much glass as I needed to to slide my arm in to open the window.  Then, after opening the window, I crawled through the window.  And before I had locked myself out, I put my lunch in the toaster oven to cook.  As soon as I got in the window, the toaster oven dinged and my lunch was ready.  Isn't that funny??  So I decided to eat and then form some sort of plan to fix the window.  And why I thought I was the one that had to fix the window without help, is news to me.  I have a few people I'm comfortable calling to help me when Nick is gone so I decided to call one.  For those of you who know me really well, you know how difficult it is for me to ask for help when Nick is gone.  He suggested I call a glass company here in town to replace the window.  So I did.  The guy came over later that afternoon/early evening.  After we'd discuss the window, he came inside to talk about the estimate.  I apologized for the mess on my kitchen table.  I told him that I'd been fired the week before and hadn't completely gone through my boxes.  He said "Oh you've had a rough week."  My response was "You have no idea." 

After we'd discussed what we needed to, he asks me if I wanted a job while I was looking for a job in a law office.  I wasn't sure how to respond.  I've never had anyone ask me anything directly like that before.  I asked him what it would include and they are basically looking for someone to help set up their office and get Quick Books running correctly.  I have experience in QB sinice that's what the law office used.  I asked him what kind of hours they would want me to work and he said that I could make my own hours.  Who doesn't like that??  We talked about money too...which is always a little awkward.  So, he has to talk to his brother who owns the company and get back with me.  So it may work out and it may not.  I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. 

Ok, so, I just said that I believe everything happens for a reason.  I'm not sure what the reason was for me being fired.  Or even being fired in the way I was after having done what I did for that firm.  I was so naive to think that it would never happen to me.  That is a hard lesson to learn.  So now I'm trying to move on and move forward with my life.  You know, Nick and I talk about how all the bad stuff happens when Nick deploys.  Well, this one takes the cake, that's for sure.  The sad thing is that I thought I had friends there.  I'm learning the hard way that maybe those people weren't my friends.  I don't make friends easily nor do I keep friends very often.  I have a very close knit circle of friends that I cherish and I know if I called them and told them I needed them, they would be there for me in a second.  And for that, I am thankful.  I used to pour my heart and soul into that firm and I think it's probably what doomed me in the end.  I am truly greatful for having the experience of working in that law office.  I gained knowledge and experience that will be useful wherever I end up. 

First Day of School

I can't believe my kiddo is a 1st grader!  He's growing up so fast!  He seems to enjoy 1st grade so far.  I know it's only the 3rd day but he seems to be doing pretty good.  Zachary is a talker...his dad says he comes by it honestly from his mama.  So we are working on his talking.  Other than that, he's going really well.  He also lost a tooth yesterday morning and he has a new tooth growing in.  I'm excited to see what this year will bring for him!

Long Overdue Update

Howdy!  It's been over a year since I've blogged and so much has happened.  It's time for a long overdue update. 


Where to begin??  Well, Nick has deployed to Iraq again in May.  Hopefully, because everything is coming to an end in Iraq, he won't be there a full year.  But we are prepared to accept a year if we have to.  So Zachary finished kindergarten with flying colors!  He loved his first year in formal school.  I am no longer working at the law firm I invested almost 4 years of my life in.  It was painful considering how close the owner of the firm was with me.  But all things happen for a reason and I'm trying to figure out what the reason was for this.  I am now focusing on trying to find a better, less stressful and more rewarding job.  My search is just starting and I am hoping it's sucessful.  To anyone who has any tips, please share!  It's been a while since I've hunted for a job.


So, my Zachary starts 1st grade on Monday.  1st grade!  Can you believe it??  I can't believe how old he is.  He's so grown up and he reminds me everyday what an amazing kid he is.  I told him the other day that I loved him and his response was "I love you more Mama."  He's a blessing and I am so glad he's our son. 


I think that brings everything up to date.  I will try my hardest to be a better blogger...I have some free time on my hands!