Wordy Wednesday: Lately...

Well, I am sad to say that it has been a whole week since I first posted on the blog and thought about it multiple times, but never sat down to write a post.  Either way, here I am with lots of exciting news to share.  Since I wrote last week, I have accepted a job offer--I am the new facilities events coordinator for the University of Florida Foundation in the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs!  I got my first phone call for an interview on July 26, had my first interview on July 29, got a call on July 30 that they wanted to call my references, got a call on August 2 that they wanted me to come in and talk with the person that would be my boss again on August 5, and offered the job that day!  I, of course, accepted as it is a great job and I think I will really enjoy it!  It seems like a lot less crazy long/late days and nights and I will also be working closely with another coordinator so that will be a huge plus to not be working by myself all the time!  My official start date is August 16 but I will be starting earlier than that next week as long as my paperwork gets through a little faster.  These are the mascot statues outside of my new building--Emerson Alumni Hall!

Meet Albert and Alberta...

Kevin and I have been house hunting for the 'Burgess Bungalow', which has been a crazy experience so far.  We met with a realtor and now that I have a job, we have been pre-approved for a loan so we are going to start viewing houses next week!  I'm really excited about this part, but also really nervous and scared about making this kind of decision--it's a HUGE commitment financially and also something we will have to live with for many years to come so I don't want to jump into a decision just so we can get out of the apartment.  Either way, I will keep you posted on the progress and maybe do a "House Hunters" style post when we get to the point where we are down to a top 3.

Now that we know we are going to be buying a home, we have definitely gotten more frugal!  We discussed our weekly meal plan on Sunday and decided we would go out to dinner one night and eat in all of the rest, including lunches.  However, after I got my job offer we of course had to go out to celebrate so we went to Outback (one of our faves!) and splurged a little.  Also, since Ryan Newman came in the Top 10 of the Nascar race on Sunday, it was Free Bloomin' Onion Monday!  Who could say no to that?! 

Also, for those of you who just love to read blogs--check out my dear friend Nicole's blog over at the Lieutenant and the Lady! She and her husband moved to Arizona in June for his training for National Guard and will be there until October!  We discussed starting out blogs quite some time ago so we could keep up with each other while we were so far away, but since we have both been stay-at-home-wives for the past month or so, we didn't have much trouble in that area since we have texted each other pretty much all day, everyday!  When her husband is finished with his training, they will be moving back to Virginia in the D.C. area, so we are very excited about getting to visit them and be tourists for a few days!  Anyway, she is just getting started with her blog as well so I'm sure she would appreciate the support!

Alright, I think that's all for today.  I have been thinking of some clever titles for each day and I think I am going for 'Tasty Thursday', which will be where I share one of my cooking adventures along with the recipe I used and pictures along the way.  Tomorrow I will start with the Boston Butt pulled pork that I made in the CrockPot a couple of weeks ago.  I will leave you with this for today....don't ever say I didn't make you laugh!