Music, Moving and Motivation

So, we've all been waiting to hear where the next doorstop lies. Its South Carolina! Lovely beaches, seafood and unfortunately no snow... though I do hear that there is a sno-cone maker in my future, which makes everything seem a little better! We are taking a slight detour to get there though. J is going to deploy and take more training courses within the next year and I'll be staying behind in Mississippi holding down the fort and making sure that the bunnies behave themselves until J returns from his whirlwind adventure! I'm crazy proud of what J has accomplished in the last year and I'll be happy to move! I'm looking at painting a wall in my house to add just a little bit of variety to the living space since it is difficult to move around the furniture.

Grandpa with Grandma and their kids!

We went on a slight 'vacation' this weekend and visited family in St. Louis. This unexpected trip was planned Thursday night when we received word that J's Grandfather had died. He was a wonderful man, kind, funny and would tell you how it was. He gave J most of his personality, and taught him how to cook and woodwork. We'll miss him, but definitely remember him.


Today, I've also picked up the job search (again). For a town who's unemployment rate is up near 20%, its very depressing to be in the position of a college graduate who doesn't have their master's degree, but has a year or two of experience under her belt. I've been told quite a bit that I am overqualified for many positions and HR refuses to hire me for the fear that I may get a better offer and leave. It is a truly sad position to be in. None-the-less, I'm not giving up and am going to still job hunt/volunteer my heart out until J and I are just about ready to leave.

...bless my heart....