Well the big news? As if everyone who reads this doesn't know, I am back to doing what I guess I really love. Most know that the last couple years were rough at times, but also a lot of fun (in a weird way I guess). Even though there were times in the previous years where I had to dig deep to accomplish what I was trying to do, the last two made me dig deeper. I realized (or reaffirmed) that I have a great social network and support group of family and friends. Everyone knows how self-reliant and stubborn I can be, but there were quite a few times in this down turn where I really needed some friendly advice or encouragement, even if I wouldn't admit it. Those people that aided and stuck by me through all of this really showed me what friendship should be. Hopefully I learned a lot through people's kind gestures and care.

The last couple months flew by. I have had firms interested in hiring me over the entire time, but things fell through or the timing was just not right. Plus I had my heart set on staying in the Justice field as long as I could afford the Vienna sausage. (Those that know me, know I would prefer to skip that stuff). In January, I started consulting with McCarty Company in Tupelo, MS. I have known about the firm since about '98 through my fellow goat herder Justin. Interest picked up with another firm in August and low and behold I had two offers within a week. After a lot of antagonizing thinking, I decided to follow my gut and join the firm in MS. Yep, we will be moving some time in the near future. So I have been officially employed for a couple weeks now. Feels weird at times, but very satisfying at others. I really like the firm and the people that work there. I was always looking for the right fit and this appears to be the place for me.

Over the last couple years, I thought about how things could have turned out differently and what the future holds. Yep I tediously think a bunch. That's probably where Cooper gets it from. Some times things just happen, no matter how much of yourself you give. It hurts but that's life and you have to realize that it isn't necessarily you when you see it happening all the time to good people. My goals are to always be learning and giving back. If I can keep those two things in front of me, I will be a happy camper. We will see what this next chapter brings me, Nicole, Coop and Suki, but I believe it will be just fine when you have good people looking out for you.