A Young Wife’s Tale

This week Works for Me Wednesday is hosted by Rocks in My Dryer. My husband is a computer programmer. We have LOTS of spare computer parts. As I was decluttering my craft closet, I found a tin where I’d hidden some money and forgotten all about it. With $30, I went to Michael’s to look [...]

1. Why doesn’t David take an entry level job while he looks for a mid-level developer position? Well, most entry level computer jobs require physical work, such as lifting heavy equipment or moving and installing computers. With David’s arthritis, he cannot do that sort of thing. Other jobs you might suggest that he can’t do: waiting tables, being a sales clerk or teller. He can’t be on his feet that long. So keep praying for David to find a job.

My husband and I are complete opposites. I like to think we balance each other. English and reading were always my best subjects in school, while David is very good at math and science. David is relaxed and easy going. And let’s be honest, lazy. I’m organized and scheduled. Okay, okay. I’m an obssesive control freak who asked her parents for a label maker for her birthday. (They even got me refill tapes!) But we’re opposite in other ways as well. Girl. Boy. Tall and short. David is 6′ 4″. I’m 5′ 2”. And then there are our computers and desks.