We are officially rounding out the 6th week since Babe has been in DC. He came home for the first time last weekend and it was quite simply amazing. I feel like I fell in love with him all over again that weekend. I tried hard not to count the hours until he had to leave again, and be sad, and instead focused on continuing to move forward. He comes home again in April, and I of course already can't wait.
The first month had it's ups and down for sure. Toward the middle of the month it really began to sink in just how much time this actually is, and we were trying to figure out a routine of communication that worked for us. He has three roommates and I really don't want to be interrupt anything or have them feel like I call all the time, so we generally email back and forth throughout the day, call right before bed, and Skype/video chat from time to time. This month has been a million times easier. I am in a routine here myself, working and feel proud to be able to keep up with all the bills on my own. I make plans every few weeks to get out of town and/or plan something big with my out-of-town friends to have things to look forward to. I have to say though, I really don't feel lonely or like I need company most of the time. I am pretty self-sufficient and independent and if nothing else, this experience has been a good reminder of that for me, that I am capable of doing hard things.
I interviewed for a job in DC last week!! It's with a non-profit that I feel very strongly about who participates in ocean research and education. I am waiting to hear about a second interview next week. I am so excited about it, but have thus far tried to keep it quiet because it seems like a long shot and if I don't get it, I don't want to disappoint everyone. But I have been applying again, and really feel confident all of a sudden in what I want to do, and what my ideal next step would be. Getting the interview was a HUGE step for me...it made me feel good that people are still taking notice of my skills and that maybe I am making good decisions after all. Whether I move, or stay in Milwaukee, both situations would be great and I feel good about that.
I am getting bored with my clothes situation, and my hair, etc etc and am trying to decide what my next move should be to jazz things up a bit. I think a trim is probably the first thing on the agenda, but we'll see! That's about all for now on this end! Talk to you all soon!
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