Been awhile...

...but I've been busy!!!!!!

So here's the haps. We didn't get the house that we put an offer on. It had some mold in the basement and the bank didn't want to take a gamble because FHA (our loan program) can get very stickler-ish about mold. They took an offer that came with a conventional mortgage.

We have, however, found a MUCH better house. We put an offer on it on Monday, and it looks like we might have a better shot at this one. I really hope that we get it, it is PERFECT for us!!!!! I was actually feeling woozy while walking through it b/c it was so great. Hopefully we'll hear something on Wednesday. Keep those fingers crossed!

I'm in my second week of employment with FFX. I can't believe it finally came true! I've been doing ride alongs in some of the eight district stations. I have two left, then I report to the Academy where I will be working as a go-fer. Then our academy actually starts on October 14th. I can't freakin' wait!!!!!

Now, as much as I hate to do it, I have to tell you how I got myself locked into some ironclad irony. September 2 was my first day of work with the county. Well, on my way to work that morning, I was pulled over by a Prince William Officer for speeding as I was leaving my neighborhood.

That's right, folks. After 7 years with a clean driving record, I went and got myself a moving violation on my way to my first day of work for a police department. How much of a dumbass can I really be? So I, of course, had to report the ticket to my Lt. I'm suffering my consequences, but it's still almost funny how I manage to step on my own d*** no matter where I go. ;)

Anyway, I think it's time to go to sleep. I've been on the evening shift (1:30pm - 1:00am) the past two days, but tonight I start midnights (7:30pm - 7:00am). In an effort to prepare myself, I have been trying to stay awake so I can fall asleep closer to morning time. I think I'm finally losing that battle. :) I did spend the last two years on midnights, though, and happily so. Hopefully it won't be too hard to rotate back in. For two nights, that is. Then, on Friday, after getting off at 0700, I have to sit in on boring "Welcome to the County" orientation from 0830 - 1200. Now that's going to be a laugh!

Okay, I've reached the point of rambling, so I'm out. I'll just close by saying, Yes, Jon, there is room for you at whatever house we wind up in. Right at the foot of the bed. LOL

¡Adiós!