New Beginnings

This post emphasizes the largest sense of that word. I have been 'training' for my new job. I say it that way because the person that was training me could only come in while I was not there..? Yeah it didn't make a lot of sense but it was the only thing that worked out. So for the most part I am leaning heavily on my people and trying to pick up the learning curve FAST. Things are winding up at the bank. It really sucks but I know that this is the best decision for our family.

David has started school and is studying away like a pro. Now I just have to hope that things continue this way. He has been studying every night without me even reminding him. The only thing I have asked him to do is use a planner, write down his due dates and make sure he stays on top of them. He was so proud to tell me about the first time he actually wrote in it. YEAH!!!!

This whole working fourteen hours thing has been killing me, and as such I have finally cracked and told them that I can not do it any more. Last night was my last night working in the food court. Sad day. On to greener pastures? Honestly the exhaustion is starting to kill me. With all of the work and stress I still have to be a wife, clean the house, be organized, help the husband figure, and deal with life in general. With all of it migraines have set in, I think sleep will solve the problem....well at least we pray it will.

Insanity

Someone please remind me the next time I plan out every aspect of my life, clear down to the minor details, that not all of it will work so perfectly. Usually the things that involve me cleaning the house is what falls off the band wagon first. As you can see this is NOT a picture of me below. My house is a complete disaster.

Other than my house falling apart things are going pretty well. I am working three jobs for the next two weeks. Times listed here:

1. 7-10:40
2. 11:00-3:00
3. 3:30-8:30
   

As you can see people think I am only working a short shift and that I should be excited and rearin' to go...sadly the energy is begining to wear of and it is only day 3. URG. Well must get back to work!

Well...I did it. I accepted the job...now to give final notice. I want to give two weeks, they want me to give two weeks, but the new job is not going to let me?!?!?!? Maybe I can figure something out.........I pray I can. So scared.

Uncertainties

First of all I am sorry to those of you who actually follow my blog. I doubt I have any actual 'blog stalkers' such as myself and my serial reading of other peoples blogs. I am so excited about my new found ability to design and alter my blog! (As you may have noticed) I think we have reached the final stage in blog design, David even picked this one out.





So remember how excited I was about this whole new job thing? Well I'm still loving it and the people I am working with are great...now comes the problem. I have an interview later today for a full-time position at the college. The closer the interview gets the more hopeful I get, when a little voice inside my head screams that it could be a mistake! The bank is good! They have done so much for me. All in all both jobs would be good for me.

The College

• Benefits. They would kick in in oh say three months and DUH total positive!


• Included in these benefits are the usual INSURANCE every newlyweds dream come true! as well as full-time tuition for David and myself.


• I know the job for the most part. Having worked there for the past few years I know the people, procedure and protocol. Basically we got our P's covered now to find out the answer on the Q's.

• Cons: I Love the bank. The people are friendly and fun to work with, as David puts it I am not 'over working myself,' and will eventually get off at a decent hour. Although at the college I would actually be getting off an hour earlier each day.
• I have had a few problems with co-workers and the kitchen drama, and would definatly love getting away from it...granted I will find that at all work places.

The Bank

• I love working here, the people are fun, the members are great, and its new and exciting. I have little responsibility which leads to a LOT less stress.
• The hours are great, there is much more possibility in moving up or to different positions.
• The benefits (other than insurance) are actually pretty nice and a good perk.
• I learn all kinds of great things about banking and how to be a better saver.
• I like it.... :o(

So all in all I am a little stressed over the entire situation. As this blog has taken a few days to write I have actually interviewed and now am waiting for the verdict. It really sucks as my boss is trying to get ahold of me to talk but I am at the bank for the next two days. How is that for timing.

Life Changes

Well things have changed a bit in our lives. David is preparing for school. We are switching gears a bit. Now that I am graduated I get to work the bulk of the time and attempt to bring in the dough while he takes full time credits for the first time ever. SCARY! While I am a bit concerned about his sanity and grades, I have taken steps to assure myself that things will be okay.

• First: I have assured that he has a 'study' budy in each and every class.
• Second: I have bribed said study buddies to ensure he studies well and recieves an "A." You see I have asked them what their favorite baked/cooked item is. So far I have one request for my special Zuchinni bread and one for my mother-in-laws oh so AMAZING Cornmeal bread. Best part is there will still be stuff around my house for us to eat when I make these things.
• Third: I am in the process of scheduling special 'study' sessions for said parties.

All in all if things go as I want them to David will recieve straight "A's"....(insert laughing here)....and I will be a supportive wife and help him through 'his' stressful time.

As for me, I will recently started working for a local credit union and in all honesty, I am LOVING it. The people are great, the members are sweethearts and I look forward to going to work everyday. Now if I can only not make so many mistakes. I am continuing to work at the college first thing in the mornings as well as the evenings so I should be getting close to or more than 40 hours per week.

The end goal in this insanity is to get out of debt, save oh say...$7,500 and prepare to start a family. The only problem we are running into is the fact that I really enjoy spending money on said future family...oops? Pictures of items to follow.

Months, time, ooops

Well as with all journals I have fallen off of the band wagon. My oh so laid back, get everything accomplished, relax, sew, party, catch up on family history, summer is now gone. Sad day. Ya see things have been crazyness in a nutshell. We went to Lake Powell for a week in June.

As you can see there were some good as well as some bad times. Then in July we ran away for a family reunion as well as a magical Disney getaway. Sorry pics have not yet been uploaded from that particular adventure. Side notes for now: David likes to break down the rides....just so you know.

What else in our quicky update??? I finally found a new job. I am working with UCCU, which actually I really enjoy. Crappy thing is two days after I told my boss I was quitting they had a full-time position open up at the college....hows that for Karma?