There is nothing more stressful...

Interviewing for a job is the worst! I am a mess as soon as I even think about applying for a new job. It doesn't matter how much experience I have, or even if I am completely over qualilfied for the position. I am a nervous wreck!!



As many of you know, I was approached about two months ago by an ex-colleague about coming to work for him. For the past month and a half (that is 8 very LONG excruciating weeks), we have been back and forth about the position and my current situation, the benefits of the new position versus the old, etc. I have never been so stressed out in my life. Funny, considering this is a choice situation, not a necessity. He approached me. I should be floating on air that in this environment, someone wants me. But NO, I have had knots in my stomach and haven't slept well in weeks.

Well, a few days ago, I made my decision, I am taking the new job. It is slightly more hours but has more flexibility and stability than my current job. It is also a little bit more money so that is always a plus.

I start February 2, wish me luck!

oh, and, if you're curious.... I will now be working for the stock exchange instead of for a company on the stock exchange.

Hard to Be 2

She may hate me later but....this is a picture taken when Sarah turned two. I had received one of the free 8x10 coupons from a picture place. I took her and this is the best we could get. The camera lady suggested we come back -- I said, with a two year old this is the best your gonna get so just take the picture. Look, it was free, what did I care. I certainly wasn't going to go back, try and again, and end up with the same picture 2 hours later!! Clearly the woman taking the pictures does NOT have a 2 year old!

From ctmh 2

Libby Lu Layout

I finally got around to scrapping our trip to Libby Lu --

My Whitman

I LOVE CLOUDS

I love clouds
I love clouds
I love clouds so much
They are so beautiful

written by: Noah (age 7)