Posted by Kelly Black on August 26, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Hello,
How is everyone doing? I'm sorry I've been away for a while; I've been busy looking for a job. I will try to catch up on my commenting over the next couple of days.
Well, I'm ecstatic to announce that I found an awesome full time job with benefits! I had to move, because this job is outside of the Denver area, but that's more than ok with me --- because it's in Gunnison! I have always dreamed of living in or near Crested Butte, and now I'm 30 miles away! God has blessed me in a big way! Crested Butte is one of my favorite places, and I am also near many other beautiful areas. I started my new job this morning, and my first days off are on Sunday and Monday, so I'm going exploring! I want to thank everyone who wished me luck in my job search! Funny thing is, I applied and interviewed at countless places in the Denver area, and never received ONE full time offer! Then, boom! A permanent, full time job pops up here in the small town of Gunnison, CO! Great benefits, and when I go back to school, they will help pay for it. More than I could have ever expected. Prayers do work lol. Anyways, here are a few images from this area...nothing earth- shattering, but nice reminders to myself of how blessed I am to live within close proximity to this. Hope you all have a good rest of the week and weekend.
Posted by Kelly Black on August 26, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Flowers along Gothic Road
Posted by Kelly Black on August 26, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I can't wait until fall, when the aspens start changing!!
Congratulations, and yes, prayers do work. What a blessing for you to be so close to so many great photo spots. Can't wait to see all the explorations you will do. Oh, and nice shots by the way.
Posted by bill meikle on August 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Congrats Kelly, nice place to work, mind you my car did break down there!
Posted by Jesse Speer on August 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Congrats Kelly. It's the coldest spot in Colorado, and it's worth it. We almost moved there once. I'm jealous!
Congratulations, Kelly! I loved the year I lived in Paonia, and if I could have made money there I definitely would have stayed. Colorado is your oyster from Gunnison.
Posted by Kelly Black on August 28, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Thanks so much, guys! Yeah, I know it's the coldest spot in Colorado...I will definitely be dressing in layers. I did find a great apartment, on ground level, and it's not really even like an apt. It's in a 4 plex building. I have my own covered porch, yard, and designated parking. There are 2 outdoor outlets on the outside wall where I park. Wonder what that's for....maybe for plugging in my car? LOL.
To answer the question about what I do....I am a nurse, and got a job at the local nursing home here. It's tied in with the hospital, which means county employment, which means great benefits and generous shift differentials. My schedule is kind of crazy, (2 days off in a row, then work 3 days, off 1 day, work a couple of days, off 2 days, etc), but at least it's full time work! I keep hearing how hard it is to find good paying work around here, so I am definitely blessed!
We could probably arrange a base camp here for fall colors on a couple of my days off. My apt. is a 2 bedroom...except there is no bed in there yet, so ya'll would have to bring your sleeping bags! LOL.
Thanks again for your great comments everyone. Will post updates soon.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on August 28, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Yup, God is good! Congratulations.
You'll love living on the west side even if it's flippin' cold. Although I think Craig and Fraser are close runners up in terms of cold.
Jackson, when did you live in Paonia? I grew up there but I know very few people that live there now.
Posted by Pam Colander on August 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Congrats on landing such a plum job in an incredible area Kelly! Very hard to believe you couldn't find FT positions for nursing in Denver. I thought they were crying for nurses. Whatever...absolutely love shot number two. Best of luck in your new life
Posted by Dan Walters on August 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations on the new job! Looks like a great place to live!
What great luck that you couldn't find a job in Denver; that means you get to live in beautiful Gunnison! It may get cold but the images you'll get will be worth it.
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18 repliesHow is everyone doing? I'm sorry I've been away for a while; I've been busy looking for a job. I will try to catch up on my commenting over the next couple of days.
Well, I'm ecstatic to announce that I found an awesome full time job with benefits! I had to move, because this job is outside of the Denver area, but that's more than ok with me --- because it's in Gunnison! I have always dreamed of living in or near Crested Butte, and now I'm 30 miles away!
You do of course realize now that we know you are down there, we'll be expecting fall color updates!
I think you made a terrific move myself. What sort of work are you doing?
Find a place to stay yet?
Congratulations on finding your new job near a place you find great happiness. Looking forward to seeing your Aspen photo's.
Tim
To answer the question about what I do....I am a nurse, and got a job at the local nursing home here. It's tied in with the hospital, which means county employment, which means great benefits and generous shift differentials. My schedule is kind of crazy, (2 days off in a row, then work 3 days, off 1 day, work a couple of days, off 2 days, etc), but at least it's full time work! I keep hearing how hard it is to find good paying work around here, so I am definitely blessed!
We could probably arrange a base camp here for fall colors on a couple of my days off. My apt. is a 2 bedroom...except there is no bed in there yet, so ya'll would have to bring your sleeping bags! LOL.
Thanks again for your great comments everyone. Will post updates soon.
You'll love living on the west side even if it's flippin' cold. Although I think Craig and Fraser are close runners up in terms of cold.
Jackson, when did you live in Paonia? I grew up there but I know very few people that live there now.