What's next?

For the past five years, I have lived in Utah.  Never thought I would be here ever, let alone as long as I have been.  But, life doesn't always go like we think it will.  I always imagined myself married with kids, ever since I was a scronny beehive in young woman's, so that doesn't surprise me at all.  I guess I just always thought I would live in Alaska indefinitely.  And yes, I do miss my home.

So what's next for us?  Not sure.  Isn't life funny that way?  Right now, Nick has been applying to PhD programs in Colorado and Iowa, which are actually looking promising.  He will be interviewing with a professor in Iowa in a couple weeks.  We're just hoping one accepts him and we'll go where he is accepted. If both want him, then we'll have some hard thinking to do.  And if neither accept him, well, then it's time to start real life and get a job.  Most likely Virginia for that because there are a lot of opportunities for him out there and family to help out.  We just need to get out of Utah.  As great as it has been *sarcasm* we're ready for the next chapter in our lives.  Going is a little bitter sweet because my parents just moved down here to be close to everyone.  But hey, they will at least be much closer than they were in Alaska for visits!

And for me?  Well, my ambition is a little low right now.  I'm not expecting a whole lot from myself, and I'm not hankering to do much either.  Probably because I have a two year old and am pregnant.  So I've go other things on my mind occupying my time.  Maybe when then kids are older I'll start thinking about what I want to do in life again.  Until then, I've got my hobbies and my pets.  And lots of diapers.  Man, I need to potty train Tristan asap!  Ha, good luck, right?