Well, another year gone and boy am I glad because I have high hopes for 2013. I was recently offered couple of jobs back in Virginia. After all of the debating I did this past year on whether I really do want to move back, I finally decided that I do. It helped that the job I took was about as good as it could get. For starters, it's with the same agency (though different job), it's a promotion, it comes with relocation, and it's in an ideal location. Most government jobs in Northern Virginia are either in DC or immediate surrounds of DC. I didn't want to be that close to DC. Where I'm going is actually really close to where I used to live, so I have many friends in the area. It is also in the suburbs enough that it is more affordable and less congested. I could probably afford a house with a yard for Millie. If I was ever going to take a job back there, this had to be it.
Although I will miss some things about Alaska, there's a lot I am looking forward to - shows, concerts, sunshine, more time with friends & family, traveling, etc. I am really excited about moving back now!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Road to Alaska: Reston to Columbus
Today was the first of a 20 day odyssey to Juneau. It was a ~6.5 hour drive (8 with stops) to Columbus, OH from Reston, VA. It was a relatively painless drive, although I caught a cold so my nose was stuffy and I felt sleepy in the morning. McDonald's and a coke at lunch helped for the afternoon.
There was little traffic and road conditions were pretty good all the way. However, there was fog, rain, snow, and 45mph winds. Millie's walks at the rest stops were very short since it was pretty miserable being outdoors. She has some new toys though, courtesy of her daddy, so she is enjoying them right now in the warm, cozy hotel room.
Tonight will be a relaxing night. Perhaps a movie on my new HP Pavillion with 17.3" monitor. Tomorrow I head into Illinois, which was pummelled by the blizzard yesterday. I am going to stop at my dad's for the night. According to him, the skies were clear today and the plows were out. Hopefully there will be no trouble getting to his place.
There was little traffic and road conditions were pretty good all the way. However, there was fog, rain, snow, and 45mph winds. Millie's walks at the rest stops were very short since it was pretty miserable being outdoors. She has some new toys though, courtesy of her daddy, so she is enjoying them right now in the warm, cozy hotel room.
Tonight will be a relaxing night. Perhaps a movie on my new HP Pavillion with 17.3" monitor. Tomorrow I head into Illinois, which was pummelled by the blizzard yesterday. I am going to stop at my dad's for the night. According to him, the skies were clear today and the plows were out. Hopefully there will be no trouble getting to his place.
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