Podcast Cruise 2.0 Discussion Thread 1 of ????

[firsttimemom]

I had this long post all typed out last night...as soon as I hit submit, the DIS went down. I think I broke the DIS last night!

So i've been kinda MIA on the boards since we got back from the cruise...as you may have noticed. A few of you knew of our predicament and I wanted to take a minute to update everyone...

DH got a job!!!! We both lost our jobs back in March. We did the irresponsible, but MUCH needed thing and went on vacation. We sat down and figured that we would have lost more to cancel it than we would have to just go. So...in desperate need of a good time...we boarded the Wonder with you crazy people. We also were pretty confident that he would have a job offer by the time we got back to Orlando. He'd had a string of really good interviews right before we left. Well, that place didn't pan out. He was competing with someone from within the company and they chose to go that route. It sucked, but not much you can do about it...

So we came home and he hit the job boards again, applying for things that he was well qualified for as well as a few pie-in-the-sky kind of jobs. One of them (a pie-in-the-sky company) nibbled. He had a few phone interviews and then did his face to face on Thursday morning. They called Friday and offered him the job!!! He's now going to be working for one of those companies that you just never thought possible...he's VERY excited! Decent pay with awesome benefits...we're both really excited!

I still need to find a job though...unfortunately his starting salary isn't enough for me to stay home and not work... I've begun applying though. Just no one's called yet.

And to add to all of that frustration...DH has had some medical issues. It kind of came to a head right after we got home from the cruise. So i've been dragging him around to doctors for tests...and so far so good! He's got some family history of some things so it's not surprising, but I was REALLY worried that it was worse than what we thought. He's had a variety of tests...some not so pleasant...and i'm happy to report that my worst fears have not been realized...no tumors or anything like that...what he does have is going right along with his family history so it's not surprising, just inconvenient. I'm just glad that it's not what I feared most...

So...i'm hoping that all of this means that things are beginning to go our way again! For those of you who knew what was happening, thank you for the support...I really, really appreciate it. I have some of the best friends on the planet!

Oh yeah...and i'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

I'm thrilled to hear that he got a job and that the medical stuff wasn't as bad as you expected. And I have my fingers crossed that you get an awesome job very sooon.

 

[shellyminnie]

Brandie - I am so so so glad things are starting turn around for you and Matthew. You guys certainly deserve it!!

 

[experiment_627]

Brandie - I am glad things are starting to get better. Congrats to Matthew!! Hope all the medical stuff turns out ok. I am sure you'll have a job offer very soon!

 

[ADP]

I had this long post all typed out last night...as soon as I hit submit, the DIS went down. I think I broke the DIS last night!

So i've been kinda MIA on the boards since we got back from the cruise...as you may have noticed. A few of you knew of our predicament and I wanted to take a minute to update everyone...

DH got a job!!!! We both lost our jobs back in March. We did the irresponsible, but MUCH needed thing and went on vacation. We sat down and figured that we would have lost more to cancel it than we would have to just go. So...in desperate need of a good time...we boarded the Wonder with you crazy people. We also were pretty confident that he would have a job offer by the time we got back to Orlando. He'd had a string of really good interviews right before we left. Well, that place didn't pan out. He was competing with someone from within the company and they chose to go that route. It sucked, but not much you can do about it...

So we came home and he hit the job boards again, applying for things that he was well qualified for as well as a few pie-in-the-sky kind of jobs. One of them (a pie-in-the-sky company) nibbled. He had a few phone interviews and then did his face to face on Thursday morning. They called Friday and offered him the job!!! He's now going to be working for one of those companies that you just never thought possible...he's VERY excited! Decent pay with awesome benefits...we're both really excited!

I still need to find a job though...unfortunately his starting salary isn't enough for me to stay home and not work... I've begun applying though. Just no one's called yet.

And to add to all of that frustration...DH has had some medical issues. It kind of came to a head right after we got home from the cruise. So i've been dragging him around to doctors for tests...and so far so good! He's got some family history of some things so it's not surprising, but I was REALLY worried that it was worse than what we thought. He's had a variety of tests...some not so pleasant...and i'm happy to report that my worst fears have not been realized...no tumors or anything like that...what he does have is going right along with his family history so it's not surprising, just inconvenient. I'm just glad that it's not what I feared most...

So...i'm hoping that all of this means that things are beginning to go our way again! For those of you who knew what was happening, thank you for the support...I really, really appreciate it. I have some of the best friends on the planet!

Oh yeah...and i'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

This is great news Brandie! I'm glad it's turning around. Make sure I remember to give you guys a fist pump this Friday when we see you.

Awesome!!!

 

[mainegal]

. A few of you knew of our predicament and I wanted to take a minute to update everyone...

Oh yeah...and i'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Brandie,
I don't know except from what I read here...
I am so glad your husband got a job, I hope he transitions well into it. I hope a job for you soon follows. Please do all you can to keep both of you in the best of health, that is SO important.

Lyn

 

[tlcoke]

Welcome back to the Boards Brandie. Congrats on your husbands new job.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Yay, Brandie! So glad to hear Matthew's back in action! And I'm sure that you soon will be!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Grr, double post.

 

[kab407]

Brandie, I am so happy to read that that everything is falling into place for you and Matt. My best to you both.

 

[BeamsofLight]

Brandie, glad to hear things are looking up for you and your husband and that you'll be back 'around'. All the best.

 

[Dodie]

Yay!!!! Thank goodness things are turning up. I'm sure employment for you is now just around the corner. Just make sure that's employment that allows for Disney vacations frequently.

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys on Friday! It sounds like we actually now have some things to celebrate.

 

[3guysandagal]

Congratulations Matt!
Glad to hear things are getting better for the both of you!

 

[A.Mickey]

Good morning everyone! I think this is the earliest I will ever post, as I went to bed at 8pm last night!

Brandie- Congrats on Matt landing a job! That is fantastic news! Stay positive good things will happen .

Having a good weekend here, yesterday went downtown to Chicago for blues fest. Today, going to breakfast with my dad. He is in town from Michigan. Then going to lunch with Ann and her family .

 

[safetymom]

Good morning everyone. Another hot and humid day here in Orlando.

 

[ADP]

Good morning!
A beautiful sunrise is upon us in Indiana.

Good morning everyone. Another hot and humid day here in Orlando.

Good morning Kathy!

Good morning everyone!

Good Morning Shanan!

 

[Renysmom]

Good morning everyone. Another hot and humid day here in Orlando.

Same here in Richmond.... so I think I would rather be in Orlando

Have a wonderful day everyone... We are off to look at home gyms for John's Father's Day present..

 

[experiment_627]

Morning all!

My mom had to postpone or cancel her trip down here for now, so we have no plans today. I should be straightening up around here, but I am content on the couch with the laptop for now.

Maybe once I read the paper, I can get motivated to do something.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday!!

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Mornin' everyone! Just checking in after updating the FB thread and DAP thread. I'm so excited about all of the potential events we are discussing for DAP! If you sign up on the thread today and I don't get to you right away, it is because I am trapped, er, visiting my in laws ALL DAY LONG (doesn't that sound like a long time???) and will be without my computer. It is a bit hard to edit on my phone to I'll just wait till I get home or tomorrow depending how much alcohol I need to consume to get through the day. Hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday!

 

[Mish19]

Yay, I finally made it here for the good mornings!
Good morning everyone! Humid here in New York! Today is car test drive day! I'm very excited to check out my eventual first new car. Then it's off to Target to buy some odds and ends.

 

[tlcoke]

Good Morning all, though it is almost afternoon. I just finished teaching my Sunday School class of one & two year olds at church. I am now working our Preschool Welcome Center desk. I have a busy day and week ahead as we start Vacation Bible School tonight at 6:30 pm. I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday and a good week.