I had given up hope on being called for an interview at our local university. I had worked there previously, back in 2000 to 2001. I had been in contact with my boss there over the last several months. She was desperate to get me back to work with her. Her ultimate goal was to get me in there and train me as her replacement when she retires this summer. I believe it's been since summer that we have been in contact with each other. Finally they had an opening in her department and I applied. That was weeks ago. I had finally given up hope on being called and was sort of relieved. I didn't really want to go back to full time work. Sure our financial situation has been quite desperate at times, but we have pulled through time and time again. I was enjoying visiting with my friend Dot who quit her job recently. I had plans to start volunteering at a no kill animal shelter as soon as it opens. I was even having fun getting our house organized and doing some decorating.

Yesterday afternoon I got the call. "Can you come in for an interview next Tuesday?" Well of course I said yes, thinking how much that money will help us! After all my daughter is getting married next year. Perhaps I could get that new car I have been dreaming of. If I ran out of milk I could actually go to the store and buy a gallon. LOL

The position is in accounts payable, something I have 15 years of experience in. I truly liked working at the college, good group of people to work with, laid back atmosphere since it is a state job, and lots of holidays off. I am still amazed however. I worked there for 10 months! And my boss says she has never had such a good worker and misses my work ethic. I only quit working there after the birth of our son in Feb of 2001.

One of my nieces gave me some good advice. She said to go in there confident that I already have the job. Interviews are scary! The stupid questions they ask! Where do you see yourself in five years? Seriously? I don't plan a day ahead let alone 5 years!

My daughter's future inlaws are actually paying for the wedding. I would like to be able to pay for their honeymoon, they are thinking of Jamaica. I guess I am already counting my money before I actaully have it. LOL

My returning to work will be hardest on Dakota. He is used to Mom being home and taking care of everything. He is going to have to adjust to it all over again. This time will be different though. Unlike walmart, I will have a set schedule, monday through friday, 8:30 to 5:00. And I will have most of his holidays off too.

In diabetic news, I am not doing too good. Numbers are still high, not eating right. Sometimes I forget to take my readings. And I am certainly not exercising. Guess I went from acceptance to denial in a short period of time.