We had a rather exciting weekend, at least for us. We went shopping for furniture and were lucky enough to be able to get just about everything we needed. Most of it won’t be here for a few weeks but just having the majority of the shopping finished is a real relief. I’m not much of a shopper contrary to the generalization that all women love to shop. I still have to find a few things but for the most part we’re set and I’m grateful that we can finally live in a real home. Living these past five years in tiny cramped apartments, eating dinner in bed and cooking on a hot plate really makes you appreciate the things that most people take for granted. Everytime I walk into the dining room and see the dinet set, the pretty curtains and buffet I think I’ve walked into someone elses house.

So what did we get? A livingroom set, a bedroom set (you mean mattresses aren’t supposed to be on the floor?) two book shelves, two desks, a file cabinet, curtains, rugs and accessories for the bathrooms and livingroom. I also got a bird feeder and a hummingbird feeder for the yard. We still need a washer and dryer but have decided to put that off until next year because we’ll probably be moving again and we don’t want to lug that along with us. As soon as everything arrives and I set it up I’ll take pictures and post them here.

We ate lunch at Arby’s, which is the first time we’ve eaten out in I don’t know how long. Arby’s is the first place Sean ever took me to eat when we were dating and back then the food was pretty crummy. But apparently thier sandwiches have improved and thier salads are awesome. I don’t know if they’re that good elsewhere but here in Mayberry everything seems better. I got the Martha’s Vineyard Salad and loved it which was a surprise for me since I never thought I would like fruit in a salad. Anyway, eating out was a real treat for us because until now we never could have afforded it and even if we could have I wouldn’t have been able to go because of my health.

Speaking of health we finally got our medical cards and I’m hoping to get an appointment soon. I’m trying so hard to lose wieght because I really think it would help me get pregnant but no matter what I do I don’t seem to lose a pound. I suppose it’s because of my thyroid condition and I really hope this new doctor will get it figured out and put me on the right meds so we can finally get things going. I feel so helpless sometimes and my maternal clock isn’t ticking so much as exploding. I know that things will get better though, like I said everything is better in Mayberry.

I felt so good that I asked Sean to start teaching me how to drive. I never learned when I was a teenager because I’ve always been petrified that I would run over some poor animal. I’ve been in quite a few accidents and the one time I did try to drive it was in the middle of a blizzard and I just about took our front porch off. I backed out of the driveway twice which I know doesn’t sound like much but it was totally petrifying for me. And I can’t wait to do it again.

Well, I must go because I have some research to do on how to get rid of the ants that keep coming in from around the patio door. I suppose EVERYTHING in Mayberry can’t be perfect. But close enough for me Good luck and blessings, Prana

P.S. Don’t forget to wish Sean a happy 30th birthday!!!

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