I. am. job.

Do you remember the part from Mrs. Doubtfire when Robin Williams is calling with various identities in reference to the nanny job in order to make his desired phone call look better? My dad and I ALWAYS quote the lines because we think that part is just hilarious. One of our favorites is when he disguises his voice as a foreigner who can't speak english and just says "I. am. job." This is the exact thing my dad told me at graduation a month ago and we both knew that was his way of saying 'okay, it's time for you to get a real job now.' So when I got the job offer, I called him up and said "I. am. job." and he knew right away what that meant.

I have been working in the corporate office of a property management and development company for the last couple weeks as a receptionist/office services assistant. Waking up at 6am, taking the Metro to work, having to go to bed "early"...it's all new to me but it really is great. I have found my first 'grown up' job and it feels good. It's not my dream job, but I have learned already that it will help open doors for me later. Couple that with excellent benefits and a great corporate staff and you've got my current employment!

In this entire graduation/moving/job search process, I have seen the Lord's hand guiding me every step of the way. I had to make some extremely difficult decisions but I tried my best to do what felt right and things are falling into place now. I know I am where I am supposed to be, even if it's not always easy. But the best things in life are rarely easy, right?

On my own?

My roommate Kristina and I after a session in the DC Temple

Believe it or not, it is still sinking in that I have graduated from college. You'd think that going through the whole commencement and convocation process, complete with your ugly cap and gown, saying goodbye to your friends, packing up everything you own, driving across the country, and moving into a new apartment in a new city on an opposite coast would do the trick, but alas it still doesn't quite feel true.

But has been quite the fun adventure moving to the DC area without a job. Everyone I talk to tells me this is the best place to find a job and 90% of those people tell me they moved here without a job in sight as well. At least that makes me not feel like such a loser! The job offers aren't pouring in but I am getting interviews, which is a plus.

My roommates are incredible.

I am turning into an aggressive driver.

I am enjoying the fresh air and green scenery.

I have walked the city in heels.

I have become a victim of major Metro delays.

I got attacked by a squirrel.

I think Virginia will be good for me...