At Least It Is September

Oh.

Well, I'm still around if anyone is still listening to me. I realize that it has been half a month and not one word from me. Sorry. I guess I just needed some time. There has been plenty of things to talk about, I just haven't really been in a mood to discuss them.

But here we finally are in my favourite of months. Summer over, getting back to real life. Which for me, right now, means getting back to real blogging.

So. Maybe a month ago my Bishop told me about a fantastic job opportunity as the Institute Secretary in Edmonton, a city about five hours away from my southern home. I joked with him that working up there would result in quite a commute for church every week, but told him that I would consider applying, even though that meant I would potentially have to move.

Figuring it was a once in a lifetime job opportunity, I sent my resume to the right people and head up to Edmonton to interview for the position. I found out a couple of things during my interview, that the final decision was between me and one other person, and secondly that it turned out to just, for the time being,to be a temporary, two month, job.

After some thought, I figured I could move up to Edmonton. That maybe this was just the change I was looking for. I planned out the logistics of moving, which seemed more than manageable, had a few people I could talk to about housing, and even talked to Jenny about dividing up our shared items.

From everything I felt, it really seemed like moving was in the cards for me.

And then the job was offered to the other applicant.

My dear Ashley had counseled me not to put any carts before my horse, but seriously, honestly, truly, I thought this job was mine.

So, even now, I have mixed reactions. Super happy to stay where I am. (Especially after spending ten glorious years my wonderful ward.) Super sad to have something else slip away.

But it is probably for the best. Good that I don't have to move far away just to be unemployed in the middle of winter. Good that I don't have to go to all the hassle and expensive of moving. Good that I can stay with the Three Musketeers. But to say it has been a disappointment, is really an understatement.

I'll be okay. There are other opportunities cropping up every day. And hopefully, before too long this nightmare will be over. After all The Bank of Canada recently announced the recession is over.

So it turned out to be my starter if anyone is playing Topaz Bingo. I'm glad to have my car in working order, even if it is choosing to die piece by piece. Our eighth anniversary together is just around the corner and I am excited to celebrate with a car wash and quart of new oil.

I am still working on my other blog and am hoping to get a few more posts out before releasing it to the world. But be excited. It will be worth the wait. I promise.

Keep doing what you're doing.

Good luck to us all!

As Always,