I'm Getting Desperate

I'm so tired of looking for a job. I thought it was supposed to be easy for teachers to find jobs. Everyone needs an education, right? I read an article yesterday about people just giving up when searching for jobs. That's what I feel like doing.

Ryan got a job though! I'm proud of him. He will be teaching a couple of college classes on design. He's a professor now!! He's awesome. If you're thinking of getting a degree in graphic design, he's the best teacher you could have. Just keep it in mind!

Daisy

We made the drive from Dallas to Abilene last night and picked up our adorable dog, Daisy!! She is even cuter and funnier than we imagined. We pictured a lazy and fat little dog, but she was all over the place. I think she knew we were her new owners and got really excited...she attacked Ryan and followed me everywhere I went. We love her. Today we took her to Petsmart to get her groomed and pick up supplies and she won over the entire store. Everyone had to tell her "goodbye" and give her hugs before we left...she even got a new bandana for being such a good girl. We're proud.

There's No Place Like Home

I am officially back in Texas. I don't really feel like it's hit me yet though. It feels like a vacation. All I have done is lay in the pool and and relax. Ryan isn't here yet, so I think once he arrives it may feel more real and exciting. I have definitely needed and enjoyed this little break from reality though, its been so nice. I also have a tan now...its not as dark as summers past, but its a tan! I think Ryan will be impressed when he gets here. This is the longest we've been apart since we got married, I don't like it. I feel a little depressed. I also quit drinking caffeine when I got to Texas, so that adds to the depressed feeling. I did have some tea today though, and I feel about 95% better. I haven't decided if I should give up tea, coffee for sure, but I may have to slowly get myself away from tea. We'll see how it goes.

Ryan should be here in less than one hour! I'm so excited to see him...and to get our stuff unloaded. I bet that will help me feel more at home. I also think seeing friends will help....so friends, call me.

we've been busy!

We have been so busy this past week. Last weekend, we took the train out to Long Island to visit our dear friend, Patrick. It was my first time to take a train anywhere, and I loved it! I wish I could take trains everywhere. I much prefer train rides to flying. The weekend was wonderful. We stayed in a beautiful old house on a ranch, took a carriage ride, went to some beautiful beaches (the water was too cold for swimming), ate way too much, and saw a great fireworks show! It was the perfect way to spend our second-to-last weekend in NY.

When we got back into the city (on our 1 year anniversary), I walked into a clean apartment, with flowers and dinner waiting on the table for me. My husband is the best. He really is. He had our friends Dustin and Sunday come over while we were away and set it all up for me. He also made me a poster that I love! It was the perfect ending to the perfect weekend.

This is my first week of unemployment and I've worked harder than I ever did at my job. Packing and cleaning is hard. My back hurts, my whole body is sore, and I'm tired. Manual labor is not for me.

Tyler is coming tonight, so that will give me a break! We're excited/sad. I can't believe its already time to leave NYC.

this is harder than i thought

tomorrow is my last day of work. i have been looking forward to this day for so long, and now im sad. i guess something would be wrong with me if i werent sad at all though, right? ive seen these kids every single day for the past two years. i cried four times today, and im sure it will be even more tomorrow! i should've bought waterproof mascara.