We're here now, let's get settled in!

Most of those viewing this blog know that our move to Iowa included a lot of additional baggage. First, 5 months before the move, I quit my job at a very large technology company, not named, but that makes a very thin, very popular cell phone. A job I hated. I also got pregnant shortly thereafter and had our third child, our only girl in November. Moving to the corn state (did you know that Iowa has no official state motto???) was not only a huge environment change for me, but one where I knew (know) very few people and it brought all that other stuff. So, much of that other stuff is behind us now, and I'm digging in to make Iowa home.

The last time I moved, I was 23 and single with lots of disposable income and lots of time on my hands. I'm having a little difficulty putting myself out there to make friends. Sure, my kids have playdates and I go to PTA meetings, but I've yet to make any sort of connection with anyone. There are days when I am gung-ho and ready to forge ahead and then I have days when I'm content to stay in my own world. I am still struggling with being an at-home mom. I worked my whole life, since I was 14 in Junior Achievement to be somebody in business. It seems "unwise" (for lack of a better word) to just give that all up. And yet, this is Iowa and I have a lot to learn and the jobs out there just aren't as plentiful as they were in Chicago, nor as "power-inspiring". I may be using the desire to work as an excuse not to meet people, though. I'm open to suggestions - new ideas - on how to get myself out there so I can find a friend for coffee and hanging out. Or, suggestions on a business I could launch from my farmhouse with a brand new baby at home. I'm ready to settle in here, but I'm not quite sure how!