Yep, Simon has a new job! He wasn't exactly looking for one or planning to leave Reynolds and Reynolds very soon, but the opportunity presented itself and it was just too good to ignore. The vet school of all places was seeking a web designer and as soon as I mentioned his name they were immediately interested. They had already interviewed quite a few applicants (I saw them while I was working, so I'm not just bragging) but they held off until Simon just put in his application. They responded immediately and hired him almost as quickly! Working for the university has its perks in pay and benefits, and it's a better environment for creative types. They've just started working on a total overhaul of the current vet school website and associated functions so he'll get to help them! He's excited for more opportunities in a more interesting environment. I am excited that he'll be in the same building as me! We'll get to carpool and maybe get lunch together, and on the days when I'm stuck here all the time I can least go down and say hi to my soon to be hubby. He actually works in the office next to me, but I only work Monday nights when he's not there... But it's an exciting change for both of us! It also got Simon to finally launch his portfolio website, so if you'd like to see his work, thoughts, and musings go here: http://simonwille.ms/
Our wedding is quickly approaching, and we're both excited and looking forward to sharing our special day with all our loved ones. I've managed to get some more info uploaded to our wedding website at www.mywedding.com/SimonAndDayna in between classes and planning for Vet School Open House. I think I've managed to bite off a little bit more than I can chew at the moment.... school feels like it's at the bottom of the priority list, which is never a good thing. There are just too many other fun things I'd rather be doing! And planning the college's biggest yearly event that tends to draw ten thousand people is a very big task. I love it, but it's definitely a time gobbler!
I've noticed that my most stressful times often accompany the addition of a new pet...or two. Here are Calvin and Hobbes: the newest and teeniest additions! Everyone knows I love turtles, and it does make me sad I couldn't bring mine from home since I don't have a good yard for them, so I found a solution! A rescue I've worked with had 2 ornate box turtle hatchlings in need of a home, and I can keep them in a small area for a few years until I have a better yard. And they're just TOO CUTE! Observe...
