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Time out

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Endless days

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Getting high with Gary

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Happy Anniversary to me!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Wiped out

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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Are you ready to rumble?!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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T-13 days

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Sophia la Vespa

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 →

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