I have had trouble finding something fun and interesting to post the past few days. I have come to the conclusion that this is because I am beginning to feel the first pangs of homesickness. So far this has felt much like I'm on a vacation - including the month of July which I was job-free throughout but still in the States. This morning I called my loving mother and talked to her for about a half and hour. It was wonderful to hear her voice and talk to her like I would if I were still in Iowa City. After we got off the phone I started thinking about all the things I missed (great idea, I know), and realized that despite my best efforts, I am succumbing to stupid homesickness. I was determined to avoid this....
I miss:
My awesome friends!
My bed
My couch
My condo
Carpet (are apartment here is all tile)
My vehicle
Target
Hy-Vee
Stuffed crust pizza
etc.
Most of all, I miss my mom. This morning reminded me, after draining all of the money Ben had put on my phone yesterday (it is pay as you go), that I can't talk to my mom as much as I'd like. We would text and talk on the phone at least once a day when I was in IC. I miss getting/initiating phone calls to brag about getting an iced coffee or to complain about silly things and laugh together. Ma even mentioned the first week I was here she missed having a text when she would go to break at work. I sure do love that woman.
On a happier note, things are going well with Ben and me. On his first day officially back to school I made supper in our new crock pot for him, Casey, Naomi and David. It was beef stroganoff (I know - gross, right?), but I added a different few things to it to make it tasty. I even made my very own egg noodles since they were unavailable at the store. Unfortunately they didn't dry in time so I'll have to use them later. For dessert I whipped up some chocolate chip cookies that were rather delicious. I spent the whole first day of Ben being out cooking. It was quite enjoyable. Everyone seemed to enjoy supper, so I think it all must have tasted ok!
I have applied for a few jobs and am hoping to hear back from somewhere. A couple people Ben works with have also been very helpful and telling me of openings or requesting my CV to pass on. If I don't find something within the next couple of weeks, I think I'm going to take my mother-in-law's sound advice of volunteering at Ben's school. I am enjoying the Holly Housewife thing right now, but I think I'll tire of it shortly.
I am already starting to put together my birthday/Christmas list to give to Ma. I have also started putting together ideas for gifts for people at home. There are so many neat things here that would make unique gifts. I was recently given a small bottle of Arabic perfume and it is fantastic! It lasts longer than regular perfume, too, because it has a higher concentration of the oil. It is rather inexpensive as well, so that's a plus. I went to the Dragon Mart with Naomi last week and they had some interesting things that would make great gifts (for me and others!). The Dragon Mart is like a huge indoor flea market but they are actually set up stores instead of just booths. That is where I got our crock pot! There is so much in there that it is kind of overwhelming, but I am excited to go back once I do have an income and get a few things for our apartment.
Well....to make me feel a bit more at home I am going to throw in Harry Potter and paint my nails.
I miss:
My awesome friends!
My bed
My couch
My condo
Carpet (are apartment here is all tile)
My vehicle
Target
Hy-Vee
Stuffed crust pizza
etc.
Most of all, I miss my mom. This morning reminded me, after draining all of the money Ben had put on my phone yesterday (it is pay as you go), that I can't talk to my mom as much as I'd like. We would text and talk on the phone at least once a day when I was in IC. I miss getting/initiating phone calls to brag about getting an iced coffee or to complain about silly things and laugh together. Ma even mentioned the first week I was here she missed having a text when she would go to break at work. I sure do love that woman.
On a happier note, things are going well with Ben and me. On his first day officially back to school I made supper in our new crock pot for him, Casey, Naomi and David. It was beef stroganoff (I know - gross, right?), but I added a different few things to it to make it tasty. I even made my very own egg noodles since they were unavailable at the store. Unfortunately they didn't dry in time so I'll have to use them later. For dessert I whipped up some chocolate chip cookies that were rather delicious. I spent the whole first day of Ben being out cooking. It was quite enjoyable. Everyone seemed to enjoy supper, so I think it all must have tasted ok!
I have applied for a few jobs and am hoping to hear back from somewhere. A couple people Ben works with have also been very helpful and telling me of openings or requesting my CV to pass on. If I don't find something within the next couple of weeks, I think I'm going to take my mother-in-law's sound advice of volunteering at Ben's school. I am enjoying the Holly Housewife thing right now, but I think I'll tire of it shortly.
I am already starting to put together my birthday/Christmas list to give to Ma. I have also started putting together ideas for gifts for people at home. There are so many neat things here that would make unique gifts. I was recently given a small bottle of Arabic perfume and it is fantastic! It lasts longer than regular perfume, too, because it has a higher concentration of the oil. It is rather inexpensive as well, so that's a plus. I went to the Dragon Mart with Naomi last week and they had some interesting things that would make great gifts (for me and others!). The Dragon Mart is like a huge indoor flea market but they are actually set up stores instead of just booths. That is where I got our crock pot! There is so much in there that it is kind of overwhelming, but I am excited to go back once I do have an income and get a few things for our apartment.
Well....to make me feel a bit more at home I am going to throw in Harry Potter and paint my nails.
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