Defining Moments

Well, first and foremost I am going to be an AUNT!! Yes! Don't you all think Rachel and I will be the perfect crazy Aunts?! Me too! Haha We are very excited! It'll be the first baby in the family. Olivia's pregnancy was one of the main reasons I have focused my job search more towards staying in Alabama. Now on to the job search....

As for the big interview. Well, my outfit was a black dress, with a muted pink blazer and very subdued jewelry. The interview was for an air filter company that sells customized air filters via their website, and they are looking for an internet marketer. They asked pretty standard questions like: tell me about yourself, where do you see yourself in five years, what do you think about online advertising, what are your salary requirements, are you a good writer, etc. I was nervous, but I feel like I answered the questions 'correctly' (whatever that means haha).

The lady said they probably would have an answer by Wednesday, and the recruiter hasn't called me today. Usually, if they made a decision the recruiter calls either way, so it is just a waiting game at this point.

I am moving into my own place in December, so I can spread my wings. I toured a bunch of apartment complexes in Mobile yesterday, and if I stay in Alabama I know which one I want to live in!

I've never had any problems with anxiety before, but for the past week I have been feeling the pressure. I'll be in class, and my palms will get sweaty, my heart will race and I get that feeling in my stomach like I am about to be in trouble. Then I look around, and I realize it is just me and my stress-induced anxiety. Haha I am about to make some serious decisions in the next two months that will really determine the trajectory of my life, and I am feeling overwhelmed but excited.  I told this to Rachel on the phone last night, and she said she doesn't know why I am letting the uncertainty get me worked up, and I should enjoy the ride.

Rachel and I both decided if I don't get and/or if I decide not to accept the offer at the filter company, I am going to drive back with her to Chicago after Christmas, and I will just hang out for Chicago for a month or so and relax :) Visit family and ring in the New Year in the Windy City!

It is exciting times, but I have never dealt with big decisions well Haha I really am going to look back on this time in my life, and I am going to kick myself for just not taking in the moment. Just need to stay positive, and I know it'll all work out. No matter where I land, whether it is Alabama or Chicago or DC, I plan on doing great things! Can't wait to take you all along for the ride :)