Patrick and I arrived safely in New Mexico Sunday night. While we are happy to be back, it is taking a little adjustment on both our parts. The altitude alone is somewhat of a challenge, but with daily walks and bike rides we are getting the hang of it. We managed to unload the trailer and get everything into a storage unit in Rio Rancho. The one we originally reserved was in an awkward hallway and so we had to ask for an upgrade to something much larger (the only thing they had) and much more expensive. But the good news is that it is done and for now, at least, we are settled.
With the move and various other things going on in our lives, both Patrick and I have been somewhat frustrated and a little snappy with eachother. It isn't easy trying to start over while also trying to maintain a good relationship, but I think we are doing okay. Things seem to be getting easier and I think once we both have jobs everything will fall into place. We have decided to postpone our house hunting until we both are employed as we can't get approval for a loan until we have at least two paychecks anyway, we may as well concentrate on one thing at a time.
Tomorrow I am going out to Moriarty to visit with my family. Truthfully, I don't really like Moriarty, I don't like coming back from my mother's house smelling like I just got back from a club, I don't like feeling like I have to always justify everything I say and do. But, because they are my family and I do want to see them, I am going...and dragging Patrick with me, who I know, would much rather stay here. I guess all's not fair in love and war.
Patrick has started us both on a pretty rigid work out regimine that has me very sore today. I enjoy the walking, but not so much the toning exercises. All good for me, but I am not looking forward to it. Speaking of which, I need to go do my 100 crunches....ick.
13.5.05
Sonny
My new nephew was born on Monday. 7 lbs, 9 ounces. Joanie named him, Salvatore Raymond Casalino, Sonny for short. When I asked why Salvatore, apparently it was for Sonny from the Godfather. I didn't know Joanie had ever seen the Godfather. Oh well. Apparently he is a beautiful baby, with blond hair and blue eyes. I say apparently because I have yet to receive any pictures of the latest addition to the family, despite that Jason was supposed to send them out on Wednesday. But I'm not bitter.
Patrick is in NM. He arrived safely yesterday evening and is happily enjoying his time home. Tomorrow is a rehersal dinner for the wedding and he will be going to that as well as checking out a few of the areas that we are looking at buying a home.
I'm enjoying the time alone to a certain extent. I have lounged around a lot because there isn't really anything to do at work and I can't pack too much more until next week, right before we leave. So, I lounge, watch television, and read books.
Monday I have my work evaluation. I think it will be fine. Not stellar, because I really didn't put any of my usual work ethic into this job. I didn't sign up for all their committees and jump through all their hoops because I don't believe in this work. I quickly became disenchanted with it once I got here. I did my job, no more, no less and I expect my evaluation to reflect that.
As I reflect back on the ten months I have spent here in Michigan, I realize that it hasn't been all bad. Coming here has been, if nothing else, so incredibly good for Patrick and I as a couple. After two years apart, we were able to reconnect and focus on our relationship...before deciding to move into a home together. I was also able to take a step back from my education for a semester (for the first time since I started in 1997) and I realized that while I was moving in the right direction with medicine, I really needed to pinpoint what it was I was working towards. Nursing, MD, DO, etc, were all things that I considered and it took that semester to really evaluate where I wanted my life to go. So while I can't stand the state of Michigan, I'm really glad that we came here.
Patrick is in NM. He arrived safely yesterday evening and is happily enjoying his time home. Tomorrow is a rehersal dinner for the wedding and he will be going to that as well as checking out a few of the areas that we are looking at buying a home.
I'm enjoying the time alone to a certain extent. I have lounged around a lot because there isn't really anything to do at work and I can't pack too much more until next week, right before we leave. So, I lounge, watch television, and read books.
Monday I have my work evaluation. I think it will be fine. Not stellar, because I really didn't put any of my usual work ethic into this job. I didn't sign up for all their committees and jump through all their hoops because I don't believe in this work. I quickly became disenchanted with it once I got here. I did my job, no more, no less and I expect my evaluation to reflect that.
As I reflect back on the ten months I have spent here in Michigan, I realize that it hasn't been all bad. Coming here has been, if nothing else, so incredibly good for Patrick and I as a couple. After two years apart, we were able to reconnect and focus on our relationship...before deciding to move into a home together. I was also able to take a step back from my education for a semester (for the first time since I started in 1997) and I realized that while I was moving in the right direction with medicine, I really needed to pinpoint what it was I was working towards. Nursing, MD, DO, etc, were all things that I considered and it took that semester to really evaluate where I wanted my life to go. So while I can't stand the state of Michigan, I'm really glad that we came here.
9.5.05
The End
The semester is over. Finally, I have been able to enjoy a little down time as well as some time with Patrick. The semester ended well for both of us, I got a 4.0 for the first time in my life and although we have both been sick for the last month, we are happy to have ended on a high note.
My birthday was fine. It was pretty much just another day, aside from taking off of work and going out for dessert with Patrick. 28 years old. 2 years from 30. Good grief.
We should find out this week if Patrick made it into the UNM Nursing School, but even if he doesn't, he will keep trying. If nothing else, he is persistent.
He leaves on Wednesday for Bingham's wedding in Albuquerque and will be back on Monday. Just in time for us to leave on that Saturday morning. We aren't really looking forward to the 24 hour drive, but will be glad to be heading home.
Patrick and I picked up our new couch and love seat this weekend. It looks amazing and was surprisingly, a lot heavier than either of us anticipated. While we are happy that it is made of good quality materials, we are a little concerned about moving it. We want to make sure that it fits in the trailer and that we will be able to get it home in one piece. We're a little more confident after getting it to Ann Arbor in one piece, but I think we'll be somewhat anxious until we put it in our living room.
I still haven't heard from TriCore or SED Labs regarding a job, which considering that I am trying to pay off as much of my credit card as possible before we buy a house; as well as pay for summer school tuition has me pretty anxious. Patrick has been very supportive and very confident that I will be okay, but I continue to worry, especially when it comes to finances. I'm sure everything will be fine, but until I have an actual job, I'm going to continue my anxiety tirade.
Joanie is having her second baby today. She has picked the name Raymond Salvatore Casalino, Sunny for short. I asked my mom if Joanie was firm on this name and she said that she was as much as she could be before seeing the baby. Apparently my mom had picked out a name for each of us and then when she saw us changed it. So who knows. I could call this evening and she'll have named him Robert.
My birthday was fine. It was pretty much just another day, aside from taking off of work and going out for dessert with Patrick. 28 years old. 2 years from 30. Good grief.
We should find out this week if Patrick made it into the UNM Nursing School, but even if he doesn't, he will keep trying. If nothing else, he is persistent.
He leaves on Wednesday for Bingham's wedding in Albuquerque and will be back on Monday. Just in time for us to leave on that Saturday morning. We aren't really looking forward to the 24 hour drive, but will be glad to be heading home.
Patrick and I picked up our new couch and love seat this weekend. It looks amazing and was surprisingly, a lot heavier than either of us anticipated. While we are happy that it is made of good quality materials, we are a little concerned about moving it. We want to make sure that it fits in the trailer and that we will be able to get it home in one piece. We're a little more confident after getting it to Ann Arbor in one piece, but I think we'll be somewhat anxious until we put it in our living room.
I still haven't heard from TriCore or SED Labs regarding a job, which considering that I am trying to pay off as much of my credit card as possible before we buy a house; as well as pay for summer school tuition has me pretty anxious. Patrick has been very supportive and very confident that I will be okay, but I continue to worry, especially when it comes to finances. I'm sure everything will be fine, but until I have an actual job, I'm going to continue my anxiety tirade.
Joanie is having her second baby today. She has picked the name Raymond Salvatore Casalino, Sunny for short. I asked my mom if Joanie was firm on this name and she said that she was as much as she could be before seeing the baby. Apparently my mom had picked out a name for each of us and then when she saw us changed it. So who knows. I could call this evening and she'll have named him Robert.
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