July, 2011 Why orange? No better color for Longhorn's fans.

And I'm catching up!!

Well...let's see...June finished off with a bang. Two weeks after being fired I had 5 interviews and 5 offers. It was so awesome to see all that was out there. I took a job and started 6/13/11 at JFCS. Great group of people and hallelujah...normal management. Most there have been management for more than 5 minutes which helps. And many are tired of the politics and egos in the system. So - they are not controlling and make sense with practice. Fun, way too much food and good team. I'm not in knots going to work and don't have a supervisor who asks me to do unethical things or a supervisor's supervisor who is clueless. Ahhhhhh....that's better.

And...George and I enjoyed a trip to Austin. He was sold on the way to my sister's house from the airport. That didn't take long. The deer in her neighborhood greeted us and were prolific throughout the trip...so sweet. It's no wonder he liked it...even with a drought it's pretty. If felt good to get back - I always feel at home in Texas. My sister as always made us comfy and spoiled us. The winding rivers, BBQ, houses, Barton Springs, UT Austin (my Alma mater) trees and slower pace were delightful. We have settled on a neighborhood and school there. It's close to my sister and an area that will be great for Maddie, us...and my Dad. So - we have a bit of time to pull things together...but not too long now :)

And a new addition to the household - George's new baby - a Ford Mustang convertible. He goes through cars like underwear! Hopefully this one will last a bit. It's a fun ride though.

June, 2011

Happy June all! We've had a blast this past month. I've LOVED playing hooky from work. Nothing is better than going to the splash pad and drinking Margaritas on a Wednesday with my family. So...play dates at splash pads and bouncy places, Maddie having fun with a superhero showing for the Green Lantern at a local mall (yee-gads does she love super heroes), she got her Green Belt - quite a sight to see and continues to have fun with school.

George and I are having fun dating. It's nice to slow down. We've gotten a lot of yard work done, seen a lot of movies...and I've leisurely put my resume out there and 100% got calls back and interviews...and hired within 2 weeks but asked not to start for a bit. I'm having too much fun!! So...I'll be working for another outpatient clinic - closure to home, making more, setting my own hours (yep...I don't have to work Fridays!!) and so far the people I've met from the interview have been so very nice. The management seems normal - such a relief. I'm hoping to not have to work with a management staff that by far needs medication and DBT worse than the clients. The one I thought was nice...a climber on the backs of others. Really? Why bother being in this field. This is why mental health provision in AZ is poor. So...off to something new and from friends in the field in TX better...

So...George and I are planning a trip to BBQ land in a few weeks to scout the place out for homes, schools...and to see if George can withstand the Austin heat and humidity. My feeling is he'll love it as much as I do. Maddie is excited about the idea of a "new adventure" as long as we eventually move into a 3 story house painted blue with an elevator. Hmmm...HGTV...where are you when I need you!! Life continues to be good and fun. I'm just happy and again...my cup runneth over and over again.