Today was the first day I've had off from both jobs since Thanksgiving, and my mom and dad joined the kidlet, my sister and myself here in the 'burgh for a lovely pre-holiday lunch for my one day off. We went down to the Kings Arms in CW, and had a delicious dinner and drinks (omg, punch royal... rum and fresh lime juice over crushed ice... YUM). When getting ready to leave, my phone rang.
The University of Richmond. Job offer. Accepted. Start January 19th. Wow.
Tonight I'm home alone as the kidlet went back to OBX with the folks. I'll join them tomorrow evening, driving down there once I'm off work. I have to work again at 6:45am the day after Christmas (hello, 4am drive back, ugh), but it will be nice to have a day down there (and a nice one at that, weather-wise) to walk on the beach and heal my soul before moving on to the next stage of my life. Tonight I'm going to stay in, stay quiet, drink a little wine, maybe take a hot bath, ponder the future and get to bed early.
It's been such a hard time lately. This job will bring new challenges (commuting, paying for my own college classes, new harder duties) but also such good opportunities for me. I'll be able to quit my second job at Target and be home in the evenings after 6:30pm again with the kidlet, and have my weekends back. Better money, a director's level title, a positive non-toxic work environment, nice office, and the benefits of an elite private institution will make things so much better.
All in all, I'm hopeful. I'm thankful. I'm happy.
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