It’s been one month to the day since I last blogged. You’ll be glad to hear that I didn’t fall off the face of the planet or lose my passion for blogging. Instead…

Friends, I have updates. LOTS and LOTS of updates.

Since the engagement, I’ve been busy looking for a new job. Last summer, my fiance moved to a new city for school and we’ve been playing the long distance relationship game ever since. And while it’s loads of fun, we decided that since he put a ring on it, it was time to shorten the distance and enjoy the engagement in the same city.

So the job hunt began–which I must say is not as fun as it’s cracked up to be. I sent countless emails, made many phone calls, networked like crazy and made the trek to and from San Antonio for in-person interviews several times–only to come up empty handed. It was incredibly discouraging. Every moment of my free time was either spent wedding planning or job searching and I felt overwhelmed, to say the least.

Despite some moments of complete and utter exhaustion, I did my best to remain hopeful and optimistic. I had four rounds of interviews with a company that I desperately wanted to work for. It seemed like the ultimate perfect fit and I was “waiting patiently” (i.e., heart racing, trying not to pull my hair out) to hear back from them.

Well I’m happy to report that I did indeed get the job and it’s an opportunity that I would be a fool to pass up–and I couldn’t be more excited about this new adventure. It’s a big change from magazine publishing and editorial work but one that I’m welcoming with open arms. Hooray!

Which brings me to my next update…

I’m moving to San Antonio this week! Having lived in Houston for the majority of my life, I’m sad to say goodbye to the place I will always call home. I will miss being so close to my family and friends but look forward to the many exciting adventures that this new city will bring.

As I close a chapter of my life that included a wonderful job, great proximity to family and friends, and a city I know like the back of my hand, I’m opening another chapter with the love of my life in a city that will grow to be our new home. Loui and I can’t wait to make the big move!

Thanks for bearing with me as I trust my instincts, follow my heart and make my way through all the moving parts of this journey.

As you know, Ashley and I recently swapped blog posts. Well, I realized that I never shared my post with all of you!

When you get a moment, I’d love for you to check out the post I wrote for Ashley’s Going Like Mad blog. Titled “Landing Your Dream Job,” this post was 110 percent inspired by a recent conversation I had with my gal Megan about life and career changes.

Landing Your Dream Job

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

- L