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There is so much happening in our lives. It makes me nervous. I hate "not knowing". Sure, I am excited about getting a job, buying a house, having a puppy.. however I get anxious when there is something I want (aka: house), and may not be able to control outcome of.

 Today we decided we want to move forward with one of the homes we saw this last weekend. It was one that we had our eye on for awhile, and then after seeing it, it feels like home. However, our hesitation is that we hadn't planned to make an offer on anything this soon! We truly figured it would take a little more time to feel good about a house. We are SO excited about getting a home... getting this home. However we are a month early, which means we still need to save a little money yet. We still have gaps to fill to ensure we have a down payment, plus having something left in our accounts! 

Therefore, we are moving forward, but at a slow pace. I want to move forward like I'm dashing toward the finish for a gold medal. I want this house that bad. However, I must have patience. I must wait until we have a little more money so we don't dig ourselves into an uncomfortable situation. It isn't like a month is that long. However when the house of my dreams is on the line, a month is going to feel like forever!

We tried to not stress about it to much tonight. Instead, with our monthly anniversary day, we made nachos, and watched some more of Planet Earth. It was just nice to cuddle on our couch.

A month of updates

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 -- Started blog break. Husband brought me 'crazy daisy' flowers :)

Wednesday, August 27 - - Husband had been promising to wash dishes for a few days. I was just giving him time, as I knew he would get around to it, not to mention I didn't have the time to bother with it. We were in the middle of watching "Scrubs". It was around midnight, and he decided he would start washing dishes. Suddenly, I heard "Oh my God, Oh my God". I turned to look, and said "What!?". Husband made a quick turn toward me and blood spattered on the counter! I guess a glass had broke in the sink and slit his hand open. We quickly wrapped his hand and made our way to the ER. Two hours, and eight stitches later we were finally driving out of the ER parking lot.

(Husband's wound... click the photo if you want to see...)

It was a PAY PARKING LOT! Seriously. Who ever heard of having to pay to park at the ER? We dug around the car floor long enough to find enough change to pay the meter so we could leave.

August 29 - - We go to the State Fair each August 29, for our monthly anniversary celebration!



I LOVE the MN State Fair! The food, the music, the parade... it is all great!



Husband and I don't "do" rides at the fair, except one per year. This year, it was the "Big Slide"!



As I was sitting on the slide -- I got a call... about my future job! She left a message asking me to call back, After situating myself in a 'quiet' area of the fair (the pig barn) I called back and was offered a position! I was SO excited! What a perfect day!

August 30 -- Went to a friend's House warming party.

August 31 -- Husbands family came to visit. We decided to visit the zoo for the afternoon.




September 8 -- Started at my Job! I am working at a community college as an advisor/coordinator for a group of at risk students. I was so nervous, however it was (and still is) great. I love every minute of it!

September 12 -- Left for NE Wedding. Spent the night somewhere near Omaha.

September 13 -- Met our puppy! Husband's family is looking after him until we get a house!

September 18 --Met with mortgage broker! We are pre-approved for a house! :-)
September 19 -- Met with our Realtor!
September 21 --Husband went to first Vikings football game. I worked on conference planning.
September 27 -- Went house hunting! We had been searching on the internet ever since I graduated in May, thus we have had a few picked out, not to mention a favorite or 2. After narrowing them down to our ultimate favs, we ended up seeing 3. We are kind of in love with one of the homes, and thinking about making an offer... I am so nervous about this process. I really like this house, and don't want to loose it...
September 28 -- I did a bunch of cleaning. I'm trying to not think about the house, however I'm so anxious. Husband is going to call the Realtor tomorrow...


So that I my month in a nutshell! It was a busy month, however I wasn't able to work on my blog. I really need to update my blog roll, graphic changes, and a few behind the scenes stuff, such as backing up my blog! Hopefully those things will soon happen! However, one step at a time! :)

A slow start

So, it is nearly 10 pm. I just got home. I wanted to post a long post updating you on everything. However I am tired.

So here is what went on today... Work was good! I am really enjoying my position and am very excited to tell you much much more about it! After work, I went to a conference planning meeting. The conference is less than a month away, and planning is crazy! My husband and I went for a late supper and ice cream to celebrate my first payday Friday at my new job! :-)

Now we are getting ready for bed. I promised I would post. I wanted to say so much more, however I guess this is a start! One step at a time!

OOOOOH! Guess what we are doing tomorrow? Anyone?

Holy Cow!

Has it really been nearly a month!? GEEZ! I didn't intend on taking that kind of break. however I must admit it was good to relax and take care of life.

I plan to have a full update and be back full steam into blogging on Friday September 26. I decided if I am this close to having a full month off, might as well finish it off.

However, I wanted to let you all know I'm here, still reading your blogs, and still planning a come back. :-)




AND




I wanted to let you all know





thank you for your kind words of encouragement and understanding!



Oh



AND . . .

I GOT A JOB!!!!