Seeing an Old Friend

I've been thinking long and hard about a vacation. Maybe not right now, but this coming spring or summer would be nice. So that first thing I did today was put a little extra back in saving. Part of it will go for a new vehicle and part of it will go for a vacation.

What I would really love to do is visit my old friend from grade school who lives in las vegas nevada. And while we're there we could enjoy a nice hotel and some time at a spa. It would be great to get a way from reality for a a week or so! I also have an aunt and cousin who live on the way there, so instead of flying, we could always drive there! I guess what I need to do is set a goal for the vacation! Now if I can just get the hubby to save some vacation time! lol

The Aquarius Casino Resort

When I lived in Las Vegas, I was surprised at so many great hotels there were to choose from. Yet, Vegas isn't the only city who has great hotels. I stayed in Reno for a Poetry Convention several years ago at the Marriott. Wow. there was so much to see and do right in the hotel!

Yet, Las Vegas and Reno aren't the only cities in Nevada with great hotels it seems. While I have never been to any of them, laughlin hotels I've been told are just as nice. My husband and his dad were able to stay in one of Laughlin's hotels when my husband was in California gold mining for his uncle. I was looking at The Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin. They're offering discount prices which is absolutely great! I wouldn't mind staying there. Maybe for our anniversary or something. Right now only wishful thinking, but who knows.

A Possibility of a Big Move

Now that things are a little more out in the open and life has calmed down a bit, I can explain my other reason for leaving my job. There is a big possibility that we are moving.

About 3 weeks ago my husband and I got a possible job offer in California. It would mean a big relocation, but it could very well be worth it. At first my husband had cold feet about the offer because it's an all new world for him and a lot more expensive. However, this job may have just came at a really good time. A few days ago Independence, Kansas announced its closing of the Cement Plant. When this happens, over 100 people will be without a job. That wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the fact that we are a small town and several other companies here in Independence, Kansas just announced lay-offs. 3 really big companies to be exact and one of them happens to be my husband's. When that happens over 1000 people will be without jobs. That's a lot of people for a small town!

When my husband found out about the layoff, at first he thought it was a rumor and ignored it. But now that it has been confirmed my husband is in somewhat of a panic. If he's laid off we won't be able to afford this house, even if we got another job here.

So, he called his mom who lives in Kansas City, only to learn that they're dealing with the same problems up there. It's because of the economy and most people are just now starting to realize that it's real. Companies are not willing to pay decent wages and if they are, they expect you to work 3 or 4 jobs for that same pay. That's what happen to my mother-in-law and that's another reason I left my job. I was not only a guest attendant, I was also a housekeeper, lobby cleaner, laundry aid and assistant manager getting paid minimum wage. Not minimum wage per a job, minimum wage for all of the jobs.

So, it's a big reason we're considering the job in California. The area is Redondo Beach. If we don't head there, we would go to Kansas City or Nevada. My husband used to gold mine with his uncle's company, so that's another big possibility as well.

I will keep you posted on what happens. We're waiting for a call back from California.