Short stories of our recent weeks.

Steven and I were discussing today how we've been living here for a month now! I guess I should no longer refer to us living in a transition. I believe we can officially say that we are set here in Florida. Although, we have done little to complete our needs to finish furnishing our house, but that's so unnecessary at this point! :) We have decided early on that we would be using 2nd hand items to fill this house, which takes more time looking for those great deals, but its so satisfying when you come upon a great discovery! On one of our many garage sale/flee market outings we happen to come upon a young couple trying to get rid of an old cedar china cabinet. When we were told we could have it for $25 we couldn't risk not taking it. What made this purchase even better was that neither of us couples owned a vehicle large enough to transport it the mile to our own house. Thanks to the generosity and creative nature of these other people, we began a slow trek down the streets with the bottom of the cabinet sticking halfway out of our trunk. I sat on the folded down seats holding onto the piece so it wouldn't slide! The other car completely outdid us, they threw a blanket on top of their car and placed the top half of the cabinet on their car. Windows rolled down and arms sticking out the windows, they held on for the entire drive. We were quite a sight! I regretted not having my camera there to document this memory, but my stories will have to carry in their place. Which probably means it'll be stretched and elaborated on throughout the years to where the original story has completely disappeared!


We had no intention of using this as a china cabinet. Instead, the bottom half became our entertainment center and the top half, a much needed bookcase on an empty wall.

We must also not forget that Steven started classes recently, as in... last week. I'm a little behind but I'm at least remembering to discuss the entire reason we moved down here! He actually had orientation two weeks ago and then classes the following week, so he's been in the routine going on his third week. Of course, what kind of wife would I be if I didn't take pictures of him both on his first day of orientation and first day of classes! I caught a glimpse of what he was like when his mother tried taking his picture as I could not get the guy to smile nicely, although I suppose I can't blame him. At least he humored me and let me take them!

The first picture is of his orientation day where they were required to dress up. The second is first day of classes with his free canvas book bag from the school. How nice :). 

Steven has been enjoying his classes. He spends most of his time studying in the library, which is just a short walk away. We initially thought this would be nice, but he now wishes we lived further away as the sight of the school taunts him from every window in our living room and his office. :) 

I can still report that I continue my job search. I am in the process of making contacts and connections into the job world where I can apply my degree. I have a longing in my heart to return to school, but I have committed to helping Steven get through his law education first. At times, I struggle with this as I feel impatience and a desire to identify myself with my talents/education/career aspirations, but I do take peace in knowing that it will happen. I must do my part for the time being to find someone who can offer advice and guidance to a workplace that will not only keep me in the groove of what I know and want to do, but also give me training I can use in the future. God will provide, I'm confident. I remind myself to give credit by allowing that peace to remain and patience to grow... ugh, patience.  Thankfully, we have both started making connections who are beginning to network for me to offer options. There are more to look into when the time permits! That's always encouraging!

I must also say how thankful I am for Steven again, as he is doing my friend making for me! :) Last week we attended the school's first social for the 1L students, intended as a meet and greet event. Unfortunately, they gathered us at an outdoor restaurant/sports bar with live music. It was so incredibly tight in the space we had to weasel ourselves in and out of the crowd to get anywhere. The food we were promised was nearly gone by the time we arrived, although what we did grab WAS good. We have passed on following socials for the time being as it is nearly impossible to talk with anyone when music is muting anything that may come out of your mouth. Not to mention, we were one of few couples that attended and we, like them, tended to stick to ourselves! We did meet a few people, although in a setting like that, it seemed as though they were more interested in meeting other singles, not a boring married couple. Ha! We had a great, awkward time of yelling at people about who we were, but we left early to the quiet serenity of our own home.

 I have to say, it wasn't my ideal place to meet people. I prefer being able to have conversations with a smaller group of people in order to really get to know them. Thankfully, we were able to spend a wonderful Sunday evening visiting with a couple of Steven's friends from school, who happen to be cousins. Both of them are engaged, although only one of them joined us for the evening as the other lives in New York. I liked them immediately! We have discovered many similar interests and Steven discovered many interests he would like to take on as his own. I can only imagine how long it'll be before he's into spear fishing, bow hunting, and many more activities that will inspire future blogs! 

I need to also include a few pictures of what's been keeping me busy. I discovered that yarn isn't the only thing you can crochet! I made myself my first bracelet out of an old window drape that I purchased at a thrift store. I also made my first fabric flower. One of many that will become magnets to stick to the back of our refrigerator that sticks out behind the half wall that splits the living room and kitchen. I've begun several other crafts, but those will be uploaded later.