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Author Archives: Sophia la Vespa
Time out
My toes are a disgrace and I needed some down time so I am at the salon having a pedicure. God knows if my toes will ever see the light of day where I am going but at least I … Continue reading
Endless days
One of the worst things about moving to the Pacific Northwest is the time zone! I start getting calls in the early morning here in N.C. based on East Coast timing but then all the stuff that comes out of … Continue reading
Getting high with Gary
I had a tub resurfacer, Gary, come over this evening to fix a spot on my stove where I chipped off a chunk of porcelain a few years ago (this is what you get for trying to cook!). He was … Continue reading
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Inundated
That’s how I feel today, inundated! It seems to have started last Friday, all of a sudden I am getting phone calls and e-mails from all sorts of people concerning my move to the Pacific Northwest (PNW)! There are all … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary to me!
Today is my one-year anniversary of being out of work! It was at about 2:00 on June 16, 2011 that I was informed that “my services were no longer needed” and I left the corporate premises shortly thereafter. This day … Continue reading
Wiped out
Aidan came over today to help me finish mulching and to do some other odd jobs around the house as I wrap my punch-list up. Afterwards, I treated him to Mexican. I ordered my meal, and a margarita, in Spanish … Continue reading
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She’s got a ticket to ride
OMG! My one-way ticket to the Pacific Northwest was booked today!!! I just received my e-mail confirmation, I leave midday on Saturday, June 23rd. This is considered my ‘final move’ ticket as it is just in the one direction, but … Continue reading
Light at the end of the tunnel
I actually feel like I am beginning to run out of things to do, which is a great relief! Today I had a tile guy and a carpenter here doing a few things while I dusted the whole house and … Continue reading
Are you ready to rumble?!
Tonight we are having one of those awesome evenings of rolling thunder storms! I love a good Spring/Summer thunder and lightening storm! I know I am going to get rain where I am going, but I hope I am going … Continue reading
T-13 days
Two weeks from right now I will be finishing up my first day of work at ‘major coffee’ in the Pacific Northwest! It really hasn’t sunk in yet. I am not entirely sure why. The painters finished up today after … Continue reading
