Back to Reality

And no, i'm actually not talking about television (though for those of you who have other things to do rather than watch tv this summer... you are missing some great programs).

I actually started work this week. I've been a housewife for about a month and half. I've been looking for jobs, but hadn't found anything I couldn't live without. Well wouldn't you know it, like they say, "when it rains, it pours". I had 2 amazing offers. But finally decided to work at a small credit union (and no, i didn't take it b/c it was only a mile down from the Galleria Mall, though that didn't hurt my decision any) doing similar things to what i did for the bank.

Wow. I had no idea how much it would impact my life. In only 2 days, things are so much better. Actually having a REASON to get out of bed before 10am is kinda impressive. Not to mention I have really missed my morning radio programs. Its nice to actually have more to talk about with Brad than just daytime tv and the dogs.

I know its new and i'm still in my "honeymoon" phase with my job. But knowing what i have left behind, i can't imagine i'll have an regrets.


Television: my faves this summer: Big Brother, Kill Reality, Laguna Beach, Hell's Kitchen and the best one by far.... Kathy Griffin/ My Life on the D-List... so incredibly funny.

What was I thinking???

When Brad told me he had this great opportunity for a new career with a higher salary, I was estatic for him. Then he informed me that for 6 months, he would be living in California, San Jose (Silicon Valley). We were assured that he would be able to be home every weekend and the weekends he couldn't come home, they would pay for me to fly out there.

Great! I was thinking I was going to get a great vacation out of the deal... which eventually I will. Since we had a long distance relationship all through college, seeing each other only on the weekends, I really thought it would be no big deal.

Boy was I wrong! I've been seeing Brad everyday for 3 years now. This sudden change is alot more difficult than I was expecting. It would probably help if I was working, and had something to occupy my time, but I don't. So I spend my days cleaning and talking to our dogs. And that's about it. I also find myself craving human interaction.

He leaves on sundays around 5pm and returns to St.Louis around 5:30pm on Fridays. This weekend showed me just how short the weekend can really be. And its only week number 2.

I guess I'll just keep the "Big Picture" in mind.. afterall I am going to the Rams opening day football game against the 49'ers in San Fran and eventually I'll get to spend our anniversary in Napa Valley.

But for now, I just wait for him to call me every night and tell me how great the weather is there... that seems to be a daily theme for him.