New things are the best things!

I have three new things to announce!

1) I bought new shoes today at The Shoe Warehouse. My quest for new shoes is ongoing. I am always looking for that perfect pair of shoes that will end the relentless search. I am not convinced that that pair of shoes is even in existence, beyond what I envision in that (unrealistic) head of mine. So not saying that I settled today, but I certainly just lowered my expectations and went ahead and made the commitment to a size 9.5, which is unreal!! I have NEVER been a size 9.5 shoe (or anything else, for that matter) - I can almost always grab that size 8 off the shelf and it'll fit. But I suppose some brands/styles fit differently.





These Sketcher sneaks are what I went for today, as I thought they would be appropriate for my NEW JOB!!.....

2) I got a new job! I have been working as an Educational Assistant substitute since fall, but the hours and therefore the money were too inconsistent for us. A few weeks ago I applied and got a full time job at a daycare/pre-school in Dartmouth (between a 10-15 minute drive from our place). I will be glad to get into a more regular routine and have the full time money to live the life we want! I will be speaking with the Director of the pre-school on Monday and I will find out then when I can start working - hopefully this week sometime. Although I love the "school work hours" (coming home at 2:30), it just wasn't enough for us, especially as there are (hopefully) flights to Manitoba to pay for in August 2011 and the fact that our car might die any second now. Life must continue to be lived and I want to play a part of bringing home the bacon that can support that life.

3) Josh has also gotten a new job! On January 24th, Josh will be starting full time at Xeos Technologies, which is located in Bedford (he was working in Dartmouth). He has been hired on as an Engineering Technologist, which is more in line with his schooling than the job he has been doing for the last 2.5 years. I really can't tell you anything more about his job because I truly have no idea what it involves! Something about "underwater telemetry" and military/government projects, etc. Josh is very happy about this switch and he's excited about the new work he'll be doing. It is, in his words, "what I thought I'd be doing when I graduated from college". I am so happy to see him so happy.

We hope and pray for good things to come from these new adventures!