Almost nine months ago Jessica and I made the decision we were leaving Oregon altogether. We both liked the idea of living in a place where the weather may change daily, but you can always count on at least four days of sun every week. You could say we certainly picked the right place to be. Around that same time I decided I needed a break from this and time to collect my thoughts. I’m happy to report the collection process is now complete.

In January of this year I was promoted into management with the bank. Jess and I knew it was only a matter of time before this happened, we just didn’t know it would happen seemingly three months after I moved down here. This in turn has alleviated much of the stress in my life and has left me optimistic about the future and what I’m doing here. This has also been a huge turn around from a year ago, where in I worked for two very selfish people whose only interest in life was in showing me the door; rather than helping me succeed in my job. Oddly enough, today these two people are no longer employed by my company. Karma?

About two weeks before I was promoted, I proposed to Jessica. (More details to come soon) Of course without any hesitation, she gladly accepted. This in turn sent everyone and everything into a full blown frenzy. My parent’s initial reaction ranged from something along the lines of “you’ve done what” to “she’s not pregnant is she?”

While her parents seemed to say in more words than none, “welcome to the family son”, all I’ve been able to think of is “oh my god, what the hell am I doing giving myself a whole other set of parents to try and please?” Now that the initial shock has worn off and we are all slowly adjusting to the idea of marriage, I believe it’s safe to announce Jessica and I are getting married later this year.