We made it to Cali!
We now live with two more dogs, three cats, and three humans. Lol.
More to come, and a completion to the rest of our travel story...
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Arizona is Warm.
Well, we made it to Arizona; me and the doggies!
We spent a delightful day in Kansas with my cousin Mandy, and then had two days of driving.
Day Three of the trip was a 14-hour driving day. LONG. TIRING. Otis is not as good in a car as he used to be. He pants most of the time and can't relax. Taz, on the other hand, sleeps the entire time. But, she then wants to play when we stop.
We spent the night of Day Three in the ClubHouse Inn and Suites, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Nice hotel, with a good, hot breakfast. Taz pooped in the hallway. :-/
Day Four was the final drive to Phoenix, where we would then get the rest for almost a week-and where we are now.
We're staying with my good friend Brittany, and her two dogs... It's rather crazy. Her dogs are both very little; Taz looks like a giant!
Friday (Day Four) night, after arriving, we went to downtown Phoenix, for First Friday. Sort of an outdoor art festival, with a great picture of people. I was like a zombie walking through the crowd; so tired.
The next day, Day Five, was a good one. We took the dogs for a walk, ate some delicious In-N-Out, and went to a movie ('Looper'). Otis is still a bit anxious; not enjoying being left alone. Taz is being her usual, puppy self.
Little monster chewed through another computer power cord. I'll say it again, thank goodness she's cute!
On Day Six (today) we went and watched the Vikings game, got Sprinkles cupcakes, and watched a Redbox ('The 5-Year Engagement'-Not Good, btw).
Now, I've got the next four days in Phoenix; time to start looking for a job for when I get to CA!
Talk Soon,
Jenn
We spent a delightful day in Kansas with my cousin Mandy, and then had two days of driving.
Day Three of the trip was a 14-hour driving day. LONG. TIRING. Otis is not as good in a car as he used to be. He pants most of the time and can't relax. Taz, on the other hand, sleeps the entire time. But, she then wants to play when we stop.
We spent the night of Day Three in the ClubHouse Inn and Suites, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Nice hotel, with a good, hot breakfast. Taz pooped in the hallway. :-/
Day Four was the final drive to Phoenix, where we would then get the rest for almost a week-and where we are now.
We're staying with my good friend Brittany, and her two dogs... It's rather crazy. Her dogs are both very little; Taz looks like a giant!
Friday (Day Four) night, after arriving, we went to downtown Phoenix, for First Friday. Sort of an outdoor art festival, with a great picture of people. I was like a zombie walking through the crowd; so tired.
The next day, Day Five, was a good one. We took the dogs for a walk, ate some delicious In-N-Out, and went to a movie ('Looper'). Otis is still a bit anxious; not enjoying being left alone. Taz is being her usual, puppy self.
Little monster chewed through another computer power cord. I'll say it again, thank goodness she's cute!
On Day Six (today) we went and watched the Vikings game, got Sprinkles cupcakes, and watched a Redbox ('The 5-Year Engagement'-Not Good, btw).
Now, I've got the next four days in Phoenix; time to start looking for a job for when I get to CA!
Talk Soon,
Jenn
Visiting with the cactus in Phoenix.
In-N-Out!
The little devil and the evidence.
A Sprinkles treat!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
On the Road!
We (me and the dogs) made it through our first day of driving!
We left MN a little after 1pm, and finally got to Manhattan, KS around 12:30am.
LONG DAY.
I have a cousin in Manhattan, KS; which is why I decided to stop there after the first day.
Of course, before we got on the road, there was some last minute trailer drama...
I took my car to my mechanic on Saturday (09/29), and, after discussing the trailer with him, he asked to come by and check out the tires.
He said he didn't think I'd make it out of Minnesota. :( Sad face.
So, decided to make an online reservation for a U-Haul. I was freaking out about whether or not I would have enough space in the purchased trailer, and there's the added insurance/security protection that comes with the U-haul. I did some more packing on Sunday, ran a couple errands, and had dinner with my family.
On Monday morning, I was up bright and early to go get the trailer. I was driving to get gas, and I got a call about my reservation. All good. I get to the location...no one's there. Huh? Called U-Haul, and set up pick-up for a different location a couple hours later. That was uneventful-thank goodness.
I went to my last therapy appointment on Monday, as well. I cried. Moving is tough, even if it's to make a positive change in your life. I am going to miss my mother, terribly. We fight, we bicker, but she is the most important person to me. If I could take care of everything and fix anything that's going wrong for her, I would. I have been going back-and-forth at being sad, and being mad. My anxiety has been ridiculous. I had a panic attack on Friday; the first I've had in years. I mumbled a bunch of stuff at my mother, and made a break for the gym. Running a couple of miles on the treadmill helped.
Things to keep in mind...
Focus on the "hellos," not the "goodbyes." All of the people I am going to see and meet and hug. All of the people that are excited to see me, again. Make a gratitude list every day. (Something I should already be doing...)
Today (10/02), I got to spend the day with my cousin, Mandy. I haven't seen her in over 5 years. We walked the dogs, had some food, ran some errands, and just relaxed. Today was a good day.
Tomorrow is our longest day of driving; about 700 miles. Going to go to bed soon, and hopefully be on the road Early!
Ps. The dogs are doing well; Taz wins the best canine car rider award-she just sleeps the whole time. Otis is doing ok, too. We gets a little anxious, but has been eating and playing, like normal.
I am tired. But, I am doing what I set out to do. I am actively working towards my goals.
I am on my way.
Talk Soon,
Jenn
We left MN a little after 1pm, and finally got to Manhattan, KS around 12:30am.
LONG DAY.
I have a cousin in Manhattan, KS; which is why I decided to stop there after the first day.
Of course, before we got on the road, there was some last minute trailer drama...
I took my car to my mechanic on Saturday (09/29), and, after discussing the trailer with him, he asked to come by and check out the tires.
He said he didn't think I'd make it out of Minnesota. :( Sad face.
So, decided to make an online reservation for a U-Haul. I was freaking out about whether or not I would have enough space in the purchased trailer, and there's the added insurance/security protection that comes with the U-haul. I did some more packing on Sunday, ran a couple errands, and had dinner with my family.
On Monday morning, I was up bright and early to go get the trailer. I was driving to get gas, and I got a call about my reservation. All good. I get to the location...no one's there. Huh? Called U-Haul, and set up pick-up for a different location a couple hours later. That was uneventful-thank goodness.
I went to my last therapy appointment on Monday, as well. I cried. Moving is tough, even if it's to make a positive change in your life. I am going to miss my mother, terribly. We fight, we bicker, but she is the most important person to me. If I could take care of everything and fix anything that's going wrong for her, I would. I have been going back-and-forth at being sad, and being mad. My anxiety has been ridiculous. I had a panic attack on Friday; the first I've had in years. I mumbled a bunch of stuff at my mother, and made a break for the gym. Running a couple of miles on the treadmill helped.
Things to keep in mind...
Focus on the "hellos," not the "goodbyes." All of the people I am going to see and meet and hug. All of the people that are excited to see me, again. Make a gratitude list every day. (Something I should already be doing...)
Today (10/02), I got to spend the day with my cousin, Mandy. I haven't seen her in over 5 years. We walked the dogs, had some food, ran some errands, and just relaxed. Today was a good day.
Tomorrow is our longest day of driving; about 700 miles. Going to go to bed soon, and hopefully be on the road Early!
Ps. The dogs are doing well; Taz wins the best canine car rider award-she just sleeps the whole time. Otis is doing ok, too. We gets a little anxious, but has been eating and playing, like normal.
I am tired. But, I am doing what I set out to do. I am actively working towards my goals.
I am on my way.
Talk Soon,
Jenn
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