Back In Action? Let’s Hope.

Well, yes, I know, it’s been far too long since I updated. I could throw around the excuses I have as to why this is the case, but that’s just nonsensical and a waste of time. I mostly just wanted to use the word nonsensical there.

I figure a general update is in need, so here goes.

Way back in April, I started my new job at The Capital Group Companies/American Funds. In the event you don’t know what that is, you could do a bit of Googling. In brief, they a mutual fund company. I, being the English major that I am, had next to no knowledge about mutual funds, the market and the like upon entering the job. However, after three months of training, I can say that my knowledge has grown immensely. I recently got out of training and am “on the floor.” It’s an awesome company to work for. The pay is wonderful, the benefits are awesome, the atmosphere is relaxing, the many casual days and free food are awesome bonuses. Also, the company strives always to lead with integrity and humility. In short, I’m incredibly blessed to have received such an awesome opportunity. Also, we are hiring in the near future–if you are in need of a job please let me know and I’ll pass along information to you.

Because it’s fresh on my mind, I did see the final movie installment of the Harry Potter series. I started reading the books at age 11. They have been such a huge part of my life, that watching the final movie was quite an emotional experience. It felt like I was losing a friend. I read, reread, watch, rewatched the stories so many times. When I was young, I wanted so much to be a part of the story, I would day dream about it. I know that seems quite silly and I’m sure Joshua didn’t understand why Saturday was quite heartbreaking. I don’t know how to quite put it in words. When the first movie came out, I tried to guess when the last movie would come out. I knew it would be in my 20s. It’s amazing how quickly time has flown and how much I still love the story, the characters and the hope that the books bring. I look forward to introducing the books to my children in hopes that they find the awe that I have along the way. I may blog about this subject, so if you hear some of the same stuff again–just bear with me, it’s a huge feeling of loss I have.

Wedding planning is going…hm, well, it’s going. For the most part the “major” things are out of the way. It’s knitting together all the small details now–which in all honesty are quite harder and more tiresome than the bigger details.  I worry too much, mostly about everything and one coming together. We have however, nearly got our honeymoon planned out. Destination: HAWAII! Mostly though, I just can’t wait to be with Joshua every step of the way in all that life has in store for us. He’s my best friend.

We moved all of Joshua’s (and all of my big stuff) about a month ago to our new place in Carmel. It’s literally 5 minutes away from where I work. It’s most more spacious and homey. We really like it. Joshua built a little fire pit, which we’ve yet to use because it’s been 90 degrees every day. The dogs have a lot more room to hang out in the backyard. We have a little office and 2 bedrooms. We used chalk board paint to paint one of the walls in our kitchen. It’s quite neat to have a wall that we can write on! We found awesome furniture for a great price on Craigslist. Super comfy!  I can’t wait to move in and share our first little home.

I graduated–as in walked at graduation. That was eventful. I should blog about that. I’m behind on the times.

I think that’s all the major developments. In other little news:

Josh and I tried rock/wall climbing. I’m a wimp and for some reason felt uncomfortable with climbing/height. I’m not afraid of heights in general. Not sure what it was.

I’m going to my first Major League Baseball game on Saturday: GO REDS.

Hurley was injured–his pelvis was broken. However, he is just about healed. We believe he was hit by a car in Ohio. It was one of the most terrifying thing I’ve dealt with. He is poor little body was so beaten up.

Hopefully you’ll hear from me sooner or later. Feel free to request a blog topic or a series of blog posts you’d like to see. I’ll see what I can do. Until then,

I love you. Don’t you forget it.