tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post647665332217473220..comments2023-12-23T04:17:13.005-06:00Comments on YOU ARE MY COLOR: On the future.jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211926178821273125noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-21764006056077310012013-09-18T19:30:06.903-05:002013-09-18T19:30:06.903-05:00Uncertainty is tough! I moved cross-country for gr...Uncertainty is tough! I moved cross-country for grad school (Colorado to Alabama) and now I'm in Kentucky with my husband, who is in dental school. And that move was easy, because he was there already and I moved to him. But trying to pick a spot on the map or having NO idea where you're going next (which is where we'll be at in a couple years), is just tough. Glad I found your blog--great writing and cute little girl you've got. :)<br /><br />Cammie<br />camillathegorilla.blogspot.comCammie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889985445009763923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-27239166159516241292013-08-19T10:56:26.078-05:002013-08-19T10:56:26.078-05:00I'm sure by now you've updated more about ...I'm sure by now you've updated more about this but hey, I'm catching up on my blog reading and I like to start from the beginning. :) So for now, I just wanted to offer some support and encouragement and commiseration, because I know what it feels like to face that uncertainty and possibility of big change and upheaval. It's tough. As cheesy and cliche as it sounds (and as hard to remember as it is), I'm a big believer in what is meant to be, will be. You guys will end up where you're meant to be and everything else will fall into place. I know it will! :)Mrs. W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15932192476467268751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-34604721338398025392013-06-03T07:47:30.343-05:002013-06-03T07:47:30.343-05:00Yes, the future is such a stressful thing to think...Yes, the future is such a stressful thing to think about, ESPECIALLY when you have a child! Then add moving to a new state and jobs....oi! We've been there, but it was also different because we were trying to move back to IN from OH. But then it all happened so fast and with a 4 month old.....I still wouldn't trade the experience for anything...well less stress. :o) <br /><br />The unknowing and waiting till April will be the hardest! But I know you guys will handle anything that comes your way!! :o) Also, congrats to Ronnie for getting the job! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-65838466219719047972013-06-01T22:00:07.959-05:002013-06-01T22:00:07.959-05:00The boy is working on his Phd and looks to be fini...The boy is working on his Phd and looks to be finishing next year. We've talked about the possibilities at that point, but we really just don't know. I'm not sure if we'll be moving at that point, or if we do where it would be, but for now I'm just trying not to think about it.Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-3724474834809426942013-06-01T15:34:54.605-05:002013-06-01T15:34:54.605-05:00Oh yeah, I know exactly how you're feeling rig...Oh yeah, I know exactly how you're feeling right now. All the time Ryan was looking for a job we knew there was basically no chance he'd find one near where we were. We just had no idea if he'd find a job, or if he did where it would be. It was a little maddening! He did end up getting one though and we moved 3 states away just a month after the baby was born. Craziness! I have no real great advice on how to get through it. I mostly sat around being pregnant and nervous the whole time ;-) Except, maybe contact a realtor now, even if you don't know what's going to happen. I waited way too long and there was no way to even get started on all the things they said we should do to get the house ready to sell. Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927254789251383430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-81154214661597861192013-05-31T17:37:52.472-05:002013-05-31T17:37:52.472-05:00Eeeeeeeeeeeeee. My sis has had troubles with apply...Eeeeeeeeeeeeee. My sis has had troubles with applying to pharmacy school. soooooo competitive & some are out of state, too. Hope everything works out in your interest. <br /><br />Totally respect your lack of blogging/commenting.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737556290435717491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-39043900625736402852013-05-30T18:54:04.341-05:002013-05-30T18:54:04.341-05:00I know exactly what you mean. My hubby had the sam...I know exactly what you mean. My hubby had the same issue- wanting to intern somewhere AWESOME for his culinary program- and had a great opportunity with WDW. We knew we were moving about 2 months in advance. It was crazy and hectic and annoying but also a ton of excitement. Please make him apply in central FL too, please :)kjpugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659414215476739292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-87521621421223848712013-05-30T17:30:08.767-05:002013-05-30T17:30:08.767-05:00The future kind of scares me sometimes not knowing...The future kind of scares me sometimes not knowing but it's so exciting figuring it all out, I'm sure you guys will be awesome in whatever comes your way :-)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261030833307528213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-34530419631485041932013-05-30T16:23:46.429-05:002013-05-30T16:23:46.429-05:00My sister is also about to start applying for a di...My sister is also about to start applying for a dietetic internship next winter and is so nervous. She's been volunteering in a soup kitchen every Friday and has a part time job working with food but is so worried still because she has a 3.7 and that field is SO competitive. <br /><br />I can't imagine how much more stressful it would be involving and moving a whole family at the same time! Hopefully he will be able to get a close one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-79368696591206943422013-05-30T14:32:51.749-05:002013-05-30T14:32:51.749-05:00The future especially when so unsure can be daunti...The future especially when so unsure can be daunting. I've never moved far away just a few hours. Good luck to you guys though! Also St Louis is lovely all year round. ;)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520610969803612654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-90101795103568636532013-05-30T11:30:04.389-05:002013-05-30T11:30:04.389-05:00I moved from Maryland to Austin almost two years a...I moved from Maryland to Austin almost two years ago. It was scary as hell, but worth it in the end. Tips for moving cross country. Evaluate your stuff, your furniture, your kitchen stuff, your garage. For me, most of my furniture was IKEA and particle board and most of my stuff I was not super attached to. I sold almost everything I owned and moved her with my car stuffed with clothes and some kitchen stuff along with all the cash I made from selling the stuff to buy new stuff. Don't underestimate how much you can make in a big yard sale and on craigslist selling your things. The cost to rent a moving truck was like $3k to rent and was not worth it in my head, because it didn't even include gas. I made that and then some selling my stuff and was able to buy new fabulous furniture and decor when I got here.<br /><br />Second, get an apartment before you move, seems like a duh, but its harder to get approved in a new city if you don't have a new job secured, so its better to do before you move and are still employed. As far as job searching-- I started looking three months before I moved to Austin. I didn't get calls until I had been in Austin for a month. So that can be scary. For me, having a really good emergency fund in my savings gave me peace of mind.<br /><br />Good luck to Ronnie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-87664395491529807742013-05-30T11:30:04.065-05:002013-05-30T11:30:04.065-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-51503781625767651052013-05-30T09:55:53.955-05:002013-05-30T09:55:53.955-05:00I hear you, I'm nervous about moving myself, a...I hear you, I'm nervous about moving myself, although it must be different relying on someone else's job to make the decision for you. Good luck with whatever happens!Ari @ The Pace of it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573366829210140730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-69636909161161295152013-05-30T09:02:27.882-05:002013-05-30T09:02:27.882-05:00I'm a moving professional. I've been movi...I'm a moving professional. I've been moving since I was in my mother's womb. Yep. I've been military all my life and I'm getting ready for move #18 this summer. I've lived all over the world and have tons of crap to prove it (sort of and no thanks to hurricane Katrina). I don't know anything about dietetic internships, but you're more than welcome to pick my brain about moving. :-)Nerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01017807331454444903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721878133777324913.post-60405843315951289752013-05-30T08:35:31.094-05:002013-05-30T08:35:31.094-05:00I actually work with a dietician, and the past thr...I actually work with a dietician, and the past three of my student workers have been dietetics students, so I know the struggle and pressure - even if second hand - for trying to get one of those internships. I think there are only 11 or so internships available here in Nebraska, so I hear a lot about my students just knowing they have to move. <br /><br />I know moving would be scary - but it could be fun, too! Just think of where you would love to live - east coast, west coast, midwest - the options are endless, and just try to have fun exploring them! My previous student worker took an east coast vacation and visited what she figured would be her top five schools. She then busted her butt to get applications in, and she ended up with her top choice of schools (in Rhode Island). <br /><br />Also, my guess is that, as long as Ronnie continues to work hard, get pretty good grades, and volunteer, then he should have his pick of places. Honestly there are not a lot of men in dietetics programs, so hopefully that helps his chances, even if just a little!<br /><br />Anyways - I'm babbling! Good luck with your thinking, talking and planning! Try to make it as fun as possible, even if it is stressful with a lot of unknowns! <br /><br />SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374848819538703229noreply@blogger.com