:::Waves Hi::: It's been a while & a LONG update

[riverpestie]

Hi, ladies and Jm.
How is everyone?

It has been a while since I have posted and I have a little update.

This year so far has been a little crazy. I never really mentioned it before but in Jan, I had a MC, a month or so later, the BF's Mom passed away, a month or two after that my beloved dog passed away, the BF was laid off in June and I am in the process of leaving my current job so I can move to Austin. Despite this crappy year, the BF and I took everything in stride and are stronger than ever. We plan on moving in together in Sept or Oct (whenever the move takes place). He has been looking for jobs in the Austin area, I am hoping it won't be too hard. He was offered a severance package and the higher ups at his job are all going to write letters of recommendation for him. So I am crossing my fingers for him.

He told me last night that he is very excited about moving in with me and that he has never moved in with an SO before, because he didn't feel his previous GFs were worth his time to take it to the next level. He has had other GFs that would stay at his place every night, but they still had their own place... So, this is pretty exciting. ;D

Right now, we're planning a road trip from where we live through NM, on up to CO where we're going to be doing another Half Ironman in Boulder. This trip is going to be so much fun as we're going to be camping in state parks along the way and staying with my siblings (who are actually strategically placed for this trip)! At the end of this trip, he would have met almost all of my siblings (I have several) and other family members.

Starryfish and Dmarie have met him and they approve, so I am pretty sure the rest of my family will love him.


I haven't been able to post much lately because I am trying to tie up loose ends at my current craptastic job so I don't leave the next person in shambles. I hope to post more though at the end of the month and August.

I hope everyone is doing well!!!

Oh and JM is you're reading this, I am not going to be able to to the Hy-Vee tri championship. Duke's vet bills totaled approximately $3K, so I am not able to afford a flight/housing and everything else that the trip would entail. Boo. Hopefully, I can qualify again next year.

[doriswe]

Hiiiii!!!!! Glad you're doing well and things with the bf are going well!

[dakotadangerdog]

How exciting!! I am so glad things are going well with you

[roselis]

I'm so happy that things are going well for you RP!

[chrissie3416]

Glad to hear things are going well!!!

[jm5855]

Hey River! Sorry 1st half of year was tough but sounds like things are looking up. Your BF is a lucky man.

Sorry you are bummed about missing the Hy-Vee Tri, but like you said the great news is they have it every year and I would bet you won't have an issue qualifying for it again.

[achase123]

Thanks for the update and glad to see things are going so well. We missed you around here!

[heavenly]

Sounds like your relationship with your bf passed with flying colors with all that you both had to go through. This is pretty special and I am happy for you. Congratulation on taking the next step with moving in together and good luck with finding jobs and etc. in Austin.

[explorer2001]

Yay! I'm glad things are going well for you.

[Deleted]

First off, I want to say I am so sorry to hear about your MC, your pup, and that your BF lost his job. Second, I am glad things are looking up. It sounds like you found yourself an awesome BF and are looking at a good place in life.

[trafficgirl]

I'm so glad things are on the upswing for you RP. Crossing my fingers your BF finds a great job in Austin!

[riverpestie]

Thanks, everyone!!!

The new boss just emailed me and guess what! I will be making $11K MORE than what I make now & I will be doing something I love! WAHOOO!!!!

[Deleted]

Jul 12, 2012 11:32:56 GMT -5 riverpestie said:

Thanks, everyone!!!

The new boss just emailed me and guess what! I will be making $11K MORE than what I make now & I will be doing something I love! WAHOOO!!!!

:Y: :Y: :Y: :Y: Good for you! That is always awesome to hear!

[Lauren88]

Jul 12, 2012 11:32:56 GMT -5 riverpestie said:

Thanks, everyone!!!

The new boss just emailed me and guess what! I will be making $11K MORE than what I make now & I will be doing something I love! WAHOOO!!!!

Glad to hear you're doing so well after all you went through in the beginning of the year. And this is great news about you job!!

What will your new job be?

[prettyinpearls]

WOOHOO!!!! We've missed you...glad you stopped by and all is well with you

[compassrose]

I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I had one, and it was completely devastating. I'm glad to hear your relationship has gotten stronger through all of this adversity, however. Sounds like you have a plan moving forward. I hope it goes smoothly!

[naeljun]

Despite all that you have gone through, it sounds like everything is moving in a very positive direction for you. I'm so happy for you!

[redredwine]

Yay! Glad to have you back!! I've been wondering where you've been and figured you had alot going on.

I did go on a date with a recent Ironman and thought of you...which is funnny because I've never met you but yet I'm thinking of internet people on dates. Nerd alert.

[hobs209]

Wow, what a year! Glad things are on the upswing and here's hoping they continue! :beer:

[incognitotoday]

Oh RP I'm sorry for all the bumps in the road you had to muddle through. However I am over the moon excited and happy for you to hear all these awesome new things coming your way. And whoot whoot for $11K more!

Looking forward to hearing more and more positive things coming your way!

You deserve all things awesome!
Big hugs!
Lani

[riverpestie]

RedVelvet, That's awesome!!1 How did the date go? What'd you do?

And thanks everyone!!

Laurens, I will be the Assistant Director of the department in which I will be working. He wants to move me into the Director position within 5 years (and after I take some management classes).

[redredwine]

Jul 13, 2012 9:52:46 GMT -5 riverpestie said:

RedVelvet, That's awesome!!1 How did the date go? What'd you do?

And thanks everyone!!

Laurens, I will be the Assistant Director of the department in which I will be working. He wants to move me into the Director position within 5 years (and after I take some management classes).

I think you meant me. right?
Date#1 went well! We went to the local MLS game with his friends which was unusual for a first date but it was fun! We had a second and third date since. Not sure where it's going...but he's fun and I'm enjoying myself. He made a shadowbox of his Ironman stuff the other night and sent me a pic..he was really proud and it was really kinda cute.

[riverpestie]

Jul 13, 2012 13:09:58 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Jul 13, 2012 9:52:46 GMT -5 riverpestie said:

RedVelvet, That's awesome!!1 How did the date go? What'd you do?

And thanks everyone!!

Laurens, I will be the Assistant Director of the department in which I will be working. He wants to move me into the Director position within 5 years (and after I take some management classes).

I think you meant me. right?
Date#1 went well! We went to the local MLS game with his friends which was unusual for a first date but it was fun! We had a second and third date since. Not sure where it's going...but he's fun and I'm enjoying myself. He made a shadowbox of his Ironman stuff the other night and sent me a pic..he was really proud and it was really kinda cute.

HA! Oops, yup. I meant you.

That sounds awesome!!!! Glad you're having fun.