way different

We are now safely ensconced in Oregon. After loading the truck in 110 degree weather, Adam drove 2 days to meet me in Twin Falls. We then drove another full day to stay with Jim & Gail Williams in Portland. They were kind enough to take us to dinner at Sweet Tomatoes (one of Adam's new favorite places), and put us and Nestle up for the night. On Saturday, we signed our lease and unloaded the truck into our new apartment (in 80 degree weather, much nicer). Once again, it was reinforced upon us how much junk we have. Oh well. Fortunately, there was another couple, Johann & Juana and their kids, moving into the apartment right below ours. Adam and Johann were able to trade off helping each other with furniture that was out of my or Juana's league. We actually did a decent job of getting things unpacked that day. On Sunday we hit Ikea to replace a few of the items that didn't fit onto the moving truck, and Safeway for food and cleaning supplies. Adam's been working everyday since then, while I run errands and go on interviews. So far I've submitted about 20 resume's and heard zip from all but one job. While this job is great (teaching theater to classes of kids for a homeschool organization), it's only a couple hours a week and doesn't start until September. I need something with more hours and I need it now. I'm intelligent, qualified, responsible...what the crap?! Of course, how soon I find work will also necessitate acquiring another car, which presents a whole other level of stuff.
On the upside, we've had fun figuring out our new home. We've used the apartment hot tub and workout room. Across the street from Adam's store, we found a vegan restaurant run by a Vietnamese family, which Adam is ecstatic about because he can order ANYTHING on the menu. We got golden raspberries and tayberries at the little Wednesday farmer's market (going back on Saturday when all the vendors are there). We sit out on our balcony with coffee and books until the bugs come out. We're currently looking around for something to do on the 4th, of course something free, and preferably something we can walk to. So yeah, some good, some frustrating, all new...