"These cards have my name on them..."

I have yet to tell everyone about my new job that I started three weeks ago, today.  I work in Bloomington, MN and get to experience traffic everyday which is very unusual coming from Grand Forks, ND.  My building is connected to four others and they are all connected by sky way.  My building is the tallest and I work on the 18th floor.  When you walk in, the building is unreal.  All marble floors, walls, ceilings, you name it.  All you can hear through the halls are the clicking from business women's heals and men talking on there blackberry's.  My company has the whole 18th floor but we are divided into the Pension side and the Health side.  I work on the Pension side.  I have my own office with my name on the outside and today I even received my own business cards.   Yes, I said business cards. 

Every other day I help out the lady that works at the front desk with covering her breaks.  Today I went to go sit at the desk so she could take her afternoon break and I noticed a box had came from the mailman.  As I kept looking at the box, I noticed that my name was on it.  When Patsy's came back I said, "These cards have my name on them."  She notified me that they were my business cards.  I looked a little concerned, "I get business cards?"  I guess I forget that I am a professional now. 

My new job is very different from anything I have done in the past, but I am excited about my new future with the company and am confident that I will be able to grow and take on more important roles in the years to come. 

Alright, its time to watch Krisite Alley shake her stuff on Dancing with the Stars, I'll blog ya later :)

On the Road Again....

Well, well, well....I'm back.  Yes, I know you all have missed me, but my life has been a little hectic lately.  In the last week I have quit two jobs, moved to the Twin Cities, gotten situated back into my parents house, and started a new job.  I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to think.  A lot has happened so instead of making this an extremely long post, I might make them into a couple separate posts. 

So, lets start with the move....
I never realized how much crap I had.  I don't think I could fit one more thing in my car.  I honestly looked like a hoarder rolling down I-29.  Here is a picture of every hanger that came out of my closet.  I did donate some clothes to the Salvation Army, so you can eliminate about ten hangers from that pile, but still, that Gap discount came in good use. UFFDA.

Here are some (not all) of my suitcases and crap piled up outside my door.  My roommate, Jill said I need to learn how consolidate.  In reality, I just don't know how to pack very well. Lori never taught me. (that's my excuse)

The move itself was sad.  I cried a few times saying goodbye to everything and everyone, which seemed to shock a lot of people. Some people don't think I cry apparently.  Its weird that I won't see everyone that I have seen for the last four to five years everyday.  Its weird not having to work two jobs everyday and its weird not being in Grand Forks.  I didn't think I would miss it, but I do.  I knew I was ready for a change though and so far so good.  I wish everyone the best of luck in all your endeavors.  I think the things I will miss the most is driving through the crazy college town and watching every person in that town, old or young having so my pride in the town, school, and sports.  Everyone was so dedicated and I truly miss seeing the Sioux logo around everywhere :)

Here are just a few pictures I took before I left.  Things I drove by everyday that made me smile

The Skyway.

The Ralph Engelstad Arena