Well I have to say, life is Salem is pretty great. It is feeling just like home at last! I am able to go most places without consulting a map beforehand, which is a great victory! Salem is a beautiful small town, and while we might not stay forever in the city proper, there are some nearby places where I could imagine living for a long time.
Scott is still working for Tandem Northwest as a caregiver for the developmentally disabled. He has gotten a lot of high praise from his supervisors and is one of the favorite workers. The people he cares for seem to really bond well with him, which is understandable! He is kind and caring, and always has the best interest of others in mind. He always goes the extra mile, which I know is a big deal in the eyes of the Powers that Be.
We are continuing to research grad school programs and their prerequesites, but the future is looking bright! Scott has caught his second wind for school, and is ready and motivated to put in the long, hard days ahead that grad school brings.
As for little ol' me, I have accepted a job offer with Salem Health! (The same hospital where I am doing my internship.) I will be working the graveyard shift, which offers extra pay and a 7 on, 7 off schedule; both of which I am excited about! The night shift will be hard, but it will be great to have two full weeks off each month to spend with friends, family, and my cleaning supplies! Neeedless to say, Scott has narrowed his grad school search to local programs (with a few others, just in case) so that I can work for a while during his upcoming school years. Looks like we are Oregonians for good!
