New House, New Job, New City, New Ward...
Wow, I hope that this isn't the trend for the rest of my life. It seems that the last three years I have completely changed my life every year. Each Spring/Summer I move to a new city, start a new job, move into a new place, establish myself in a new ward and all the other fun stuff that comes with starting over. This year it is Salt Lake City. We just moved to 5300 S. and 1300 E. into an apartment complex called Cobble Creek.
Moving was crazy and now I am left with piles of boxes that are having a hard time fitting into a one bedroom apartment. Cobble Creek seems nice - our neighbors may be drug dealers and our other neighbors smokestacks, but who doesn't love the crisp smell of cigerettes on the patio:) It is a gated community and as we were driving in the other night Clay stated, "O good, now we can gate all the scary people in so they can't get out." I thought it was funny.
We are currently renting out our house in Logan which made us decide to rent until we gain more of our bearings. Thinking of the future and wanting to design and build a little house - we decided to find a really affordable place - which lead us to Cobble Creek. We like the area and the apartment is pretty nice and roomy for the rent. And... we have a pool and tennis court!!! (With great intentions of using them often:)
Along with starting Opal Never Shouts, I took a job at "Fresh Air" as a phone answerer and mail person. "A job a monkey can do" stated my new boss. This sure makes a college graduate who has worked in their feild for two years feel really good about themself. But, a part time job to help with the travel and house fund is a good thing...
Despite all the crazy changes - we are excited to be down in Salt Lake. Excited for a little warmer winter, to see our friends who mostly live down here, the fun restaurants and shows downtown and a new adventure in life!
Clay is loving his new job with Fight the New Drug. He is keeping busy and making lots of contacts to push the campaign forward.
So here we are Salt Lake! Ready for the journey and aclimating to the changes. Bring on the monkey job!!!
2 comments:
Oh Jen, we need to talk more regularly! Seriously uprooting and restarting over is tough stuff, we've done pretty much the same thing. Starting over can really throw you for a loop! I thought, man we've stayed in utah for all of our moves, how come this has been so tough on me? However, we might as well have moved across the world three times and I'm convinced that it would have been much the same, maybe not quite as drastic but the transition is still just as difficult if you change everything (house, job and ward) up that often! I feel your pain sister! I'm glad you guys are closer though :)
We miss you guys but are so excited for you! We'll have to let you know when we get tired of the valley and need a night out...I'm sure during the winter, there will be plenty!
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