Sunday, November 13, 2011

Falling into Place

by: Jaimie Gleissner

Things I've done since I turned 25 (October 1, 2011):

Local Wine Girl:
This was a pretty awesome job. Not only did I get to chat with a lot of cool people, but I also learned a lot about wine. Wine for Dummies was an extremely useful tool for gaining a basic knowledge of popular wines. By the end of the month, I was able to describe and recommend wines. It was pretty awesome.

Moved to Denver:
After several months of deliberation, I finally decided to move to Denver, CO. Even better, once I made the decision, I followed through with it! A little shopping around on Craigslist provided cool roommates and an affordable place to live.

Got a Full-Time Job:
Do I enjoy my job? Absolutely not. Am I proud of myself for lining up a job the same day I moved into my new home? You bet! Though I'm looking for a different job, it's nice to have an income while I get on my feet.

Twenty-five is a pretty intimidating age. A lot of my friends are getting engaged, married, or having kids on purpose - life decisions that I can't even comprehend. Honestly, if I had a puppy it would probably die due to neglect. It seems like 25 is the age where people start to fully embrace their adult lives, yet here I am just beginning to figure mine out. My BA degree is collecting dust while I pretend to bust my ass in a job that pays 100% commission. On Wednesday I called fax machines for the last hour so that I didn't have to talk to people. Needless to say, I'm hoping to have a new job before the month is out. Sure, at times I feel a little lost, but I've been lucky enough to have a great support network. Every thing is falling into place nicely. 

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Settling In Instead of Down

by: Jaimie Gleissner

Well, I've officially spent my first week in Denver! The week was a little hectic and included a near miss on an interview. Luckily, the interview went exceptionally well (despite getting lost and arriving late). There's nothing as comforting as knowing that you'll be able to pay your bills, and both my coworkers and roommates are shaping up to be pretty awesome!

Overall, I've had a fantastic week. I don't know many people in the area, but the few people I know eagerly welcomed me to the city with a weekend full of great music and food. I've gotten lost in the more times than I can count, but I've always managed to get where I'm going. When I accepted my job, my entire lifestyle changed. At first, I was worried that I would lose myself in the daily grind, yet I still function with a minimalist mentality. I don't have many possessions; I sleep on an air mattress and only have 3 DVDs. Life doesn't get any better.

Adjustment wise, I'm still getting used to living in a city. Denver, CO is several times larger than Bloomington/Normal, IL. I have four reference points in the city: my house, my place of employment, the Bluebird Theater, and a friends apartment, but I'm starting to get the hang of things. Foolishly, I worried myself into a frenzy about settling down, but the truth is, moving to Denver and making a home of my own is one of the biggest adventures I've ever embarked on.  

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Apology

Hi Everyone,

We're sorry to inform you that, due to our busy schedules, we will no longer be able to post bi-weekly. As the three of us have started new chapters in our lives, it's become increasingly difficult to continuously post Wednesday and Sunday.

But don't worry, we'll still be posting a regular Sunday post. We also plan to resume posting twice a week as soon as we possibly can!

Thanks for continuing to read our blog!
-Away We Go