I meant to post this last night

Today I'm thankful because:

1. I was able to pay off my whole credit card balance after Z received his reimbursement check yesterday. Let me explain: Z and I are both "no-balance" folks. We have both always paid off every cent each month, and not paying was not an option. But when we moved here and were unemployed for so long, all of a sudden the only option was to pay the minimum (the thought makes me cringe.) Then it grew and grew for four months. Then he had to put the entire Colorado trip onto his credit card, and he didn't get reimbursed until after the bill was due. So this was a huge deal. And I'm incredibly grateful that we finally got that check. (Especially because we will be getting approved for a loan for the house soon and don't need a huge balance on our cards…)
2. That house is still on the market.This weekend we are looking at tons of houses with our Realtor. Hopefully we see some more that we really like, just in case the other one sells in the next 22 days.
3. The days are starting to get a little bit shorter – I love fall!
4. Yesterday I finally got official notification that I am scheduled to take an exam for a job with the state (Public Information Specialist.) It's a little PR, it's a little writing and editing, it's a little marketing. I'm all around suited! The test is in two Saturdays.