A lot has been going in my life to say the least. Thankfully, the majority of what has has happened has been great things. Since moving back to Minnesota last April (2009), I have had so many life changes. First, it was buying our first house! We found a perfect 3 bed/1 bath house with a nice fenced in backyard near a lake. We have 2 2-car detached garages, which of course makes Gary a VERY happy boy. Neither of us wanted to buy in Crystal, since we grew up in the neighboring city, but when we found this perfect gem with everything we were looking for in our price range, we couldn't say no. We quickly jumped on it and worked with the sellers to figure out a deal. We closed in June 2009 and have been SO happy with the biggest purchase of our lives. Shelby LOVES the backyard, and Gary (and his friends) love the train tracks in the back... they're still young at heart and hop on the train every chance they get. I know I know... not safe. But what can you do - boys will be boys.
Also, in October 2009, I accomplished something I never even wanted to do... I got my MBA! Apparently I'm supposed to be smart now and do lots of great things in life, but honestly I don't think it changed much except for the amount I have to pay to student loans each month. Ok ok, I'll give my education some credit... I landed a great job... but I think anybody who is motivated and dedicated can get a great job without a graduate degree! HOWEVER.. I will never regret getting my MBA. I feel like I understand a lot more about business (well, I'd better hope so, after all that $$$ that went into teaching me about business) and life in general. I understand management's decisions a little more than I had previously.
I started working at Boston Scientific last July (again, 2009) as a temporary worker. I started as a Contract Facilitator, was moved into a Contract Facilitator role, then had a door open for me to step into another temporary role of a Contract Administrator. I wasn't qualified for the Administrator position, but because the person they had in the role put in her 2-week notice unexpectedly, they needed someone. They figured they would "borrow" me until they could hire someone else to do the job. WELL, I wasn't having that- I can do anything they'll let me do. I asked if they could try me out for the job on a temporary basis, then when it was posted for hire I would apply, knowing that I was not guaranteed the job. Thankfully, I was offered the job and of course accepted! I truly see myself being with the company for a very, very long time. I've met a lot of great people and learned SO much. Plus, the benefits are out of this world.
We are also, of course, planning our upcoming wedding. It is now only 73 days away! 73!!! It is so exciting that we are that close to being Mr. & Mrs. Rude. It just sounds so... perfect. So fitting. So everything I ever wanted. :) Planning a wedding is one of the hardest things I've had to do, especially since we are on a budget. Trying to make beautiful decorations that don't cost a ton is really tough when you're not all that creative. Things are slowly but surely coming together, and I'm confident that no matter the decorations that show up, our wedding day will be so beautiful!
Since this post is already much too long (there is so much that I need to catch so many people up on!), I'm going to let you rest your eyes. I hope this blog (although I am 99% sure there won't be many posts... because, well, life happens) can keep me in touch with some of those I have lost touch with over the years, and can update those who are far away... I know I love reading about what is going on in other's lives, so I hope someone will find this blog interesting or at least a great way to procrastinate on more important things.
Happy hump day!
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