Monday, July 7, 2008

July with the Shipleys

Our busy summer is moving along quite nicely, and next week we leave for a week in South Carolina. Oh, and we might go to my brother's wedding while we're out there. :) I'm pretty excited about it!

Back on the home front, Mike and I both have changes in our careers ahead. Today, I started a new job with the City's IT department. It will be a permanent part-time position as admin assistant, so wish me luck with that! I'm just glad I held out long enough to get something permanent, 20 hours a week, and still with the City! And so far, everyone in IT has been just as nice as HR. Always good to make friends with HR first, I say. :)

As for Mike, he is transitioning from working for a Johnstone franchise store to working directly for the Johnstone corporate office, which is also something he's been holding out for. He will most likely start his new position (with better pay and much better benefits!!) after we get back from our vacation. Yeah Mike! Patience has really been paying off for us lately.

We have also been getting more involved with our church's junior/high school youth group, although we are taking it very slow. We got burned pretty badly at our last church in Florida after trying to get involved, so we're testing the waters now after being at our current church for almost 1 1/2 years. We've been trying to get to know the kids better, and I was a chaperone on one overnighter during youth camp. Mike is going to teach a lesson this Wednesday during youth group. Thankfully, we are becoming very good friends with the current youth leaders, so we don't feel alone!

All this added with the gorgeous weather, and what more could a girl ask for? :)

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