I have not run into any snotty snobby people at all. Everyone smiles, waves, hold doors open, say please, thank you and have a nice day. Refreshing!
The temperatures have been ridiculous....at first around 107 every day then it tapered down to 95 for a couple weeks, now its in the high 80's. I can tolerate 80....but I'd much prefer 69! I'm sure 69 will be in my near future ;)
My apartment has been approved and I should be moving in around Oct 22nd. I think its close enough to mom's, a little under 7 miles. Drive time is around 12 minutes, unless I speed to get there which I surely will if there was an emergency. I'm looking forward to my own bedroom with my own bed and things within reach! I've been wearing the same few clothes that I took with me in the car, the rest is in storage, so looking forward to a selection again. With the cooler weather not hear yet, I'm still OK with summer shirts. I've been planning the decorating of my new place. My kitchen will still be filled with a few rooster things, but thrown into the mix will be my cafe' area. I have new signs that will be put up with my new keurig coffee maker and mug board.
Dining room will be elegant and the living room artsy. Getting a 2nd hand couch as soon as I find one but the rest of the room will not be shaggy chic, that will be for the guest room and the guest bath.
My bathroom will again be all floral, but in darker tones and I'm painting my white accessories plumb. I bought a used behind the toilet shelving that goes from floor and over tank then 2 shelves, then a cupboard, and a top shelf. All will be painted plumb. More candles here, of course!
My bedroom, will be romantic. I've already purchased some art work of beautiful females of the past and a maroon scarf to use on my 4 poster bed. Lots of candles, CD player, and pillows with new blankets. There will be romantic words put up on the walls...I've ordered them and I can't wait to receive my new things and have this NEW place with special touches meant for just ME :)
(you'd be surprised what you can find cheap on craigslist and ebay!!)
Mom and Dad are doing alright. Dad is so very very frail. He is down to 124 and eating only oatmeal and mac and cheese, along with just a few other softer and mild foods. He tries to eat things I cook and does OK. However, most of the time he suffers at night or the next day so it just isn't worth it. Mom doesn't eat much...although I've seen her private stash of candy, crackers and cookies :) Like mother like daughter!
I've found a new groomer and boarding for Dexter. We visited and the place is so clean and the staff very nice. The prices are quite cheaper than barkzone in Hillsboro. This place has been in Lancaster for 30 years and has a great reputation. This Friday Dexter will have his first day-care and we'll see how he responds to it before he stays over night next month when I go to VEGAS!
Seeing my grand daughter at least every 3 days is beyond amazing and fantastic! I can't imagine not being here now. Her smiles and her arms reaching out to me each time are heart melting. I'm looking forward to her walking, running, and babysitting :)
Tax school is going very well. I enjoy it a lot more than I thought I would. I will be hired on in January and will work as much as I want to. Its awesome going to class with my best friend too! We have been catching up and its like I never left California. Speaking of friends, going to see Jenn on Friday and maybe Susan if she can. If not, next week. I am meeting a couple ladies on Saturday night for drinks. They are a part of the LGBT up here and I'll be starting my new 'Lesbians, curious and friends of' meetup soon. Just working out some details first.
Well, that's enough for now. I'll be back in a couple weeks after the move in and maybe there will be more updates other than boring apartment layout plans LOL!
Till then, Ta Ta!
Wen
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