I haven't been this lazy in a long time. I miss working, but it was nice to stay in bed for hours watching two movies on my laptop. I laughed, I cried, just what I needed...
This afternoon I visited a family I worked with for years. The daughter has autism, and I started working with her when she was only five years old and now she is almost twelve. The family wants me to come back and work with her and I would really love to, because we have such a great connection.
Had fast food for dinner because I was craving a strawberry milkshake. I think it was over 4-5 months since I had one and it was deliciously wonderful... Waited in town till my friend called me, I picked her up and drove back up the hill, so I am back at their house, and reunited with my Troy again...
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Rummage sale
(Saturday, April 26, 2008)
I was able to take a look at the apartment I am moving into this week. It was a lot bigger than I remember from being in there about 4-5 years ago and very fresh. I think I will like it a lot. The family that lived there had two kids, a dog, a cat and they were expecting another child so I think it will feel even bigger when I move in because they had it crammed full with beds and stuff...
Afterwards I went to rummage sale and I might have found an old hide-a-bed couch for free, unless somebody else picks it up before Thursday. It would be nice to sleep on that till I can find an affordable mattress.
Bought some salad from the grocery store salad bar and drove down to the beach and ate my lunch. Homer is very beautiful, and I am thankful I could come back.
Rented some movies and had a girls night with Mei. She had brought some chocolate covered macadamia nuts from her last trip to Hawaii this winter and I enjoyed them very much.
I also got an exciting offer to go visit my family in Dallas later this summer, it's a trip that is much overdue...
I was able to take a look at the apartment I am moving into this week. It was a lot bigger than I remember from being in there about 4-5 years ago and very fresh. I think I will like it a lot. The family that lived there had two kids, a dog, a cat and they were expecting another child so I think it will feel even bigger when I move in because they had it crammed full with beds and stuff...
Afterwards I went to rummage sale and I might have found an old hide-a-bed couch for free, unless somebody else picks it up before Thursday. It would be nice to sleep on that till I can find an affordable mattress.
Bought some salad from the grocery store salad bar and drove down to the beach and ate my lunch. Homer is very beautiful, and I am thankful I could come back.
Rented some movies and had a girls night with Mei. She had brought some chocolate covered macadamia nuts from her last trip to Hawaii this winter and I enjoyed them very much.
I also got an exciting offer to go visit my family in Dallas later this summer, it's a trip that is much overdue...
Friday, April 25, 2008
Spring Delayed
(Homer Library)What crazy weather... Woke up this morning to a blizzard. Couldn't see anything but white snow flurries everywhere. Luckily it didn't last too long and by the time I had to drive my friend to town it had stopped, but the roads were pretty slick. She is going out of town for a couple of days so I get to drive her car till then. I want to get my brakes worked on next week.
In the afternoon I dropped her daughter off in town and I am going to spend the next couple of nights at an other friend's house here in town. Went to pick-up another application at a business where I did some temporary work before. They weren't sure how much they could use me but I would love to have two part-time jobs instead of a full-time. I am not too worried about work yet, but if I still don't have a job by next Friday I might start freaking out a little...
Went back to the library again to use the Internet and just hang out while I waited for my other friend to pick up her kids from their schools.
The sun came out again, but it is still very cold, at 11 a.m. it was 29F. For April 25th, I think that is too chilly...
In the afternoon I dropped her daughter off in town and I am going to spend the next couple of nights at an other friend's house here in town. Went to pick-up another application at a business where I did some temporary work before. They weren't sure how much they could use me but I would love to have two part-time jobs instead of a full-time. I am not too worried about work yet, but if I still don't have a job by next Friday I might start freaking out a little...
Went back to the library again to use the Internet and just hang out while I waited for my other friend to pick up her kids from their schools.
The sun came out again, but it is still very cold, at 11 a.m. it was 29F. For April 25th, I think that is too chilly...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Library
(Thursday, April 24, 2008)
I was trying to save gas today, it's $3.97/gal. here in Homer. When I filled my truck up in Yakutat 11 days ago it was $4.72, but I heard it is supposed to go up to $6 in the next few days...
Anyways, I was not going to go to town today, but my friend had to drop her kids at music lessons, so I tagged along and ended up spending about 2,5 h at the library. I was able to download my drafts and add photos for my blog and chat with a couple friends too. It felt good to be caught up on my blog.
It's a really great library for such a small town. For years we had a really wimpy one where every time they purchased a new book they had to get rid of an older one. That is just wrong. I remember interviewing the library director years ago for a college essay "why Homer needed a new library" and we both had big dreams what a new library should look like. Later, when the plans were being made we talked again and she wanted my input. I told her about the new library in my hometown in Sweden where there were these huge windows overlooking the park outside and lots of tables and chairs in front of the window. Well, the Homer library now has similar windows and chairs overlooking the ocean and mountains. I'd like to think I had at least a small part in how it all turned out...
I was trying to save gas today, it's $3.97/gal. here in Homer. When I filled my truck up in Yakutat 11 days ago it was $4.72, but I heard it is supposed to go up to $6 in the next few days...
Anyways, I was not going to go to town today, but my friend had to drop her kids at music lessons, so I tagged along and ended up spending about 2,5 h at the library. I was able to download my drafts and add photos for my blog and chat with a couple friends too. It felt good to be caught up on my blog.
It's a really great library for such a small town. For years we had a really wimpy one where every time they purchased a new book they had to get rid of an older one. That is just wrong. I remember interviewing the library director years ago for a college essay "why Homer needed a new library" and we both had big dreams what a new library should look like. Later, when the plans were being made we talked again and she wanted my input. I told her about the new library in my hometown in Sweden where there were these huge windows overlooking the park outside and lots of tables and chairs in front of the window. Well, the Homer library now has similar windows and chairs overlooking the ocean and mountains. I'd like to think I had at least a small part in how it all turned out...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Job hunting
(Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
The hunt continues. I have narrowed it down to two places and I am going to fill out the applications and hope for the best. I also picked up schedules at the campus and am looking at summer classes in Anchorage. They had a few one credit classes that I would like to take and maybe I'll try a distance class even though I hate them with a passion. Ran into some old friends at the campus and it was so great to catch up again.
Troy hung out with me when I was running around town doing my errands and it was fun to take him for a walk on the Spit. I want to start running again, it would have been a great day for it, but I am not sure where my running shoes are packed away. My old gym has changed their hours, but I hope my schedule will allow me to workout there at least a few day/week.
The weather is supposed to get a little worse after tomorrow so I'll try to get some sun before it's too late.
The hunt continues. I have narrowed it down to two places and I am going to fill out the applications and hope for the best. I also picked up schedules at the campus and am looking at summer classes in Anchorage. They had a few one credit classes that I would like to take and maybe I'll try a distance class even though I hate them with a passion. Ran into some old friends at the campus and it was so great to catch up again.
Troy hung out with me when I was running around town doing my errands and it was fun to take him for a walk on the Spit. I want to start running again, it would have been a great day for it, but I am not sure where my running shoes are packed away. My old gym has changed their hours, but I hope my schedule will allow me to workout there at least a few day/week.
The weather is supposed to get a little worse after tomorrow so I'll try to get some sun before it's too late.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Roadtrip...
Homer Spitto the right
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008)
I was so excited when the mechanic called me twenty minutes before the noon deadline and told me the truck was ready. Took her for a test drive and she drove so nice... An hour later she was gased up and insured and I headed South. I was nervous anything else going wrong with her because she is so old, 76', but it was a great drive. Took me about four hours, which isn't bad at all. I drove straight to a storage unit and off loaded everything. It felt good to be home again. I miss Yakutat, but Homer is starting to feel like home all ready. Took lots of pictures during my drive and I wish I could put all of them up but I'll pick some of the nicest ones. The scenery is so breathtaking, I never get tired of looking at the mountains.
Troy probably didn't miss me at all, he is having so much fun running around and playing with his friend Whittaker, a golden retriever, but I was very happy to see him.
Tomorrow, my job hunt continues.
I was so excited when the mechanic called me twenty minutes before the noon deadline and told me the truck was ready. Took her for a test drive and she drove so nice... An hour later she was gased up and insured and I headed South. I was nervous anything else going wrong with her because she is so old, 76', but it was a great drive. Took me about four hours, which isn't bad at all. I drove straight to a storage unit and off loaded everything. It felt good to be home again. I miss Yakutat, but Homer is starting to feel like home all ready. Took lots of pictures during my drive and I wish I could put all of them up but I'll pick some of the nicest ones. The scenery is so breathtaking, I never get tired of looking at the mountains.
Troy probably didn't miss me at all, he is having so much fun running around and playing with his friend Whittaker, a golden retriever, but I was very happy to see him.
Tomorrow, my job hunt continues.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Extended weekend in Anchorage
Anchorage view(Sat. April 19, Sun. April 20, Mon. April 21, 2008)
My friend from Yakutat left early Saturday morning to fly back home, and I spent the day with my friends Jamin, Cate and their kids. Around 5 p.m., us grown-ups went to a movie at a place where they served food in the theater, so every seat had a table. The movie only cost $3, because they are not new releases, but so what. It will be my new favorite place to visit anytime I come to Anchorage. I can't believe I have been missing out all these years...
We didn't actually order any food there because we ended up buying pizza and eating with the kids later, but I had such a good time.
Sunday I borrowed their other vehicle and tried a church nearby that I had heard about all the way in Yakutat. It was pretty nice, maybe a little to big for my taste, but I enjoyed it. Ran around and bought a few little things that I will need for my apartment. Later that afternoon, my friends had visitors, two adults and their four children. Five adults and eight (!) children piled into two vans and went to the movies at the mall. I have never been around so many well behaved children at one time. We were quite the sight, took up 1 1/2 rows in the theatre...
The movie was really fun, a cartoon based on a famous children's book about an elephant that saves the little world of the Who. Don't want to put the name of the movie here if someone googles it and my page will pop up. Anyway, it was really cute...
The truck wasn't ready today, Monday, as promised (of course), so I am still here. The new deadline is set around noon tomorrow, we'll see...
The family I am staying with took their kids to swimming lessons at a pool this afternoon and I brought a book and sat out on the bleachers by the football field, read my book and talked on the phone for over an hour. Got a little color on my cheeks, very nice. Tonight I did some last minute purchases, a comforter for my bed that I don't have yet (!) and spent some time at a bookstore just for fun.
I miss my dog a lot, but I know he is well taken care of, but I have really had a great time here in Anchorage. Still it will be nice to go South again tomorrow if it all works out.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Break down
(Friday, April 19, 2008)Got up early, drove to Whittier about 1 hour from Anchorage, backtracking south where we came from yesterday. We got there about 10 a.m. and there was only 2 vehicles left on the ferry, one of them mine. The drive to Anchorage went well, I could keep up with the rest of the traffic on the road, wasn't sure how slow I would be going with my heavy load, but it went great. Well, almost...
I had known for awhile that I needed a new clutch and had made an appointment to have it worked on this afternoon, but as I pulled into Anchorage, by the second exit, I started having some problems with my gears and had to pull over. Got a tow truck to drop it off at the shop a little earlier than expected but oh well, I am just thankful we made to town...
Friday, April 18, 2008
Back to the big city
(Thursday April 18, 2008)
Packed an overnight bag, checked out the new job postings, filled up the car and headed to Anchorage this afternoon. The drive went great and the weather was gorgeous. Nothing can really beat the sight of the snow-covered mountains, sun reflecting in the water and waterfalls rushing with melting snow. I am so lucky to be living in such a beautiful state. Seven years ago, I wasn't to excited to move here, but this place slowly captured my heart.
We stopped at the mall and had some Chinese/Korean food for dinner before we came to spend the night at my friends' house here in Anchorage. Tomorrow my truck is coming on the ferry and we'll go and pick her up in the morning.
Packed an overnight bag, checked out the new job postings, filled up the car and headed to Anchorage this afternoon. The drive went great and the weather was gorgeous. Nothing can really beat the sight of the snow-covered mountains, sun reflecting in the water and waterfalls rushing with melting snow. I am so lucky to be living in such a beautiful state. Seven years ago, I wasn't to excited to move here, but this place slowly captured my heart.
We stopped at the mall and had some Chinese/Korean food for dinner before we came to spend the night at my friends' house here in Anchorage. Tomorrow my truck is coming on the ferry and we'll go and pick her up in the morning.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Homer days
Diamond RidgeSunset
Troy and Whittaker
(Tuesday April 15, Wednesday April 16 2008)
The past two days were spent job/house/apartment hunting. I decided not to apply at my old job,working for the hospital, because the position available required some cooking and I know I wouldn't enjoy that very much. My friend did apply and have and interview tomorrow, so I hope she gets it. I have found a one bedroom apartment I think I can afford, and will move in May 1st. Until then I will stay with friends. I am hoping the "perfect" job will become availabe so I'll jump on it, but if not, I have a few other options I can apply for.
We have had a lot of snow over night since we got here, but the days have been beautiful with sun and blue skies.
The past two days were spent job/house/apartment hunting. I decided not to apply at my old job,working for the hospital, because the position available required some cooking and I know I wouldn't enjoy that very much. My friend did apply and have and interview tomorrow, so I hope she gets it. I have found a one bedroom apartment I think I can afford, and will move in May 1st. Until then I will stay with friends. I am hoping the "perfect" job will become availabe so I'll jump on it, but if not, I have a few other options I can apply for.
We have had a lot of snow over night since we got here, but the days have been beautiful with sun and blue skies.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Farwell Yakutat!
Bear tracks in the snow...(Monday April 14, 2008)
Today was a very sad day for me. I had to say my goodbyes in Yakutat and flew to Anchorage. My friend Hae Sook came with me to check out Homer and to see if her and her family want to move there too. We rented a car and drove down this evening. It was nice to have company that distracted me from missing Yakutat too much. I am staying with old friends till I can find a rental. It was good to see them again.
Today was a very sad day for me. I had to say my goodbyes in Yakutat and flew to Anchorage. My friend Hae Sook came with me to check out Homer and to see if her and her family want to move there too. We rented a car and drove down this evening. It was nice to have company that distracted me from missing Yakutat too much. I am staying with old friends till I can find a rental. It was good to see them again.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Moving time
I have been a busy girl these past 2 weeks. I was really sick for a long time and then my boss went away for a week and I worked 11 hour days, so there was little time for internet. These past 3 days I have been packing and cleaning. Tomorrow I am leaving Yakutat and going to Homer. My truck is with all my stuff is going on the ferry later this week. Hopefully I will be able to find wireless internet in Homer to keep you all updated on my next adventure.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Better late than never...
OK, so I have been slacking on the blog.
It's been a crazy week, I still have my cold and two days ago I got hit by a stomache bug too. This morning I went to the clinic and got some pills that are supposed to help so I can get back to work tomorrow. I am supposted to eat the Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast Diet.
It's been a crazy week, I still have my cold and two days ago I got hit by a stomache bug too. This morning I went to the clinic and got some pills that are supposed to help so I can get back to work tomorrow. I am supposted to eat the Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast Diet.
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