So I'm still figuring out how to use the road map because between tumblr, wordpress and blogger I can't figure out a decent background with it but also the images aren't mine so I guess I shouldn't use them anyway. And I can't buy the map yet (to make my own images) because I didn't find it until she went on vacation. But I'm getting ahead of myself and I should start at the beginning.
Just to warn you, this may be a long post.
My husband is leaving soon. This is not a bad thing, nor does it mean we're splitting up or anything like that. Still as happily married as can be. And even though I'm sad and trying not to think about the at least six months apart on complete separate coasts part I'm really really happy. But I should back up more I think.
Okay so this all really started last summer, about this time actually. Isaac had the day off and one of his old chef instructors from the CIA (no not that CIA) was in town on business and had brought his wife with him. Isaac and his old chef instructor (Tom) have stayed in contact since Isaac was in school even though they've been 3,000 miles apart.
Isaac has run his own business on the side (which we are quickly shutting down, and that will be a relief) for around two years or so and he was showing Tom (and Jo his wife) all the products that he has come up with and created all on his own. I am so proud and amazed by Isaac and the business that he created (until it went south and left a really bad taste in our mouths, but let's not talk about that) with his own two hands from the ground up. Don't ever be fooled into thinking it's a piece of cake because it's really really hard. (We're still paying it off but that's besides the point, wow do I get easily side tracked)
Anywho, so Tom had recently gotten a fab-o new job and as the day progressed he started talking to Isaac about Isaac's job prospects with the same company. While we thought it was cool and all we didn't really think much of it (except to dream of how cool it would be) because it was all just talk.
Well.
Tom contacted Isaac in March to let him know the previously talked about position was now open and he should apply asap. So Isaac did and through some tough moments Isaac got the job. (let the shrieking ensue)
Because dudes, this is a really good job. And if you like soup then you're going to be enamored. Because Isaac got a job with Campbells (yes, no fooling this time, that Campbells. I promise it's not like the CIA above) but there is one temporary downside to it. Isaac has to move far far away, like 3,000 miles away (to the East Coast, no joke). And I can't go with him because it's going to take me at least six months to wrap things up here.
So I'm setting up a new blog to chronicle this. I'm going to post entries and so is he on the same blog so you'll get both sides. I'm going to buy that chalkboard map of the US and do some fun stuff with it (hold me to it please). But I'm going to push myself during this time apart, I'm going to go do things on my own because I'm not the best at that. I like things planned and scripted, and I'm going to try and stretch myself without my husband here to do it for me.
But this is going to change our lives for the better so much. I really can't even say. So much of the worry and waiting will disappear (okay I'll still worry, I can't totally change myself.)
We have two short weeks until we only get trips in between and a whole lot of missing each other like crazy.
Also bear with me as the appearance might change some. I'm in sensory overload with all the different layout between the three sites but I think I'll stick with blogger, it's the easiest for me to understand because I've used it so long. Also, I wanted a cute map theme and I can't find one anywhere.
Just to warn you, this may be a long post.
My husband is leaving soon. This is not a bad thing, nor does it mean we're splitting up or anything like that. Still as happily married as can be. And even though I'm sad and trying not to think about the at least six months apart on complete separate coasts part I'm really really happy. But I should back up more I think.
Okay so this all really started last summer, about this time actually. Isaac had the day off and one of his old chef instructors from the CIA (no not that CIA) was in town on business and had brought his wife with him. Isaac and his old chef instructor (Tom) have stayed in contact since Isaac was in school even though they've been 3,000 miles apart.
Isaac has run his own business on the side (which we are quickly shutting down, and that will be a relief) for around two years or so and he was showing Tom (and Jo his wife) all the products that he has come up with and created all on his own. I am so proud and amazed by Isaac and the business that he created (until it went south and left a really bad taste in our mouths, but let's not talk about that) with his own two hands from the ground up. Don't ever be fooled into thinking it's a piece of cake because it's really really hard. (We're still paying it off but that's besides the point, wow do I get easily side tracked)
Anywho, so Tom had recently gotten a fab-o new job and as the day progressed he started talking to Isaac about Isaac's job prospects with the same company. While we thought it was cool and all we didn't really think much of it (except to dream of how cool it would be) because it was all just talk.
Well.
Tom contacted Isaac in March to let him know the previously talked about position was now open and he should apply asap. So Isaac did and through some tough moments Isaac got the job. (let the shrieking ensue)
Because dudes, this is a really good job. And if you like soup then you're going to be enamored. Because Isaac got a job with Campbells (yes, no fooling this time, that Campbells. I promise it's not like the CIA above) but there is one temporary downside to it. Isaac has to move far far away, like 3,000 miles away (to the East Coast, no joke). And I can't go with him because it's going to take me at least six months to wrap things up here.
So I'm setting up a new blog to chronicle this. I'm going to post entries and so is he on the same blog so you'll get both sides. I'm going to buy that chalkboard map of the US and do some fun stuff with it (hold me to it please). But I'm going to push myself during this time apart, I'm going to go do things on my own because I'm not the best at that. I like things planned and scripted, and I'm going to try and stretch myself without my husband here to do it for me.
But this is going to change our lives for the better so much. I really can't even say. So much of the worry and waiting will disappear (okay I'll still worry, I can't totally change myself.)
We have two short weeks until we only get trips in between and a whole lot of missing each other like crazy.
Also bear with me as the appearance might change some. I'm in sensory overload with all the different layout between the three sites but I think I'll stick with blogger, it's the easiest for me to understand because I've used it so long. Also, I wanted a cute map theme and I can't find one anywhere.
wow, a HUGE congrats to Isaac. What wonderful news!!
ReplyDeleteWhen Harv and I first got married, we lived on opposite coasts (he lived in Miami and I lived in Los Angeles). We got married on a Saturday in Vegas, and by Sunday morning, we were both on flights back to our own homes. It took several months to work things out, but I finally moved to Miami. In that time, we missed each other like crazy, but we did all sorts of "old fashioned" things. We wrote each other letters and sent each other packages. It was sometimes not enough, but we really got to know each other even better during this time.
I know your transition with be tough, but totally worth it!
I will be reading! This looks like an excellent idea.
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