I like to move it, move it...

ok, not really. JT has been working his butt off this weekend getting things loaded into the POD. I've been packing and purging (or is that the other way around?) like crazy and just doing whatever he asks. He's the move manager so his word goes. I'm concerned that everything isn't going to fit into the POD but he's sure he can make it work. Hey, he's a guy...he's got a better eye for spacial stuff than I do.

My birthday was Friday and we had great treats at work :) JT had given me my present early b/c I was taking a week-long work trip. Well, turns out he also got me another MONK dvd set and a card...how sweet. The dogs are at doggy daycare today b/c our landlord was coming over. Plus, it's nice to be able to leave the doors open for easy loading.

We're almost done packing (I'm done packing all of my stuff) but there is always that "little crap" that's everywhere. Ah well...I'm trying to be patient with it all. Ok, I'm off to take a break and then back to packing.

At the speed of light

That's how fast I feel my life is going right now. I traveled all last week in the hope that I would get a break until the end of June. Only to find out, I'll probably be traveling again shortly after we move. Ah well...it works that way sometimes. If JT doesn't have a job by then, I think I'll cash in some frequent flyer miles and bring him with me. Althought, that means the dogs will need to be boarded. Yes folks, this is an example of when dogs are more "difficult" than children. You see, you can take a child pretty much anywhere with you - plane, hotel, shopping. Not that it's easy to take them with you but at least you don't have to leave them with a stranger/friend and pay out a ton of money. Guess it's just preparation for day care expenses :)

Let's see...not too much new here. The packing is going very well - almost done. I think we'll have it wrapped up by Saturday and hopefully we can start loading it up then as well. JT found us a rental this week and we're just waiting for the application to be approved. JT also found out that the doctor wants to see him on Monday (this is the first time he's gone to a Dr. in a long time) b/c his cholestorol and blood sugar are high. Guess this means we'll both be making some positive lifestyle changes. It's a good thing he's the one who grocery shops, he has much more discipline than I do.

In other news...I had the scariest moment (for me) on my landing into the Denver airport. We landed in the middle of windshear. And I prayed. I pray everytime I travel but this time, I prayed for a straight 20 mintues. I don't think I've ever made a landing that fast. I knew we would be okay but I asked for peace and calmness to help with my panic attack. And tell me this, why do people bring out their airplane horror stories just when things start to get "ify"??? Is it really necessary to make it worse? I guess it's just their coping mechanism but I swear, it took everything I had not to turn around and yell at them to "shut up". I'm going with the idea that "alls well that ends well" but I was physically ill until I landed in Reno after that. But, the important part is that I did it. I got back on a plane (3 to be exact) and faced the fear.

It's getting late here and I'm tired. I think it's time for a hot bath, a little bit of my book, then off to bed.

This...is where I'm going to live

Near the beach...isn't it beautiful? This was taken on a cloudy day. It was quite windy...in fact, I needed a sweater but it was still beautiful. Today, on my way to the dog park, which is pretty much where I live, I was thinking about this move. Thinking about how we moved 8 times since 2001. Now, that might not seem like a lot but I lived in the same house for nearly 20 years and JT only moved once as a child. So, for us, it's a lot, but we're getting pretty good at it :) So, although I'm not looking forward to packing, loading and unloading (yes, we are doing this move ourselves), I am looking forward to being about 20 miles from the beach. It's my dream coming true. I'm looking forward to the dogs' reaction when they first experience the ocean. I'm looking forward to a slower pace of living, a lower cost of living, and a laid back place to be. I'm looking forward to the fragrance of the flowers...it seems like the fragrance was always there. So, I'm sure I'm fantasizing a bit and there are things about the area I won't like (snakes) but I know that God put us on this path and I am grateful for it.

Now, I'm off to scrapbook a bit and relax for most of the evening. I'm traveling again tomorrow so hopefully I will be well-rested.

I know, I know

it's been a long time since I updated. Life is crazy. I say that knowing full well that life will always be crazy...especially once kids come into the picture. Lately it seems like there just aren't enough hours in the day. I get home from work, quick change, go to the dog park, make dinner, tidy up, study for my certification exam, shower, go to bed...oh yeah, and I try to breath during that time. Makes me wonder how people with children do it. I guess it's all a matter of scheduling.

This weekend should be okay though. Right know, the dogs are playing. I love it when they play together. Afterall, that's why we have two...so that can entertain each other :) We'll be doing some packing this weekend, which is okay by me. I hope to get some errands taken care of on Saturday and also fit in a good amount of study time. I was going to a crop tonight but I changed my mind. I'll just hang out here and plan my weekend, watch some tv, or just chill.

So, I got the promotion and we are headed to Florida! I'm very excited about this. It's always been my dream to live near the ocean. Water always brings me such peace...probably because I grew up around it. It was a weekly thing for me and I still love it to this day. Can't wait to see what Basil and Jenny think about it :)

Well, off to start my weekend!