Stuff

I am eating my words, frustrations, and claim of "minimalism" today because yesterday I finally got all my stuff delivered from storage and it feels so good! All those books I cursed while packing are back in my possession. All the kitchen items that I wondered what to do with are now snugly living in my cabinets. My framed art is hung on the walls, and my art supplies are where they should be...by my desk. I feel so much more connected now to my life change, to my new place, to this town. I finally even came to the library today, got my card, and am using the Internet here instead of Starbucks. I think I will be settling in even more so now that I am feeling like "me". Funny how when I was packing I just wanted to light a match to it all...and today I felt like it was Christmas opening up boxes and pulling out my favorite things.

Work has been crazy-busy. I am now officially on my own and am enjoying the autonomy. The only thing is I get lost trying to find people's houses, and the GPS doesn't always work, nor are Map quest directions that great. But, once I get to know my patients better that challenge will not be so prominent.

 This weekend I am going to Denver for Jess' baby shower. I am looking forward to seeing the family and a few friends. Mom and Dad come the follow weekend-I now have my guestroom set up just waiting for them! I found a gal who pet sits so I am going to give her a try this weekend. She seems really sweet and enjoyed meeting Chester and Stanley at the kennel where she works part time. She gave me her card and I think we are going to like this better than going to the kennel.

All in all, things are going well! I look forward to knowing how things are going with you!

XO Mel