February 3

Kind of a lot has happened since I last posted. Lots of new direction in my thoughts about next year. So the short version is this. After the Career Fair, Ben and myself were left feeling a little dissapointed. No companies were hiring, none in Des Moines, and none that have locations in San Diego. BUT, then Ben found out the Navy was doing a lot of hiring! no enlisting, just civilian jobs. And we all know where the Navy does a lot of its business....San Diego! Ben put in his application and filled out this questionaire that asks you where you would like to be located (there were a few options, D.C. which I would NEVER live, Chicago and San Diego) well Ben put San Diego. The Navy job starts at 40 grand and after three years you make like 80. which is good! So as far as the move to CA goes....this is our last hope. With the economy like it is, if he doesnt get the Navy job, we are setting our sights on Des Moines (just temporary). Plus, Des Moines isnt that bad. I really like Des Moines actually....and maybe we're supposed to live in DSM. Get a bit of a start....not have to be broke....and then move out when we're ready! I'm not really dissapointed by this, actually in a weird sort of way I'm relieved. Going out into the real world is scary enough, but moving so far away is scary too. I think taking one step at a time is a good idea....and we're still young, we will get to CA soon! and if the Navy job works out then sweet! we can live in San Diego and be able to support ourselves then I'm ok with it. So if DSM is the plan we have a location that we are looking at, and actually are going to tour an appartment next friday. West Glen is kind of a new little area by Jordan Creek and we really liked the apartments from what we saw online. Also its really close to a lot of things. We could walk to Target, its right by the interstate for commuting and its new, trendy and classy! Hopefully we can get moved somewhere in June, either to Diego or DSM. in the mean time, I am still looking for jobs every other day. I've applied for a total of 7 jobs in the last few weeks, which I think is pretty good. I've applied for every job that looks even remotely interesting. Hoping hoping hoping to find somethign soon! Also we are going to get an aquarium! which is something I've always wanted! its 30 gallons which is pretty big and it comes with a stand and light and filter and all that for $50! so excited! and as SOOOOON as we figure out where we'll end up, its time to shop for a puppy!!!!! I just want to fast forward through this next four months....ugh. so much uncertainty with so much excitment at the end. One thing that I am very excited for in the next few months is the Britney Spears/Pussycat Dolls concert and seeing Casey! that will be SO fun...its not till April 3rd but I'm really lookign forward to it. Its sunny today, which makes me happy and feel energetic. Me and Ben are doing very well and getting along perfectly and working on getting caught up on LOST which I LOVE. Things are good and they'll only get better.
Right now I'm listening to a song by Faith Hill called Sunshine and Summertime. Its one of my favorite summer songs and when the sun is out I crank it and think of pool parties and blue skies. I love the sun. When it sets, it makes me want to follow it....out west....