Hey guys.

Not too much is new around here. I finished my first week of the new job. I like it so far, but I am going to be on another Unit next week. Each Unit does things a little differently, so it may take a few days to adjust. Today was a really busy day. We had some extra stuff come up in the middle of the work day, that had to be dealt with immediately. Needless to say I am tired and I have exactly 4 blisters on my feet from wearing "professional" shoes. 

I thought i might have found an apartment today, but when i got there it didn't exactly work out. The landlord had someone else who rented it right before I met with him. However, it was the cleanest thing i have seen so far. So, the landlord put me on his list, and hopefully by February or March i can get into his building.

 You wouldn't believe the housing down here. I looked at one this week that had dead mice in it, it also had spray paint on the walls. I am thankful, that my fellow employees are knowledgeable about the buildings in the area-- I later found out that the apartment was a "crack-den" and had a recent outbreak of bed bugs. Real Nice!  For the mean time, I am just going to continue living at the Crouch House. 

I really hate weekends. I used to always look forward to the weekend-- there was nothing better than being able to do what i wanted, whenever i wanted- and not have to worry about going to work. That is not the case anymore. On the weekends, i realize how home sick i am. With nothing to do all day, but sit around here and think about it. So, tomorrow i am going to drive the 2 hours to Clarksburg--in order to go to Target and the mall. 

In other random news: 

• I found a Walmart and a Kroger (grocery store) about 30 Minutes from here. I was pretty excited about it. If you really know me, you know how much i hate Walmart, but i was pretty happy when i saw that place. 
• This week i went and got a P.O. Box, so that i can get mail. If you would like the address, let me know. 
•  I realized that i forgot my toothbrush charger at home--now its a manual toothbrush. ha! 
• I also forgot my blow dryer, so i bought a new one at Walmart. I forgot my straightener too, but i will just have to wait for that. 
• I hear its pretty cold in Minnesota....It was about 50 degrees here yesterday, but we had some snow last night. Its not nearly as cold as Minnesota though. Its pretty funny to hear people down here complaining about the cold. I was outside without a coat the other day, and i saw a woman wearing a jacket, scarf, hat and mittens. haha!  
• You wouldn't believe how badly i want to come home. Another guy staying here and working with me goes home on the weekends. I despise him for it.
•  I could really go for some Town Club pizza and a beer--friends and family too. 

Miss you guys! 

Sarah