I officially gave my notice!

A couple of weeks ago, I officially turned in my resignation notice. My boss was sad to lose me, but happy that I had found an opportunity elsewhere that will allow me to grow my career. Although I'd hoped to be able to transition to HR in my current company, the director made it pretty clear that he wanted no part of hiring me. So, after an exhaustive job search, I think I've found the right position. At least I hope so...

Initially, I will not be working in HR, as I hoped. This is a little deflating because that is what I went back to school to accomplish. However, from all accounts of the people I interviewed with, there is tremendous opportunity for professional development and growth within this new organization. I will be sad to leave a few people behind at my current job, but I am hopeful that this leap of faith will be prosperous and amazing.

The last couple of weeks has been stressful, to say the least. Between training and documenting processes of my current job and chasing down documentation to complete the background check for my new job, I am going cray cray. I just pray the next couple of weeks will settle down and let me soak everything in as I close one career chapter and open a brand new one.

Friday letter

In order to get out of my blogging slump and update this thing on what life has been like lately, I thought a Friday letter just might do the trick!

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OUR AIR CONDITIONER IS FIXED!!!! Halleluyahhhhhh! It was a long and winding battle with the home warranty company to get this done - but now, we have a brand new unit and it is making our condo as cool as a cucumber. I am so relieved that, hopefully, the constant problems with our AC are a thing of the past!

two
I am back in contact with my mother. After she created a fake Facebook profile and reached out, I, for reasons unbeknownst to me, obliged and am trying my best to bury the hatchet. Because she is claiming to suffer from memory loss, it is really frustrating to try and resolve our issues when she selectively remembers some things and conveniently forgets all the bad things she's said and done. I've even seen her a couple of times. It. Was. Weird. I don't know where the heck this is going, but I'm doing my best to, once again, be the bigger person.

three
After an off and on job search, a boatload of interviews and a few missed opportunities, I think a new job just might be on the horizon. I went through three rounds of phone interviews for the most recent company and, as of yesterday, there is a verbal offer on the table. I am trying to negotiate the salary a bit, but everything else sounds great. After discussing it in depth with my husband, I am leaning toward accepting regardless of salary negotiation success, but more to come on this exciting opportunity!

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My husband had a successful interview a couple of weeks ago. He followed up yesterday and should be hearing about a 2nd round of interviews sometime next week. I am praying hard that this might be the one for him! Also, he has been busting a hump with his school work and getting As out the wazoo! I am SO proud of him :)

five
The hubs and I started logging our food with My Fitness Pal this week. It is amazing to realize how much sugar/sodium/fat/carbs are in food, particularly when it comes to eating out. Although we are not enjoying having to calorie count or watch every single thing we put in our mouths, it is holding us accountable and hopefully helping us work toward a healthier lifestyle.

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It is a 3-day holiday weekend and I am so ready! Can't wait to drink wine, sleep and catch up on some major cleaning!