Life has a way of handing you a new leaf and saying here, "turn this over." My husband's job has been removed, as a part of a consolidation effort at the bank that he works for. While we weren't planning on it, we are actively searching for a new job.

I say we, because what ever happens in his world of work, affects the rest of the family. It's interesting because up until recently, I did not have to care about anyone else but myself. Then we grew a family and well, I'm still trying to figure that out honestly. Look for a future blog about balance, if I ever find it.

You ought to see me, I'm on the computer looking for jobs for him, using keywords that I have no idea the meaning of. "Hey honey they need you to have your GTFC certification, do you have that?" I must be doing something right because I got him the job he has now.

So the thing here is, that Maine is not exactly a place for a professional of his caliber. It took us two years to find this job. Sure there are jobs, they just don't pay enough to feed the kids, a thing we find mildly important. God help us when they all hit puberty around the same time. I think I will have to either have 3 refrigerators, or go to the grocery store daily. We're saving for it now.

So the search is on, we have considered moving to Europe, to be closer to his folks. We are looking into telecommuting positions. But right now I am obsessed with moving to Austin Texas. Why? well the music scene is amazing. My very own Patty Griffin moved there. I say my very own, of course I'm just another adoring fan of hers, except I have met her brother, which of course means that I have .... absolutely nothing.

I already have an old friend there too, which to me makes it a real possibility. Without her there, the city would not seem like an option.

So we shall see, in the meantime I am trying to enjoy the snow, I'm failing at that by the way. When it's painful to go outside, you've made umpteen snowmen, the cold makes your nose bleed, your kids are climbing the walls, you think to yourself; maybe it's time to turn over that new leaf.

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