New Job and Odds and Ends

My last day at my current company is March 9th. I will be leaving NCMIC after almost 4 years. I was at Briggs Corp for 7 or so years before that and that building is a block away from NCMIC. I've been driving the same direction for over 11 years. To me that seems insane.
I have accepted a position at Wells Fargo, where I will be working down town Des Moines in the mortgage industry. Insurance, Mortgage... same thing. I know I'll catch on and do well, but the whole thing has been very nerve racking.
I like NCMIC as a company - they do great things for their employees and I have so many great friends here. That was also the hardest part about leaving Briggs - my friends. I know that I will still stay in touch and see them, but not having lunches and that daily interaction will be hard. I love my friends.

I also decided that this is a change I need. The CO moving is going to wait until I have sold my house. That will make moving and taking a new job that possibly pays less a bit more manageable. So end of August my house will be on the market. I already have someone that is possibly interested in buying it... so I'll hold on to that hope to make it an easy sell!

Donald Driver (Green Bay Packer) is going to be on Dancing with the Stars. I don't normally watch that show - but might have to in order to watch Driver. I sort of love him.

Did you know what Bass Pro Shop lets you take your dog in the store? As long as they are on a leash you can take them in there. My friend Wayne and I took his 4 month old Jack Russel Terrier, Rooney, there last night. He did really well, loved the people... and pooped 10 feet from the front door when we walked in. HA!

My Perfect Amazing Race Partner

As I went through my immediate family for who I would partner with. I then decided to go through other family and friends and decided that my perfect partner would be…. Susie Rider.

Why? You ask…

Because this woman is not afraid of anything, does not back down when she believes in something she is fighting for and has boundless energy. She’s not afraid of someone saying “no” and I’ve never known her to be afraid to try something new. She’s a hard worker, loves to travel, is great at asking questions and figuring out new and exciting ways to accomplish things. She’s smart as hell and has opened my eyes to new things many times. Where I would be more timid in certain situations, she would walk in and take control. People listen to her, even if they don’t agree with that she says, people will sit and listen to her points of view and her thoughts because she speaks in a way that you WANT to listen. I admire her so much and think of her as one of my closest friends - I could tell her anything and she would love me regardless. Which would also come in handy if I were to screw up on the Amazing Race - she'd still love me afterwards. :)

So, what do you say Susie? Want to go out for The Amazing Race with me? J

The Amazing Race

I keep seeing the previews for the new season of amazing race and I always think how fun that show would be to be on.
Then I started thinking about who I would want to go on the show with. So here are my thoughts on picking a good partner in for this show.
My Mom is out. She won't get on a plane.
Samantha and I would kill each other.
You would think the obvious pick would be my adventure buddy - my dad. However, in a situation where concentration can be the most important thing my dad and I would lack in that area as we can be easily distracted, especially when together.... SQUIRREL!... ok what was I saying.
Jessica and I would do well together I think.... we might irritate each other after awhile, but I think she'd probably be the one that I'd work best with in this situation.
I'm not sure who of my friends or other family members would be good picks as my partner in this. I'll have to think on that.
Do you have someone that you think would be your best partner in a adventure like the Amazing Race?

Changes....

I haven't blogged in awhile. I feel like I have a lot to say, but can't quite say all of it just yet.
I will say that I am making some changes in my life, hopefully for the better.

Colorado is not out of the picture, but finding a job from a long distance is not that easy.

I give up my Bacon Tiara tonight. As my year long Bacon Queen run is over. I actually get to help pick the new queen tonight which should be fun.

I watched the Grammy's. Chris Brown is stupid. Adele is awesome. I love Taylor Swift.
I loved Whitney Houston - I'm pretty sure I have some of her TAPES somewhere.

This is all for now... but promise to inform of more of my life changes as soon as I can.

Much

Super Bowl: ate too much.
Work: stress too much
Working out: never too much
Love my niece and nephew: soooo much.
Obsess over my weight: too much
Need a change: much overdo
Need a vacation: very much