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Is this thing still on?

 Does anyone even blog anymore?

I remember when it first got started and everyone was having a blog. I like writing, and I do a lot of it in my professional life, but not everything makes it onto this blog, which is where a lot of my personal thoughts come out. I put more into Facebook lately, too, because it's a little easier. But there's something to be said for this long-form writing exercise, and I think I will continue here periodically. You don't mind, do you?

Well, in my last post I wrote about how difficult things were for me at the time. That changed in July when I finally got a job working for the State of Utah. I was the program manager for the moderate income housing database program, and that meant I worked from home a lot but also went in to Salt Lake when needed, mostly on the train. It was a good experience, for the most part, and I'm grateful for the things I learned even in the short time I was there. 

In October I started working for Weber County in the Planning Department. It's been a lot of fun and I've been able to work with some amazing people. I am really grateful for the chance to work here and learn from so many great coworkers. Rick Grover is our Department Manager, and there are two principal planners - Charlie Ewert and Steve Burton. We also have some other incredible coworkers - Tammy Aydelotte, Felix Lleverino, Marta Borchert, June Nelson, Ann Morbey, Iris Hennon, and Allen Coleman. They've really made me feel at home and I'm so grateful. It's been great working here - we've already gotten so much done. I look forward to coming to work each day - it's an exciting, interesting, and dynamic place to work.

Things with Diana could not be better. I am grateful for her patience with me as we continue to develop our relationship. We met nearly five years ago and each day I'm reminded of how lucky I am, how very blessed and happy my life is, and how wonderful it is to be married to my best friend and the best person I know. She helps me and inspires me in so many ways... Her heart is pure gold and her face is that of an angel. She fills each day with sweet joy. I had always hoped that such a life could be possible, and here it is, my every day is just perfect. I keep telling her that I will never get over it, and it's true. 

Also, just for reference, I hate the word "blog". "Online journal" would be such a better term...

Thank you for reading, constant reader. Whoever you are.

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Bill Cobabe said…
This post made me smile. I cherish every sweet word you write about me. You are my dream come true.
Love, Diana
May 8, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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