November - Catching Up

Once I returned from Texas I began applying for jobs online.  I received many responses and many no thank yous.  I had a few phone interviews and there was one call I received about a position I had not seen and had I seen - I may not have applied.  As it turns out, this was the one position I was the most interested in at the time.  

I also received a call from another headhunter and the position was interesting to me but they were disappointed I was not already in TX.  So I explained I was actually going to be in the area the following week - I quickly searched for tickets on Southwest and purchased a round trip ticket for $95.  

So with a few days notice I took a week's vacation and off I went to TX.  I had to leave for LAX at 2 AM so I did not sleep.  When I arrived in TX it was raining and cold.  I loved the weather and feeling cold.

I did have one meeting with one position that I am still very interested in.  It is not manufacturing, it is in banking and the management team was very pleasant.  I thought they were a group of people who I would enjoy working with and spending time accomplishing goals. 

I also found an area I would consider living in:  The Lofts at Watters Creek.  They are lofts above stores.  I initially looked at an apartment in another area but I fell in love with Watters Creek.  It had a small town feel.  Kind of like a movie set of Gilmore Girls, or a Hallmark Movie. 

I have to say I did take advantage of Southwests 2 checked bags for free.  I took all my clothes that I thought I could live without.  Interestingly enough, I have three pairs of jeans and I only have one in CA and I am missing my jeans.  You know I am serious about this move as I left my Angels jerseys in TX - all three of them.

When I returned back home I had mixed feelings.  I was sad I was leaving TX and wanted to be able to go back for Christmas.  However, as we got closer to CA and once they announced we were about to land I looked out the window and as I saw LA I thought the next time you see this sight you will be living in TX and coming back to CA to visit.  That thought made me sad to think that I was leaving the state that I have called home since I was six years old.  

After I returned from TX I worked a couple of days and then headed to Vegas for the weekend with Cindy.  We went to see Harry Connick Jr. with her cousin Kristy.  Unfortunately, I had the flu and was so sick and slept all night and day.  Kristy and Cindy convinced me to try to go to the concert and I was glad I did.  Mr. Connick never disappoints as he is such a talented musician.  I have had so many great trips to Vegas with Cindy and while I may not be able to do road trips with her in the future I can always fly in and meet her there. 

I went to work on Monday and then I was off for Thanksgiving in Palm Desert.  It was great to be with the family.  It was a small group but a great group just the same.  I know I can not miss this holiday ever.  

My moving to TX was a topic of conversation and I kept telling people it would be sometime in January to March.  Little did I realize that my move would be coming sooner than I ever imagined.  The thing I enjoyed most about Thanksgiving was that I was able to go on a walk with David and Spencer.  Seeing Laura realize that Chase was there for Thanksgiving was priceless.  Of course getting a hug from Natalie.  And making plans with Elaine and Ken to go see Gabriel Iglesias for Ken's birthday on December 14. 

So as you can see November was just busy as could be.