Friday, June 25, 2010

I'm here

Well this has been a crazy few weeks. I moved to central Arkansas about three weeks ago and let me tell you I have learned a lot. Yes, I have been to central Arkansas plenty before this week, but living here is a different story.
First off I have learned that the Garmin my sister loaned me is my new best friend. So I am making it around fairly well with my new friend. I have also learned that all the ambitious/artsy/domestic plans I had for the summer are a little harder to accomplish than I intended. I have yet to figure out how all you moms out there come home from an 8-5(and sometimes longer) job and still manage to cook, clean, and have enough time to do other things. Everyday when I come home all I want to do is sit on the couch. Whether the day at the office is productive or not I am always tired.

The other big lesson I have learned is this town is a whole different world than where I am from. NEVER leave anything valuable in your car. Me and some friends decided to go to the River Market downtown and watch an outdoor movie they were playing last week. We parked in what looked like a safe parking lot. Without going into too much detail, we returned to my car and the window was shattered. Someone had broken into my car and stolen my purse. That whole situation has been no fun at all.
1. I had to get a new window
2. I had to place a fraud alert on my credit report because my identity can now easily be stolen
3. I had no money for a couple of days because I had no debit card and no bank in town
4. My camera was in the purse, so now I have no camera and I lost all the pictures (about 400) that I didn't upload to my computer.

So needless to say I am learning lots about the differences in a small town and a big city.

On a happier note I have been having lots of fun. There is something to do every night here. I am never bored. This week my company had family night at the Arkansas Travelers game. Clay and I got to go for a free baseball game and a free dinner! I got to meet lots of people that I haven't met yet. My job has been really good so far too. I am learning SO much.

I am making a bad habit. Everyday after work I look forward to shopping somewhere. I am not used to being able to go shopping whenever I want. Even at college I have a limited selection of places to shop. But here we have everything!

Since I have no pictures to post I will post a video of the new camera I have my eye on!


Thanks for reading about my JAUNTS! Next time you stop by I will hopefully have some fun pictures.
Thanks for reading,

6 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your car Gentry! :( That's never fun!

    On a happier note, I am glad you are enjoying your time in LR and getting to experience new things! :)

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  2. I never felt like doing anything when I got home from work either! My current boss lets me cook and clean on the job, though ;)

    I didn't realize your camera was stolen from your car, too! I'm sorry your introduction to city life has included the bad stuff already!

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  3. girlfriend - I LOVE YOUR NAME!!! i may just have to borrow it for future unborn children =) for real!! thanks for following and entering our giveaway. i see you're new to blogworld - welcome lovely!

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  4. it's me again! bless your heart - i am so sorry about the window/purse/money/camera situation. that is absolutely horrible. =( i hope your summer is only lookin' up from here!

    i just stopped by to let you know you're one of my featured followers this week=) may you and yours have a fabulous 4th!!

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  5. "Everyday when I come home all I want to do is sit on the couch.... Everyday after work I look forward to shopping somewhere."

    Same here~ except I don't have the energy to satisfy the urge to go shopping like you do, ha!

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  6. "Everyday when I come home all I want to do is sit on the couch.... Everyday after work I look forward to shopping somewhere."

    Same here~ except I don't have the energy to satisfy the urge to go shopping like you do, ha!

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