Tsk, Tsk. Shame on Me!

Wow, nearly 4 months since my last post! I should be ashamed of myself. Time really got away from me though and lots has happened since then. A deep breath and let's get started!

The new apartment is still fantastic. It's wonderful being on the Westside and closer to Brian. I feel like I've really found my niche out here. I need to do some more decorating, but overall I am just so happy with it.

I mentioned in my last post that I was going to be starting classes and I have! Right now I am just taking one math class and it's really quite easy. Perhaps I should count my blessings that it isn't stressing me out too much, but I do wish it was slightly more challenging. I'm not quite sure if it is just this class or this is how community college will be. My hope is that there will be some classes that I'll actually enjoy and feel push me a little. I don't have an exact plan of what I want to go for and since I need to redo all my generals, I'll starting there. After taking a few classes, hopefully it will become clear where I want to focus my energy.

Finally the other big news is that I have a new job!! I am working for the USC Westside Prostate Cancer Center as a medical secretary. USC is the University of Southern California for those of you who may not be familiar. USC is a large private university here in LA. In fact, they are the largest private employer in Los Angeles County! Working for a university offers me fabulous benefits including the potential for tuition reimbursement down the road! My physical office is not on campus, but in Beverly Hills. I work for two physicians who are renowned for their research and treatment of prostate cancer. This office is wonderful and the doctors are quite incredible. I feel like this employer is just the right fit for me and I paid my dues working somewhere where I wasn't happy long enough! This office is and will be a place where I am challenged and am able to grow. I love the nature of our clinic. We are a very comprehensive clinic that offers impeccable patient care.

Brian and I are doing great. We are going camping the weekend of my birthday near Ventura, CA. There is a disc golf course right in the park, so we couldn't be more excited. We haven't been traveling much because he's been so busy with work. The guy can barely catch a break! I mean, busy is good, but we all need a break from time to time.

My mom and dad are coming to visit this weekend for a little over a week. Cannot wait to see them! I have been pretty homesick lately and really missing everyone back home. Since I have the new job, I don't have the vacation time or budget to travel so I won't be home much before June. :( I'm really hoping that seeing my parents will tide me over a little until I can make it back to see all of you! Miss you all and much love!!!

Until next time.