I feel so elated, excited, and inspired! It's mid-summer... the year is half way, and so many new and wonderful things have presented themselves!
Firstly, I feel as if my progression towards high nutrition, low toxin, and low-glycemic living is fast becoming more a part of my daily reality. This progression has been one of a sort of blog/book-inspired wikipedia-esque hop, skip, and jump style to many different opions and studies of what is the most comprehensive. Of course there are times of celebration during which I allow myself to enjoy treats that other people bring... And the fact that I live in an apartment complex and do not share my grocery bill or meal plans. Life is a work in progress! Plus, I am sure that a year from now I will tell you that my diet and knowledge has improved even more... there is constantly so much developing science and discovery. I'd like to incorporate more raw greens and cultured products too.
Also, I've been slowly but surely getting better at being grain-free. As my wedding date gets closer and closer, I have more inspiration. This inspiration is not only funneled by the actual wedding date or ceremony, but also the idea that Brett and I will be officially starting our adult lives together. It is also a celebration of youth, health, vibrancy, and the earth. Eating closer to the earth brings forth local farms, traditions, early cultures, and a connection to our ancestors. I've read so many nutrition books within the last 5 years, and I feel that they have all led me to my newest and comprehensive read: Nourishing Traditions.
Goals for living with Brett: Start a little garden, build a composting bin, rid house of plastics, use reusable cloth grocery bags, use recyclable kitchen bags, set up a bonfire pit, and build a koi pond. I can't wait for our little home to have sweet sunny curtains, shiny polished wood, and a super-functioning hard core kitchen.
We talked finances last night, and our goal is to live on one salary and save the other. Ideally, we would live on about $50 grand annually and save the rest equally about $30 grand. We would do this by cutting back costs on a home by renting a little place for under $650 a month. We would sell Brett's car and therefore only have to pay gas, maintainance, and insurance on one vehicle. This would truly only be possible if Brett gets the job in Charlotte because they will give him a company car.
Which brings me to the next topic... of Brett getting invited to interview for a claims promotion in Charlotte, NC. This job would involve him traveling mostly around Charlotte, but sometimes around the rest of North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. He wouldn't have to go into an office... his office would be the house! We would then sell his car and trade in mine to then purchase a Prius or other gas-saving variety.
Why would we need a Prius?? Because I got a job offer in Charlotte too!!! I was researching craigslist to just get an idea for what the market is like up there. I saw an ad for a Natural Product Sales Rep and got super excited. It ended up that I actually know the woman and her brokerage because she is a rep for us at Aubrey. So when I sent in my cover letter and resume, I got an email back saying "I know you!!!" LOL! So, about 7 emails and a phone interview later, I was offered the job! It 100% commissions based, and I would be an independent contractor. It is good then that Brett is with State Farm and they have good benefits.
I am so happy about these possibilities. Whether or not I am able to accept the position is contigent upon Brett actually being offered his promotion with State Farm. His interview is this Wednesday. I can't help but feel that my job offer may be a positive sign. I've been sending out a lot of positive vibrations for the "right path" to unfold. Even though I am very excited, grateful, and nervous, I have to wait and see if it's really meant to be. I have to trust that if this is what Brett and I are meant to do, then it will happen. It makes me feel so good to know that there is the possibilty out there for me to significantly increase my income while simultaneously increasing my free time and connecting even more with people about health. Oh LA! Here's to hoping for what's good! <3
