So... lately I've been pretty anxious about moving to Clear Lake, leaving my current job, etc. But I'm starting to get somewhat of a new outlook on things lately.
One reason that I'm anxious about moving is that it is a huge decision, and I hate making those. It's scary because it will change the whole course of my life as I know it right now, and I can't tell the outcome of my decision yet. I am a big-time planner, and when I can't map out my next steps and how it will affect me, it makes me nervous. But I've decided to go, and that in itself is almost a relief - the decision-making part is out of the way. Now I'm just trying desperately to plan around that decision, to make this transition as easy and as "safe" as possible. Like my roomie and fellow blogger Leslie said, I wish I was a fly by the seat of my pants girl, but I'm just not.
However, things have started to kind of fall into place concerning my big decision to move. First, I will be donating my eggs much sooner than I expected, which will enable me to have some "cushion money." I have decided to move to Clear Lake after my retrieval, whether I have a job lined up or not, and this money will help get us by until I find employment.
Also, I just received an email from an Extension contact, asking if I'd be interested in doing some freelance work while I'm job hunting. Uh, yeah! I desperately want to be a part of the Extension community again, so until I can get permanent employment with them, this will be great!
I also have my freelance consulting work that I'm doing for Caleb's brother, Gabe. Gabe and his fiance are opening up a chiropractic office in Creston, and have asked me to help them with marketing initiatives. So I've dubbed myself an official "Marketing Consultant." I really enjoy the work - I guess I actually missed making marketing plans like we did for all of our projects in my marketing classes. As I said, I like to plan, and that includes for other people. I'm not sure how much money this will generate (I'm not expecting a lot), but this will be great experience and I'm glad to help my soon-to-be family start their new business (and life).
Now all Caleb and I really have to do (other than some other details) is find an apartment in Clear Lake. I've already made some concessions to my list of features that I want in an apartment, and now we are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 off-street parking spots and laundry in the building, for under $500. So far we've found a few promising options online, so we need to book a Saturday with a realtor and go to Clear Lake to figure it out. I'm hoping it will only take one weekend.
Anyways, things are good... I'm feeling more secure about my future, and I'm now looking forward to decorating our new apartment and maybe having some nice time off work! :)
One reason that I'm anxious about moving is that it is a huge decision, and I hate making those. It's scary because it will change the whole course of my life as I know it right now, and I can't tell the outcome of my decision yet. I am a big-time planner, and when I can't map out my next steps and how it will affect me, it makes me nervous. But I've decided to go, and that in itself is almost a relief - the decision-making part is out of the way. Now I'm just trying desperately to plan around that decision, to make this transition as easy and as "safe" as possible. Like my roomie and fellow blogger Leslie said, I wish I was a fly by the seat of my pants girl, but I'm just not.
However, things have started to kind of fall into place concerning my big decision to move. First, I will be donating my eggs much sooner than I expected, which will enable me to have some "cushion money." I have decided to move to Clear Lake after my retrieval, whether I have a job lined up or not, and this money will help get us by until I find employment.
Also, I just received an email from an Extension contact, asking if I'd be interested in doing some freelance work while I'm job hunting. Uh, yeah! I desperately want to be a part of the Extension community again, so until I can get permanent employment with them, this will be great!
I also have my freelance consulting work that I'm doing for Caleb's brother, Gabe. Gabe and his fiance are opening up a chiropractic office in Creston, and have asked me to help them with marketing initiatives. So I've dubbed myself an official "Marketing Consultant." I really enjoy the work - I guess I actually missed making marketing plans like we did for all of our projects in my marketing classes. As I said, I like to plan, and that includes for other people. I'm not sure how much money this will generate (I'm not expecting a lot), but this will be great experience and I'm glad to help my soon-to-be family start their new business (and life).
Now all Caleb and I really have to do (other than some other details) is find an apartment in Clear Lake. I've already made some concessions to my list of features that I want in an apartment, and now we are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 off-street parking spots and laundry in the building, for under $500. So far we've found a few promising options online, so we need to book a Saturday with a realtor and go to Clear Lake to figure it out. I'm hoping it will only take one weekend.
Anyways, things are good... I'm feeling more secure about my future, and I'm now looking forward to decorating our new apartment and maybe having some nice time off work! :)
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.This was the last place that Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens played before they died in a plane crash in February 1959 - 50 years ago!
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