The last couple of weeks for us have been all about settling into a new routine. It's sort of wierd to me to go from working full time (in a job I despise, making semi-decent money) to part time (in a job I actually enjoy, yet get paid in merch next to nothing). I'm taking on pretty much all of the household duties that we split up before (minus trash. I won't do trash if Steven is around) but I really don't mind. I'm definitely thankful there's no pressure on me to work. And that's a small lifestyle (or shopping?) sacrifice we (I?) decided to make. I quite like cooking when I have time to plan out our meals. I certainly don't mind cleaning or getting a jog in at 8:30 most mornings! Me? a workout routine? Now, that's a novel concept. I feel rather free and it's refreshing, for a change. Yet, we're staying busy (per usual) and soon I'll actually be back in NC for over a month. I hope when I come back to Texas we have a house. I'm dying for a place to call home! But, anyway... here are some iPhone pics of our life lately!
This is our new friend, Cruise. He's a pretty cool musician around in Texas and he welcomed us here in a big way!
As mentioned yesterday, I got a job offer this week! I'm so excited to announce that I'll be working at a high end boutique, here in Amarillo. I wasn't even looking for a job quite yet, but while Steven and I were shopping around the 2nd day we were here, we stumbled into this cute shop. One of the gals working approached me and we started chatting and she said "oh you must not be from around here!" to which I replied, "Nope! We just moved yesterday from NC!" She immediately asked if I needed a job because they were looking for someone else. Cut to a week later, I had met with the owner, and was offered the position! Yay!
Guys, my husband is not so happy with me!! I got a JOB OFFER yesterday so to celebrate, I did a little more shopping for fall transition pieces. I couldn't help it. I had stopped into Talbots earlier in the day and snagged a dark green BLAZER that had been marked down from $150 to $25! THEN, I logged onto Asos.com last night and there was a HUGE sale with an extra 10% off code. Everything I purchased will be great for our trip! I was definitely looking for a loose knit white sweater. Very nautical. I just couldn't resist the pink cardi or the navy peplum. I swear I don't have a problem, but this is what happens when I go MONTHS of resisting the urge to shop for clothes. Everything coordinates and can be mixed and matched or layered with stuff I currently have. Even better, all of this cost me less than $150. WHAT!?
I'm not sure how the weather is back home in NC, but I'm guessing it's still hot, muggy, and summery! The nice thing about Amarillo is that it's actually cooling off quite nicely. The downfall: we're nowhere near the ocean. Or much of any water for that matter. That doesn't really stop me from loving the nautical, preppy style of these transition outfits, though.
The cooler weather has me thinking about fall, and I'm so excited that we're approaching our trip to New England, which is mid-September. Steven and I are heading to Mystic, CT for the wedding of my dear friend, Emily. Before we make way to CT though, we'll be exploring Boston, Martha's Vineyard (Mass), Providence and Newport (Rhode Island). YAY for more states to check off our list :)
Boo for the sudden realization that the trip is after Labor Day so out goes- white jeans, seersucker, and summery wedges...
In an effort to figure out what to wear, I've done a little bit of shopping. I just picked up this dress from Gap (30% off today!) which will be a perfect transition into fall dress! They also have navy, but my size wasn't available :(
