Moving again?
Jul. 26th, 2011 02:12 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jeanvieveWell, we may have found a new place to live. We really like this place that's only a mile or less down from where we live now, which is a pretty great location for all our needs. It's also move-in ready, which delights the boys. Amabel and I didn't mind the thought of personalizing our space, and I'm betting with property management I'm going to be stuck with white walls for the next year. But everything else about it is good, and there's a lot more space which we desperately needed.
Packing will likely start right after Pennsic. The nice part about moving a whole mile, and starting out across from the U-Haul a block and a half away, is the cheap nature of this one. Should cost under $100 to move all four of us, even counting the stuff in Stephen's storage shed. Rent will go up, but I can live with that.
I'm bored with my job, but they love me and know I'm looking with no hard feelings, so it's good to be up front and honest. I finished the PMP classes, now just studying for the test when I get back from Pennsic. It's all pretty fresh, and by joining PMI I get the latest PMBOK anyway. I don't know if this thing will get me a job. I more hope that some of this might translate into an MBA, as I have a feeling I may need to go that direction. And it might also be time to think about the long term plan.
Personal goals: Dump my house in Springfield. I'll take the loss, and might just be forced to borrow some $$ for a short sale if needed. Looking likely, but is a cheerful resolution to that issue.
Lose the rest of the weight gain back to last fall. Pennsic will be a good place to start this, with more walking up and down hill all day. I have not been physically active enough, although I got a handle back on the diet again. I've lost five pounds back, the rest will come, darn it.
Read two books cover to cover on business planning for entrepreneuers. It's not a mindset I know well. I read Rachael's blog on opening a cafe, and it's not as intimidating to me. Just a lot of project management, which I can do. Plus I know this fabulous marketing firm in Sunnyvale with two cute little girls to engage when it gets liftoff. Looking forward to meeting Stacia and Pony in Las Vegas for the planning this fall. I would like to love my job. There was a fun looking one just on opening a coffee shop. Wonder if a small business loan would be a start? Never use your own money!
Mid term - get a new, interesting, and more to the point higher paying job. LinkedIn is my friend, but if anyone knows a good recruiter in the south bay area, let me know!
Packing will likely start right after Pennsic. The nice part about moving a whole mile, and starting out across from the U-Haul a block and a half away, is the cheap nature of this one. Should cost under $100 to move all four of us, even counting the stuff in Stephen's storage shed. Rent will go up, but I can live with that.
I'm bored with my job, but they love me and know I'm looking with no hard feelings, so it's good to be up front and honest. I finished the PMP classes, now just studying for the test when I get back from Pennsic. It's all pretty fresh, and by joining PMI I get the latest PMBOK anyway. I don't know if this thing will get me a job. I more hope that some of this might translate into an MBA, as I have a feeling I may need to go that direction. And it might also be time to think about the long term plan.
Personal goals: Dump my house in Springfield. I'll take the loss, and might just be forced to borrow some $$ for a short sale if needed. Looking likely, but is a cheerful resolution to that issue.
Lose the rest of the weight gain back to last fall. Pennsic will be a good place to start this, with more walking up and down hill all day. I have not been physically active enough, although I got a handle back on the diet again. I've lost five pounds back, the rest will come, darn it.
Read two books cover to cover on business planning for entrepreneuers. It's not a mindset I know well. I read Rachael's blog on opening a cafe, and it's not as intimidating to me. Just a lot of project management, which I can do. Plus I know this fabulous marketing firm in Sunnyvale with two cute little girls to engage when it gets liftoff. Looking forward to meeting Stacia and Pony in Las Vegas for the planning this fall. I would like to love my job. There was a fun looking one just on opening a coffee shop. Wonder if a small business loan would be a start? Never use your own money!
Mid term - get a new, interesting, and more to the point higher paying job. LinkedIn is my friend, but if anyone knows a good recruiter in the south bay area, let me know!
