Life as of late has been like a Merry Go Round that I can’t get off.

A month ago I quit a nanny job I had only been working at for two weeks. It had been more stressful than I could handle. I jumped back on the job searching band wagon and dropped off applications at the mall. While at the mall finishing filling out an application two recruiters from Abercrombie and Fitch approached me and asked me to fill out an application for their store and come in for an interview THAT DAY! I was feeling pretty confident that I could find a job now!

Before I headed over there I dropped an application off at Aeropostale…they set up an interview on the spot for two days later!! I was sure hitting the jackpot!

Skip ahead to a week later…

I had been offered a job at Abercrombie and Fitch which I turned down (it really smells strong in that store!!). I accepted a job at Aeropostale and prepared for my orientation. I was excited to have a job again!

That weekend we moved from our apartment into a duplex not far from where we were living. We were excited to be moving into a new place! It was a two bedroom and it had a basement…no end to the storage possibilities!! My parents came down on Friday and with the help of one of our friends we were able to move everything that day/night.

I worked my first day at Aero last Sunday, March 7. I had a BLAST!! It was more fun than I was anticipating and I was thrilled to have this job. I had stayed busy all day long with little tasks and greeting people. My coworkers were fun and really nice and I knew I would enjoy working with them.

Monday…

Ring Ring…Ring Ring… (this is my lame imitation of Brandon’s phone which actually plays a song and does not ring ring, but you get the idea)

Brandon was offered a job with a web development company in Alexandria, which he accepted. He was going to start right away.

I feel like Jekyl and Hyde as I absorb this news. I knew we would be getting a call about this job that day and I had been praying and hoping that he would be offered the postion. But how was I to know that I would actually love working at a clothing store that had nothing to do with my degree? The fact that I like people was the only reason I had applied for the job in the first place. But here I was, loving this new job after one day and realizing I would have to call them and give them my two weeks notice. Not exactly something I like to do with any job, but especially one I have only worked at for a day.

I did call and they were understanding. I worked one last day with them on Tuesday night and still had so much fun. They encouraged me to use all my discounts up so I invested in a few souvenirs which I have loved wearing the last few days.

We packed both of our cars as full as possible…and I really mean as full as possible. Except for the driver’s seat and a small area for viewing out the back window, my car was literally packed to the max. Apparently Brandon is a professional Tetris player because the trunk of my car was the most amazing game I have ever seen! We both had food from our favorite eateries, Chipotle for Brandon, Brueger’s Bagels for me, something we will not have again for awhile! Then we drove home Wednesday night in the fog.

We are living at my parent’s house until our lease is up at the duplex. Praise the Lord for wonderful parents! Brandon started work on Thursday and I, once again, started the job hunt.

I have little motivation to look for a job at this time…I spent 1 1/2 months searching for a job, found the nanny job, quit the nanny job, found the Aero job, quit the Aero job, moved to Alexandria and now have no idea what I want to do.

I sent an application to the YMCA, which has not yet opened in Alexandria. For those who don’t know, I worked at the Y in Willmar for two years; One of the best jobs I have ever had. I had no other leads for jobs and felt defeated just thinking about searching.

Today, I got a call from an old friend I worked with in Willmar, she happened to have transferred to Alexandria as one of the directors at the Alexandria YMCA. She saw my application come in and said she called me right away (secretly I was hoping this would happen because I knew she was working here now). She leapt right in asking when I could start and said they needed me! Oh how good it feels to be needed.

I obviously said, “Start me right away!”. They will be calling later with more details!! This has definitely healed the “wound” of leaving Aero…the YMCA is a second home to me.

Brandon and I have so many things to do before we will be settled here in Alexandria, but our dream of living here someday has come true, albeit much faster than we expected. But God has the best timing We have already starting pushing down roots as well, starting with “Couples Group” on Friday night. My sister-in-law and I are starting a book club, I am going to a Bible Study on Tuesday night and it looks like I’m going to be starting a job now too!

The Merry Go Round has it’s wonderful moments and even though I have to squeeze my eyes shut at times to keep from getting dizzy, the ride is incredible.