The Long-Awaited Annoucement

Let me start off by apologizing for being such an announcement tease. I honestly had no intention of dragging out this announcement as long as I did. Let me explain what happened…

Two weeks ago (right before Christmas), Mal and I spent the evening celebrating with artichoke dip and wine (I am NOT pregnant!). Earlier that day, I found out some “informal” information that I was very excited about, but it was not yet formally confirmed. Mal and I decided to celebrate the good news anyway, thinking that I would hear back about the “formal” information the next day. However, the next day came and went with no news… as well as the weekend and the following Monday. I finally received the formal offer on Tuesday afternoon, but with the craziness of Christmas, I figured it would be best to tell you guys once everything settled down and once it was truly “official,” which is why I didn’t say anything about it last week either. And I was hoping you guys would just forget about it! Just kidding!! Soooooo, WHAT is the announcement!?!?

I have a new full-time job!!!

After the whole personal trainer fiasco, I did A LOT of soul searching and thinking about what in life is most important to me. What first came to mind was balance, especially when it comes to a work-life balance. I work 35 hours a week + about 10 hours of commuting, which leaves me with a decent amount of free time to do the things that I enjoy. However, when I considered what I spend 35 hours a week doing, it didn’t knock my socks off. I like my current position, but I don’t love it… plus the commute is killing me! I decided that I wanted a full-time job (still at Harvard) that makes use of my skills and challenges me each and every day, but also allows me to enjoy my outside interests (blogging, fitness, family, friends, etc.).

So, long story short, I applied for a position at Harvard, went on a first and second round of interviews, and was offered the position. It actually happened very fast! My new position is working for the Dean of Harvard College! It’s actually a pretty fancy-schmancy and high profile position! No wearing jeans to work anymore! I am very excited about this new opportunity as well as the shorter commute (about 35-45 minutes)! I obviously need a change of pace, so I hope this position will be both interesting and challenging for me. It definitely doesn’t sound like a boring job!

A new job, however, means no blogging at work. I know, very sad! I need to focus on learning my new job and what is required of me, and the blog can be a big distraction. My plan is to continue to blog before and after work, but my usual mid-day post will likely get nixed. I’m not sure if I am going to combine it with the dinner post or cut it all together. I need to feel out my new position before I start whipping out my camera at lunch to snap photos! No matter what I decide, I hope you guys will bear with me and continue to read Carrots ‘N’ Cake!