Sunday, January 29, 2012

Yay 2012!

Wow... Just realized that my last post was on Christmas Day.... Um, I'd say it's time for an update. Yes?

Alrighty.... Let's hit the job front first. Well, I was recently in a sort a pickle, so to speak. My supervisor at Wal*Mart was helping to me transfer into the Vision Center for full time hours and higher pay. Then, shortly thereafter, my manager at Things Remembered clued me into an open Assistant Manager position at our store. So... I had been waiting to hear back from Wal*Mart for a few weeks because that would have been the best option all around. Well... Then, last week, my supervisor informed me that there's been a hold put on all internal transferring with in the store... Reason = unknown. That's when I began to think about taking the AM position... However, I did the math. If I were to switch and have Things Remembered as my primary, that would limit my availability at Wal*Mart... and when that happens, hours seem to be cut to, like, half of what I'm available for. :( In the end, I would actually end up losing hours and, in turn, lose money. SOOOOooo, I'm sticking with where I'm at now.

Next update... Apartment hunting. Did you guys even know we were looking into a different place? (*thinks*.... Maybe I didn't mention it before....) Okay, at the top then. A few months ago, we started thinking about all the gas we were using driving back and forth into Sioux Falls for work. It would make more sense to live IN Sioux Falls and use that money towards rent instead. So, skipping all the details of the actual search and what not, we've found a place! It's on W 43rd Street, right off 41st. $600 a month. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Huge living/dining area. Everything looks relatively new. Ground floor. I'm not sure what else could be better.... Oh yea, Travis and I will have a closet that we can actually walk into and use to the fullest! OMG! lol Beyond that though... the location. The cost. Everything is just... GREAT! ^_^ So excited! On Monday, I'll be taking in the applications and our deposit. The lady said as soon as we get the deposit in to her, we get the keys and can start moving our stuff in. So pumped!

Hm... what else? Travis and I couldn't be better! ^_^ *sigh* So, so, so happy! We're looking to celebrate our 19 month anniversary (on January 30) and Valentine's Day together... at some point. haha I have his gift already... (or one of them. ;) hehe) And he's been "researching" lately... So anxious!

I need to start gearing up for Britney & Aaron's wedding! Last week, I went and bought my MOH dress! It really reminded me that there's only a few months left! OMG! Need to get the Bridal Shower together..... the Bachelorette Party. Oh man... Need to get working. haha

OOOO! I finished up my sister's Baby Shower Invites! Take a look!

Front side. Postcard style with address areas on the other side.

They're so nice! I like them. She wanted kind of a "Rockstar Theme"... I think I did it pretty well. She liked them and that's all I care about. :D  If you like them, you should let me know! And.... tell your friends! haha (Much appreciated, btw!)

All in all, 2012 has been quite wonderful so far! Finances are looking up. A new place in on the horizon. Our relationship is always growing. ^_^ Can't wait for the rest of the year!



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