A Full-time Job

I have a full-time job! I start April 19!

I'll be working for another software company doing technical writing. They use a different writing process than I am used to, but that's pretty much par for the course. I am really excited to meet everyone and get to know the company and make myself useful long-term. I know I'm good at my job and it feels good to be wanted!

This means I had to give up the truely awesome contract gig only 3 1/2 weeks into the 4 month contract. That was crummy. I adored my coworkers, I felt confident about the work I was doing, I felt appreciated by the company, and the pay was great. I happened to get the last job I interviewed for before starting the contract job. I had warned them it might happened, so at least it didn't come out of nowhere, but I still feel guilty. They gave me a great job when I needed one, and I am forever grateful. If they had had a full-time job available, I would have taken it in a minute. Fortunately, they were able to find a replacement quickly, which means that yet another person found a good job during this rocky recession -- everybody wins! (Well, not everybody, but at least I and my replacement both do.)

I admit, I am slightly nervous that I won't like the new job as much as the contract job, but that's the risk I take for stability. There is no reason why I won't like it just as much if not more. I always freak out a little when I start something new. I will be nervous until my third day when I start remembering people's names and figure out of there's room in the fridge for my lunch.

A full-time job! Doing something I'm good at! For really good pay and benefits! And the office is at the Gateway which is one of my favorite places!

It feels good.

Since I do have some time before starting the new job, I'm making the most of it. I'm so busy! I cleaned my house, did my taxes, got my hair done, started learning the music and choreography for 7 Brides' "Goin' Courtin'", saw Alice in Wonderland again, saw some friends in The Tortoise and the Hare (a play that only runs weekday mornings), admired the brides at Salt Lake's Temple Square, and took a tour of the LDS Conference Center. Tomorrow, I have a lunch date and then perform in The Secret Garden, which closes THIS WEEKEND, by the way.

I have cabin fever! I can't stand the idea of just sitting at home all day, though it will probably be my last chance for several months -- at least until 7 Brides closes... unless I'm doing another show by that time, which is very possible.

I had hoped to go to Disneyland early next week, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. Maybe I'll ask a friend in Idaho if I can visit her. I really like the idea of getting out of town. One last adventure before I settle down again.

It's been a crazy three months. I have been very blessed with a lot of support, unemployment checks, the contract job, the already-paid-for cruise, and no less than three plays to occupy my time when I had nothing else to do. I know that Heavenly Father has been watching out for me as I've figured things out. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, your positive thoughts, and your kind words. It may be trite to say, but I really could not have made it through without you. I cannot thank you enough.

Much love,

Meg