I'm posting from the public library in Big Spring, TX (Matt's hometown). They give you a 1 hour time limit (I currently have 17 minutes left). The computer automatically shuts down after 61 minutes (even if no one is waiting)! HA - so this post may be short ;)
We left KY on Friday night and made it to Dallas Saturday afternoon. We spent the night with my parents and then finished up the drive to Big Spring on Sunday. We're staying with Matt's dad until we find some temporary housing. You wouldn't think that would be such a big deal, but real estate offices have literally laughed in our faces when we told them we were looking for something to rent until our house in KY sold. One lady said, "Honey, our town's been full for 5 years." Niiiiiicce. So it looks like our only option is going to be to rent an apt in Odessa and for Matt to drive an hour to work until we get a house. We found an ADORABLE town called Andrews, TX that is like a little gem in the middle of the desert. It's got really cute houses and a nice grocery store (these things are a welcome and pleasant surprise since we didn't know what to expect)! Andrews has an awesome school system and even has a movie theater! YIPPEE! So the goal is to buy a house there once ours sells in KY and then it will cut down on Matt's commute.
Things we love about West Texas:
1. HOMEMADE TORTILLAS
2. CHEAP FAJITAS (we're talking $4.99 for a massive amount of awesome fajitas)
3. AWESOME BREAKFAST BURRITOS
4. AFFORABLE THEATER - Midland Theater!
5. TUMBLEWEEDS - So cool
6. DID I MENTION THAT WE LOVE CHEAP MEXICAN FOOD???
Things we don't so much love about West Texas:
1. STICKERS - We forgot about these little Texas gems. Molly went out and was covered on all 4 paws with stickers. Poor little puppy!
2. SNAKES - Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
3. LIZARDS - Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
4. DUST IN YOUR TEETH IF YOU MAKE THE MISTAKE OF OPENING YOUR MOUTH OUTSIDE :)
We're glad to be back though. Will keep you posted next time I can convince the library to let me have a hour of computer time :)
