Oh yeah - and I got into the Case MPH program, but I think I'm going to take advantage of the tuition reimbursement program at the clinic and take a few classes on the side and wait to get the graduate degree. Just to be certain the MPH program is right for more and/or that I can find a program that won't cost me an arm and a leg (or get a TA or RA ( Read more... )

We moved into our house - it's been freshly painted throughout and electrical updates abound! I start my new job with the Cleveland Clinic tomorrow - anxious but excited! My family drove up from NC to help us move our stuff into the house and it was GREAT to see them. All in all an exciting and crazy busy time in our lives.

Buying a house really can be a stressful experience. And once we have the house, I'm not sure I'm going to feel any more relaxed since then we'll need to start paying for maintenance and fixes as well as saving more $$ for emergencies. Priority #1: update the electrical so it's safe. #2: get a chimney liner. Oh yeah and we want a new kitchen and... ( Read more... )

Since I've moved out of state and am currently "consulting" part time, I figured I'd put my extra hours to good use - a LiveJournal update for my readers (all two of them ( Read more... )

This weekend was actually quite fun ( Read more... )

So, for my birthday Joe decided to take the plunge and we got a puppy. I didn't realize it would basically be like having a baby - aaah! BUT, she is so sweet: chases her tails, loves to cuddle, play fetch, and all the other puppy-ish things. Meet our new addition to the family, Cha Cha. Ironic, because now we have two cats (Bailey and Darcy) ( Read more... )