Holy moly…life has been a whirlwind lately. I’ve been alluding to some possible upcoming changes for Brian’s job over the past month. It’s now official: we are moving to Central WA at the end of the month. Brian’s accepted a transfer with his co. The job will be physically easier on him, and when it comes right down to it, you can’t fight having a move paid for. We’ve had lots of discussions, thoughts, anxieties, everything you can imagine tied to this move. Although my job sucks, it’s
a job. It’s hard to leave a job with nothing waiting for you. Of course, more than anything, though, has been the worry about moving the boys again. I hate that we are having them change schools again. Bottom line is, we never intended to live in the Midwest permanently, and it will be best to move them to what should be their last city, now, rather than in another year or so. It will be good for them/us to get our feet firmly planted in one city, with no thoughts of moving. Having said all of this, I’m not stoked about moving to another little town. We won’t know anyone, but it is a college town, so the occasional Alaskan will be coming through, though. I wish we could live in the same town as my sisters, but I’ll take living 2 ½ hours away, versus 2500 miles away any day of the week. Also, two of my very closest friends are within a couple of hours, too. Man that makes a difference. I sure have missed everyone! I told L.P. we were moving and that night she text me saying she was picking me up and taking me to Lake Chelan in Oct, and is asking another good friend to come with us (you know who you are :). I can’t tell you how good that made me feel! It feels great to know that people are just as excited to see me as I am them!
Well, it’s time to start packing again. Ugh. Too many moves in such a short time. You’ve moved. You know how bad packing/organizing sucks. We’ll spend Sat. getting started on all of it, but we’ve set aside Sunday for a good, family day. We are going to Milwaukee to see the Brewers vs. Mets. We haven’t been to Milwaukee, yet, so we’re excited to check it out. The
stadium is supposed to be fantastic. It’s supposed to be the best one for tailgating. We are going to bring our little hibachi to do a little grilling, have
ourselves some nice cold beverages, and play some bags. The boys are really looking forward to it, too.
The biggest stress right now is trying to find a place to live out there. You hear about ppl getting ripped off when renting off of craigslist, but I don’t know how to be certain what we find is legit. Plus, ppl are supposed to be weary of renting to ppl from out of state. It’s a college town, so rent is way too high. MOFO… Oh well, we’ll end up with a roof over our heads somehow. H.P. has been super supportive through this whole thing, and has even agreed to go check out some houses for us, if the schedule allows. Man, it’s good to have ppl in my life like that. I wouldn’t be comfortable enough to ask many ppl a favor like that, but w/ H.P., there was no hesitation. That’s when you know your friends are like family.
The 4th of July is just a couple of days away. This holiday is either my very favorite (if I’m in Alaska), or the most depressing holiday of the year. A lot of friends and family made the treck up there this year to spend the holiday. I love seeing all of the pics, etc that they put on Facebook. At the same time, it makes me really miss home. I haven’t seen my Mom in 2 ½ years. My sister Nealy and her family were able to make the trip this year as well as my niece Mady and several cousins. Hopefully, we’ll be able to do it next year or at the very least the following year. I know there’s been talk of a 25 year h.s. reunion.
OMG…did I just say that…25 years?! Holy shit and caboodle!
I know this is off track, but are any of you having issues w/ these thick black hairs coming in on your chin and neck. WTF? I swear I’m finding one about every other day. So gross. I’ve always been one hairy mofo, but this is ridiculous!
Well, I should really get back to work. Haha! Yes, I’m at work. It’s much easier to relax, once you’ve given notice. Oh, and by the way, they seem very broken up about my leaving. Funny… I’ve felt like such a failure here for so long.
Anyway, I’ve had “Firedamp” on the brain lately.
Hope you enjoy an oldie but
goody.
Much Love,
Jen
When
it all goes crazy and the thrill is gone
The days get rainy and the nights
get long
When you get that feelin' you were born to lose
Starin' at your
ceiling, thinkin' of your blues
When there's so much trouble that you
want to cry
The world has crumbled and you don't know why
When your
hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting
friends have let you down
Just remember I love you
And it'll be all
right
Just remember I love you
More than I can say
Maybe then your
blues will fade away
When you need a lover and you're down so low
You start to wonder but you never know
When it feels like sorrow is your
only friend
Knowing that tomorrow you'll feel this way again
When
the blues come callin' at the break of dawn
The rain keeps fallin' but the
rainbow's gone
When you feel like cryin' but the tears won't come
When
your dreams are dyin' when you're on the run
Just remember I love
you
And it'll be all right
Just remember I love you
More than I can
say
Just remember I love you
And it'll be all right
It'll be all
right
It'll be all right
It'll be all right
a job. It’s hard to leave a job with nothing waiting for you. Of course, more than anything, though, has been the worry about moving the boys again. I hate that we are having them change schools again. Bottom line is, we never intended to live in the Midwest permanently, and it will be best to move them to what should be their last city, now, rather than in another year or so. It will be good for them/us to get our feet firmly planted in one city, with no thoughts of moving. Having said all of this, I’m not stoked about moving to another little town. We won’t know anyone, but it is a college town, so the occasional Alaskan will be coming through, though. I wish we could live in the same town as my sisters, but I’ll take living 2 ½ hours away, versus 2500 miles away any day of the week. Also, two of my very closest friends are within a couple of hours, too. Man that makes a difference. I sure have missed everyone! I told L.P. we were moving and that night she text me saying she was picking me up and taking me to Lake Chelan in Oct, and is asking another good friend to come with us (you know who you are :). I can’t tell you how good that made me feel! It feels great to know that people are just as excited to see me as I am them!
Well, it’s time to start packing again. Ugh. Too many moves in such a short time. You’ve moved. You know how bad packing/organizing sucks. We’ll spend Sat. getting started on all of it, but we’ve set aside Sunday for a good, family day. We are going to Milwaukee to see the Brewers vs. Mets. We haven’t been to Milwaukee, yet, so we’re excited to check it out. The
stadium is supposed to be fantastic. It’s supposed to be the best one for tailgating. We are going to bring our little hibachi to do a little grilling, have
ourselves some nice cold beverages, and play some bags. The boys are really looking forward to it, too.
The biggest stress right now is trying to find a place to live out there. You hear about ppl getting ripped off when renting off of craigslist, but I don’t know how to be certain what we find is legit. Plus, ppl are supposed to be weary of renting to ppl from out of state. It’s a college town, so rent is way too high. MOFO… Oh well, we’ll end up with a roof over our heads somehow. H.P. has been super supportive through this whole thing, and has even agreed to go check out some houses for us, if the schedule allows. Man, it’s good to have ppl in my life like that. I wouldn’t be comfortable enough to ask many ppl a favor like that, but w/ H.P., there was no hesitation. That’s when you know your friends are like family.
The 4th of July is just a couple of days away. This holiday is either my very favorite (if I’m in Alaska), or the most depressing holiday of the year. A lot of friends and family made the treck up there this year to spend the holiday. I love seeing all of the pics, etc that they put on Facebook. At the same time, it makes me really miss home. I haven’t seen my Mom in 2 ½ years. My sister Nealy and her family were able to make the trip this year as well as my niece Mady and several cousins. Hopefully, we’ll be able to do it next year or at the very least the following year. I know there’s been talk of a 25 year h.s. reunion.
OMG…did I just say that…25 years?! Holy shit and caboodle!
I know this is off track, but are any of you having issues w/ these thick black hairs coming in on your chin and neck. WTF? I swear I’m finding one about every other day. So gross. I’ve always been one hairy mofo, but this is ridiculous!
Well, I should really get back to work. Haha! Yes, I’m at work. It’s much easier to relax, once you’ve given notice. Oh, and by the way, they seem very broken up about my leaving. Funny… I’ve felt like such a failure here for so long.
Anyway, I’ve had “Firedamp” on the brain lately.
Hope you enjoy an oldie but
goody.
Much Love,
Jen
When
it all goes crazy and the thrill is gone
The days get rainy and the nights
get long
When you get that feelin' you were born to lose
Starin' at your
ceiling, thinkin' of your blues
When there's so much trouble that you
want to cry
The world has crumbled and you don't know why
When your
hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting
friends have let you down
Just remember I love you
And it'll be all
right
Just remember I love you
More than I can say
Maybe then your
blues will fade away
When you need a lover and you're down so low
You start to wonder but you never know
When it feels like sorrow is your
only friend
Knowing that tomorrow you'll feel this way again
When
the blues come callin' at the break of dawn
The rain keeps fallin' but the
rainbow's gone
When you feel like cryin' but the tears won't come
When
your dreams are dyin' when you're on the run
Just remember I love
you
And it'll be all right
Just remember I love you
More than I can
say
Just remember I love you
And it'll be all right
It'll be all
right
It'll be all right
It'll be all right
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