…Is pretty much the main thing that’s been on my mind as of late; especially considering we’ve been suffering through temps up to 112 degrees…and it’s only early July! Yuck-o.
It certainly hasn’t been all bad, though. 
Rival is doing much more better in his “sit from a down”. Yesterday evening he did 6 in a row in one spot! He is, however, trying to creep forward which isn’t being tolerated AT ALL…but other than that, he gets LOTS of praise and lovin’! He is now off leash in everything else, though the leash is always nearby lest he decides to lose his head and do something nutty. (What’s the chance of that…LOL.) Captain is his usual squirrel hunting, cat loving, Frisbee fanatic self. I did have to put meds in his ear last week because it had become really red but it’s back to normal now.
The reason I mentioned Durango earlier was not only because it’s cooler there but also because Josh might have a shot at a photography job there. Yeah, we were in shock, too. I have been wanting to live in Colorado ever since we started vacationing there 20 years ago. He actually applied for a job in Carbondale (which is west of Denver but still in the mountains) that stated: “Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k) and vacation time.” How many photography studios do you know of that offers THAT? The main photographer is evidently top notch and has won several awards and has had his pictures on major magazine covers like Outdoor Life.
While we’re still waiting to hear back from him, this other photography studio (which Josh randomly emailed his resume to – they didn’t have a job posting) contacts us Monday (6.25) telling us they will contact Josh as soon as they get back into town – they were on an out of town shoot for a week. Crazy! He is so hopeful and I know God is on His side!
I’ve been applying like crazy to Durango’s local college and other companies. One of the coolest parts of this is that if Josh is granted an interview, Rehab will help pay for gas & hotel fees AND if we end up moving – they said they could also help with relocation fees! Awesome!!
Also, my internet friend, Cheryl has edited and re-edited my kid’s book and just sent it to me today. It is fantastic! She has done such an awesome job and has certainly went above and beyond in her efforts. I am going to show it to a few local kids and get their reaction then make more changes if necessary. After that, it’s writing query letters and trying to get it to a publisher! I truly appreciate all of the work she’s done; I certainly couldn’t have done it without her.
P90X is going AMAZING. Josh & I measured ourselves last Sunday. He lost 6 1/2 inches and I’ve lost 11 1/2! Round 1 was so good to us…we started Round 2 this Monday and have been going strong! Our clean eating is still on track and we love our new lifestyle. It feels so good to FEEL ALIVE!
I know this was an extremely long post but it’s been a while since I’ve updated. I hope everyone has a wonderful July 4th Weekend. I can’t believe the year is halfway over already!
- Linsey
