Ok before we get into what I really want to talk about, let’s talk about some other things I want to talk about.
I guess by talk, what I mean is: I go all crazy up on the keyboard and you read it, hopefully smile and maybe (If I’m lucky) leave me a comment to let me know you are still there. Sound good?
Here we go.
1) We are at T minus 23 days until moving. Packing is coming together, plans are being arranged and things are being organized. Oh and all sorts of things are going wrong and causing stress. So nothing surprising there.
2) Speaking of 23…#23Paws is STILL taking place this week! Just because I am not all up in your face every day, doesn’t mean my little baby suffers. In fact, I have been looking forward to this because with all the stress in life right now, some cute pet posts can do nothing but help. So don’t forget, on Thursday post about your pet and then come over here and link up and check out everyone else’s post as well. Here are the Directions.
***Reminder, 23Paws is NOT just for dogs and cats…its for ALL pet. Yes, that means YOU Maren!! We want to see that cute Don Pedro!
3) Session 1 of the class I am teaching for the next few weeks was a success! I got first class evals back and they were all very positive. Everyone was able to be decisive unlike last time.
Last time
4) Paul and I have started watching Breaking Bad starting from Season 1. Yeah, this is not helping us to get any packing done at all. Every time an episode ends one of us is guaranteed to say, “wanna watch just one more?” He isn’t even tired of me yelling out “I’ve been there!” or “That place doesn’t exist!” or “that’s not a hospital, its a Casino!” (Breaking Bad takes place in Albuquerque, where I grew up, so I recognize most of the places in the show as they are my old stomping grounds.)
5) Training for the triathlon is going stellar!! We’ve done two pool sessions. And we have a bike ride planned. Hmmm…maybe stellar isn’t the right word.
Alright, on to what I really want to talk about. Awards.
I was nominated for another one. Laurie…seriously…you made my day!
It is pretty fantastic when you get an email or comment or trackback from another blogger where they call you out for being cool. Who wouldn’t love that? But I also kind of agree with Joanna…these awards are really just a way to create buzz and help bloggers share the love and recognize other bloggers in a way that maybe they wouldn’t normally. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. (Seinfeld anyone?)
Well I like sharing the love and have plans to do a lot more of that once we move. And in the spirit of mentioning our up and coming move, I think its HIGH time (is that right? high time? doesn’t seem right but I’m going with it) that I told you all why I am excited to move to a small town in the desert.
So I am taking my “7 things” and making a list of the top 7 reasons I am looking forward to turning my life upside down and moving to a place that is an hour away from my beloved Target and Costco.
1. I’m not going to be working
I guess technically I’m not going to be working at a job from 8-5 that pays me a salary. I will be working on the following things: exercising every day, reading, blogging, cooking and course development work (yes, I get to call myself a consultant now) fancy huh? Only one of these things will pay me but I consider all of them to be a sort of work.
2. Flip Flops
I love flip flops so much I would marry them if I weren’t already married to the greatest guy ever. If I could wear them every day I would as I think they are the most comfortable shoes ever. Luckily with the temps and my above mentioned new schedule I believe that I will be able to spend much more time in my beloved footwear.
3. Small town living
I have never lived in a town this small and am just gosh-darn interested to see what it is like. Will everyone be up in everyone’s grill all the time? Will I walk into stores and they will all yell my name? What will it be like to be able to get from one side of town to the other in less than 10 min? I am very curious about all of these things and am excited to get to the bottom of all of my questions!
4. Golf course
Our house is about 5 min away from the golf course. Holla!!
5. Chloe girl
Guess who gets to come home? This face!
6. No commute
Bye bye two hours in the car!!
7. close proximity to lots of fun things
(Distances are estimates) I crafted this picture map in about 1.4 minutes so forgive me if my geography isn’t 100% spot on. Thanks friends. YTB
YTB= you’re the best
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I’m obviously commenting super late, and I’ve been meaning to comment as soon as I read this… sorry. But, good luck with the move. I live in the LA area… I think you’re pretty close, right?
Well, its about 2 to 2 1/2 hours away (I think). Ridgecrest…its in the Mojave by China Lake Naval base. Not really near anything, but within a drive of lots of stuff!
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
I love your positive attitude about the move!! You are awesome! It will grow on you. There is beaches, Forrest, desert, And hello Vegas!! With in a few hours you can ski or surf. I think the hardest part for me was the shipping and lack of greenery. I love your blog by the way!! I just started to tevo breaking bad! I didn’t even think about Netflix!
Even though its gonna be waaaay different than what I am used to, we are excited for the new adventure! And I am thankful that I have you to help me and give me all sorts of awesome tips and info. I appreciate it soooooooooooooo much!!
Yes, BB on Netflix…super easy and so addicting!
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
You have such a good attitude about change. I’d be curious about what it’s like to live in a really small town too. I bet you’ll either love it or hate it (hope it’s the former!). And I’m totally addicted to flip flops too…I would wear them everyday if I could (and I usually do…)
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I’m stocking up on my collection of flip-flops in preparation!
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
#1 sounds fabulous. My kind of life!!!
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I know. I can NOT wait!!
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
hahaha. small town living is really special. i wonder what it would be like moving to a new one as an adult? I grew up in one.. but I have a hard time imagining going back. No Target??? ahhhh!!!!!!
corrie anne recently posted..I Found A Pull-Up Bar + Thanks!
right?!?! Its like an hour away so I plan on doing weekly trips!
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
I’ve never seen Breaking Bad, but would enjoy spotting all those “errors.” Case in point: the latest John Grisham novel I read has the main character catching a flight (on a major airline) out of the airport in Santa Fe to go to some city up north. John needs a better editor! Santa Fe has an airport, but it only serves small (really small) private planes. The only (only!) “real” airport in NM is in Albuquerque.
Remember: MWC Basketball Tournament in VEGAS (March 12-16 2013) … so close to you now! Just a short drive, cheer the Lobos, let Dad spend some money on you, spend time with Typhoid Mom …
And … what if Dad and I decide you can’t have Chloe back???
Actually, the Santa Fe airport is starting to pick up more and more flights in and out. Unfortunately I always fly SouthWest and they don’t fly out of Santa Fe but the last few times my bosses have flown out, it’s been from Santa Fe. So it depends on what the airline was and when John Grisham published the novel really
(Just FYI 
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Cinnamon, I think it’s so awesome that you are from NM. The first time I saw a reference to something in NM, I was like, really, did I just read that?? So very cool. I don’t meet very many people from here and most people that were born/raised here never leave
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Thanks for the update on the SF airport! That’s good to hear. I always feel sorry for SF folks landing in ABQ and having an hour’s drive home.
I know, I live out of town so driving to and from the airport is a looong drive. I usually make Hubby take me and pick me up that way at least we get to spend time together before I leave and when I get home. What really sucks though is when I have to give my brother a ride to the airport. An hour drive in the opposite direction to get him, 2.5 hours back to Albququerque, then 1.5 hour back home. Then do it in reverse when he gets home.
If southwest would start doing flights from SF even just to TX I’d be great
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I don’t think I even realized that SF had an airport! LOL.
eatpraytri recently posted..23Paws: Party {#3} Chloe and the onion
I grew up in what my wife calls a small town. (Around 15K people, but nothing but corn for 45 minutes in all directions.) While it was something every 15-17 year old would complain about, now that I’m 32 and have a family of my own, I wouldn’t want anything different.
I recommend in your first week you go knock on your neighbors’ doors, and spend a lot of time sitting on the front porch (or stoop or lawn or whatever) saying hi to people. And find out the best local hole-in-the wall pizza place and become their best friend. Enjoy!
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very good tips. hole in the wall pizza….on it!!
eatpraytri recently posted..Beautiful Blogger and 23Paws reminder
Love this post, I have been missing you lately! The updates are awesome and I am excited for your move. Oh and of course the puppy love coming soon.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Trade em Up Tuesdays: I Need a Sign
awww…thanks Alex. You made my day.
eatpraytri recently posted..Beautiful Blogger and 23Paws reminder
Oh my gosh, breaking bad is the best thing ever!! What season/episode are you on?? They are all so so good!!!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Finally Some Wedding Plans
we are on Season 2, episode 2 or 3. I can’t remember exactly. Its killing me!! I just want to watch all of them in one sitting. I don’t know how people watched week to week. Having to wait a week in between would be torturous!!
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