Lots of Changes…Or One Big Change!
It really has been a looong time since I posted. A ton has changed, but the biggest one for me is that I started a contract position that requires me to be in an office. This is the first time in over four years! I’ve been working from home until this time. At first, I was very hesitant about going back to an office environment. The contract is only for 15 weeks and I was nervous about how I’d fit in. Fortunately, things have gone quite well.
I’m working with an old co-worker who is also a good friend of mine. That has made it so much more worth while! The work sucks as they really aren’t prepared for us to be there. They are very flexible, so I don’t have to be there at a certain time and can leave if/when I need to. (Which is nice because the commute is awful, especially since the bridge collapse!) But I’ve enjoyed the social aspect of being in an office. I’ve even enjoyed dressing up a bit more than I would usually (which is probably VERY strange for those who really know me). I’ll also admit, I’m really looking forward to a steady paycheck!!
As for the bridge…it was a little scary for me. I took that bridge twice a day to and from my new job. I didn’t work that day, so I wasn’t on it. As I was watching, I was thinking, “Wow, that would suck to know someone on the bridge!” Then I realized that my brother took that bridge to pick up my nephew from daycare and return home. I called him, but didn’t get an answer so I left him a message. I hadn’t heard from him after a while, so called him again. Turns out he hadn’t even heard about it. (So thankfully they were okay!) My brother decided to take a different way home to try avoiding traffic. Still, seeing the pictures is rather surreal. I am amazed at how many people survived, and feel deeply for those who lost loved ones in the accident.
In other, happy news…I’m an aunt again!! SIL (DH’s sister) gave birth to a baby girl today at 4:12 pm. Her name is Izabella Lee. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20.5 inches. I hear she has lots of dark hair (which is quite different from their son who has blond hair). I’m so excited to meet her!
