Thanksgiving 2014

2014 was quite a year.

There was good:  We explored a new area, got used to new jobs, and bought a house.  And since this is a personal finance blog (I won’t be adding this around the thanksgiving table), I’ll add that we made more money than we have EVER made.  I just got a raise (effective 11/1) and a bonus, and T got a raise (effective next June??!).

On the flip side, there were some struggles, at least on my part.  My mom had heart surgery (and is fine now, thank goodness).  I still haven’t figured out a solid running routine.  I love the energy of the city, and going into it every day, but don’t love the commute.  We are still getting established up here as far as friends go – it always takes me some time.  My new job is challenging, but ways I didn’t expect.  (Expected challenges were long hours, steep learning curve, possible travel.  The real challenges to be discussed elsewhere, or perhaps nowhere.)

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Last month, someone I’d talked to in my initial job search (a year ago) reached out to me about a potential position.

It is closer to what I was doing before, but maybe a little more awesome.  It is less than 2 miles from our house.  The work environment is known to be challenging work, but generally without demanding hours.   The role won’t require much travel: perhaps 0 – 2 international trips per a year to somewhere I’m interested in visiting.  A few more conversations, an interview that wasn’t really an interview, and finally, an offer.  Then the icing on the cake – the offer was better than I anticipated.

I’m so thankful.  I often wonder what we did to deserve this life, but I know the answer.  Nothing.  We did nothing.

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We’re spending the holiday with my sister-in-law and mother-in-law.  I hope you enjoy your holiday too! Happy Thanksgiving!