WOO HOO Wednesday!

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@AlPacina - Thanks...I'm biased, but he's pretty amazing.  He is just in general a really sweet guy and a great care-taker.

labro

@jenjen047 Big hugs! I think it's a good sign you're both willing to go to counseling (both couples and individual). I hope your H is able to make some real changes so he can EARN your trust again.

AuroraRose41

@swazzle congrats you look amazing! 

@beachyone15 and @jenna8984 congrats on the raises! 

@minskat30 happy anniversary! 

@futuremrshistorian little victories are still a good thing. And I am so sorry that it is taking so long to get into a doctor. Big hugs! I am glad that your BF called though so hopefully that brightens up your day!

@speakeasy14 thanks for sharing about the Jamberry stuff! So many of my friends use it but no one has given me a good reason to try it until you mentioned about your nails breaking. I have the same problem! Think I am going to have to order some for myself!

@jenjen047 hugs! I think you are doing all of the right things with talking about it and going to counseling. Hang in there, and we are all here for you. Nothing to be embarrassed about! 

I cannot handle all of the baby bumps and fabulous looking people in this thread. That's to all of you, because you are all gorgeous . 

So, not everything is quite in place yet, but another piece of the puzzle fell into place today about my news, and even though not everything is quite figured out, Woohoo Wednesday seems like a great way to share it. Read on for my Woohoo!

Is anyone else feeling WOO HOOish about anything?
Yup! Here's the big news. @GoldenPenguin, get ready for as many lunch dates as your heart desires, and @NEY in the Northeast, get ready for more frequent meetups, because this girl is moving back to NY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a job with a company I interviewed with a few weeks ago, and FI interviewed in the area last week and got a call this morning that they gave him the offer as well. 

We are waiting to see what salary he gets (they are finalizing it and should have it by the end of this week), but we will be giving our notice hopefully by the end of this week, and right now it looks like we will be NY residents again by mid-May at the latest! 

What are you wearing today? 
Jeans, black tank top, and gray cardigan.

What are you feasting on today? 
Breakfast: coffee with half and half
Lunch: probably salad (it's only 11 am here)
Dinner: No idea. We might go out to eat to celebrate.

What's your favorite physical thing about yourself?
I have an amazing ass. FI calls it a porn-star ass. No matter what my weight is, I have one of those butts that would be used as a model in a commercial for the padded panties to give you a nicely shaped butt.

What's your favorite non-physical thing about yourself?
I try to see the good in everyone and try not to follow social norms as to who I should or shouldn't hang out with. 

Swazzle

@AuroraRose41 - Thanks! Congrats on the new jobs and the move! 

MissKittyDanger

@jenjen047  Big hugs and vibes! I work in an industry that I see a lot of stressed people when it comes to finances and budgeting. Let me tell you, it's one thing to say you'll do X, Y, Z and then actually implementing it.
Glad to hear it's out in the open and you're both seeking counselling! I'm sure it'll all turn out great

labro

@AuroraRose41 Congrats on the new job!!

untouchablets

@aurorarose41 omg yayy! Congrats! Do you know what area you're going to be moving to? 

AuroraRose41

@swazzle and @labro thank you! 

@untouchablets thank you and yes! We will be moving back to the Capital Region area, where we are both from originally and where our wedding is. Right now we are going to try to get a place in Downtown Saratoga Springs, but we will see how that works out. We had to purchase appliances when we moved into our townhouse, and I really don't want to give up our washer and dryer (the fridge I can take it or leave it), so we need to see what is available with hookups for a gas dryer. 

ETA: I can't believe I am 24 years old (25 on Friday!) and my only concern with moving is if I can keep my washer and dryer. I find that a bit hilarious. But our washer and dryer are epic, for lack of a better word. They are the largest ones you can buy on the market without getting industrial laundromat ones, and I love being able to wash all of the bedding whenever I feel like it!

jenna8984

@aurorarose41 aaaah congrats!! That's so great!! And we will be doing a northeast get-together so that we can all confirm your heavenly ass

speakeasy14

@AuroraRose41 Ah congrats!!!!! I was skeptical with Jamberry at first too, but honestly it's cheaper than manicures and last 2-3 weeks.  They're time consuming to get on, but since I actually have woman hands instead of baby fingers, they're worth it to me.  

eilis1228

@futuremrshistorian and @jenjen047  Sending you guys so many hugs and love right now.  

@AuroraRose41 CONGRATS!

untouchablets

jenna8984 said:

@aurorarose41 aaaah congrats!! That's so great!! And we will be doing a northeast get-together so that we can all confirm your heavenly ass

Yes a northeast get-together is necessary!

lavenderfields13

No time to chat today but just stopped by to say

congrats on the weight loss @swazzle! and @caseface5 I bet you'll be back down to your April goal weight in no time! I looked into the T25 but I can't afford to spend that right now. Might pay the $39 for Cassey from Blogilates new program PIIT28. I need something to get motivated!!

@jenna8984 Pregnancy really does look great on you! That's great news about the raise too.

@beachyone15 Congrats on your raise

@jenjen047 I hope therapy works out for you and your H - you both obviously care a lot about making it work if you're willing to do couples and individual counseling. 

@AuroraRose41 Congrats on your and your H's jobs!

I'm probably missing a ton of things I wanted to say. 

Swazzle

AlPacina

@AuroraRose41 - Omg, yay! I'm so glad that you're getting out of that terribly stressful work environment. I hope this new job appreciates you for the hard worker you are and doesn't keep you in a constant state of stress about keeping your job.

@labro - So what did you end up getting your H? Or if you'd rather share after his birthday that's okay too.

AlPacina

My friend had her cancer-related hysterectomy yesterday. Unfortunately she is not totally in the clear based on the extent of the growth, and she'll hear back about what stage she is/was in from a lab in a couple of weeks. But, she's already home and doing alright. I wish it had just been all over because now I get to stay stressed. Luckily I'm taking next Monday off to visit and hang out with her and hopefully help her out a bit.

speakeasy14

@AlPacina I'm glad she's home already, but will keep her in my thoughts.  

labro

@AlPacina I hope the results come back ok for your friend. I'm glad she's back home!

I ended up getting H a camping stove (a Coleman type thing) and a griddle. I did look at the things you recommended and almost bought one but I'm not sure how much backpacking we'll be doing so the bigger Coleman stove seemed like a good idea for now (plus we can use it for tailgating!).

Swazzle

@AlPacina - Sending get well and healthy vibes to your friend! Big hugs

AlPacina

@labro - Camp stoves are awesome too! BF uses his Coleman to brew beer in the garage, too. I think your H will find it useful in more ways than one. Very nice!

labro

@AlPacina I also got myself some swanky hiking boots!

AuroraRose41

Thanks everyone! Yes, I will definitely be in for a G2G and keep everyone updated about when we move back! We plan to drive across the country too so I might be able to meet some of you along the way! 

@AlPacina hugs and thoughts for your friend! And fortunately this new position is exactly what I think I need. I am switching fields within EE, but this new one is regular hours for the most part, overtime pay if I do ever have to work overtime (rare but might happen here and there; one person I interviewed with said he has been there for 4 years and just put in his first hour of overtime two weeks before my interview), every other Friday off, and 50/50 office and field work. The team is small but necessary, and one person on the team has been there for 42 years, so I also think I have very good job stability, and I have a lot of room to grow in this position as well. The pay is decent and the benefits are good too. FI got an offer with a different company in the area, but he will be 10 minutes down the road from me, and moving into a position he thinks he will enjoy more too (though it could still be long hours for him). 

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@AuroraRose41 - Congratulations!!  This is such good news!

Peaseblossom55

Yay I love seeing all the cute bumps!

Everyone looks so great. I miss you all
@swazzle you look amazing. 

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Congrats, @AuroraRose41 !!!!

@Peaseblossom55, wish you could come around more and play with us.  We miss you like whoa.

jenjen047

Thank you so much to everyone for your support and hugs. I really appreciate it!!

@alpacina - Vibes for your friend!!

@futuremrshistorian - Sending you big hugs.