Exciting week!

This week has been very exciting for me...I got my first interview! I felt as the process was going so slow and then all of the sudden I started hearing some feedback! The interview isn't until next week, so I have some time to prepare and process it all. The job is at a marketing firm here in Bentonville (actually just right down the road)! I am a little nervous because I don't know a lot about marketing and I know PR and marketing go hand it hand, but I always thought I wanted to pursue a career more towards the PR side. It is definitely a little intimidating, but I guess if the job isn't for me, I will know after the interview!

I have been praying a lot about taking the job that God has for me, and so I am hoping when I walk out of the interview I will have clarity about what to do.

On the other side of things, this is the same company where my sister-in-law works, and even though she won't be there but for another couple months, it would be such a blessing to get to work with her for a little. It would be so nice to have someone I know there while I am getting adjusted to the new environment. 

This afternoon, she took me up to the office and showed me around.  She was able to show me what I would be doing on a regular basis and some of the projects/clients she has. Needless to say, it was very helpful, but even more overwhelming! 

Mitch has worked a lot this week, and is going to enjoy his days off! The hospital has a 3 month orientation, where even though he is an RN, he has a preceptor that does everything with him during that time period.  He recently found out he goes off orientation mid September. Exciting!  He will then get more patients and be in charge of all of them on his own.  He will also be guaranteed to work 3 full days a week and be on call one day a week (and get paid for it)! He is very excited! 

Last night we went to BWW with Will and Michelle! It was sooo good! We are really going to miss them being right down the road! And of course we topped dinner off with ice cream! Yummy! 

Tomorrow, we are headed up to the lake for Labor Day weekend! Can't wait!

For dinner, we made pork chops with a caramelized onion sauce, fresh broccoli, and mashed potatoes! Here is the recipe...it is our second time to make them and they are delicious! 

Pork Chops with Caramel Onion Sauce

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion; chopped

1 pinch of thyme

2 large garlic cloves; chopped

3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

1 cup chicken stock

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup parsley 

2 pork chops

For the sauce:

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, add onions and thyme. Cook stiring every now and then for 10-12 min, or until golden brown. Add garlic, and continue to cook for 1 min, then add balsamic vinegar and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over high heat and cook until the liquids have reduced by half (3-4 min more). Turn the heat off and add butter and parsley. Stir until butter melts.

Once the onions are on their way, prepare another skillet over medium high heat with the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the chops for 5 min on the first side...resist the temptation to move the chops around in the pan, it slows the browning. Flip the chops and reduce heat to medium. Cook them on the second side for 8-10 min. . Transfer them to a plate and let them cool for 5 min. Serve the chops topped with the caramelized onion sauce.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!!