I got a "Big Girl" job!

This last week has been hard... to say the least. I want to thank anyone who had my friend in their thoughts and prays. Time won't change what happened, but hopefully time will heal the sadness that all my close friends are feeling right now.

On a lighter and better note: I was offered my first time full-time job in my field of study! An it's not just any job, but a job that I really wanted for many years. I'm going to be an academic advisor!

My current job is coming to a close anyway, so the timing of this new job really couldn't be much better. However, I won't have much of a chance to miss my current college because I'm also going to be teaching a class there this up coming fall semester. I guess I'm like my mom, I can never just have one job.

I'm excited to be off the job hunt for a awhile. I'm also excited to be getting an upgrade from my current cubicle to a real office with walls and door.

I'm also excited because with the new job comes more income to pay for the wedding. (We have less than 3 months to go!) However, I'm a little sad to be leaving the dentist office. I started working there when I was in high school and it was nice to be back for a little while. I may still help out here and there, but for the most part- I'll be retiring my scrubs.

I have to say I can rock a dress and heels a lot better then drawstring pants and gym shoes.

I'm excited to see what this next chapter in my life will bring.... first the "big girl" job, next a wedding & marriage, then ???

Question: How should one celebrate getting their first full-time job? Shopping spree? Spa day? Other ideas?