Saturday, November 14, 2009

Settling In Arizona

The record breaking heat of Arizona is finally gone and it is back to the normal 70's.  Ahhhhh.  Perfect temperatures.  And surprisingly the sidewalk was wet this morning from much needed rain.

I am still working on settling in here. Still haven't "established" myself on solid footing.  Boxes yet to be unpacked although I finally found some clothes I have been searching for in a box under other stuff.  Then why is it whatever I leave behind is what I end up needing/wanting to use?  It was like that coming from Kona also.  Thought I had it all planned out for this move.  Wrong.  So many items I have had to go purchase again, like a hair dryer that gave out this week. 

The house has got the best of me a few times.  But will keep plugging away.  I like to organize and do home improvement but have to remember to focus on one thing at a time.  Right now, my room, spare bedroom, bathrooms, kitchen, trees, cars.... are all commanding attention.  Problem is that it takes three steps to do one thing most of the time.

I have been learning to cook again.  Dad seems to like it although it is different than what he is used to eating.  It is an improvement on microwave meals and sandwiches which is good.

It's been interesting returning home to the same house after 26 years away.  Lots of varying emotions.  Each week improves and as soon as I find a routine that should help. 

I love the Holidays and that should perk things up also.  Well I'm in the mood for pumpkin muffins.  All I need to do is find the box with the recipe so I better start digging.