Moo-ving (fyi it's long...)

Although there were no cows involved in our cross country trip, "Moving" was too mundane a title. (and I want Scott to feel like he contributes to the blog since he suggested the heading) We were not so stressed/packed to the max on our trip from Oklahoma City to Memphis because we had 2 vehicles. It made my life much easier- there was no emotional breakdown at the time of departure and we didn't have to leave anything behind because it wouldn't fit, for such was the case in Provo.

We followed each other to Memphis- it was about 8 hours drive time. We stayed with my dad in the middle of nowhere during our visit. My mother wanted me to take everything I had from highschool and "sift" through it. Her idea of sifting specifically means to take all the boxes of stuff home and go through it there. Not my idea... so I left it. I did manage to convince her to allow me to take some baby pictures with me to Ohio. Of course there were a few stipulations: 1. I must return all the pictures I took 2. I must swear an oath to return all the pictures I took 3. If a picture was missing, I owe my mother a kidney and my spleen. Basically- I've got to give them back... or else. (Although they only sit in boxes at home anyway....)

We also acquired a gun. Scott was extremely excited about this- we even got an extra 150 rounds with it because my dad doesn't own another 32 handgun.He spent 2 days (of our 3 there) shooting the thing. This handgun is not just your new-age handgun. It's got a story behind it. This is an old 1930's german luger that my great uncle Jim stole(won) from a Nazi in Normandy. The Nazi shot him in the hand- Jim had the better shot and took the gun from the German officer. Complete with the original leather casing and clip- we've got ourselves a real family heirloom. These are the types of things my family passes from generation to generation.

Upon arrival to Cincinnati, I thought it best for Scott to check out some couches- since most unfurnished apartments need those- while I took care of the rent/keys ordeal. Another blessing of double car ownership. The quick and easy rent/key ordeal was surely an ordeal and I came home empty handed and lease unsigned. Sufficeth to say the manager was uncooperative with my plans. (Doesn't everyone realize the world would move much more efficiently if it just followed my time table and train of thought? arrgg...) Scott was unlucky with his couch pursuit- smokers. Tsk tsk!

The following morning we gathered our moo-ving crew and headed to the apt and the storage unit. It took ONE trip- 2 vans and 2 cars to get all our things unloaded to our new home. I wasn't so sure I wanted to moo-ve in, since the complex smelled like an ashtray. I was happily surprised that our place was recently renovated and there was new carpet/tile/paint installed/laid/painted. Scott mentioned that he would like to keep our possessions to a minimum, thus promoting the 2 car moo-ve. I told him to dream on. I mean, we didn't even have couches!

We got a couch/loveseat combo off of craigslist, complete with a coffee table and 2 matching end tables in dark wood- just my style. It was a great deal, so much so that we felt bad for not paying the guy more. He had lost his job and needed the money to square up here so he could move back to PA. Yay for us though... we love bargains. We also went to a few carport/garage sales to look for much needed storage items and other "treasures". (While in Seattle my aunt reminded me of the joy I felt when really bargaining at yard sales) And a few more items were added to the list of "possessions that take more time to move"- oh well.

School starts tomorrow and I went to Cincinnati State today to inquire about their interpreting degree. It's an associate program that would allow me to interpret for the deaf in school districts, hospitals, church (although I did that for 15 months and you don't need a license to do it), etc. I'm not sure if I'll do it, not because it's 2 more yrs of school, but because it's 2 more yrs of school unrelated to the 4 yrs I just spent at BYU in a major that I love. We'll see what happens.

We also got a new pet- a betta fish named Ace. If you want to know the story behind that one- call Scott. It deals with homestarrunner.

Other than that, we are jobless and happy. We took a walk tonight until I couldn't stand the mosquitos any longer and the humidity was making me cry. Thank goodness for air conditioning!