I was pretty accurate in my last post in saying that it would be about two months until the next post. This time the lack of posting isn't because we haven't done plenty of fun things, it's more because we have been way too busy having fun! Seriously, life has been so nice without having to worry about homework and tests, sometime we don't even know what to do with ourselves! I'll back up a bit and do a quick recap of life the last six weeks or so.
At the end of August I started my new job. I haven't been this happy with a job since I worked at the movie theater (I loved my internship at Sky View this much too, but that doesn't really count as a job). Brandon just keeps telling me how happy he is that I am so happy. I made him a cake on Friday just for fun, and apparently that's a big deal and shows just how happy I am. But seriously, I look forward to going to work every day, love the eight hours I spend at school, and go home in the best mood full of happy stories to share. I always swore I would never work in a middle school, but I'm so glad I didn't write this job off before even applying for it. The kids are hilarious, and the staff here is awesome too. I am the youngest staff member here, and there are only like three people here who are close to my age, and they are all guys. There are a few people I really click with, but making friends is a slow process. So in other words, we still don't have friends here, but at least I'm happy with my job!
Microsoft is still going well for Brandon. Hours are going to start picking up here in the next month or so with all the holiday shoppers, so that is both good and bad. Bad because that means less time together, but good because money and more time I can spend at the mall visiting him/shopping. He is also still doing work for Campsaver, but that is starting to wind down a bit more. He used to do his Campsaver work when he had days off at Microsoft, but now that the work is dwindling he has more time to just hang out at home. Rather just than playing Xbox the whole time (though there's plenty of that going on) the kid cleans, runs errands, and pretty much does anything that I would do to keep the house clean after work just so we have time to hang out. I appreciate him so dang much, especially lately, for some reason (hence the cake).
A few random things:
-Some of you might have seen the pictures we posted the weekend before Labor Day of our quick trip to San Diego. Our anniversary was on August 20th, and every year we have been married so far we always take a trip for our anniversary. This year, we hadn't planned one, but the Friday after our third anniversary we decided to do something we never do and be spontaneous. So Friday night at 8 pm we booked a trip to San Diego. We left Saturday after Brandon got off work, spent Sunday and part of Monday exploring, then came home Monday afternoon. It was a super quick trip, but so much fun! We went to Sea World, the beach, a place called Seaport Village, and even got sunburned, which is all I really wanted.
-We found some kitties and their mama in a field next to our apartment about a month ago. When the found them the mom was super underfed and most likely not able to feed her kitties, so we have been feeding them ever since. They are getting more comfortable with us, and we are hoping to catch them this week and take them to a family we found that wants. Brandon's manager is taking one kitten, and his neighbors (farmers) are taking the rest of the kitties and the mom! I will miss them when they are gone. This morning Brandon tried to convince me to bring them all to our house to get them out of the rain but I (for once) was the logical one and told him no.
-At the beginning of August I asked Brandon if we could watch lots of football this season. Then, and especially now every single time we watch a game he tells me I've changed and asks what is wrong with me. But he hasn't let me down! My youngest brother plays on the JV team for his high school so we go to those games every week and it's awesome. I have never been so into a football game as I get at his. There are times when I'm jumping up and down screaming "that's my brother!" and I love it. I also have gotten to spend time with his cute girlfriend before and during the games. She hangs out at my parents house before the games so we usually spend our time watching TLC and talking about girl things. Anyway! In addition to Adrian's games, we always watch the Boise State games on Saturdays, and even went to the homecoming game last weekend. We watch the Utah State games when they are on tv, and we generally watch the Denver Broncos games with my fam on Sundays. Seriously guys, so much football.
-Blake Shelton came to town on Thursday so we finally were able to put the tickets I bought back in May to good use. Dan+Shay (my faves) and The Band Perry opened for him, and it was an amazing show. After the concert we got to meet Dan and Shay (swoon), and while it was wonderful, it was nothing compared to meeting Cassadee Pope. It was a super late night, and I had been sick all week, so Friday was a bit rough, but totally worth it.
-This isn't anything exciting, but the awkward slump of no good movies coming out is finally coming to an end! Our Tuesday movie tradition has had to slow down a bit due to lack of good movies, but we're making up for it!! We have seen three movies in the last nine days, so yeah, I'm a happy girl.
-Also, it was dreary and cold here this weekend. Not super cold, but 65 degrees, so it's officially fall here in Boise! I miss summer much already, but I'm not going to lie, I have been looking forward to wearing my leggings and long socks since April, so I'm okay with this.
-Last thing, I bought a piano! I have been trying to teach myself a few things, but it is slow going. I had one lesson with a guy who taught my brother guitar, but it didn't work out. I have my first lesson with a different guy tomorrow, and he is the orchestra teacher here at Lewis and Clark, so it works out nicely. I have always wanted to learn to play the piano, and it will be helpful when I write songs to be able to write the music in addition to the lyrics! Don't worry, when I'm famous I won't forget any of you.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
I'm so bad at blogging.
You would think that between just 35 hours of work and Brandon working most of the weekend that I would be able to find time to give a small update of our lives more frequently than every other month. The truth is though, there just really isn't anything to talk about. Not a lot that I don't feel like people don't already know. The people who do read this blog probably already know everything!
In June we went down to Logan to go to Brandon's brother's wedding. It was a super special day, especially since I finally have a sister-in-law, and let me tell you, she's the best.
We moved into our apartment towards the end of June and it is magical. We live pretty close to my parents still, the location is prime so we couldn't turn it down. We live right next to this shopping center that has stores, restaurants, a movie theater, and live entertainment at least three days out of the week. It's basically the best. We walk over there all the time just for something to do.
Brandon went to Seattle a few weeks ago to work at a Microsoft conference called TechReady. They had product advisors (that's what his position is) from a few different states go and work at a store in the middle of the conference so they could show and sell product to all the tech people that were there. He was there for about five days, and had a good time! It was a great opportunity for him to get to network with people outside of his store. Hopefully he made some good connections that will help us out when we are ready to move!
I start a new job on Tuesday next week! I was offered the position at the end of May, but haven't really told many people about it. Turns out when you are an adult, one job is basically the same as another, at least that's how it feels until you actually get into it. I will be working as a library assistant in a middle school here, and am super excited about it! I had such a great experience at Sky View last fall that I am 100% looking forward to being back in a school and working with the kids. The staff seems great too, which always makes thing easier. The principal at the school was my vice principal when I was in eighth grade, so that's fun! I will still be working at my current job for a while. They haven't hired someone to take my spot yet, so I will have to come in and catch up on things and train for a few weeks after I start the new job. They also asked me to stick around and take care of insurance payments and billing, so that will be nice! (some people are confused at my job. originally we moved here so i could be an advisor at an online school, but i was offered a receptionist position in a counseling office three days before i was supposed to start the advising position and i accepted).
Something else that some people might not know is that Brandon and I chose not to attend grad school this year. He turned it down because he wants to gain work experience for a few years, and I turned down my program because it is a three year program and I don't want to lock into anything when we most likely will be moving soon. Because Brandon didn't get the full-time position he originally applied for with Microsoft, it didn't make sense for me to start school when he will be applying for positions elsewhere very soon. Our apartment lease ends January 31, so Brandon intends to start applying for jobs in November. It's scary and exciting all at the same time to think that we could be somewhere new by this time next year, or even in less than a year from when we moved here.
I think we are settled for the most part, but I'm still having a hard time with the whole no friends thing. I was brave enough to ask some girls from high school to go to dinner, and lucky enough that they said yes, but I'm still just the awkward married friend. I have definitely been missing our friends from Logan lately, so if any of you are reading this just know that we have a living room floor that is available for short or long (or indefinite) periods of time.
Especially you, Alyssa and Jake, this whole long distance dating thing is getting out of hand.
That's really about it for now. Probably for the next two months actually haha. Summer is winding down, and we are excited for the changes that the fall and winter might bring!
In June we went down to Logan to go to Brandon's brother's wedding. It was a super special day, especially since I finally have a sister-in-law, and let me tell you, she's the best.
We moved into our apartment towards the end of June and it is magical. We live pretty close to my parents still, the location is prime so we couldn't turn it down. We live right next to this shopping center that has stores, restaurants, a movie theater, and live entertainment at least three days out of the week. It's basically the best. We walk over there all the time just for something to do.
Brandon went to Seattle a few weeks ago to work at a Microsoft conference called TechReady. They had product advisors (that's what his position is) from a few different states go and work at a store in the middle of the conference so they could show and sell product to all the tech people that were there. He was there for about five days, and had a good time! It was a great opportunity for him to get to network with people outside of his store. Hopefully he made some good connections that will help us out when we are ready to move!
I start a new job on Tuesday next week! I was offered the position at the end of May, but haven't really told many people about it. Turns out when you are an adult, one job is basically the same as another, at least that's how it feels until you actually get into it. I will be working as a library assistant in a middle school here, and am super excited about it! I had such a great experience at Sky View last fall that I am 100% looking forward to being back in a school and working with the kids. The staff seems great too, which always makes thing easier. The principal at the school was my vice principal when I was in eighth grade, so that's fun! I will still be working at my current job for a while. They haven't hired someone to take my spot yet, so I will have to come in and catch up on things and train for a few weeks after I start the new job. They also asked me to stick around and take care of insurance payments and billing, so that will be nice! (some people are confused at my job. originally we moved here so i could be an advisor at an online school, but i was offered a receptionist position in a counseling office three days before i was supposed to start the advising position and i accepted).
Something else that some people might not know is that Brandon and I chose not to attend grad school this year. He turned it down because he wants to gain work experience for a few years, and I turned down my program because it is a three year program and I don't want to lock into anything when we most likely will be moving soon. Because Brandon didn't get the full-time position he originally applied for with Microsoft, it didn't make sense for me to start school when he will be applying for positions elsewhere very soon. Our apartment lease ends January 31, so Brandon intends to start applying for jobs in November. It's scary and exciting all at the same time to think that we could be somewhere new by this time next year, or even in less than a year from when we moved here.
I think we are settled for the most part, but I'm still having a hard time with the whole no friends thing. I was brave enough to ask some girls from high school to go to dinner, and lucky enough that they said yes, but I'm still just the awkward married friend. I have definitely been missing our friends from Logan lately, so if any of you are reading this just know that we have a living room floor that is available for short or long (or indefinite) periods of time.
Especially you, Alyssa and Jake, this whole long distance dating thing is getting out of hand.
That's really about it for now. Probably for the next two months actually haha. Summer is winding down, and we are excited for the changes that the fall and winter might bring!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Finally an update.
You're all going to think I'm crazy for saying this, but after two months I finally feel like things are slowing down and we are getting into a routine. I think we finally feel settled, and that is only going to improve within the next five weeks or so. So here's what happened since the big move. We moved up here for a job for me as an advisor for an online high school. The Saturday before we finally were up in Boise for good, I got offered a different job with more hours, but I was able to start the exact same day as I was supposed to start my other job. So I am a receptionist at a counseling office, and its a pretty good job! They have had me do some of the billing and insurance side of the job (and when I say some I mean all), and that is something that I had no experience with going into the position. Luckily, they have been super impressed with me. I feel like I have been kicking butt the last few weeks doing things I have never done before, so that is super great!
When we moved up here, Brandon didn't have a job yet. He had put in his two weeks at CampSaver, and was just going to move up here with me and find a job super quick. Right before we moved though, the guy who was supposed to take Brandon's place at campsaver put in his two weeks as well, so the management there asked Brandon if he would continue fulfilling the duties of his position until they found someone to take the position. Well luck was seriously on our side, because Brandon didn't find a job for six weeks. I feel bad for kids our age entering the work force alongside us because the job market sucks. He finally found a job, a great job for him too, but it wasn't without its drama of course. Most of you who will actually read this probably already know the story, but I'll share it anyway.
So Brandon had applied for a position as the Assistant Store Manager for a Microsoft store that was opening here. He went through the entire interview process, and got called and offered the job. Needless to say, we were thrilled. We went and put down a tiny deposit on a lot so we could build the house of our dreams, and basically just got super excited about a lot of things. It was full time salary with benefits, so there was a lot to be excited about. Well a week passed and he hadn't heard anything else about the job, so on Easter he called the lady who had offered him the job, and she said that everyone they had hired for management in Boise was already on their way to training. Long story short, there were two Brandons that applied for the position. One got the phone call offer, one got the official email offer. In the end though, my Brandon ended up getting a position at the store as a Product Advisor, so all is well still. He loves his job, and it is the perfect tech-nerd position for him to be in. Seriously, I went and stood in line at the grand opening for a bit and could see that he was in heaven being able to talk to people about technology all day.
We are still currently living with my parents, but last week we signed a lease for an apartment. We decided to forgo the house, because with the full-time position not working out here, we feel like maybe we just aren't meant to be in Boise for a long time. I'm still holding out for Southport :) We move into our apartment on June 20th and are super excited about it! We will be living right next to this big outdoor food/shopping/entertainment complex in Meridian, and we are stoked to be able to walk over there all the time.
Brandon turned the big 26 a few weeks ago. 26 may not seem like a big birthday, but we consider it a milestone as he had to get his own insurance for a few months until his benefits kick in.
We finally made friends last week! The other Brandon that works for Microsoft is married and about our age, so we hang out with him and his wife and another kid that works at Microsoft. I love my family, but it has been so nice to hang out with people our own age!
We made friends right after I spent probably the best weekend ever with my girlfriends in Salt Lake/ Las Vegas. I flew down to SLC Thursday night and hung out with Alycia, Chelsea, and Jennika, and then in the morning Alycia, Chelsea, and I made out way down to Vegas for the weekend. The weekend was full of dancing, girl talk, and all the best things that happen when I'm with those two. We weren't even all the way home yet and were already talking about planning another trip down there. I love Vegas. I don't even think I can say that enough times and trust me, I have said it a ton.
Last week I sent in some pictures hoping for a role in a new Nicholas Sparks movie. Non-speaking roles obviously, since I have never acted before, but I have always wanted to, so I thought this would be an okay start.
Candis, Brandon's brother's ex-girlfriend, came to Boise this weekend with her sister and bro-in-law and I got to spend some much needed quality time with her. I'm still trying to convince her to move to Boise. So Candis, if you're reading this, just remember how much fun we had :)
My oldest baby bro, Anthony, graduates from high school on the 31st and I can't even believe it. I feel so old. Brandon and I had to skip out graduation ceremony because he had to go to training in Denver for Microsoft, but I am excited to watch my bro walk across the stage!
This was a long post, but I feel like there is nothing really exciting happening over here! Hope everyone is doing well! Here's some pictures.
When we moved up here, Brandon didn't have a job yet. He had put in his two weeks at CampSaver, and was just going to move up here with me and find a job super quick. Right before we moved though, the guy who was supposed to take Brandon's place at campsaver put in his two weeks as well, so the management there asked Brandon if he would continue fulfilling the duties of his position until they found someone to take the position. Well luck was seriously on our side, because Brandon didn't find a job for six weeks. I feel bad for kids our age entering the work force alongside us because the job market sucks. He finally found a job, a great job for him too, but it wasn't without its drama of course. Most of you who will actually read this probably already know the story, but I'll share it anyway.
So Brandon had applied for a position as the Assistant Store Manager for a Microsoft store that was opening here. He went through the entire interview process, and got called and offered the job. Needless to say, we were thrilled. We went and put down a tiny deposit on a lot so we could build the house of our dreams, and basically just got super excited about a lot of things. It was full time salary with benefits, so there was a lot to be excited about. Well a week passed and he hadn't heard anything else about the job, so on Easter he called the lady who had offered him the job, and she said that everyone they had hired for management in Boise was already on their way to training. Long story short, there were two Brandons that applied for the position. One got the phone call offer, one got the official email offer. In the end though, my Brandon ended up getting a position at the store as a Product Advisor, so all is well still. He loves his job, and it is the perfect tech-nerd position for him to be in. Seriously, I went and stood in line at the grand opening for a bit and could see that he was in heaven being able to talk to people about technology all day.
We are still currently living with my parents, but last week we signed a lease for an apartment. We decided to forgo the house, because with the full-time position not working out here, we feel like maybe we just aren't meant to be in Boise for a long time. I'm still holding out for Southport :) We move into our apartment on June 20th and are super excited about it! We will be living right next to this big outdoor food/shopping/entertainment complex in Meridian, and we are stoked to be able to walk over there all the time.
Brandon turned the big 26 a few weeks ago. 26 may not seem like a big birthday, but we consider it a milestone as he had to get his own insurance for a few months until his benefits kick in.
We finally made friends last week! The other Brandon that works for Microsoft is married and about our age, so we hang out with him and his wife and another kid that works at Microsoft. I love my family, but it has been so nice to hang out with people our own age!
We made friends right after I spent probably the best weekend ever with my girlfriends in Salt Lake/ Las Vegas. I flew down to SLC Thursday night and hung out with Alycia, Chelsea, and Jennika, and then in the morning Alycia, Chelsea, and I made out way down to Vegas for the weekend. The weekend was full of dancing, girl talk, and all the best things that happen when I'm with those two. We weren't even all the way home yet and were already talking about planning another trip down there. I love Vegas. I don't even think I can say that enough times and trust me, I have said it a ton.
Last week I sent in some pictures hoping for a role in a new Nicholas Sparks movie. Non-speaking roles obviously, since I have never acted before, but I have always wanted to, so I thought this would be an okay start.
Candis, Brandon's brother's ex-girlfriend, came to Boise this weekend with her sister and bro-in-law and I got to spend some much needed quality time with her. I'm still trying to convince her to move to Boise. So Candis, if you're reading this, just remember how much fun we had :)
My oldest baby bro, Anthony, graduates from high school on the 31st and I can't even believe it. I feel so old. Brandon and I had to skip out graduation ceremony because he had to go to training in Denver for Microsoft, but I am excited to watch my bro walk across the stage!
This was a long post, but I feel like there is nothing really exciting happening over here! Hope everyone is doing well! Here's some pictures.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
A small dose of fear.
To everyone who has ever been upset with me for saying I hate Logan or that I won't miss it when I'm gone: Sorry.
But only a little bit. I mean really, this town is sort of a drag sometimes. The fact that it's freezing cold and extremely miserable five months out of the year makes it a little unbearable. When a majority of the people in Logan hang out at a Wal-Mart on a Saturday night rather than attending some fun event (which is a rare occurrence in the town), you know there's a problem. And trust me. There have been plenty of weekends when we've had nothing to do, so I check the calendars of events for Logan, North Logan, Wellsville, Providence, Smithfield, and the university and there is literally nothing going on. But I'm still alive and still here, so it obviously hasn't been too terrible. But still. You all understand my feelings, at least a little bit.
All that being said, I'm almost a little bit frustrated at how internally resistant I'm being to the idea of leaving Logan. I have made a lot of memories in Logan, good and bad. I spent so long wanting to run away from the bad memories, and it has finally been long enough that they don't bother me that much anymore. And now, more and more good memories keep resurfacing and keep being made, and I don't really want to leave them. I made a lot of good friends since I have been here, found the best husband ever and married him here, surprisingly enjoyed attending Utah State (despite their lack of efficiency in certain aspects), and had a lot of great experiences with working and an internship. Each year has held so many special memories for me that I won't ever forget, even the times that were covered with a little bit of darkness. I'm comfortable with my life here. I don't know if "happy" is the right word, but I could live here and be content for a little while longer.
I honestly don't intend for this to be a dramatic post, but with my job interview in two days, I can't help but feel a little more anxious than usual! I wasn't sure how this job was going to work out, because I thought it was just an hourly position with no benefits (which we would like since Brandon turns 26 in May and will no longer be on his parents' insurance), but this morning I found the job posting for the position I am interviewing for, and it says there is a possibility of full time. This job is something I am sincerely interested in, especially if it means that I get to work with students in a school. If everything plays out, we could be moving to Boise in less than a month. Those of you who know me well know that I'm a planner, and that a lack of structure makes me go crazy. Reality is starting to hit today, and guess what, there is no structure. None! Ahh! I have been struggling to just stay in my chair and not just sit under my desk curled up in a little ball.
But it's all going to be okay, at least that's what everyone keeps telling me. And to some extent, I know they are right. Okay, I completely know they are right. We aren't moving until at least one of us has a job, we always can stay with my parents if we need to (which we probably will, so mom, prepare yourself), and in the end, I always have Brandon. One of my biggest fears is that we won't make any friends. But at least we have each other. And my family, they don't have the option to be our friends, its practically mandated.
Thanks for reading and dealing with my stress. Words of encouragement are always welcome, but if you want to just tell me to suck it up, I would understand that too :)
But only a little bit. I mean really, this town is sort of a drag sometimes. The fact that it's freezing cold and extremely miserable five months out of the year makes it a little unbearable. When a majority of the people in Logan hang out at a Wal-Mart on a Saturday night rather than attending some fun event (which is a rare occurrence in the town), you know there's a problem. And trust me. There have been plenty of weekends when we've had nothing to do, so I check the calendars of events for Logan, North Logan, Wellsville, Providence, Smithfield, and the university and there is literally nothing going on. But I'm still alive and still here, so it obviously hasn't been too terrible. But still. You all understand my feelings, at least a little bit.
All that being said, I'm almost a little bit frustrated at how internally resistant I'm being to the idea of leaving Logan. I have made a lot of memories in Logan, good and bad. I spent so long wanting to run away from the bad memories, and it has finally been long enough that they don't bother me that much anymore. And now, more and more good memories keep resurfacing and keep being made, and I don't really want to leave them. I made a lot of good friends since I have been here, found the best husband ever and married him here, surprisingly enjoyed attending Utah State (despite their lack of efficiency in certain aspects), and had a lot of great experiences with working and an internship. Each year has held so many special memories for me that I won't ever forget, even the times that were covered with a little bit of darkness. I'm comfortable with my life here. I don't know if "happy" is the right word, but I could live here and be content for a little while longer.
I honestly don't intend for this to be a dramatic post, but with my job interview in two days, I can't help but feel a little more anxious than usual! I wasn't sure how this job was going to work out, because I thought it was just an hourly position with no benefits (which we would like since Brandon turns 26 in May and will no longer be on his parents' insurance), but this morning I found the job posting for the position I am interviewing for, and it says there is a possibility of full time. This job is something I am sincerely interested in, especially if it means that I get to work with students in a school. If everything plays out, we could be moving to Boise in less than a month. Those of you who know me well know that I'm a planner, and that a lack of structure makes me go crazy. Reality is starting to hit today, and guess what, there is no structure. None! Ahh! I have been struggling to just stay in my chair and not just sit under my desk curled up in a little ball.
But it's all going to be okay, at least that's what everyone keeps telling me. And to some extent, I know they are right. Okay, I completely know they are right. We aren't moving until at least one of us has a job, we always can stay with my parents if we need to (which we probably will, so mom, prepare yourself), and in the end, I always have Brandon. One of my biggest fears is that we won't make any friends. But at least we have each other. And my family, they don't have the option to be our friends, its practically mandated.
Thanks for reading and dealing with my stress. Words of encouragement are always welcome, but if you want to just tell me to suck it up, I would understand that too :)
Thursday, January 9, 2014
January
January has been a fairly exciting month so far. Really, the time that has passed since Christmas has been filled with fun and excitement and the best thing of all: free time to do whatever we want because we have no homework. It still hasn't really hit me that we have graduated from college. That's a big deal right? Why do I not feel like it should be more of a big deal than it is now? By the time the actual graduation ceremony rolls around, we will only have four months of freedom left. I know Brandon can tell a difference. He was so busy during the last semester that he probably doesn't even know what to do with himself now that he doesn't have at least three hours of homework each night. And I can tell a difference because, well, I'm bored. I am working full time at the library now, and as much as I love books, it doesn't compare to how much I loved working with everyone at the high school last semester, students included.
Oh well I guess. Life goes on.
Brandon has officially been accepted to grad school. He got an emailed copy of his official acceptance letter yesterday, the real one should be here any day. He also was awarded a scholarship that will waive half of his out of state tuition! I'm so dang proud of him, he worked really hard these past few years to ensure that we can have a good future.
We have been applying for jobs in Boise like crazy. So far, nothing has worked out, but I have a job interview next Friday up there! The position is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist with kids up to age 18. That means that I would be working with kids that have mental health problems like depression, ADHD, or have experienced neglect in some form and teaching them the necessary skills to improve their lives. I am super excited for the opportunity. They have contracts with some of the schools in Boise where they have these specialists actually in the school working with students, and I would absolutely love that. In fact I think I would prefer it! So we will see what happens there! We could be moving to Boise any time now!
We recently got gym memberships. Like, two days ago, so that's pretty fun! Really I just wanted it so I would have a place to go running, but for only $10 a month I feel like it is completely worth it!
And that's all I really have for you! The life of a college grad is not much more exciting than the life of a college student!
Oh well I guess. Life goes on.
Brandon has officially been accepted to grad school. He got an emailed copy of his official acceptance letter yesterday, the real one should be here any day. He also was awarded a scholarship that will waive half of his out of state tuition! I'm so dang proud of him, he worked really hard these past few years to ensure that we can have a good future.
We have been applying for jobs in Boise like crazy. So far, nothing has worked out, but I have a job interview next Friday up there! The position is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist with kids up to age 18. That means that I would be working with kids that have mental health problems like depression, ADHD, or have experienced neglect in some form and teaching them the necessary skills to improve their lives. I am super excited for the opportunity. They have contracts with some of the schools in Boise where they have these specialists actually in the school working with students, and I would absolutely love that. In fact I think I would prefer it! So we will see what happens there! We could be moving to Boise any time now!
We recently got gym memberships. Like, two days ago, so that's pretty fun! Really I just wanted it so I would have a place to go running, but for only $10 a month I feel like it is completely worth it!
And that's all I really have for you! The life of a college grad is not much more exciting than the life of a college student!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
2013
I feel like I should follow everyone else and write a year in review blog post, but I just reread all the blog posts from this year, and between school and work our lives really just weren't that exciting. Here's to hoping 2014 will be a more eventful year.
In January Brandon and I officially started our last year of college. We were both super busy and taking a lot of classes, which really is the story of our lives. At this point in time we were for sure planning to movie to North Carolina for grad school.
February. The most exciting thing this month was Valentines Day when I was spoiled rotten. Safe Haven, Costa, and treats galore!!
March was a fairly great month. I turned 22 (bleh) and we went to Disneyland! I was kind of sick the entire trip, so my blog posts from then made it sound like I didn't enjoy the trip, but looking back on it I sure did!
Nothing exciting happened in April. It came, and it went. We made our own Easter dinner for the first time ever, but that's about it!
In May Brandon turned a quarter of a century old, and received a scholarship all in the same day! We spent our afternoons eating sno cones and laying out in the sun, and started a weekly tradition of going to the Farmer's Market every Saturday. We also planned our vacation to the southeast!
June and July were filled mostly with work, but also a ton of fun. We worked from 7-3 every day, spent the afternoons outside, and spent our nights going on runs. Running with Brandon is one of my favorite things, because we just talk the entire time. Over the summer we talked mostly about the future, and it's fun to think that the future is finally here!
August was a very busy month! We went on our vacation to Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and it was one of the greatest things of my entire life. I fell in love with so many different places we visited, and can't wait to go back or even move there someday. On that trip, we decided that moving across the country may not be the best move for us at this point, and that Boise State was the best decision. It broke my heart, but I know it will be a good choice in the end. We also started our final semester at Utah State. Brandon took on a heavy load with his classes, and I started my internship in the counseling office at Sky View. Seriously, best experience of my life.
September, October, and November were just filled with school, grad school applications, and planning for the future. We spent Thanksgiving here in Logan and had a great time with Brandon's side of the family!
December was a bittersweet month. We both finished out the semester with a 4.0 gpa, and graduated with a major and two minors each. My internship at Sky View ended, something that still makes me sad every single day. I started a full time position at the library. The first weekend in December we went to Boise for Brandon's interview for the MBA program at Boise State, and five days later he got his acceptance email. We will be moving to Boise sometime within the next eight months!
Quite honestly, the future freaks me out. I'm not sure how ready I am for 2014 and all the changes it will bring, but as Brandon's favorite quote from Meet the Robinsons says: "Keep moving forward."
In January Brandon and I officially started our last year of college. We were both super busy and taking a lot of classes, which really is the story of our lives. At this point in time we were for sure planning to movie to North Carolina for grad school.
February. The most exciting thing this month was Valentines Day when I was spoiled rotten. Safe Haven, Costa, and treats galore!!
March was a fairly great month. I turned 22 (bleh) and we went to Disneyland! I was kind of sick the entire trip, so my blog posts from then made it sound like I didn't enjoy the trip, but looking back on it I sure did!
Nothing exciting happened in April. It came, and it went. We made our own Easter dinner for the first time ever, but that's about it!
In May Brandon turned a quarter of a century old, and received a scholarship all in the same day! We spent our afternoons eating sno cones and laying out in the sun, and started a weekly tradition of going to the Farmer's Market every Saturday. We also planned our vacation to the southeast!
June and July were filled mostly with work, but also a ton of fun. We worked from 7-3 every day, spent the afternoons outside, and spent our nights going on runs. Running with Brandon is one of my favorite things, because we just talk the entire time. Over the summer we talked mostly about the future, and it's fun to think that the future is finally here!
August was a very busy month! We went on our vacation to Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and it was one of the greatest things of my entire life. I fell in love with so many different places we visited, and can't wait to go back or even move there someday. On that trip, we decided that moving across the country may not be the best move for us at this point, and that Boise State was the best decision. It broke my heart, but I know it will be a good choice in the end. We also started our final semester at Utah State. Brandon took on a heavy load with his classes, and I started my internship in the counseling office at Sky View. Seriously, best experience of my life.
September, October, and November were just filled with school, grad school applications, and planning for the future. We spent Thanksgiving here in Logan and had a great time with Brandon's side of the family!
December was a bittersweet month. We both finished out the semester with a 4.0 gpa, and graduated with a major and two minors each. My internship at Sky View ended, something that still makes me sad every single day. I started a full time position at the library. The first weekend in December we went to Boise for Brandon's interview for the MBA program at Boise State, and five days later he got his acceptance email. We will be moving to Boise sometime within the next eight months!
Quite honestly, the future freaks me out. I'm not sure how ready I am for 2014 and all the changes it will bring, but as Brandon's favorite quote from Meet the Robinsons says: "Keep moving forward."
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
4 More Weeks
We are down to less than four full weeks of school!! Next week there are no classes Wednesday through Friday due to Thanksgiving, then we have a full week of classes the week after, and the second week in December is finals week. I can't believe that graduation is actually happening for both of us. I felt like college was never going to end! We still haven't heard back from Boise State yet on whether Brandon has been accepted, but they said we should hear back from them before Thanksgiving, so I'm hoping they call today or tomorrow! I plan on wearing blue or orange every single day this week just in case. I have applied for a few jobs at BSU but have yet to hear back from them. I would like to get a full time position on campus so we can get tuition waivers, so I haven't applied for any jobs off campus. My program, as it turns out, is part time at night and on weekends, so that will allow me to work full time while going to school. Brandon has also applied for a few internships up in Boise, but hasn't heard anything yet. If worst comes to worst and we have to stay here for a few months, I accepted a full time position at the library that I start December 16, so we always have that as a backup plan.
We will be staying in Logan for Thanksgiving, but I'm hoping we go up to Boise sometime soon for an interview. I am really looking forward to getting out of Logan, and I want to start planning for it as soon as possible!! That is all that is new, really. I basically have no more work left to do for school, so I'm just counting down the days until Brandon doesn't have homework anymore so we can hang out!
We will be staying in Logan for Thanksgiving, but I'm hoping we go up to Boise sometime soon for an interview. I am really looking forward to getting out of Logan, and I want to start planning for it as soon as possible!! That is all that is new, really. I basically have no more work left to do for school, so I'm just counting down the days until Brandon doesn't have homework anymore so we can hang out!
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