Man oh man. It’s been so long since I’ve written on my blog. Sorry to the 1 maybe 2 people who even still check it. But I’m determined to get back on the blog wagon and once again update the anonymous internet world on my life.
Where to start. I started the job! I work for the Providence Health Plan (same company as my previous job, just a different division). I am the Health Engagement Coordinator and I basically try to get the health plan members more involved in their health, i.e. worksite wellness programs, using the online tools to see their medical records, getting all their preventative screenings, and the biggest part is targeting the people who are at risk for developing a serious health problem (heart disease, diabetes, COPD, etc) and intervening before it’s too late. I have been there for 5 weeks and I still can’t believe I have this job. It’s more than what I hoped it would be and I am so SO thankful I have a job in my field. I can’t say that’s the case for most of my friends I went to school with. I have officially traded in my Nike sweatpants for Banana Republic slacks. I feel so grown up!
Mark and I went to Mexico! It was glorious (except for the sunburn) and it was perfect timing- the week before I started my new job. We needed some sun and some time to relax after a long, wet winter. I wish we could go back!
My Mom and aunt LeaAnn came out to visit last week! We saw all the Portland sites- the Saturday Market, 23rd street, the Rose Garden and we took a trip to the coast. The weather was miraculously sunny and warm. We hiked and played on the beach. I have never seen Lucy as excited as she was when she saw the water. I wish I had a video, but imagine a 4 year old, on Christmas morning after eating 30-35 pixy sticks. That’s how excited and spastic she was.
Speaking of our little fur child, last week marked 2 big occasions: Lucy’s 2nd birthday and the 1 year anniversary of when we brought her home from the Humane Society. Both were only a few days apart, so Lucy got double spoiled last weekend. Bringing her home that first day was so stressful and it took us all a while to get used to each other. Lucy was confused and scared and didn’t trust us one bit when we first got her. But the crazy, stubborn, frustrating puppy we brought home is so different than the goofy, loyal, wonderful little doggy we have now. Ok, she’s still crazy, stubborn and frustrating, but not even close to what she was before. She’s been the best dog we could have ever imagined! And holy cow, look how cute she is!?!?
Mark and I took off for a night to Bend for Memorial Day. It was beautiful there and the weather was great. We got to watch Austin’s mtn bike race and then we went to our favorite spot for dinner. Then we walked around the lake, picked out our dream homes and enjoyed each other’s company. It was perfect. And I decided I am going to move there one day. Just you wait…
