Week One

I have survived week one! The place that I am living and working is better than I could have asked for! The people at work are so sweet and very helpful! Being in a small town, everyone knows everyone.  Funny story, I didn't have a microwave in my house and I really don't know how to heat up leftovers without a microwave. I tried a couple of times heating leftovers up on the stove, but I was like there is no way I can live 3 months without a microwave. So I went to work and told them that I didn't have one and my boss got on the phone and made some calls and within 5 minutes I had a microwave! I have never been so excited about a microwave :-) Here is a picture of my work with the beautiful mountains in the background.

Abby is doing well and loves to stay right next to me when I am home. Here are a few pictures of her!

Here is a picture of the view of Mt. Shasta from my front yard! It is absolutely stunning!

Here is a picture of a view from when I take abby on walks after work. It is a little chilly in the mornings and evenings, but during the day, the sun is out and it is beautiful!

Saturday night I went and saw Saving Mr. Banks and it was a cute movie. This morning I got up and went to eat breakfast at the Black Bear Diner and it was amazing! Here is a pic of how much food I got!

Well today I will be planning some things I would like to do while I am here for the upcoming weekends and relaxing.

Day 3 and 4

Day 3:
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but once I got in to Mt. Shasta, I was exhausted and ready for bed. So the drive into Mt. Shasta was nice. Once I got into California, I was in the mountains the rest of the drive. My mom had called and asked if I was in the mountains yet and I jokingly said I thought I was in the mountains since I got into New Mexico, but oh was I wrong... once I got off the phone with her I then was in the mountains and there was no mistaking the difference! Long windy roads up and down the mountains with no cell phone service. Once again I could only think what would happen if I needed to call someone?!?! But I made it to my new home for 3 months. It is a cute little house that me and Abby love! Here are some pics from the drive and of the house.

Day 4:
I got up this morning to go explore and try to find  a donut shop for breakfast. I started to drive and figured out pretty quickly that I am in the mountains and there are no donut shops lol. I spent all morning trying to find something familiar. Such as a grocery store, nail shop, etc. Well there are no "normal" things in Mt. Shasta. I decided to drive an hour to Redding, CA to go shopping for some clothes for work. Once I got there I felt like I was back in my kind of "normal". There was Bed Bath and Beyond, Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, Macys and a mall! I did some errands and got some groceries that could probably last me a few weeks, knowing I have to drive an hour to get groceries, that aren't organic! Well my first day at work is tomorrow and I am excited! I am 2 min from work, which is great! I am going to try and blog every Sunday unless something cool comes up and then it will be sooner. Until next time!

Day Two

Day two's stop is Las Vegas. Nothing exciting happened today so I thought I would share some things that went through my head while driving through New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. After that are some pictures of the scenery.

My head on a long drive...
1. These animals that get hit crossing the road at night.... where are they during the day? I look and can never see them
2. These people that live in the middle of nowhere...where do they go grocery shopping?
3. If something were to go wrong with my car and I am on the side of the road with no signs of life any way I look...who in the world would I call?
4. To the people who buy million dollar homes that sit at the base of a mountain with huge rocks over your house... how much insurance do you have on that house?!?!?
5. I even thought how cool it is that little ole me could be in control of a car. Lol that's when I was really bored.  Don't judge haha

But I made it to the hotel safely and even had the honor to ride the elevator with a boy...or girl....ehhhh idk what they were!!! Oh well it's all an adventure! Off to Mt. Shasta in the morning. I know my aunt Sonja will enjoy these pics...the scenery was beautiful!

Day One

So Friday morning it was time to get on the road to California.  My first stop was Albuquerque, New Mexico. I got a book on tape to help the drive go by fast. The trip wasn't too bad and Abby did such a great job being in the car that long. She is such a trooper! Once I got here, I was able to meet up with one of my friends from Dallas that I hadn't seen in awhile.  He just so happens to be driving to California too!  What a small world to come to NM and be staying in a hotel next to one of my friends! It was great to see him. Below are some pictures of the trip. The cheetoh bag is about to explode due to the pressure change in the mountains! And yes mom I had to take the pic of the New Mexico sign while driving but I promise I was careful and kept my eyes on the road! Now back on the road to Vegas!

Mother-Daughter Dinner

For the past 7 years I have been going to mother-daughter dinner once a month with my mom, Alisa and her mom. I have definitley enjoyed catching up every month and a free meal is always nice :-) Tonight was my last one for a few months so I had to post a picture of us wonderful ladies at Pappasitos! I will be back for more dinners and gossip ladies! :-)

Hot Tub Night

My mom decided to have one last hot tub night before I leave on my adventure to California. Sonja came over and we had one of my favorite meals before getting in the hot tub. Then they surprised me with a gift and a bag filled with goodies for my long road trip!

I have such great friends and family and I will miss everyone while I am gone, but will keep everyone updated on my blog. My adventure starts tomorrow, stay tuned!

Amber