In this blog you will find some details about 1. My new home 2. My planned trip to CA
1.My new home
I can't wait to have a moment to take pics to show! I moved into a 6 bedroom (one room is a converted sun room and mine is actually more like an office), 1.5 bath, 3 story old home. It's MASSIVE, the four main bedrooms (two are the attic converted) are each the size of a decent sized studio. My room is the smallest room. It's enough for my twin bed, close hanging unit and a few other small items -its small but still comfortable. All rooms have high ceilings and windows. I live with 5 other women who are all around my age. A little bit about the girls:
Solana -DJ, who as it turns out knows a few people I have met out and about. She works for a record label and does some event work.
Katy -recently became the "head" of the house. I forget her day job, but she also goes to massage school and has a weekend/night job as a receptionist at one of the largest clubs in SF. She also does capoeira -something I have been interested in for a while. I am looking forward to going to a class with her.
Jordan -she coaches swimming
Emily -Burlesque dancing fire eater... yeah!
(Catilyn) Grady- she is the only one I have not yet met. Her and her bf recently going into the organic meat raising business and have a farm upstate, so it is rare she is at the house. She used to be the "head."
Everyone's schedules are so very different so most of the time you're either home alone or everyone is in their room. I am the only one that gets up at 6 so I am never rushed for the bathroom.
As you can imagine, it is very artistic and full of wonderful energy.
Kitty is the only animal in the house and the girls love her and welcome her to roam the house. She is in heaven!! The first couple of nights she could not settle down because of the excitement. Finally Monday night she laid down and was out cold within seconds and even began snoring! Just like a child, She had me
laughing.
Grady has two dogs that sometimes come with her to the house, but I figure the place is large enough it will not be an issue. Plus eventually I might start letting her back outside since we live in a pretty quite neighborhood.
We have a backyard and covered front and back porch. My commute as doubled to an hour, which I am trying to get used to, but the pros out weigh the commute.
The only real bad thing is that since everyone mostly stays in their room or is never home the house is disgustingly dirty -like so bad some parts are as bad as being outside. It seems like the girls are starting to care tho and have mentioned some things they plan on doing in the next month during their various days off. I have swept the main areas I go which has made it tolerable for me.
I gave my room some fresh paint and a good cleaning before I moved in, so at least I am comfortable in one room.
Oh, and I only pay 250!! This is going to give me the opportunity to pay off my debt (which I could not see happening for years to come) and save like crazy. An idea I have is to pay the debt then save enough to the point I can quit my job and focus my energy on finding what I really want to do, which might include going back to school or getting a part time somewhere that points me towards my long term goal of working with children. Oh the possibilities!!
That's about it so far, but that's a lot!
2. My planned trip to CA
I already have the vacation days approved and kitty taken care of, so I just need to book my flight which will be probably within the week.
I was going to stop in AZ on my way out, but as some of you saw on my fb post, my "family" no longer welcomes me. It's ok. I knew the day when my crazy ways would no longer be accepted by them. It's sad, but I understand.
Anyhow, it leaves more time in CA!
I plan to fly out Friday 5/20 night and arrive early Sat morning, leaving the following Sunday night.
Plenty of time to see everyone and relax, after all, it is my vacation!
Much love to you all oxo
