We have arrived!!!

Well, 19 hours of driving later, and a very long day of loading the moving truck, we are finally here! So, let's start at the beginning ... the load in day:

I had an awesome going away party the night before load in. It was great to see all of my friends before I left ... Gina even traveled all the way from Ithaca! I still can't believe its been four years. So, because the party went late into the night, I started load in day with about 5 hours of sleep. For those that know me, they know that I cannot have anything less than 8 hours if you want me to make any kind of sense the following day.

Load in didn't get off to a great start. Allied was late. Once they arrived, they seem unprepared and were generally sketchy individuals. Man was I wrong! They were awesome!! They wrapped my things better than North American did when they moved me to Norman. In addition, they sang! I've never had movers so happy to move in 100 degree heat. And with that, my stuff was gone.

The 19 hour drive (split into two days) was just as miserable as it sounds. The last 30 minutes of the drive was the most challenging. We went through the mountain on 14 that dumped us right into Cedar. Very twisty and very steep grades. In fact, i'm not sure trucks are allowed on that highway. I was so excited to finally be home!! The house is more beautiful than I had originally imagined. Of course, there have been some "inconveniences."

1. In order to get my mail key to retrieve my mail that is sitting in a locked box, it will take up to 4 business days. I completed the paperwork and am now waiting.

2. The relocation company didn't winterize the sprinkler system, therefore it was not working. So, I called some very real bull riding cowboys that landscape on the side to come and check it out. The pipe had burst. They fixed it for free!

3. The front yard grass is pretty much dead. I'm not sure I can recover it. I am giving it until Wednesday until I have the cowboys rip it up and put new sod in.

4. Allied is now trying to make me pay top dollar for the move even though I did not take a refrigerator or couch. I'm dealing with them on Monday.

5. My beloved Great Dane has been adopted. It's on the to do list to find a new dog next week.

However, with all the inconveniences, I am still extremely happy to be here. All of the stress and anxiety I felt while in the state of Oklahoma has lifted and passed. I'm telling you, there is something about that state that is negative. It's such a relaxed town here. I'm loving every minute of it, and can't wait to head to Cars 2 tomorrow with my complimentary movie passes ... ReMax Velocity is having a customer appreciation day at the movies! Should be fun!!