Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Safe and Sound

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After a week in the cat hospital, Shoes Lebowski is finally home. The whole ordeal ended up costing nearly $2,000. But, it's ok because...I have a new job! After a year of freelancing, I was offered a wonderful position (with salary and benefits!) at an amazing company. I even get my own office -- on the 24th floor of a downtown LA high-rise...

So here's hoping this is the start of a new chapter in my life -- and an entirely new career...For the next few days -- before I start my job on Monday -- I'm enjoying hanging out with Shoes
and relaxing...

Reading Annie Proulx's Bird Cloud is doubly sweet.

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34 comments:

  1. Krissy (Shimmer Like Gold)February 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This is all such wonderful news! I'm so happy things worked out for you, Tina, and dear Shoes as well. xo.

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  2. JoannaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Double good news! How wonderful that your little kittle is feeling much better. And congrats on the new job! Will you share with us what industry you'll be working in now? A new career...how daunting yet exciting!

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  3. AliciaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Great news!! Congratulations on the new job!! I'm glad that Shoes Lebowski is healthy and home!

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  4. Tina TarnoffFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Congrats, Tina! You deserve it! I'm so happy for you. You are truly an inspiration. And, so thrilled that SL is home and well! xoxo

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  5. PenneyFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Tina, I'm so happy to know that Shoes is home and comfy with you.
    Also, congtats on the new job!
    I so appreciate how important it is to have benefits..
    Enjoy time with your furry friend and best of luck!
    xo,
    P

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  6. MayrozezFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news.

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  7. Maggie MayFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    2x good news!!!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Glad your little muse is feeling better:)

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  9. Helen AilsaFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Congratulations, and how nice to have the kitty home so you can properly celebrate.

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  10. Melanie's RandomnessFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Yeah for such wonderful news!!! I'm glad Shoes is home & congrats to you on the new job!!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  11. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    wonderful happy thoughts all around! yay! i'm so glad your adorable kitty is okay, and i'm excited for you and your new job!

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  12. JessFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Congratulations! Lovely pic of your gorgeous cat. :)xx

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  13. Molly McGonigleFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news and you must be so excited. I can't wait to hear more about your job!

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  14. Jen ZahigianFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Congrats Tina!

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  15. JoFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I'm soooo very happy that Shoes is home and doing well!!
    And, congratulations on the new job! I love downtown LA! How fun and exciting!!
    Yaaaayyyyy!!!!

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  16. DENISE.February 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Congrats -- doubly! Can't wait to hear about your new job. Please don't stop blogging :)

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  17. thequeenofheartsFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    They say good things come in threes :) Congratulations so SO pleased for you x

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  18. WendyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I'm glad Shoes is okay! And congrats on your job :)

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  19. iva yanevaFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I'm glad Shoes is okay! My grandma came back from the hospital today as well, so whew! great news today all around :)

    Congrats on the new job! That must be so exiting for you! I wish you lots and lots of success but also I wish you to be very happy and satisfied with your new occupation :)

    Send a big hug to Shoes from me! :) xo

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  20. KaitlynFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    congratulations! how exciting!!

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  21. GiuliaFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Fabulous news, Tina. So relieved for the Dude, too. xoxo

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  22. TheBeautyFileFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    How amazingly wonderful Tina!!!! I'm so happy to hear you're doing well!!!!

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  23. kimFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    hooray!

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  24. ShellFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Congrats on the new job and happy Shoes is on the mend.

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  25. lizaFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    All of this is very good news!

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  26. ToniaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Fantastic news about the job and Shoes - very happy for both of you!

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  27. Alexandra SteinmetzFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Congrats on the job! I'm in the freelancing boat, so hearing you stuck it out and it paid off gives me hope. I'm glad Shoes is ok! We just adopted an old male cat as well~

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  28. Cynthia February 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Congratulations and I'm so happy your sweet Shoes Lebowski is okay.

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  29. mkendallFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    that is so wonderful! and uplifting to hear since my husband's been out of work for almost 10 months. Hopefully the economy is on its way back up.

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  30. Uncle BeefyFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Glorious news all around!!! YAY! And, thank god for you. I think these two breaks have been well-earned and well-deserved!

    I'm wishing you and Shoes a wonderfully relaxing weekend! :)

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  31. English MuseFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you!!! Here's to a new beginning!

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  32. gigiFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Congratulations on your new job!! And I'm so glad Shoes is home.

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    So happy to hear Shoes is home and better. Such a cutie. <3

    And congratulations on your new job! :D

    ~*~*~

    Ceri

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  34. JenniferFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    What happy news! Many congratulations to you, Tina! I was out of work for 21 months, up until November, and I know how difficult it can be to cope with. I wish you all the best in your new job, and enjoy spending time with Shoes. How wonderful that your kitty is home and in good health!

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