In God We Trust!

So. It's been awhile since I've posted but that doesn't mean there hasn't been much to report. In fact, quite the opposite is true. I've wanted to blog earlier to update everyone but couldn't think of a witty or interesting way to relay the story. That being said -- I guess we'll just jump right in.

1. I quit my job. I hated that place. They pray every Monday morning and the CEO (Prayer Leader) was a devote follower of Steve Forbes, a man with terrible skin and even worse political views. (Flat tax?!?!) Can't tell you all how happy I am to be OUT of that place and with no new job in sight, am giving myself the chance to explore what I really want to be doing as it's definitely not making money for CEOs with crazy-ass politics and views on how to run a company.

2. We sold our Condo. We had put in the market in mid-March more to just see if we could sell it and ended-up getting our asking price within 5 days. It's turned out to be a wise investment for Brandon and me and we're happy with outcome.

3. We moved. (See 1 and 2) We are now homeless and I am now jobless. The buyers of our placed wanted to close in 30 days, which required us to scrabble-about on determining our next steps. I'm thinking I want to go back to school but am not sure for an MBA or a Masters of what, which is a problem.... SO we decided in the short-term, we would rely on our families' good graces. Some might call it 'mooching'. Some might say exploitation. Others might say it's just plain SMART. But no matter how you slice it - we packed up all of our stuff and sent it to Bradon's mom and step-dad's plant in Greensboro NC and are now staying with Mom and Dad here in beautiful Decatur IN. We're going to be here for a couple of weeks and then are either going to NC to look at Chapel Hill for a house. (Duke, UNC and NC State are all near.) OR and this is a big maybe at this point - Brandon could get staffed on a project in NEW ZEALAND. If that were to happen, we would probably be there a year or so. If not, we'll go to NC. Brandon can work from anywhere so that's nice and I'll explore school options all while living with his mom and step-dad in Greensboro / High Point area while looking for a house.

4. We got married. Probably not the best way to tell everyone but being jobless, moving and doing all of this stuff, we really just needed to be married. We ended up at the Chicago City Hall on Thursday (April 19th) for a 2 minute, "I do" session with the Cook County judge. We didn't tell anyone as it was really more a logistical / practical thing. We are planning to have a real wedding ceremony and party with all of our very special loved ones and friends but it will depend on whatever happens with this New Zealand thing as to the when and where. I love you all and hope you're not disappointed but really it was just something that we needed to do. So -- it's a official. I'm Margie Kooman.

5. And for those of you who haven't been to Indiana recently - there's this new CRAZY license plate here. (See picture) Strangest thing. I mean, I like the G-O-D. Who doesn't? He created the world. Blesses us. etc... But gimme a break. "In God We Trust" on a plate? Little weird.

So -- that's it. That's what is new with me.

Love to you all.
-M