Happy News!

It's been a super busy couple of weeks, so my apologies for the lack of updates.

First of all, I *love* the OT program-- anatomy is a bit intense, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! It'll undoubtedly make me work harder on the things I don't like than I would otherwise. I'm super excited to be part of such an amazing program with so many great women. It's seriously a bit like being back at Randy-Mac! I loved my time at Macon, and I'm loving my classes so far at MUSC. Also, the yoga class was awesome, despite totally kicking my butt and reminding me that I need to practice with more care.

From the wedding rehearsal, since I forgot my camera on wedding day.

It's been a week of celebrations! M&K got re-married Memorial Day weekend, and we were able to see both my and Handsome's family for a bit, which was awesome. It was also the last wedding we'll be going to together for a while, unfortunately, as my class attendance policy makes it very difficult to attend when most people schedule their weddings. :-)  I think I've informed everyone that their wedding will be off my schedule and that Handsome will be the McFarland family representative, but if not, this is your official heads up.

More exciting to me (no offense to M&K, who have been married for about 6 months already) is that Handsome got a job down here! Not only is he moving to Charleston in 2 weeks, but he'll be here in time for Tweedle Dee's graduation celebration if all goes well. :-) So, it'll be a perfect day to celebrate with some delicious beer and seafood. Plus, the next day I plan on making everyone go with me again to the Charleston Tea Plantation, and hopefully purchase some delicious tea from there (Island Mint Green Tea ftw.)

Charleston Tea Plantation = LOVE.

Speaking of seafood, I went out with Tweedle Dee and our friend Biz from Norfolk, and discovered what is pretty much my perfect venue of food and beer over by West Ashley where we'll be living. We went to Pearlz for dinner, which has AWESOME happy hour specials (yay oysters!), and made me a delicious dairy-and-corn-and-onion-free fish taco. The MahiMahi wasn't bad, but their blackened tuna taco was to die for. So good. Good enough that as soon as Handsome is here, I plan to take him there. And if we can get the parents there, too, even better. Biz also had awesome recommendations for where to get people shrimp and grits when they come, which is fabulous and I would just be like, ummm, I'm sure they're available pretty much everywhere.

Rosie's still a drooly face as we travel to and from Norfolk, but she does much better in her vest, and using my towel as a pillow.

I think the only other news is that I move next weekend, I've decided to hold off on buying books until I get myself a Nook Color or a Kindle, RooRoo is doing super well (and has a nifty vest that for the most part keeps her from getting carsick!), and I'm just excited by and loving life down here. Oh, and I'm excited to see my parents again in 2 weeks, get Handsome back, have RooRoo play with her favorite chewtoy (better known to many as Dante), try to find places from the superbly awesome "Very Charleston" book my parents-in-law and the Easter Bunny got for me, and see friends and enjoy Charleston's festivities for the 4th of July.

Rosie and her Dante love. BFF for real.

Settling into Charleston, Part I

It's been such a busy couple of weeks! I had a wonderful goodbye party at work, which was so much fun and much appreciated. :-)

We came here, moved everything down after a very stressful packing situation (working up until the end was probably a mistake, but that's fine and done), and discovered that the landlord was no good, basically, and didn't take the house. He had promised, via email and to Tweedle Dee, that he would fix the dog poop situation. We drove up, and it was pretty much the first thing I saw-- dog messes EVERYWHERE. So gross. Also, the upstairs was SERIOUSLY claustrophobia inducing. And the area was less than ideal.  All in all, not as promised, and the main thing is not dealing with that guy. Seriously, so worth it to not deal with him for a year.

We actually found a new place that I think we're going to really enjoy. It'll be June before we can get in there, though, and that's assuming we get the first available unit. Actually, just found out today we got the unit we wanted! Our new address has been distributed to immediate family; contact us if you need it. Rosie's going to love her new place, and Handsome and I are DEFINITELY going to love it. Lots of room, safe neighborhood, walking spaces, and close to MUSC. <3 Plus, two bedrooms! Perfect for guests, and it gives me an office so Handsome can enjoy everything while I work. :-) Best of both worlds!

I've just ordered my textbooks today, and saw campus for the first time! I'm super in love with it. Seriously-- it's amazing. I'm excited. As soon as I go get my scrubs and lab uniform tomorrow, it's going to feel so much more real. I also need to go through the clothes I have here and hit up the storage unit to find the rest of my professional clothes, since I am going to be living here in Hanahan for a bit longer. There was a unit available sooner, but I really preferred the other one, so we're going to wait for it. Fortunately, Tweedle Dee is the nuclear bomb and is letting me and Rosie crash here as long as needed.

In addition to getting my scrubs, I get to begin my acquaintance with the Student Health Clinic tomorrow-- yay allergy shots! I'm also going to hit up one of the like 3 Goodwills I've seen around and search for a desk. I'm roping Tweedle Dee into helping me to reorganize the bedroom this weekend, since I'll need it to be actually workable for the school year's start soon. I have homework to do before even the first day of classes! Craziness. 

Handsome is still up in DC, so we're just keeping in touch with Skype, gchat, and, of course, the phone. I am so excited to see him next weekend when we go to Tweedle Dum's wedding part II! 

Cheers,

Woozel

Less than a Week!

Happy Mother's Day! We spoke to my mom and grandmother, but couldn't reach Handsome's grandmother either time, and his parents are overseas right now, so we figured we could wait to call them.

It's less than a week until we move. We've successfully packed up all but like 3 books that just got missed, and the books that belong to other people. Most of the dishes are packed, although I have another box to go through. The candles will be packed later tonight or when I need a study break over the next couple of days.

We totally had a rough moment last night while packing when we realized we sound and act like we're having a super amicable breakup. I get the dog, he gets the apartment and the chair he loves, etc. I know logically we're going to be fine, but it's super disappointing that even with all the applications, nothing's panned out yet. With the distance, it's going to be hard to travel, especially how expensive everything is. We're just going to keep praying and knowing it'll work out for the best eventually.

Rosie's doing well with the packing situation, all things considered. She might do less well once her futon's gone, though. Fortunately, the Clarksburgers are going to be taking it! We're excited to send it to a good home. :-)

We had a great time with the Clarksburgers last night, especially when M&M came to visit, too. It was fun to chat and visit, although we left early so I could come home to study-- I feel so lame, but 3 finals + moving = busybusybusy week. We also did drinks with Clark Kent and her fiancée today-- it was lovely to see them and catch up, too, although I fully recommend staying away from Gordon Biersch's Garlic Edamame-- worst edamame ever.

Anyways, that's our bi-weekly update; time to go study some more!

Cheers,
Woozel