Goodbye, Washington.

Some exciting and scary news has come our way.....I got THE JOB!!!!

They called me at 6:00 a.m. on October 21st to ask if I was still interested (of course) and to find out when I can start. I am still in slight disbelief and/or shock.

So, my official starting date is December 22nd (exactly 2 months from today) and I am overwhelmed with a variety of thoughts and feelings about the whole thing. Most good...I have a CAREER now..., some bad....I won't be with Dimas for Christmas OR our 4th anniversary.....but overall I am just really happy, excited and feel so lucky and, above all, blessed. Did that sentence have any structure at all??

To all of you who helped me along the way through this crazy process, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn't have gotten the job without your help and I really can never even begin to repay you. You are all welcome to come visit me in West Virginia anytime you want! I hear it's pretty country out there....lol. That'll be a change.

Apparently, bridges are a big thing in WV.

So there's that. Now I don't feel so guilty for my recent bum-hood. I was job-hunting, sure, but really wasn't settling for any old job. I'm almost glad I didn't get hired anywhere else, as it might've delayed the whole thing.

In other news, I'm scheduled for a silly little laparoscopy on November 20th, so I'm hoping it goes well and my healing time is as quick as possible. It's a long story as to why I'm having it, and it's actually pretty boring, but just know that I'm fine and will continue to be fine. Still, a little prayer would certainly help if you're so inclined. :)

I have a lot of organization and preparation to do for both upcoming events, so wish me well! Again, I thank you all so much.....I've been so blessed with good family, friends, etc. and I know this wasn't something I could've done without such a vast support system. Hugs and other such things your way. :)

Happenings

Today was a cool kind of day. A Sunday kind of day.

We watched the Cowboys defeat the Bengals (barely) at one of Dimas' army buddy's apartment. It was pizza and soda kind of fun.

Friday was Dimas' battalion's "Organizational Day," and I went with him for a couple of hours. It was cold and rainy, and Dimas was the ref for most of the flag football and soccer games, so there really wasn't a point in me staying all day.It was cool to meet some of the people he works with, though.

We also took a trip to Seattle a few weeks ago. We visited the Science Fiction and Rock 'N Roll museums, and walked around the Space Needle a bit. It seems like a really neat city, and we're definitely going back.

Of course, I have no pictures of any of this, so I don't have proof that we actually have a life. You'll just have to take my word for it. :) Oh, and in case you were wondering, Marbles the Cat is doing very well. Her wounds are pretty much all healed up and she's starting to become more and more active and curious. She's still a little bit scared of her new environment, but is gradually getting used to us.

In other news, Dimas will be gone for the entire month of October, more or less, for some Army training. Luckily, it's here at Ft. Lewis so he should get to come home every now and then. Don't tell him, but I'm trying to think of something cool for him as a surprise for when he's done with the training.....luckily, he never reads this. I should have named this site allaboutcrystal.blogspot.com. :)