Blessed

1) Getting a job! Whoo hoo!! It's about flippin time... I start Jan 5 and will be working as an Administrative Assistant for the Regional Sales Team for Marriott. Working at Crabtree, so it won't be that bad of a commute. Decent money- not the best, but plenty of opportunity for advancement, not only in pay, but also position. And what a great company to work for if I want to transfer!

2) Getting a second job! Seasonal at Restoration Hardware. The manager is an old family friend of ours and was very prompt and generous in offering me a position for the next few weeks as I waited for the new job to kick in. The pay is extremely generous for a cashier's position, so I am happy to have this opportunity (and the discount :))

3) Unexpected checks! I did a promotional gig with a company a few months ago that hired me at a certain rate and then changed my rate of pay without informing me. I had talked to several different associates regarding the issue and had finally found someone that seemed to have a working 'give a damn.' Still, no follow-up, no word... I gave up. But yesterday, the check came for the extra pay! That's an extra $80, so 'mi aminals' can eat today!!

4) Showing up randomly at Janice's house and getting to spend a good hour or more catching up with her. I love good friends... and friendships that can be picked up in the same place-even when life has led you in different directions for quite some time.

5) Will. He fills me up with smiles. Every day I discover a new reason to be smitten and I couldn't be happier!!

6) Will- he deserves two mentions :)

7) My family! Who after a long seperation of space and communication this summer and fall have been extremely generous in assisting me, both financially but in support of my job search. It's nice to know that familial love and commitment knows no boundaries and they will always be a safety net for me.

8) Laura Wolfe taking a few minutes out of her busy, new mama schedule to chat with me while my heart was breaking. I am truly saddened by physical distance between us- and my empty wallet, which makes visiting almost impossible. But, I am very thankful to have her as a friend.

9) My bestest of all time extending the olive branch, reconciling a friendship of almost a decade. I love this girl more than anything and am very blessed to have her in my life.

10) Having enough money to go down to SC this weekend!! Can't wait to see Nickj, Nat, and Ash! It's been over a year- far too long! And I get to remove demon cat from my vicinity! Woooott!!