June 1st marked our one year on Guam and things have certainly changed in the past year! As I sit here typing, it is hard to believe how the time has flown by. When you aren't marking your days with the absence of your beloved spouse, the days seem to pass by with a greater ease and happiness.
This upcoming Monday will mark the start of my 4th week as a full-time Hyatt Regency Guam employee! My internship ended in late June and there was not too much on the horizon due to the slow economy, which left me questioning what was next... After lots of prayers and many hours spent contemplating my employment options I was offered the chance to interview for a full time position at the resort. Long story short, I was given the chance to work full-time in the sales and marketing department and I eagerly jumped at the chance. Working full time again has given way to several late nights as I work towards completing my degree, but the stress is both temporary and totally worth it! December 19th is my graduation date, so just a few short months to go before this chapter of my collegiate journey will be closed.
At the moment, John is stateside visiting his family after several long years of separation. He will be returning home tomorrow after two weeks of soaking up relatives, hometown sights, and favorite childhood foods. I sure have missed him, but I know this trip was refreshing to his spirit and will fortify him for two more years of overseas life.
In just about 9 months it will again be time to pick orders and start planning for the next move. In the meantime, we are doing well here on Guam and just plugging along and learning to adjust to island life. Although our first impressions may have been accompanied by a myriad of mixed feelings, I have had the opportunity to meet an abundance of truly spectacular people that have helped to warm my heart to our small island home.
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