Showing posts with label Atlanta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atlanta. Show all posts

I'm learning Southern!

Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 
Remember me? Well, hubs and I are in Atlanta. As you know from my previous post, we have moved. What you don't know is what has happened since we've got here!

Well, to begin, I did find a home. Mark that off the list. We were lucky and found one quickly to rent. Hubs moved all of our belongings down here and we got settled in. One hiccup - my engagement ring was stolen. The movers or cable installer took it out of our master bedroom. I still can't wrap my head around it...it still stings and probably will forever. Long story, lots of tears, and no ring to be found.

But, despite that 'warm' welcome, we aren't going to let it deter us. I'm traveling a bit more for my job, thus why it has taken so long for me to write. I just didn't have the desire to blog when I was settling in. And to be honest, I'm still settling in. I don't feel quite comfortable yet as I don't feel like I have a schedule...yet. I know I'll get that soon, but it may take a bit as I have a few more trips lined up - professional and personal - before the end of the year.

With all that being said, still wanted to let you all know we are thriving. A few examples:

1. I'm learning "southern" by saying y'all and cooking fried green tomatoes, with my own twist (as eggs benedict). Of course, hubs is always part of it (his hollandaise is fantastic).

2. We are attending festivals. When mom and dad visited, we made our way to a Speakeasy Festival where we tried some moonshine, whiskey, and some delicious cheese.

3. Seeing the sights, we have made our way around (a little bit) to see what is offered in our new city.

We are eating out and I'm beginning to blog again over at City Nom Noms. Family has come to visit and we plan on seeing my parents again (in Disney!) in the next few weeks. I'm working some great conferences and having a fantastic time with my new job. Tim is enjoying his job, and the pups are settling in at our new home. Heck, we even have a new grill.

Life is good. And soon, I'll be writing more to show you. Until then, here's to the good life!

Millions of Peaches (or Peachtrees)

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 
I'm alive & well. However, things have taken quite a turn in my life. Let me fill you.

Hubs and I have moved. Well, almost. About one month ago (right around the time of my last post that is), I accepted a job offer with a company based out of Atlanta, GA.

Yes, Atlanta. The South. Millions of streets named Peachtree something.

It is an exciting journey. I'm beyond elated to be part of this great company who is a leader in the hospitality industry. I see so much potential in the company and am stoked to be a part of it. But, with the excitement, also comes some bittersweet feelings.

  1. Having to say 'see you later' to my Indianapolis family
  2. Moving further from my family in Wisconsin
  3. Leaving all the great food and beer scenes of the Indianapolis area
  4. Saying goodbye to a job that I have adored for almost 8 years
  5. Have to locate a new Green Bay Packer bar (NFL network is a MUST now)
  6. Moving and finding a new place after calling Carmel, IN my home (love that Farmer's Market so close to my home!)
I accepted the job, worked Sigma Kappa's convention in The Woodlands (Houston, TX) and then made the drive to Atlanta on Tuesday. I started my new job on Wednesday, and have been searching for a place to live since (anyone have a fantastic house they would like me to rent for a year or so?). Once a house is found, hubs will meander his way down to the South to join this (now, well, probably not) Southern peach.

What does this mean for Entertaining Life Daily? Well, I guess it means it has a new home in ATL. ELD will still function as time permits, especially once hubs and I find a place to live, cook and make our own in this city of new possibilities.

Thank you all for your support, texts, tweets, well wishes, hugs and tears. It is a journey, and one that we could not have done without the love and support of our friends and family. Cheers to our new adventure!