Learning The Ropes

As I'm sure all are aware I have moved into the "flat". Besides being overrun by ants it is a nice place. Roomy. It is 3 bedroom/2 bath. There is a bed and dresser in each room. I have a table and chairs in the kitchen, a table for my computer, and (of all things) leather coach and love seat in the living room.

I have done some shopping for the necessities, i.e., ironing board and iron, pots, silverware (the landlord has provided a set of dishes), hangers, litter box (for when the kids come home), and groceries. I couldn't believe it when I saw a few things gluten free. They even have soy milk. I'm in heaven. Some things I will just have to put up with the prices only because I won't be able to get them shipped to me via Care Packages (thanks Janet).

I'm still adjusting sleep-wise to the new place. Some of it is the odd noises and others just my mind thinking of things - when it shouldn't be.

There are about 4 people from the office who work out as a group 3 times a week. Tonight I have to say was my 1st night working out. We walked for about 30 minutes by Memorial Park and then we threw the football around (yes, you are seeing correctly) for about another 30 minutes.

Afterwards, since I needed to go get some kitty litter, I went by yet another grocery store. I couldn't believe it when I found Gluten Free Elbow Noodles and Gluten Free Bread. They even had Gluten Free bread mixes. Now maybe I won't have to buy the breadmaker. I also found Soy Yogurt. Pricey but still it gives me more breakfast options. I will need to buy a toaster and a waffle maker. The waffle maker because I have a Gluten Free Pancake/Waffle mix with me so I can make the waffles and then freeze them. Yeah!!!!! I even found a small Chocolate Soy Milk. AMAZING!!!!

I do believe I'm adjusting to my new environment rather well. The other day I was thinking about when I moved out of my place in Ottawa. The kids and I have been living out of a suitcase for the last month, since I moved out the house April 5, 2010. I request that everyone who reads this prays for me this coming Monday. I'm going to ask the quarantine office if I can take the cats home. I had the blood test done 4 months prior to arrival so wish me luck. Yes, I do realize there is a good chance they will say no, but if I don't try I will never know. The cats are as ready to come home to their normal life as I am ready for them to be home. It truly makes me sad.

I'm sorry no pictures yet. I still need to find out if I can even get my pictures developed here or not. I guess the time has come to break down and buy a digital camera. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.

Have a very pleasant Tuesday, May 4, 2010. I have finally figured out as I am finishing my day, you are just beginning yours.