Finally home

So we made it.

We’re here in Virginia. And it feels more like home than Searcy did. Just the atmosphere. The ability to shop at a real grocery store, and not Wal-Mart, alone has made it feel like we’re in the real world, and not the island that is Arkansas.

Work:

Work is good. So far so good I should say. I feel like I’m catching on rather quickly. They’ve been letting me know that it’s been slightly slow. I was hoping so. I have enough work to get me about halfway through the day, and then I kind of sit around and wait for something to do. Well, kind of. I’ve been doing a little bit more of my old job due to unforseen circumstances. Not a bad thing, but it has given me more to do. I like the people. It’s different working with younger people as opposed to mostly people who have reached the average halfway point in life. There’s a little more interpersonal drama than family drama. But I guess that’s just the ebb and flow of life and your priorities.

Apartment:

We definitely like this apartment more. It’s older, and slightly more ghetto. But there’s more room. And I definitely feel more secure here than in our old apartment. We’re on the first floor. But the first floor is slightly underground — the windows begin where the ground begins outside. I suppose not having such a huge window by the bed is a big draw. I miss my old washer and dryer. And sometimes, especially on the cool autumn nights we’ve been having lately, I miss having a porch. But I think we like this place better. Much more conducive to entertaining. I think JD is getting used to it.

The Move:

The move went pretty well. I’m glad that Sean’s new boss when it comes to decisions is a little bit clearer when communicating. It was obvious that moves with his company are generally 100-250 miles away, not 900+ miles away. But we got here. With most of our stuff in one piece. And we’re mostly unpacked. JD hated staying in the hotels. Especially when we had to sneak him in and out under a big fleece blanket. Hopefully we won’t be moving half way across the country every again. At least if I have anything to say about it….

The husband:

Things are great. It’s hard to believe that on the 30th we will be married 9 months. Kind of crazy. I think the fact that we’ve moved halfway across the country and still seem to be going strong says a lot. I’m slightly spoiled now. He’s working 8am to 6pm and has off on weekends until the store opens. When the store opens, it’ll be interesting. I have a feeling he’s going to be at work a lot.  He loves what he does, and that makes me happy.  I like knowing that the only reason he dreads going to work is because he has to get out of bed next to me.  I am truly loved, even when I don’t deserve it.

Weight Watchers

Well.  I joined again.  I’m weighing heavier than I did because of the move.  But it wasn’t healthy weight loss either, so it doesn’t suck too much that I’ve gained some of it back.  Hopefully we’ll be joining the gym soon.  I miss working out.  I never thought I would, but it just gives me so much energy.  And sometimes I need that.  Especially on slow days like this at work.

So, life is good. So far at least.