- Leonidas, my kitten (he's 10 months old), had an interesting start to the trip. I tried to put a Dramamine into some cheese to get him to sleep on the journey. He spit it out. Then my Mom and I held him down and threw it into his mouth and held it closed. He then made himself throw up and the pill. Then, I tried putting it in peanut butter. He started to dry hack. So, we tried mashing it and putting it in tuna and tuna water. He didn't take it still. Crazy cat! So, he just got to enjoy the ride crying for the first hour--non-stop! Then he stopped and was much better.
- Leo doesn't like mountain passes or the windows down...he's an a/c cat! He'll cry when he experiences either thing, but overall the second trip was better.
- I stopped in Durango for the night to enjoy time with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Jamie Lynn. We went out and had super yummy sushi and good conversations. It was great.
- Leo and I left a little late, but Jamie and I enjoyed our breakfast. We made the almost 7 1/2 hour drive from Durango to Phoenix. It was really weird to drive past two places I really wanted to go to: Four Corners and Grand Canyon. Oh well. I had Leo and it was WAY too hot to leave him in the car. There's always the next trip.
So, now I'm settling into the little apartment while we look for a house. Well, now I'm sleeping on an air mattress, but with the man I love, so all is well. Life throws some crazy things at you, and I'm there. We've already looked at two houses. One is okay, but I don't really love it for the price. The cool thing is that there are 3 palm trees in the front yard. How cool is it to have palm trees in your front yard? Maybe it's only cool because I'm from Colorado. I'm calling tomorrow to look for more house options.
I've applied for my provisional license in Arizona. Tomorrow is my first day, and I've got jitters. I remember how nervous I was before my first day at Ellicott, and I feel that way again, but it's a little different. In Ellicott, I at least knew where everything was...I'm clueless at Cave Creek. I'm a little nervous, but I think it will be fun! I can't wait! Tomorrow is the start to this new adventure in my life. It'll be interesting. I'll keep you updated.
3 comments:
I am so stoked for you...and yes, palm trees are totally amazing. I get a daily Bible verse, and this was today's (I only thought it was appropriate for all of us):
"In his heart a man plans his cours, but the Lord determines his steps." -Proverbs 16:9
He will take care of you; you have nothing to worry about. Take it all in...enjoy every moment (and thank God continually that you have a teaching license...ha).
those should be our code names: Palm Tree, Ponderosa Pine, and Temperate Rain Forest. I am so excited for you, Palmy, and for all of us. I had my first day today too, but I haven't decided if I have anything to write about it yet. Cheers!
Nice nicknames. I think we should go with: he's completely into you, he's finally decided to work on being into you, and he's just not that into you. I'm so proud of you both. My first day of school is September 3rd...crazy, I know. You'll all be laughing at me when I have to teach well into the middle of June. Pray for my license.
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