I found a new job and I'm moving!!!!
I am so excited and I just can't hide it!!!! 
My daughter (and only child) lives 150 miles away from me. She and her brand-new husband (they just got married last Sunday) have been living in his hometown, which also happens to be the same town that they went to college in. Well they are definitely putting down roots there. So last November, after some coaxing I was convinced to move down there by them. So I started looking. I felt like it would never happen. With the economy the way it is and I'm 150 miles a way so it's hard to set up interviews. I figured it was a long shot.
Well after 9 months of searching I found a great job making the same money...which is actually good because the cost of living is cheaper, gas is cheaper and my commute will be nothing compared to what I drive now. So I am actually ahead of the game. Most importantly I will be near my daughter again!!! I will be part of her everyday life again. I hated the long distance relationship. I missed having her around. Going out with her shopping or eating out or having her for dinner and hanging out. I am so very happy. My daughter was soooo excited about whether or not I got the job...I was given special permission to interrupt their honeymoon to let them know when I found out...hahaha.
I have to say I have lived in the Chicago area my whole life. I am uprooting myself from a place I have lived for 13 years and a job I have had for 9 years....to a new life, new job, new house. I would have never had the courage to do this if it wasn't for my newly gained confidence. Losing weight has given me more than a healthier life. It has given me the strength and courage to try new things. I am proud of myself for not only finding a new job in this market but also because I know 2 years ago I would have NEVER done this. I hated meeting new people. I felt like they were judging me because I was fat. I had my comfort zone and the last decade or so I just sat in the same job and same place even though I wasn't happy.
For those contemplating WLS...if you are successful at it...it will change your life in more ways than you can imagine!!!!
My daughter (and only child) lives 150 miles away from me. She and her brand-new husband (they just got married last Sunday) have been living in his hometown, which also happens to be the same town that they went to college in. Well they are definitely putting down roots there. So last November, after some coaxing I was convinced to move down there by them. So I started looking. I felt like it would never happen. With the economy the way it is and I'm 150 miles a way so it's hard to set up interviews. I figured it was a long shot.
Well after 9 months of searching I found a great job making the same money...which is actually good because the cost of living is cheaper, gas is cheaper and my commute will be nothing compared to what I drive now. So I am actually ahead of the game. Most importantly I will be near my daughter again!!! I will be part of her everyday life again. I hated the long distance relationship. I missed having her around. Going out with her shopping or eating out or having her for dinner and hanging out. I am so very happy. My daughter was soooo excited about whether or not I got the job...I was given special permission to interrupt their honeymoon to let them know when I found out...hahaha.
I have to say I have lived in the Chicago area my whole life. I am uprooting myself from a place I have lived for 13 years and a job I have had for 9 years....to a new life, new job, new house. I would have never had the courage to do this if it wasn't for my newly gained confidence. Losing weight has given me more than a healthier life. It has given me the strength and courage to try new things. I am proud of myself for not only finding a new job in this market but also because I know 2 years ago I would have NEVER done this. I hated meeting new people. I felt like they were judging me because I was fat. I had my comfort zone and the last decade or so I just sat in the same job and same place even though I wasn't happy.
For those contemplating WLS...if you are successful at it...it will change your life in more ways than you can imagine!!!!
Yeaaaa!!! WTG! This is so awesome and I wish you all the best in your new life, career and town. Congratulations!
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on 7/1/11 10:34 pm - Des Moines, IA
on 7/1/11 10:34 pm - Des Moines, IA
I'm so happy and excited for you! Any chance the 150 miles away is West of Oswego? I keep telling people they need to come visit Iowa so I can meet them. : )
Can't wait to hear about your new journey in life.
Kristi
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