Tuesday, March 30, 2010

There's a party in my tummy...

It's a pretty cool feeling to have a little person growing inside of my body. He's certainly a very active, healthy little guy! I'll have pictures soon for those who haven't seen my current round state :)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Oncology here I come!

SO excited! I got a call today from the recruiter at Renown saying she spoke with the unit manager in oncology and they will be saving a position for me until August!!! I was so worried that I'd miss out on a job because I wasn't able to apply right away due to the new addition. I was advised to apply right away by my current boss, and I did. I got a call the very next day but it was too late to call her back. I called her back today and played a little phone tag (always fun when you are waiting for important news!). Well, today on my lunch break I got the good news! I will start August 9th. Fortunately we will be able to work our schedules so that the little one won't need to go to daycare...he'll only be 8 weeks old when I go back, so that was a concern. Anyhow, I can't believe this time has actually come! I have been working SO MANY years, it feels like I'm in a dream. Once I pass the boards (and I am taking great measures to ensure that I pass the first time around), I will start out making the most money I've ever made in my life. From there it's all about paying down debt, saving a down, and then buy a house! It's all coming together!!!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Update

Don't adjust your screen, I am actually posting again. I just had to share an update. The letter I received today said "Congratulations! Your application for graduation is approved pending completion of currently enrolled classes required for your degree..." I can't believe it's already here. It feels amazing to have finally accomplished something. Most folks my age have at least one degree, if not a whole career. I'm past the point in life where a high school degree counts as a major accomplishment, so this couldn't have come at a better time! Just think, this time next year I will have a full-on career.


Oh, and speaking of accomplishments, I have toothless here who is doing amazing in the first grade, and reading at a 2nd grade level:





Not to mention 27 weeks under my belt (literally):




Unfortunately, the unplanned last 27 weeks will mean a lapse in time between graduation and working, but it will be worth it to have the summer off with my boys. Now just cross your fingers that I can get a job secured 2 months later than the rest of my classmates.