NEW JOB
Okay, so most of you know about this one already. A few weeks ago I started at Graphic Publications as an Account Manager/Digital Sales specialist. As it seems, I'm also quickly being defined as the social media "expert" on the block. Who knew? I've been helping our company with it's social media strategy, as well as putting together a strategy that we will use to help our clients.
In the sales department, starting from square one can be... interesting. Most of the account managers seem like they're always very busy going on sales calls, or talking with clients, or scheduling meetings with said clients. However, many of those account managers also have clients lists and connections that go back several years. I have to keep reminding myself that it's okay that I don't have a contact sheet a mile long yet, that it takes time to get there. Despite starting from square one, I feel like I'm making some headway and starting to really understand the process. Rome wasn't built in a day, and I surely won't know every nook and cranny of a company that's been around 40 years by next week. I'm excited to continue to learn some new things, make new connections, and share my social media knowledge with others!
NEW DWELLING
While I'm tempted to say "new home", it doesn't quite feel like home yet. Our boxes are scattered around, the kitchen is only half-unpacked, and there are plenty of things that just don't quite have a place yet. I've had a lot of people say "You're moving, again?", and trust me, I've asked myself the same question.
Truth is, there are a lot of nice things about our new home. There wasn't much of a reason to stay in Holmesville anymore, since we work closer to Millersburg and there's isn't much of anything there in the first place. Now we're 1.5 miles from work, and we're right in town, which has a set of conveniences all its own. The house itself is a triplex, but the neighbors are pleasant and it's in a nice neighborhood. There are two floors, a beautiful bannister, a nice, big kitchen, and large living area as well. I'll have to post photos after we get settled in because the photos I originally took aren't very good, but here's a preview!
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| The entryway. Notice the lovely bannister! |
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| Big closet in the bedroom |
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| The office |
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| Little bench in the big closet |
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| Actual bedroom |
It doesn't look real glamorous now, but don't worry, we'll get there ;)
NEW (used) CAR!
Last fall, Hubby and I decided to start working our way out of debt for good. We're still young, and we hope to start building our future now. As Dave Ramsay would say...
"Live like no one else so that you can LIVE like no one else."
So we sold the truck to get ourselves down to one vehicle, and tried to refinance the car we had (our Avenger). Refinancing wasn't an option, so we tried to trade it in and get into a different car with a better loan. After going to several dealerships and being told "no" many times, we finally found someone willing to work with us. If you need to find a car and you're anywhere near Coshocton or Zaynesville, go see Jeff Drennen. I've never seen a dealer work that hard to get someone into a car, even after they've been pre-approved and then denied anyway. They even raised the amount they gave us on our trade to get the loan approved!
After all was said and done, we ended up with a better car than we had before and in a better financial position. Now we'll be able to pay more on the principal every month and continue on our journey to being debt-free!
When I think about all of the awesome things that have been happening, I can't help but feel like we're spoiled. While I work as hard as I can to achieve my goals and help create a better life for Hubby and myself, I certainly don't think I've worked hard enough to have truly earned everything we've been given lately. At this point, it seems the only way to show my gratitude is to work even harder to use what I've been given to bring God glory, and give more generously than ever before.
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| Poking out of the sunroof on our 2008 Charger |
After all was said and done, we ended up with a better car than we had before and in a better financial position. Now we'll be able to pay more on the principal every month and continue on our journey to being debt-free!
When I think about all of the awesome things that have been happening, I can't help but feel like we're spoiled. While I work as hard as I can to achieve my goals and help create a better life for Hubby and myself, I certainly don't think I've worked hard enough to have truly earned everything we've been given lately. At this point, it seems the only way to show my gratitude is to work even harder to use what I've been given to bring God glory, and give more generously than ever before.
Because to be honest, it's all His anyway :)
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