Weighing in

Georgia.

We have officially been here a year and I think I have enough "data points" as my Dad calls them to weigh in on how we like it here.

First and most importantly we are just grateful that we had the opportunity to come here. That despite the huge drama it was to get here, it has truly been a blessing that we will always be grateful for. This school has been perfect, not only for Jameson's personal school needs, but for us as a family.

Weather. Ouch. We LOVE the no snow thing. I dont have to pray Jameson isn't crushed in the convertible on those ridiculous freeways. We love the fall here. The trees are gorgeous and again, no early snow! I personally love the long pool season! Especially when I was super duper pregnant.

That being said, I hate tornado sirens. I cry inside when they go off. Especially when Jameson is at school and I am watching the news caster point at the red outlined area in which I live :( I know, I know, faith not fear. This heat is also a bit intense--well, humidity is probably a better word for it. The funny thing is, I am the one turning off the air when Jameson leaves for school. I cant stand the cold breezes and he is sweating like a crazy person. What crazy world is this!?

People. People are super nice. I love the variety of people we meet. We also rise to the occasion of being a religious minority! I have never met people before who hadn't heard of the LDS faith and it is invigorating for me. I've never been a big missionary so it is really pushing me.

We hate the traffic. We live in a beautiful downtown area that we just cannot navigate during certain times of the day. Jameson has a horrific commute! Long long drive. Horrible horrible drivers. Parking lot freeways. Ew. If he gets hired on after this internship then we'll probably relocate closer to work. Which would be sad. It is a great area, but it also has nasty taxes on top of bad traffic.

I LOVE being by my sister! Haven't lived by her since I was 11. It is so fun for Chloe to have cousins. I had a great running partner last fall. Being close to Boo gets Mom out visiting more too ;)

We really like it here. We could see ourselves staying. Whether that is because we feel like it will be more convenient for Jamie to get his LMFT here or we just cant afford leaving. We're looking at licensing options and keeping all our doors open. I think we'd both like to end up back West. We love Seattle (expenses not included :P) but we did also really like Utah. Never thought I would say that! We would have to put up with the snow again which wouldn't be ideal but we like the idea of being more central to more family (sorry Boo! I love being by you).

Over all, we enjoy it here. Oh... minus the bugs. EW and ouch! Too many darn mosquitoes!


                        Here is some Ranck attitude headed your way ;)