Belongs to Rachel

So much has happened…

Friday, February 5th, 2010 | Life | No Comments

Where to start…

It’s not a secret that the company I used to work for cut everyone’s pay by 25%. With the pay cut, my bills each month were more than what I was making. I was lucky that I had money saved. I didn’t know until later that my starting salary was pretty low in the first place. It was definitely stressful and hugely demotivating.

Dan and I agreed that the job environment in Michigan wasn’t encouraging. We decided that I would look for a job outside of the state, and he would look for jobs where ever I found one. We decided this would be our little “adventure” together.

Thanks to a friend, who I really haven’t thanked enough yet, I was able to get a new job working as a consultant at JP Morgan Chase.

In November, the week before my 28th birthday, Dan and I moved to New Albany, Ohio. Because I was paying for the move, I used the last of my savings for the rental truck, movers, apartment deposits, and the first month’s rent. Also not long after I started my new job, there was a two week furlough for contractors. It was a little rough, but by the end of this month, I will finally be able to save money again.

I know my struggle is not the worst. I feel incredibly lucky that the timing worked out where I could just pick up and move. I feel very fortunate to be supported by my friends and family. I am very grateful, and will always remain optimistic.

Tags: economy, money, move, New Albany, new job

A real update?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

I guess it’s been a while since I’ve written a real update. I’ll get right on that… tomorrow.

Another trip to Oklahoma +3

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Life | No Comments

Dan and I are going to be in Oklahoma from Thursday night April 2nd to Thursday afternoon-ish the 9th. What’s more exciting about this trip is that Dan’s mom, dad and sister are going to be coming with us and staying for the weekend. I’m excited for everyone to finally meet! I hope it will be warm when we go. This time I will have my own camera so I can take pictures.

Tags: family, Oklahoma, vacation

2009

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 | Life | No Comments

It’s the start of a new year and already back to work.

I’ve been slacking on updating my blog, so I’ll give a summary.

On November 23rd, I turned 27. I had a really nice birthday and really appreciate all the gifts I got from all my loved ones. Thanks to you all. <3

On November 29th, Dan found a kitten for me at the Royal Oak Animal Shelter. We got to bring him home the following Monday and named him Dexter (yes after the tv show). When we got him home we introduced him to Dan’s 3 year old cat, Vaughn. I’ve never heard snarling and snorting like that ever before, it was crazy! Now after a month of him being with us, things have gotten better between the two. Dexter has been a constant ball of energy but he’s such a sweetheart. In the mornings when my alarm goes off, he wakes up and comes up to my pillow and cuddles with me. I’m really glad that we added him to our little family.

On my last day of work for the year on December 23rd, I went home early because I had felt sick since the previous Saturday. Even though I was sick for the first half of the vacation, I still had a nice relaxing time. I had planned on doing a few things over the break but ended up just spending a lot of time just hanging out with Dan and playing video games.

And now it’s 2009. I don’t have any “new year’s resolutions,” I just try to stick to goals that I’ve already made long before. But I do wish everyone a great 2009 and every year after.

I’m going to tag Dan to update his blog too!

Tags: Dexter

Trip to Oklahoma

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 | Life | No Comments

On October 23rd Dan and I left on a plane and went back to my hometown for a visit during my mom’s birthday. The best part was, my mom didn’t know we were coming at all. She was completely shocked to see us when we poked our heads in the door. She later said it was the most she’s ever been surprised in her entire life.

We had a great time and it was nice to see my family again since I only get to see them about once a year. Dan has some pictures on his blog here.

Tags: Oklahoma