Giddy up

Tomorrow I make the move to Montrose. I have truly enjoyed my time in Grand Junction, and having the free house to stay in transitionally has been awesome. But now it is time to start paying my own rent, water, and electricity once again. I didn't anticipate that it would be so hard to find a place to rent in the Montrose/Delta area until I had to find something in a matter of a week. It stressed me out at first (Thanks Mom, Dad, Meg and Liz for listening to my rants and raves) because the choices were limited and I felt a bit unsure of what to do. Then I was introduced to one property and fell in love. I am not sure what it is about it that I love so much, because it totally and completely different than what I am used to. But let's just say it stole my heart. It is a little house off Highway 90 in what is called the Spring Creek Mesa area. It is about 10 mins from Main Street in Montrose but the drive seems a lot longer because of the landscape. Horse farms, cattle farms, even a sheep farm are strewn on each side of the highway. The Cimarron Mountains can be viewed easily as can just plain pasture. The house is about 1400 square feet down a gravel driveway. It is on 3 acres fenced by barbed wire. The house itself is in good condition and has a rustic feel, but not run-down at all. It is clean and contemporary, spacious enough for me and the boys and guests of course! There is a garage, a work shed, and the views are amazing-the Cimarron Peaks, pastoral landscape with horses and cows, and I know the night sky will be fantastic. And, I think...I wasn't fully sure...but I think that a bluebird was sitting on the fence the day I looked at the house. And bluebirds to me are a good sign if you don't already know! I sadly forgot my camera today when I went to sign the lease and the Internet pictures are not coming up very well. So just close your eyes and imagine.

There are a few downsides. As of right now I don't get Internet through my provider, but I will be shopping around. So...by blog may not be updated very often. My cell phone doesn't work so I will have a landline come Monday...I will let you know the new number. The driveway to the house may be challenging in winter, and the drive to work that is now 30 minutes may be a lot longer with winter weather. But...these challenges aside, I am really looking forward to my new life, in my new house, with a new perspective on things. The boys can't wait for 3 acres of exploration. And I can't wait to look up at that starry night sky, as I do every so often, and remember that we are all blanketed under it together.

XO Mel