The Rigors of Moving

As I may have mentioned, I have moved over the last few days, and it has been challenging. If the blog has seemed fragmented, that is because life is fragmented. Thankfully, duct tape has been right there to see me through it all. Not that you care, but here’s a recap of the adaptations I’m making.

Transition from 11 minute one-way commute to a 38 minute one-way commute.

• The Plus Side: More time for morning and evening devotion in the car, right?
  
• The Not so Plus Side: Not to mention my gas billing tripling, 38 minutes? C’mon! I have come away with a message I want to yell to the world: if you are not willing to exceed the speed limit, do not get in the far left lane.

Sunday morning begins with going to the horse trailer to pick out an outfit for Sunday School.

• The Plus Side: I have more original “You Might Be a Redneck If” joke material.
  
• The Not So Plus Side: The “Name that Smell!” game my Sunday School class gets to play at my expense.

Life with animals again.

• The Plus Side: Never a dull moment
  
• The Not So Plus Side: Refer to the “smell” issue and the fact that drama never ceases. Tuesday a horse attacked my Dad. Twelve stitches to the head later, he’s fine. But it definitely makes me think twice before tangling with any of the critters.
  

The change of address.

• The Plus Side: Roommates and I no longer have to practice the “go in pairs” rule for trips to the mailbox at night.
  
• The Not So Plus Side: I no longer have an out when it comes to jury duty. (Should I be ashamed of getting out of jury duty? What kind of person am I? Between being late with taxes and that, I must be horrible. But then again, do we really want me deciding someone’s fate. I think not. Especially after one of those 38 minute one-way commutes.)
  

But despite all the frustrations, the good news is that… it’s Cinco de Mayo! Did you know that Cinco de Mayo means 5th of May? I’m serious. It's such a major revelation for me. I have no idea the historical significance behind the holiday, but fortunately Chantell, ninetyandnine’s new monthly blogger, gives us a breakdown. I loosely translate it to mean “Fiesta!” So happy May 5th to you and may your Cinco be a good one!