I have a job. :)
I feel that lot of choices in life are choices between good and good. Maybe not even better and best, but both equally positive, good choices. I feel that while the Lord always cares about what each of us is doing in his or her life, He likes to sit back and let us pick in these instances.
Pretty much from day one here in Colorado I have been talking to two different places regarding a job. One is a private practice, and the other is a successful business that assists over 195 dental practices in CA, AZ, NV, CO and TX. There are pros and cons to both a private practice and a corporate run practice. It has been kind of a back and forth deal between both parties and my leanings have been just as shifty. It came down to an offer from both at the same exact time. Isn't that the way it always goes? After a lot of discussion with my Dad and my wonderful friend Dana I was able to see what my instincts had been telling me all along.
I accepted a job with Dr. Andy Ashby in Denver. If you want to check out his practice website it is http://www.ashbydental.com/ With contemplation I realized that my dream has do be a private practice hygienist. Why would I settle for anything less? When I spent a few hours at Dr. Ashby's office it felt so welcoming, homey, and I LOVED the front office girl Charity. A big part of working in this field is to care for others and I felt I would be able to do that with Ashby Dental.
I start training on Monday. I feel very blessed to have found something so good in this economy. I continue to feel confirmations upon moving as well. Most of those I graduated with are still looking for jobs, and are fighting for the same ones in Utah. Wish me luck!!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friends are relatives you make for yourself.
"Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of."
Sometimes I look at little kids and wish I had their knack for making friends. It just seems to easy. Moving to a brand new place with pretty much only married friends as your friends can be kind of nerve wracking. I decided that I was going to feign complete confidence where ever I go. Maybe I won't ACT like a 6 year old.
I can honestly say that I have four new friends here. I was lucky enough to make a couple contacts when I was out here visiting last August. I met two soon to be dental school duders at church and when I realized I'd be coming out to Colorado for sure I dug up their information. Zack and Nate were their fake names and they also had their fellow LDS dental friend Kris add me on facebook. The day after I arrived I was invited out to dinner with the three boys at their married LDS dental friend's place. Yes, this place has LDS dentists everywhere you look. It was great to finally get to know my facebook dental friends. I even got through a superbly awkward situation where the not quite one year old daughter tried to feed her baby doll on me if you know what I mean. All three boys saw and I cannot recall a time I have laughed harder. Of course you are curious...are any of these boys cute? All cute, but one stood out...Kris. Another thank you to facebook, this one wrote me later and decided we should go to Wednesday institute together. SCORE!
Institute was awesome. They do it right out here. Kris and I got to know each other really well and talked a long time afterward. Too bad Kris and Nate were both leaving for a week and a half, until the 6th, starting the next day. I was already stoked on Kris though, so perhaps it was good he get out of the picture for a while. ;)
I braved Maplewood ward in Denver on Sunday and made two friends Kelly and Dustin. Kelly and I talked a lot and turned out she knows the dental boys. She is leaving for three weeks though. Bummer. Looks like my friend making is gonna be a slow progression, but I was proud of myself after one week.
Monday was supposed to hold more fun. Hiking with Zack and some of his friends, then a BBQ. I was super excited. Too bad I decided to toss my cookies at 3:30am. Kinda put an end to my Memorial plans.
I am not ashamed to admit I am looking forward to June 6th.
Sometimes I look at little kids and wish I had their knack for making friends. It just seems to easy. Moving to a brand new place with pretty much only married friends as your friends can be kind of nerve wracking. I decided that I was going to feign complete confidence where ever I go. Maybe I won't ACT like a 6 year old.
I can honestly say that I have four new friends here. I was lucky enough to make a couple contacts when I was out here visiting last August. I met two soon to be dental school duders at church and when I realized I'd be coming out to Colorado for sure I dug up their information. Zack and Nate were their fake names and they also had their fellow LDS dental friend Kris add me on facebook. The day after I arrived I was invited out to dinner with the three boys at their married LDS dental friend's place. Yes, this place has LDS dentists everywhere you look. It was great to finally get to know my facebook dental friends. I even got through a superbly awkward situation where the not quite one year old daughter tried to feed her baby doll on me if you know what I mean. All three boys saw and I cannot recall a time I have laughed harder. Of course you are curious...are any of these boys cute? All cute, but one stood out...Kris. Another thank you to facebook, this one wrote me later and decided we should go to Wednesday institute together. SCORE!
Institute was awesome. They do it right out here. Kris and I got to know each other really well and talked a long time afterward. Too bad Kris and Nate were both leaving for a week and a half, until the 6th, starting the next day. I was already stoked on Kris though, so perhaps it was good he get out of the picture for a while. ;)
I braved Maplewood ward in Denver on Sunday and made two friends Kelly and Dustin. Kelly and I talked a lot and turned out she knows the dental boys. She is leaving for three weeks though. Bummer. Looks like my friend making is gonna be a slow progression, but I was proud of myself after one week.
Monday was supposed to hold more fun. Hiking with Zack and some of his friends, then a BBQ. I was super excited. Too bad I decided to toss my cookies at 3:30am. Kinda put an end to my Memorial plans.
I am not ashamed to admit I am looking forward to June 6th.
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