We are settled. It feels nice to say that. 95% of the boxes are unpacked – the rest probably will just stay packed since it’s sentimental type stuff. The walls are all painted except for the laundry and 2 bathrooms. There are even pictures and decorations on the wall. It’s been fun to unpack everything […]
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Finish line flag
I’m finishing up a year long transitional marathon, and I think I can see the finish line. There’s a flag of high speed internet waving at me. The privacy of my own master bathroom is calling my name, urging me to finish strong. Granite countertops gleam like a finisher’s medal, with stainless steel appliances rounding […]
Home is where the family is
It’s been over 12 months since we’ve had a place to call our own. Twelve months since we boxed up all the dishes, candles, books, and spices and put them in storage. Twelve months since we crashed my in-laws house. Twelve months of breaking their glasses and dishes and irons and realizing how incredibly clutzy […]
Spring's Arrival
We woke up this morning, and it seemed that overnight the trees have all bloomed. As I headed to the eye doctor (AGAIN), I wanted to get out every block and take pictures. After living in Florida for nearly 6 years, I don’t think I will ever take for granted the beauty of spring and […]
Let the Record Stand
On March 31, 2010 – I got a teeny sunburn while running 6 miles. In Michigan. In March. This is a rather big deal, my Southern friends. On April 1, 2010 – and this is NO JOKE. Our house has walls. And a roof. And floors. And stairs. Two days ago, it did not. Today, […]
The Home Stretch
Last fall when I ran my first half marathon, I felt GREAT until mile 11. Something weird hit me at mile 11 that I had never experienced in any of my training. A wave of emotion came over me head to toe, and I suddenly became very nervous and fearful that I wouldn’t finish. My […]