Home Cookin'

So, it's been a while. This whole week, I've been moving my entire life from Nashville to Houston and attempting to keep my sanity in the process. With quite possibly the worst moving company established in the world, keeping my belongings and sanity was a much harder task than I had originally planned. Through all the packing, disconnection of services, and new places of residence down in Houston, I finally made it. And, of course, I was greeted by a tropical storm and a Category 4/5 hurricane that is slated to smack Houston next week. I knew that when I arrived it would be quite an entrance, but I could have done without Mother Nature letting me know that she was in charge.

Moving on.....most of my belongings have found their way out of the boxes and into their respective places within my new, but small (and temporary), apartment. Granted, there are still a number of boxes still lounging around my apartment with my prized possessions packed within them; but, I have managed to unpack the things that make this apartment "livable."

I flew in on a Tuesday night and had to report to the hospital the following morning to start the whole process of becoming a tax-paying employee. If you ask me, paperwork is overrated...just as long as I get my check every two weeks. Thank goodness, I was cleared by occupational health in "excellent health condition" and I was allowed to officially become a member of the Trauma Team. As for this weekend, I'm attending probably the greatest potluck dinner ever put together by a group of individuals. One of the greatest individuals I've ever met is opening up her new home and hosting this amazing event.

As for the weekend, it has been absolutely gorgeous here with a slight breeze and mid-90 degree temperatures, which apparently is here temporarily due to the upcoming onslaught of Hurricane Dean.

Just like a native Alabamian, I have already prepared for POTENTIAL natural disaster headed my way. Batteries, candles, flashlights, and bread are all in hand and charged.

Bring on the rain.

Stay classy Houston.