A place to call home...

As this past weekend was a holiday, I decided to travel the 300+ miles to Springfield to spend some quality time with Chris. We had no plans beyond the normal relaxing and spending time together...despite the lack of planning, however, it turned out to be a very productive, eventful weekend...and I accomplished one major goal-finding a place to live.

On Saturday morning, we traveled through Lebanon, picked up our friend Tessa, and went to Rolla, MO...where I have been hired as a resident for the upcoming training year. Although I have had the job with Pathways secured since February, I had not yet ventured to the town to see my new office, or more importantly, find a place to live.

That day, we viewed three different places, and I absolutely fell in love with the third and final place, a newly built, cozy two bedroom two bath apartment. Although we looked at some places which were bigger, this one fell right within my desired price range, and has a great list of amenities and features too. I was even able to sign my lease that day and have set a move date for the second weekend in August.

Since Saturday, I have set a delivery date for a new couch I purchased almost two months ago, have scheduled transfer for my mail, booked a U-Haul, and took requested vacation time for the big move. Additionally, I am just found out I am approved to be a PLPC in Missouri and will be able to count hours post-dated from April 2008. Exciting times.

On a professional note, I have begun the transitioning process with many of my clients and discharged two longstanding clients of mine as well. Surprisingly, I am facing this time with sadness, as I have grown quite attached to some of these individuals. However, I know I am leaving them in good hands and in a better place than when I began working with them. As this process has just begun, I am sure it will continue to be more of the same sentiments of sadness for things I am leaving behind and excited anticipation for things to come.