So the Adventure REALLY Begins!

If you haven't seen my facebook status, you have not heard that my car broke down 9 miles outside Billings, MT! White smoke started coming out from the hood. I hope it's not too expensive to fix! AAA will get a piece of my mind tomorrow! First, the said that my account covered the whole tow to an approved AAA garage. Second, instead of saying that the truck towing my car might be able to tow my trailer too for a fee, they make me call Uhaul to do it. So 2 wrecker trucks came to my rescue. One to put my poor car on the flatbead, and one to tow my trailer to the same place.


Now, I'm going to have to reschedule my pre-employment drug screen yet again!

Howe, IN

Are those the right initials for Indiana? I never aced those in Social Studies...

Well, I made it to the Crossroads of America! On both sides of I-90 is.... CORN!!! along with those water thingies that span a mile of field.

The drive was exciting. I'm physically tired, but not tired of driving. I'm excited to get on the road tomorrow morning!


Gotta check on the kitties before One Tree Hill!

I'll miss you!

Today is the day before I leave on my big adventure. Tomorrow at 7am I will be heading off to drive 2,100 miles to my new life. I am now finished with visiting those who are closest to me. There are still many who I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to in person. Today is a day of packing and relaxing at home.

I have constant butterflies in my stomach about the coming drive. It's excitement and anxiety in one. I'm all set to go and have everything arranged. The tears have not crept up since I said goodbye to Becky before I left Rochester. I honestly don't know if they will come tomorrow. It's quite different not being an emotional wreck like I used to be 2 years ago. A Master's degree in counseling took care of that.

Well, I bid you all farewell in order to go pick up the Uhaul!

Apartment shopping

So Labor Day has passed, along with it my going away party for my dad's side of the family. I have started the apartment looking and am not having loads of luck. There are a couple of options, but there are circumstances that might interfere with renting them. Most don't take animals (I can't leave my babes!), or they won't be ready until Oct. 1st. I'm a little discouraged...

On a happier note, I saw my family yesterday, which was awesome! I got some wine from a family friend (always good!), and a travel box with snacks and stuff for my trip!

We Made It...

...to Syracuse!

Lana, Leo and I spent our first weekend at my parent's house. Boy, was it an adjustment for the two of them. Here, there is a black cat named Midnight who hates other cats. Lana got a taste of her on Friday night when she ventured to the bay window in the living room and Midnight was on the other side. With Midnight's hiss, Lana shot off toward the safety of my bedroom! Since it's still warm outside, Midnight spends most of her time outdoors, and I can let my babes roam the house. When she comes in to eat, Lana and Leo are banished to my room. Midnight then proceeds to stalk the house looking for the intruders into her domain. She has now figured out that they are behind the closed door. She then puts her nose under the door and begins to cry and hiss until someone shoos her away.

This should be quite interesting over the next two weeks!

The Vet

This morning I took Lana to the vet to update her rabies vaccination. I have never seen this girl so wide eyed and quiet in her life! At this particular vet office, cats roam free wherever they want to go (except the basement). A cute little gray kitten named Sarah took an instant liking to my lap and my hand. Poor Lana was in her carrier the whole time and was a little miffed that I was paying attention to the adorable baby and not soothing her. When we finally went into an exam room, Lana wouldn't get out of her cage. Once I could drag her out, I put her on the scale and found out she weighs 10lbs 11oz! What a chunker! The vet reprimanded me for letting her free feed due to all the carbs in her dry food. Lana got her shots and hissed and scratched her way through the exam and then we were finally done! I made sure to give her extra treats when she got home.

Now that I know how much Lana weighs, I'm afraid to have Leo weighed! He's twice her size!

MG!!!!

....is Mama Goose!!! How could I not recognize the initials! For those of you who are confused, MG is my friend Anne Marie. Her nickname is a long story...

I hate packing. But, it's quite liberating getting rid of a lot of stuff. It forces me to say, "Do I really need this?" If I even hesitate, I chuck it. I have a huge spot in my living room that is being taken up by items that will be donated. Anyone need a desk, dining room table, or futon?

So the cats are now getting used to wearing collars. They never have before, but I'm not driving 2,000 miles with them only to lose one of them and not get him or her back. Leo slipped his this morning, although I think it was just because it was cheap and not because of an ability to undo it. :)

FYI: My official goodbye to NY will be on Sept. 14th, my mom's birthday. Sorry Mom!