So, we're already at the end of October!! Time flies, doesn't it? Seems like I just got back from Texas....and I'll be leaving again to go back in just 6 weeks:>) There have been some major decisions made since I got back. The biggest one is that I am leaving my job as Lou's nanny at the end of November in order to spend 100% of my time looking for a professional job. I know it will be difficult, but I am optimistic!

The second one is that I decided what area I want to focus on...Market research. I know, sounds boring, right? I mean, anything with the word 'research' in it has to be! But I really enjoy finding out why people, as customers, buy the things they buy. There's a lot more to it, but I'll spare you from the details;>) But I'm also looking in the area of Communications so that I have more of a chance of finding something. I might have to move back to the US if I can't find anything here, which I'm sure will make my family happy;>)

So, even though it is unusually warm here (summer weather for us!), I still love the autumn. With all of the fun holidays coming up, it makes me a bit homesick....how I WISH we had pumpkin patches here!! I wanted to take Lou to get some pictures with her and the pumpkins...til I realized that I couldn't find even one! I bought her this really cute Halloween pumpkin costume when I was in the States and I can't wait til I see her with it on!! I'll definitely be posting pics as soon as I get them:>)

Thanksgiving is another holiday that I miss terribly:>( The four day weekend, turkey, mashed potatoes, vegging in front of the t.v., getting together with family (or arguing with family...whichever!), the official start of the Christmas shopping season...if it didn't cost so much (and if I didn't have my final presentation due on that Saturday!) I would fly back just for the 4 days. I'm sure I'll be back for a real American Thanksgiving soon enough, but I guess I will have to make do without for the 5th year in a row. I hope to have a post before then, but just in case I don't, I hope you all have a great holiday with your families and friends!

So, only 6 more weeks til I finish my Masters! 4 more classes, the exit exam on Dec. 8th, and then I fly home on the 11th (I think...haven't changed my ticket, yet, dad!). But I should be home for three weeks during the Christmas season. So Monica...this time we are meeting up, ok?! I will need to hear all about your trip to Italy! I'll be in Abilene the whole three weeks but maybe I can borrow a car and go to Dallas for a weekend:>)

Well, I have a lot to do in the next 6 weeks...so I guess I better get my butt moving! I hope everyone is doing well, and I would love to hear from you!!!!