...This is my new place of residence...
...This is my new Husband...
And...This is my new haircut...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
WORDS
Here is a wordy post for those who want a more detailed explanation of what's been happening in our lives.
Many of you know that Evan searched for a Construction Management internship for several months with no success. My parents were kind enough to offer their basement as living quarters. We were running out of time to find an internship (it has to be at least 12 weeks) so we decided to defer from school and we both found jobs at Levolor through a temp agency. We both worked 10 hour shifts 5 days a week in the warehouse.
At the very last minute Evan received a phone call from his dad. He had spoken with a member of their stake presidency (Brother Ramsden) out in Pennsylvania who owned a company in the Construction field. He passed along a number for Evan to call. Evan relayed his story to Brother Ramsden and was pretty much offered the job right there on the spot. We had to make a decision quickly. The next couple of days were hectic as we set up the internship with the school, quit our jobs, packed our bags and hit the road.
Pennsylvania is beautiful. The whole road trip was beautiful (maybe with the exception of Wyoming). We drove through Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and then through Pennsylvania. We were lucky enough to know people in Omaha and Ohio who let us spend the night in their homes along our way.
We are very blessed to be able to live in a large home, free of rent. Evan's parents live just around the block. For years they have been taking care of this home while the man who owns it, Lynn Rubow, travels the world on business. He was kind enough to let us stay in his home for the small price of taking care of his yard, watering his indoor plants and bringing in his mail.
I am still looking for a job, but it is getting harder and harder seeing as we're leaving to go back to school at the beginning of September. Evan's best friend Steve, and Steve's wife Cheryl live out here as well. THANK GOODNESS. I would go crazy if we didn't have them. We spend most of our free time with them and we have a lot of fun. Cheryl just graduated from beauty school and she was the one who cut my hair (love it!).
Life is good. We are happy even though I miss my family back in Utah and friends in Idaho.
Please keep in touch :)
P.S. Only 5 months 2 days 'til Jenny gets home! Have you started your paper chain? I have.
If you don't already receive her e-mails you can read up on her latest adventures at sisterjennywebre.blogspot.com
Many of you know that Evan searched for a Construction Management internship for several months with no success. My parents were kind enough to offer their basement as living quarters. We were running out of time to find an internship (it has to be at least 12 weeks) so we decided to defer from school and we both found jobs at Levolor through a temp agency. We both worked 10 hour shifts 5 days a week in the warehouse.
At the very last minute Evan received a phone call from his dad. He had spoken with a member of their stake presidency (Brother Ramsden) out in Pennsylvania who owned a company in the Construction field. He passed along a number for Evan to call. Evan relayed his story to Brother Ramsden and was pretty much offered the job right there on the spot. We had to make a decision quickly. The next couple of days were hectic as we set up the internship with the school, quit our jobs, packed our bags and hit the road.
Pennsylvania is beautiful. The whole road trip was beautiful (maybe with the exception of Wyoming). We drove through Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and then through Pennsylvania. We were lucky enough to know people in Omaha and Ohio who let us spend the night in their homes along our way.
We are very blessed to be able to live in a large home, free of rent. Evan's parents live just around the block. For years they have been taking care of this home while the man who owns it, Lynn Rubow, travels the world on business. He was kind enough to let us stay in his home for the small price of taking care of his yard, watering his indoor plants and bringing in his mail.
I am still looking for a job, but it is getting harder and harder seeing as we're leaving to go back to school at the beginning of September. Evan's best friend Steve, and Steve's wife Cheryl live out here as well. THANK GOODNESS. I would go crazy if we didn't have them. We spend most of our free time with them and we have a lot of fun. Cheryl just graduated from beauty school and she was the one who cut my hair (love it!).
Life is good. We are happy even though I miss my family back in Utah and friends in Idaho.
Please keep in touch :)
P.S. Only 5 months 2 days 'til Jenny gets home! Have you started your paper chain? I have.
If you don't already receive her e-mails you can read up on her latest adventures at sisterjennywebre.blogspot.com
Monday, June 20, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Evan DeLong
Evan and I tied the knot. YAY!
No reception, just a beautiful ceremony followed by a simple luncheon with close friends and family [perfection]. Then we honeymooned in Salt Lake City.
Exotic? No. Cheap? Yes.
So sue us. We are cheap skates.
Later we went to Moab with the remains of my family. A.k.a. Dad, Mom and Hunter.
The Rubicon broke. We fixed it. It broke again... We threw a frisbee.
Southern Utah was delicious.
Unfortunately, the care-free fun couldn't last forever. Evan's tedious search for an internship seemed to finally end in epic failure and we started to waste away in my parent's basement.
Then, magically, a job opportunity appeared.
...P&G...
I wrapped giant rolls of toilet paper 12 hrs a day, 5 days a week. Evan inspected incoming pallets for rodent droppings. That lasted two days.
Next!
... Levolor...
As you can see, it was no paradise, but besides waking up each morning at 3:45, this job was at least bearable.
But then.... A Summertime Miracle! Our prayers were answered. Evan was suddenly offered an internship and 3 days later we were on our way to Pennsylvania.
Point A: UT Point B: PA
Up-sides to PA: Rolling tree-covered hills, lightning bugs, warm rain, historical architecture, and Philly cheese-steaks. Down-sides: I am a job-less hobo and Evan is never home.
Thus, a blog. Stay tuned for more updates.
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