To Be or Not To Be.... Question Answered.

So this is the much needed update that I have been meaning to post that I am just getting to now.  Since I last posted, many things have happened.

We are still currently in Colorado for those who might wonder if we have up and left again.... but that will be short-lived as we are relocating in a few weeks.

So let's start first with what happened with the job and all of the prayers I requested...

I did indeed get an interview- it was supposed to be a Skype interview- but at the last minute due to technical difficulties became a phone interview.  The interview went well from what I could tell.  It was right after my phone interview that I was looking at flights if there was a possibility that I might need to go for an in-person interview.  Great flight deals were going on from Denver to Atlanta- so I just decided that I could go visit Grandma and Grandpa and hope for the possibility of scoring an in-person interview while there.  Off I went to Georgia for two weeks until the 4th of July.  I had a wonderful time visiting while there and got to have a bunch of fun visiting with friends and family... though I missed Matt and Macey quite a bit!  I did end up having a grueling 2-hour interview with 4 different employees at Georgia College.  I wasn't too nervous about the interview portion with the employees that I knew already- but in my opinion-- that was really the most grueling part!! I guess it was good to know they wanted to know me for my accomplishments and would make a hiring decision based on my qualifications and abilities rather than our friendship.

To give you the conclusion to the Job...Fast-forward to the 26th of July-- almost a month later from the time of my interview, I finally hear back after I called to check in.  I received a response indicating that an offer is out to the other candidate and that she had 10 years of experience on me.  But... a little piece of encouragement that he wanted to keep in touch because when turnover occurs or new positions are created, he thinks I am impressive and wants me to be a part of the team.   So a bit of a let-down, but what are you going to do when you're a new grad and don't have 10 years of experience to compete?  So to be or not to be.... for now the question has been answered... and the answer is NO.  :(

So...Back to Colorado I went on the 4th of July.  I couldn't wait to see Matt and was so disappointed to know that he wasn't picking me up from the airport.  He told me that Kate was coming to get me and he was on his way to a job.  I was skeptical and I started texting Kate and when she didn't answer, I kept bothering Matt.  I finally was just mad that he didn't crack and say he was coming and had partially given into the fact that he might not be coming for me ---  so I walked back into the waiting area and plopped down. I called Grandma and Grandpa to let them know that I got back to Colorado in one piece and was waiting for my ride.... when up pulled the Subaru and my sneaky husband.  I have to say- my favorite part of being away and traveling is the feeling that I get when I see Matt for the first time... I know this is sappy... but.... It's like falling in love all over again.  Just the love that I feel for him and knowing that I'm back where I belong.  Since we have been moving around and traveling so much, my new favorite phrase is... "Home is where your Honey is..."  That has become more and more true for the two of us.

I feel like such a geek doing this but... some news on Macey... Since people ask and she is afterall the closest we have to a child currently....

Macey is 6 months now... which in dog years she is about 3.5 years old... and I tell you- she is acting like a 3-4 year old for sure.  Macey loves to do laps around the house like a crazy puppy, play fetch with her tennis ball, play tug-o-war with her rope, and cuddling with her monkey (the only toy she hasn't pulled the stuffing out of).  She knows how to sit, lay down, crawl (on a good day), and shake.  She is in the process of also learning how to stand on her hind legs to get treats and we are working on "stay".  The most recent fun health escapade we have had is an ear infection and she thinks the ear cleaning bottle is her biggest enemy... she is going to be fat from all the treats that we are having to use to bribe her.  We sure do hate when she doesn't listen and is crazy, but we love the fun and sweet cuddling she does with us.

Well it is getting late and I should get to bed.  Hopefully I will be posting and updating the blog much sooner than this last time!!  Thanks for reading about all of our adventures! :)

Prayers Please!

I had a commitment to keep this thing up-to-date and current for everyone with an interest to be able to stay in the loop.  The past little bit has been really filled with working to - in my true perfectionist fashion- submit the best application that I could for this job opening that I have been hoping for.  

The Georgia College position was posted-- it'll be two weeks tomorrow-- and since then, I have been refreshing my resume and putting together what I hope to them  is an impressive business writing sample.  Matt always has his inspiration come when he has time to think- usually the shower is his thinking spot- and yesterday morning, he came out of the bathroom with an inspired piece for me.  He told me even though I was planning to call later this week- that I needed to call and follow-up regarding my application I submitted last Friday.  Also I was bold and used a tip from my business writing course where I said that I would call and request an interview.  I have never been that bold, but with this application- I felt it was important to be proactive.  

Before he left to work for the day, he made me promise I would call that same day.  I spent some time thinking about how I wanted to approach my call.  I can honestly say this was very different for me as I've always had people call me for an interview almost the moment I submitted my application.  I am so very excited about the prospects of this job and what talents and abilities I can bring to the table.  It was lovely and very easy to talk with Bill (the AVP who is doing the hiring).  I always hate when you have that awkward person that is just hard to talk with on the phone.  I am so grateful that was not the issue with this call at all.  Seems like a really great and nice guy.  

It came down to do-or-die time with requesting the interview- in the lull of the conversation, I mentioned my cover letter and asked when we could schedule an interview.  He said that yes we could and we scheduled a Skype interview for tomorrow, Friday. Prayers... all greatly appreciated.  Matt and I would be excited and welcome a move to Georgia to get back to some southern roots.  Well... I think Matt will miss the skiing greatly, but there will be so many opportunities for us there.  

On another note... Macey had her Spay surgery a week ago.  She's not a child, but I can't tell you how sad I was leaving her there and knowing I was causing her pain that she did not choose, but I know it's for her best.  I can't imagine what it will be to see my own children in pain.  It was difficult enough when Matt was in pain and sick-- I felt terrible and it brought me to tears feeling so helpless that I couldn't make him better or take it from him.  That sympathy factor that is a part of me is a gift, but can be a curse.  

She has recovered really well and I tell you- though I shouldn't have laughed, I had quite a few rolling on the floor incidents when Macey would knock into walls with her cone on and would feel cornered and not know what to do.  She would stand just paralyzed staring at the wall.  But don't worry- I think she got us back for all of the laughing.  She now uses her cone as a weapon.  The back of my legs and ankles will be very happy when she is cleared to not have to wear it anymore and her stitches are completely healed.  

I will have another post about what happens with the interview.  Prayers please and lets see how things go!!