oh my.

Tomorrow is May. Moving month is upon us. Ben and I have both been having some conflicting emotions about the move. We are excited about living in the motor home and being around family and our friends out there. But sad about leaving friends here. And there is some anxiety mixed in too. About specific things, like jobs and how the cats will do in the motor home. But I think I'm also experiencing just some general anxiety about starting a new life. There are so many unknowns. I'm a little sad to be leaving our first home as a married couple, too.

However,
I am BEYOND thrilled that Ben will be done with school. I can't believe the end has finally come. I'm so ready.

I've already been making some progress on sorting and packing. We have to be mostly packed up in two weeks so Ben's parents can take the majority of our stuff back after graduation. I have quite a bit to do in the next few weeks.

Job attempt!

I applied for a job in Colorado today. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, since I have no clue whether or not I will get it. But it's kind of hard, because I think I really want it. It is an administrative assistant job in a counseling center. I got my bachelor's degree in counseling and it is the same general type of work I have been doing for almost 3 years now, so I think it would be a really good fit. PLUS it is full time. With benefits. Which my current job is not.

It is the first time I've ever applied for a "grown up" job. I don't really count my job now because I still work hourly, I'm not full time, etc. The job I have now was previously designated for students, and I think that's another reason I've never really thought of it as a "grown up" job. And was pretty easy to get because it is at the college I graduated from, so they knew me. This would be a salaried position. I don't know anyone there. I submitted a cover letter in addition to my resume. Pretty crazy.

I guess if I don't get it, at least I'm getting myself more used to the process.

Anyway, I'm excited and nervous.

I'm Back!

I had to do an update to my account, and it resulted in me being confused, and unable to long on. But then I figured it out! So I'm back in my little blog. We got in late on Monday from our vacation. It was really hard to come back. I love Washington, and I love being with my mom and step-dad. I feel so content when I am out there. Ben says I have been grumpier since we've been back. Hah.

Here are some highlights from our trip.

My step-dad Kevin and my mom's Corgi Dottie.

A lighthouse on an island we visited.

One of my favorite activities: Beach Combing!

Me and Ben on the ferry.

The sign for The Egg and I Rd. The setting for one of my favorite books, The Egg and I.

In other news, our move to Colorado is a month from yesterday. YIKES!! I am not ready and it does not even feel real. We have a lot of stuff to get rid of. It's going to be a crazy month. Ben is going to be preaching every Sunday until we leave. I am going to be able to work pretty much full time until we leave, which is a huge blessing to us financially. This move is going to have expenses attached, of course. I also have a bridal shower I am helping plan, for a wedding we are both in the weekend after we move. I'm nervous and excited about everything that is coming up.