Bear and Melody: learning new things

I have been at my current job for 7 years now! For the past 2 years I have really been wanting to get out of there. I do not like the lady I work with, the drive was WAY to long (1 hour one way), I was paying to much in gas, and I was just getting bored there. But I was way to comfortable there and knew what I was doing, so leaving that job and having to go to something new and having to meet all new people just scared me to death! Let alone, I would have to interview, and I am NOT good at those because I get really nervous and then I forget what I need to say, and begin to not understand the questions. I think that was a big part in me not pursuing the job hunt.

For the past 6 months, I have been submitting resumes here and there for job postings that fit my criteria. I got one call from a company and when I looked them up and to see what they were all about, I knew I could not work for them. All the clients gave them horrible reviews and would suggest not doing business with them, so I never called them. If I was going to leave my current job that was totally secure, I had to make sure that wherever I was going next had to be just as secure and not have a bad reputation.

In the middle of February I got a call from a guy saying he received my resume and he wanted to meet with me for an interview. I didn't even remember applying with the company so I was kind of sceptical of calling him. The next day, I knew I just needed to call him and get over my fears. So I called him and we set up an interview. I don't think I slept well that night, as it had been 7 years since my last interview, and all the jobs I have had in the past I got through friends and family, so I never really even had a "real" interview.

I was praying so hard to Heavenly Father to help me get through this interview and say the things that needed to be said. I truly think my Grandpa and Heavenly Father had a help in this job coming to me in the way it did and just at the right time. When my Grandpa was around, he would always ask me how the job hunting was going and he would tell that the right one will come along! He helped me write up my resume and always gave me great tips on how to stand out. My grandpa got his degree in Business Management and during his working years, he was taking companies that were failing and bringing them back up and helping them succeed. That was his passion in life. Him and my grandma served a local mission as the missionaries in the Employment department. He knew what he was doing :]

When I met with the owner, he had asked me how I found the job, and I paused for a second because I had NO idea and then he asked "did you hear about us on desert listings" as soon as he said that, I knew he was LDS and I then remembered I found it on LDSjobs.org. When I said that, he asked if I was LDS and I said yes and so we talked about the church for a little bit. Come to find out, he served his mission in Chile, and I told him that is where is my Mom is from and my Dad served his mission there and that is how they met. We already had a few things in common! Great! That calmed me down greatly and the interview went pretty good! I also think Heavenly Father was aware of me being nervous because that had to be one of the easiest interviews ever! The owner was so laid back and the total amount of time I spent with him was 15 minutes.* I applied for this job back in December and that is why I forgot about applying there.* I guess it wasn't meant to be until now :]

A few days later his area manager called me and I went and met with him for about 45 minutes. As he was explaining the details of what I would be doing and how my schedule was going to work, there was no way that I was going to turn down this job! Everything I have been wanting in a job, this place had it!

*Working 30 hours a week
* Health benefits
* I get to make my own schedule, which is an added bonus. The manager said I could work 3 days a week if I want, or I could everyday with less hours! He also said that I could alternate my schedule and it does not have to be a set schedule! Seriously perfect!
* It is 15 miles from my house

I am so excited to start this new job and learn new things! I am grateful for my Heavenly Father and know that he was watching out for me. With this new job and the schedule, I am going to have more time to get things done that I have not been able to do in a LONG time. I will have the time to prepare our weekly scout den meetings, I can study for school, I will clean the house, and hopefully I can start to work on my cooking skills! I start in 2 weeks and I couldn't be more excited!

So my sister Elaine is staying with us for a while and Iam just loving it! She is here with me when Bear is gone all day at work and at the gym and keeps me company! I now have someone to watch my mtv shows with, go grocery shopping with, and just another girl to talk with!

I came the other day and she did the dishes for me and cleaned the kitchen for me! How nice is that! After that I felt bad for not being the good wife I should be! Her being here for a while will help me and put into check :)

Last night we made dinner!! And this is another positive of her being here, we can make dinner together! From previous posts, we all know that I am not the best cook and don't really have the desire to cook but last night I actually enjoyed cooking and it turned out really yummy! We made chicken enchiladas and for desert chocolate covered strawberries and bananas! The enchiladas were easier to make than I thought and turned out good! And Bear really enjoyed them which is a ++. After this whole cooking "experience" I think I just might enjoy cooking and will hopefully get better and better!

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