First Day!

As you know, Thursday was my last day at my old job. Matt knew it was going to be an incredibly bittersweet day for me, full of difficult goodbyes and emotions.

This is what I came home from my last day of work to…

 Tory Burch Sophie Wedges - a pair of shoes I've hinted that I want for my birthday in September. I seriously adore my husband. 

 
Is this not the sweetest surprise ever? Gosh, I love him.

 Wish me luck today {in my new Tory's}!

New Beginnings

I quit my job. 

Full of mixed emotions, yesterday was one of the hardest goodbyes I have ever had to say. Sadly, I packed up my desk, turned in my badge and blackberry, ate lunch with my team at my favorite restaurant, and said my final goodbyes to my work family who I had grown so close to.

Although I definitely will not miss my 40 minute commutes, there is a lot that I will miss. I will forever treasure my experiences, friendships and adventures from the past 20 months in my Marketing & PR Specialist role.

Goodbye gifts: Two bottles of my favorite champagne! A card for each day of my first week at my new job. A "first week survival" tumbler, filled with new pens, nail polish, chapstick and more {how cute, right?}! And a poster of quotes from each team member with pictures of my favorite things.

Of course I couldn't say goodbye without leaving on a sweet note! So, I whipped up some carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. 

But, it is crazy what God gives you when you pray for new beginnings...

...a new door has been opened to an exciting adventure!

 

I start a brand new job in Uptown Charlotte on Monday! It seems so surreal that this new job, one that I cannot wait to begin, is mine! There will be so much to learn, new friendships to make, and experiences to gain. I am so excited and thankful for it all.

{Matt and I celebrated over dinner last night in Uptown at The Capital Grille}

Portobello Mushroom, Pesto & Goat Cheese Pizza

The hubs cooked dinner a few nights ago {with just a littttle guidance}, and I have to say…I was impressed! The meal for the evening included my 3 most favorite ingredients, portobello mushrooms, pesto and goat cheese…all on top of a PIZZA!

It was absolutely delish! Here's how it was done...

Step 1: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface. We love Trader Joes' premade wheat pizza dough. 

 Step 2: In a skillet, combine half the mushrooms, pesto and goat cheese until melted.Step 3: Smear mixture on top of pizza. Saute reserved mushrooms with onions.

Step 4: Add onion and mushroom mixture on top.

 

Step 5: Generously sprinkle mozzarella, provolone and parmesan cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Broil on high for 1 minute.

 Ta-da! You have a bubbly hot, gorgeous and delicious pizza!