Well lots going on here in the great state of Texas! Let's rewind...
Biggest news of all, Tim and I found an apartment in McKinney where we'll move in 14 days! It's basically our Valentine's Day present to each other; a nice new apartment that isn't a piece of crap and fits all our things comfortably. Oh and we don't feel like we're going to be murdered or crack addicts are going to keep us up all night. You know, the usual apartment renter concerns. The place is very cute, everything we really need and it's close for both of us to not have such a crazy commute. Yay for cutting down my 45 minute drive to work everyday. The worst part of my drive is after I get off 75 and being on 380/University for 20 minutes stopping at every stop light. So now I'm cutting out the 30 minute drive on the highway to just stop at a bunch of red lights. But at least there's coffee, bagels and enough donut shops to keep anyone satisfied on the way. (There's a freaking donut shop on every corner down here. It's ridiculous. Oh and the kids at the daycare are constantly coming in with donut holes for breakfast. It's appalling really). Anyway, the apartment seems pretty safe, has a nice pool and good amenities, we can rent a washer/dryer (which seems a bit like a waste of money but the poor person in me feels nervous about spending a large amount upfront to buy our own instead of paying actually more over time to rent them.) It's also close enough to the dog park in town to take Scout more regularly (like after I get off work) so she can get some of that crazy energy out. And get more socialization. This dog is super territorial and really wants other dogs to know she's boss. It's cute but not necessary. Gotta break that.
Speaking of this crazy dog, today was graduation day! We had to push it back a week because I had training for my internship last Saturday. She did great though. Donna, the trainer absolutely adores her, so much that I think we might drive back up to do the next class with her. By the time Donna starts an intermediate class up here in Sherman, we'll have already moved to McKinney, but I think we'll try to work it out to do it with her. The way Tim's working (at least a few hours every Saturday) we could always just tag along and do our class while he's at work. But Scout is just so eager to please and super smart. Donna thinks we should even do a tricks class later on and I totally agree. Tim and I think Scout would do the bang roll over dead trick great.
So for some not fun news, I was in an accident coming home from work yesterday. This dude hits me full on in his truck from behind and slams me into the guy in front of me (who couldn't understand that I didn't do it, it was the guy behind me who forced me into him). Very agitated about this, especially since my car is new. I'm sure it will all work out fine but it's such an inconvenience to get stuff done with my and Tim's schedules. Plus his car needs some work too, it makes a weird blomping sound when you make sharp turns. We also don't need added expenses with the move coming up. Maybe I'll get a chance to talk to my cute car insurance agent though....
Weather here has been fabulous. Yesterday it was in the 70's; I was actually sweating at one point. We took the kids outside and they didn't even need jackets! It's helpful to take 16 couped up 2 year olds outside when they won't let you out a few times a week. It's kind of ridiculous how warm it needs to be to let them out, just for a half hour. They really like for it to be above 50 which would be nuts in St. Louis. Heck we'd put kids in hats, gloves, everything, just to get them outside for 15-20 minutes in 40 degree weather up there. Texas, I tell ya. Today is chilly though. And tomorrow we're supposed to get some type of wintery mix type stuff. Good thing we're staying in and eating junk food!
I gotta say though (and I've said it before) but I really love Dallas. I've been there for my internship but every time I'm there it's like oh the city, yay. I always feel so out of my element because living in Sherman is like living in a hole, but I've got to remember that I'm used to living in a place where I can have pretty much whatever I need. I find myself asking "Is there a (enter store, restaurant, thing I desperately need) here? Now half the time people don't even know what I'm talking about but a lot of the time it's just in Dallas. Well no, there's a lot in McKinney or Frisco I just have to search for it. And of course if I need provel cheese or toasted ravioli I can just go to Allen. It was definitely a treat having some provel and also being in an establishment that understands my love of St. Louis. Most of the time I feel like I'm talking about it too much. "Oh in St. Louis I did this, there's this in St. Louis, blah blah blah." I don't care. I love my city. But Dallas is great too. And the internship is a great experience so far, even if it's just been trainings. We went to the Salvation Army the other night and did stuff with the women and children there. Very refreshing to get to actually do work that I feel passionate about and am qualified to do. I feel like I'm on the cusp of finding a job in my field though.
Well Tim's getting in a few hours at work so it's cleaning time/getting stuff done day for me. Fortunately I can also just kick back with the next Game of Thrones book (I'm slowly making my way through the books!) It's a lazy weekend and I love it!
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