Not sure why I haven’t updated since making the big move to Ohio. It certainly hasn’t been for lack of time, although I have been keeping myself pretty busy, which is good for that whole “denial” phase of mourning change. This is sortof a newsy update, but I guess some posts are just like that.

I actually just got back from an amazing weekend spent at an amazing lake house on Indian Lake which is about 70 minutes north west of here. Wow. Patti posted some pictures here but she was really only up for part of the day on Friday, while I stayed from Thursday evening until Sunday evening. The house is owned by some new and wonderful friends of mine (via Patti) from knit night. Their hospitality was amazing and I really hope to be able to go back sometime! It was just so beautiful and quiet and relaxing there, even with lots of people around. Made me want to go visit *my* family’s cabin… although there are significantly less “amenities” there.

If nothing else, the time away prolonged my needing to realize the reality of my new “lifestyle” as an unemployed houseguest/roommate. This week will likely be more of me trying to figure out how to pull my own weight and contribute in the best ways I can around the house. I’m thinking laundry and childcare, but we’ll see what needs to be done.

The cats are transitioning well! Neither are huge fans of Millie (the dog) at this point, but they are venturing out of our little space in the basement to visit with people and explore the house. It’s helpful when the dog isn’t in the same room, but I really think that they are going to be okay with everything and everyone soon enough. It’s a lot of change in a short period of time - for me too.

I have a phone interview on Wednesday for a school in Texas (!) but it would be a great job, so I’m excited about the opportunity if not yet totally sold on the location. I’ve also found a couple other jobs to apply for over the last week or so, so that’ll give me something to do this week.

Anyway… in summary… I’m alive… dealing with transition as well as I can… and trying not to get in people’s way as I figure out what this new life is like. I miss so many things and people that filled my days back in Santa Clara - some of which I know I’ll never experience or see again. It’s sad… but I’m really working on the positive attitude/silver lining thing. There’s not many other options.

Oh…and there’s been lots of knitting! I’ll work on some pictures and hopefully post about that soon. (I only have 14 more leaves to knit on that big circular blanket. It’s going to be amazing!)