It’s time to share the good news.  I got a new job!

Losing one’s job is a process.  Managing unemployment is a process.  Searching for a new job is a process.  Even getting hired is a process!   The verbal offer came a little over a week ago, then the letter, then the pre-employment screening, then the background check.  After ALL OF THAT — I think I’ve made it to the ‘excitement’ phase!

Peter and I will be moving to Maryland.  The next phase of our journey will begin — relocation!  

I’m so excited to be joining a wonderful firm, with great people who are really excited to have me joining them.  Peter and I will use May to do some scouting for housing, find our new “home” (although it might be a temporary home, then our final one — we will see).  And then we have a beach trip planned in early June around a wedding — all before I start my new job in later June.

Thank you to everyone who helped me through this journey so far.   You helped in SOOO man ways — offered me advice, comfort, positivity and … (sometimes) a shoulder to cry on when I needed it.  This process was ALL everyone said it would be.  Surprising.  Scary at times.  Relaxing.  Nerve-wrecking.  And Exciting.

I feel like I’m nose pressed against a fence…..with one foot on the planks about to hoist myself over to the other side.  I can’t wait to see what’s over there!  I will be sure to let you know!   Love you guys!  #ChooseHappiness365 (181/365)

Ciao for now…Diane