Saturday, April 21, 2012

I think it's time for another update.

Just a few months into the year and so much has happened...

Matthew left Goldman Sachs back in February. I know! Can you believe it?! We thought we were lifers at GS. Back in the fall he was approached by Sequoia Capital who gave us an opportunity we just couldn't pass up. This was one of the most difficult decisions we have made. Matthew was in a very good spot at GS and wasn't even looking around for other opportunities. He was happy and thriving at what he was doing. When he was approached we didn't think much of it but decided to learn more. After a few months of the interview process we couldn't believe how blessed we were to have such a great opportunity.  Matthew worked hard to prepare for all the interviews and in the end we got the offer.We feel very grateful and look forward to being apart of Sequoia Capital.

As a part of leaving GS, Matthew had a requirement to take 6 weeks of 'garden leave' before he could start his new job. It was great to have him around and to have the chance to do some traveling. We went to Italy for 2 weeks and then Hawaii for a week. We had a blast.

Diane's recent PET scan came back clean. Yay!

Uncle Mark is recovering from his corrective surgery. This was the final step after beating his cancer. So proud of him and all that he has been through.

 Z turned 2 and we were both able to fly to Texas for a quick trip to help celebrate.

 My hypothyroidism is under control and I am feeling great. My medication boosts my metabolism and gives me the energy I need. It is wonderful to not be tired all the time!

 Matthew has been at Seqouia for a about a month now. He is loving all that he is learning and I appreciate having him around a little more. He misses the friends he made at GS but is very happy to have taken the new job.

For me, work is great. Working nights is burning me out BUT it's so fun to see all these little babies being born into the world. L & D is a happy department to be working in and I am grateful for the experience I am getting. 

1 comment:

John and Courtney Houghton said...

Wow, what a great change! So happy that you get your husband around more often..the trips sound amazing. :)