It's All In the Wrist

I have some excellent news! After 2.5 years of being unemployed and then underemployed, my darling Mr. finally has a full time job! I'm so proud to see this finally happen for him - he's been on countless interviews and worked hard to stay as positive as possible. 

Ever since there was a possibility of this job becoming reality, I've been dreaming of ways to celebrate this momentous occasion. While shopping at Nordstrom a few months ago, we found some beautiful cuff links from David Donahue, and I knew these would be the perfect gift when the Mr. finally got that job.

So now the possibility is reality, and with this new position, the Mr. will be more client facing and therefore needs to dress more professionally. So, this gift will be extra special, not to mention practical. I've narrowed it down to a few pairs - tell me, what do you think?

All Images Via Nordstrom

I already know I'm going to have a hard time deciding which pair to purchase, but I'm leaning toward the mother of pearl or the red paisley pair. For me, there is nothing sexier than a well dressed man sporting an equally beautiful pair of cuff links, so regardless of which ones I ultimately pick, I can't wait to surprise him with this gift and especially can't wait to see him wearing them! Cheers friends! 

If the Shoe Doesn't Fit

Sometimes you just have to accept that you're not happy and move on. I mean, if the shoe doesn't fit, why try to squeeze into it? That's how I've felt at my new job, so I turned in my resignation this week.

From the moment I started, something didn't feel right. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I just knew I wasn't happy, so I told Stephen from the beginning that if I wasn't happy after 90 days I was going to start looking for something else.

Well, something else came looking for me.

An agency I interviewed with when I first got laid off. A place with people I instantly connected with. A place I knew I would thoroughly enjoy, but a place who didn't have a spot available for me at the moment.

But that changed on Monday. I got an e-mail last Thursday from the owner asking me about the job and would I be interested in coming to talk to them. I thought, "what's the harm?". So I went Monday evening to meet with them.

An offer I couldn't turn down. The enthusiasm I had from the first time I met them was still there. It's the first time since being laid off that I've been excited for a job.

I start on April 6th and I couldn't be happier!