Ack!

Sheesh! So much happening & yet I feel like time is going by so very slowly. *sigh*

Let's see...what all's been going? Well, I got really, really lucky & found a dining set at a garage sale that was FREE!!! Yes, you heard me right. :D It's not in awesome shape, but it's still sturdy & will do me for now. Seems like everything is just falling into place. Hallelujah! :)

I move in on Friday. I've got just about everything I need. There's a few things I need (garbage cans...oy), but at this point it's mostly decorative stuff and things. I'll know more when I finally get into the apartment. It's at that point where I think I know all that's going on, but I'm sure I'm missing something. *sigh*

I was laid up last week. A week ago Friday my right hip...did something weird. By Tuesday I was in absolute agony. :( So, I went into Urgent Care & had them look at it. They took x-rays and all, but couldn't find anything wrong with it. But, the doctor put me on an anti-inflammatory and gave me a pass for work Weds-Fri. So, I basically did nothing. It sucks, but I feel MUCH better today. The anti-inflammatory knocks me out, so I've dropped to taking it just once a day instead of twice.

I'm so excited and SO glad to be getting out of my parents house. I can't even begin to tell ya. So, at this point it's just waiting for Friday. I'm getting off at noon. I've gotta go to the bank to get out the funds, go get a money order, take it in, sign my lease & get my keys. My SIL offered to come over after work on Friday to help me with the small stuff. My brother and at least one guy from work are helping me on Saturday with the big stuff. I'm so lucky that I've got people who'll be able to help me.

I haven't had to buy household stuff/groceries in years, so my mom's going with me for my first foray. I just know I'm going to forget something if I don't have someone with experience with me. :) I have so many things I want to learn how to do cooking-wise. I've got a couple of great cookbooks, a George Foreman Grill & a CrockPot. If I can't keep myself fed...well, I'm screwed. lol

Anything else? Hmm...I don't think so. Just have to start packing up this week after work. I'm so glad I've got a lot of decorative baskets and such already, so I won't have to worry too much about storage. It's just getting the stuff to the house. Blech!

I'm listening to this musical group my dad told me about. I don't really know how to describe what type of music they are, but all I can say is wow. Kind of bluegrass, but also popish as well. They harmonize like whoa. The group is called Wailin' Jennys and the CD is Bright Morning Star. There's one song that's completely acapella that is amazing. I can sing, but not like this. I'm just in awe.

And now I'm off. Want to just chill for awhile before going into work tomorrow. The BIG boss is in town, so yeah. Anyhoodles...later! :)

An Extended Version of the Previous Post

Where to begin? :) I know I've only been doing these quick fly-by posts lately & I hate it. I wish I could write more. I could, but I'm just so tired! *yawns*

Work has been insane. We're so far ahead of schedule it's ridiculous. Not only that, but we only have a skeleton crew & we're still kicking butt. I can only imagine what it will be like when we're fully established. *sigh*

I did get my apartment. I put in my application last Sunday and actually found out Monday morning. I checked my credit report before I applied, just to see where I was. Back when the fiasco of living with my pseudo friend (yeah, right) fell apart, I was in severe, dire financial straights. It was so bad that I was afraid I'd never see the light at the end of the tunnel.

But, with a lot of hard work and such, I've built up my credit to the point where I'm in very good standing. I'm so proud of myself. It's been a horrible struggle. I've had to make a lot of sacrifices. I had to live with my parents, for pity's sake! Don't get me wrong, I love them, but I'm almost 35 and I want to live my OWN life, thankyouverymuch.

I knew this move to Michigan was going to be a lifesaver for me. I didn't realize just how much until we actually got back here. I don't even think of the Pacific Northwest as home anymore, because it's not.

Yes, I have a lot of wonderful memories back there...but I also have a lot of very negative ones. Moving to Michigan was the chance for me to start afresh. The chance to start all over again in a place where not a single soul knows me. Not very many people get that opportunity.

The cost of living back here is SO much cheaper than it was in Oregon. The income tax is almost nil and so when I get paid, I'm actually getting PAID. :) Yay me! lol

There's just so much going on, it's crazy. My mom actually just came into my room a few minutes ago, set a box down on the floor and said "happy housewarming." She bought me a vacuum cleaner! How sweet is she? It's a really nice Hoover too, which is awesome. Now I don't have to try to figure that into my budget. :)

The only big thing I need now is a dining room set. I only have a small alcove where I can set one up. I found a bistro-style set I really liked at KMart. It's $199 and they have layaway there. Hmm...well, I guess we'll see what happens.

I can paint in my apartment, so I've been contemplating paints and such. It's very exciting for me. It's my first chance to make a place completely, 100% mine; no commentary or anything from anyone. I'm lucky that my previous job was in textiles, because I have most of my decorative pillows & throws already. *sigh* It's a dream come true.

I promise to take before & after pictures for y'all. I'm moving in two weeks from today, people!!! EEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super Quick

typing this on my phone. just a quick fly by post to say i got the apartment and will be moving in two weeks from today. super excited and also completely overwhel?ed at the moment. will write more tonight.

So Much

Honestly, everything's happening so quickly. It always seems to happen like that, doesn't it? :)

Went & looked at an apartment today. I think it's the "one", so will be putting in my application tomorrow. Super excited and yet completely freaked out at the same time. Eek! It's a 2 bedroom/1 bath for $635 a month. It's in a HUGE complex and it just feels right. I hope I'm right. :D

Things are going great. Got a bonus at work. Um, what else? Read some excellent books lately. So happy I'm getting my reading mojo back. Need to send off some emails to friends that I've been unintentionally neglecting.

Super excited with life right now. I hope it stays that way for awhile.

I'm Alive...I Think

The weather is hot & humid here. Not as bad as say...Florida, but still, not something I'm used to. The humidity wipes me out, so I'm zonked once I get home from work.

There's so much going on, but sadly can't talk about 99% of it since it pertains to work. *sigh* Um, but am looking at an apartment on Saturday! Huzzah! Plus, am selling my car to a coworker & buying a new one. Yay!

I'll try to blog tomorrow. Just wanted y'all to know I'm alive. Ciao!