Wow! This has been one crazy week. It began with the DF destroying his perfect teeth and ended with me employed and finalizing an apartment, after a quick trip to Indy. Oh, and the DF's teeth look pretty good again. A lot for just a few days, huh?
My trip to Indy was a success. I got one official job offer, which I've taken. I wanted to wait out for Farm Bureau, but they said there wouldn't be a decision until at least the end of next week. The company I am going to wanted me right away and made an offer an hour after my interview. Another reason I didn't go with Farm Bureau is that the position would be more processing than insurance. With a title like Life Specialist, it's difficult to know what you're going for. Anyway, I figured that this other company would be a better career move in case I try for an underwriting position with a different company in the future. Farm Bureau did have a gym, though...bummer. And after thinking I'd have to wait until next week to hear from them, they called me today and left a message while I was at work. Typical, but I'm still happy with my decision.
And I found an apartment! The DF and I had some places in mind, but we were a little unsure about the locations, so I was to keep looking. After still not being too impressed, I headed up north to a really nice part of Indy. There I was still not impressed. Finally I said a prayer and stopped in one last place. Lo and behold, it was perfect! It had been remodeled twice recently, so even the "old" remodel has nice appliances and fixtures, and it was in a great area. We had to go a little smaller than we had hoped in order to stay in our price range, but we still have a master bedroom private bath (which the DF wanted), stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, a patio (plus a veranda), and we'll have a view of one of the lakes on the property. Here's a picture of what our kitchen should look like, except ours will be little smaller because this is the 2-bedroom size (we're doing a one bedroom with a smaller study for our office).
Nice, huh? We're really excited about it, and we're definitely going to make this one "home." We already have a design theme in mind, with large photos of cities we've been to being a major element. I'll try to keep you updated as things progress.
And one of the best parts of all of this? Katie, Greg, and co. are moving to the same part of the city! Of course they're looking at huge homes instead of apartments, but that just means more room when I come to visit, which will be often! What more could I ask for? Maybe some ice cream, I suppose...
