The GOOD news: I absolutely love my new job! I was extremely overwhelmed on Monday, because it was my first day, but now that the week has come to an end (yes, I realize it's only Thursday, but we only have a four-day work week!), I am positive that it was the perfect choice for me. I have already learned so much, and I have been able to use all the skills I gained in college. Thank goodness I was an editor at the Dixie Sun for four years because it really did prepare me for this position. The people I work with are all super nice and helpful, and I've even had a couple of stories published. I can't even explain how much fun it is to come into work and do what I LOVE to do all day long. It's awesome!
The BAD news: Since I started a new job three days before we were supposed to close on our house, we have to wait to move in. The underwriters don't have verification of my employment because I have not received a paycheck yet, so worst case scenario, we'll be moving Jan. 5. This is really not ideal because we were excited for the tax break, moving in before Christmas, and getting settled before the new year started. I guess all we can do is hope for the best. I think buying a home is more stressful than anything else I've ever encountered. And I get stressed a lot. Half of our stuff is boxed up, we've sold most of our furniture (hello pillows on the floor!), and we had delivery dates set for all of our furniture and appliances. Plus, we didn't even put up any Christmas decor (not even our tree!) because we thought were moving. Now we look like a couple of scrooges. Oh well. I guess we'll just have to live in chaos for a few weeks. However, I'm sure we'll be even more grateful for our house when we can finally move in!
PS - I don't have any pics to post up right now, but our house is totally finished and looks amazing. I'll have to take a few pictures next time we go to "visit."
