If you're good at math, or have looked at a calendar, you'll notice the glaring fact that we haven't posted since mid-June. I know how difficult these last two months have been, not getting your regular dose of Garrett news and views. But don't worry, we're back and we've got lots to talk about.
Today is a big day. Today is our last day as non-homeowners! We've spent the last month and a half house hunting and tomorrow we will close on our very first house! It has been such a crazy month and a half, and explains why we haven't posted in so long. It seems like we haven't had time to even think about anything besides "House, house, house" for the last six weeks. It's a strange feeling to know that by this time tomorrow we will be standing in a place we can truly call our own. No rent to pay, no annoying neighbors down the hall, no fire alarms at 1:30 in the morning, and hello mortgage payments, clogged gutters, and the endless "honey do" list. But although we'll be slaves to the bank for the next thirty years, but I guess that just goes with the territory. Regardless, it's exciting and scary at the same time. But Mir and I are happy to be starting this next chapter in our lives. Goodbye innocence of youth and hello crushing servitude of responsibility.
In other news, Mir has been hired by a local school district to be the new elementary music teacher! We're so thankful that she has been given this opportunity after so much time searching and wondering. She's looking forward to a class she can truly call her own and a place where she can begin building her experience. The good news is the school is not far from our new house, so it will be very convenient. But we're both happy with this new opportunity for her and anxious for the new school year to begin.
Sorry for the hiatus from blogging, but we'll make sure to keep you updated more often in the future. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this hectic time. You've all helped keep us sane and grounded with all these changes.
