Coming to Tempe

On Thursday, the 13th, Dad, Mom, and I worked together to load the UHaul trailer full of all my earthly possessions. The couch I was planning on bringing didn't fit, but everything else was packed in perfectly- not a square foot to spare. Shin was in her huge tank in the backseat of the Honda, all my plants were on the floor- I was actually quite impressed with the setup:)



It was a 15-hr drive total, taking a little bit longer because the trailer made us go a little bit slower at parts. Dad had the brilliant idea the second night of letting putting Shin in the bathtub overnight instead of lugging the heavy acquarium into the hotel. It turned out great, except that we had to stow her in the bucket when the shower was used as a shower and she kept trying to escape:) (she's like a really obvious metaphor for high-speed internet... haha)




We arrived in Tempe on Friday night and checked out the Arizona Mills Mall where my "new" store is. It's a lot like the Colorado Mills Mall- same organization & decor, lots of outlet stores.

Saturday was the day for looking at apartments. I'd done some research but needed to really see the places and decide which one would get me to sign a lease. We looked at 5 apartment complexes and a house. I had a hard time choosing... would you expect anything else of me? But I'm still glad about the one I chose:) Soon I'll be putting up pics of my place!

Election Day

What a monumental day! I'm know I haven't been around for many, but this election seems HUGE!

I've gone back and forth and all around on my feelings about this election. Now it looks like Obama is going to win, and that doesn't thrill me. But I also recognize that if McCain had come out ahead, I wouldn't have been optimistic either. I am confident that our next President will disappoint us a lot. It seems that Americans want a healthcare buffet, accessible and unlimited credit, and a college education for all... and I just don't think that can happen. Our great nation is already trillions and trillions of dollars in debt. And that is not sustainable, folks, but the habits that got us here haven't gone away either... But I am of the odd opinion that whatever difficulties may be on the way could be a sort of blessing in disguise...because for some reason it seems that when we are realize that money and programs and other tangible things aren't working out, we also awaken to spiritual hunger.

I do hope that whatever happens, we can look to the One who has the government on his shoulders.

I found an interesting article by the brilliant Derek Webb. Even now that the election is over, it's good food for thought. It's here.

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Hello everyone:) I have joined the blogging world!! You can check this site to hear all about what's going on in my life.

Right now, I'm cleaning my turtle's tank and making it a clean paradise!



In the next couple weeks, I will be moving... so more to come!