a year ago today…it was the poo schedule
4 / 18 / 2011A year ago today…
Where were you?
What were you doing?
Are you happy now?…Were you happy then?
For me, a year ago today (almost), I was complaining about my poo schedule.
In addition to that little nuisance, Tim and I were also living in Georgia. I was busy working insane hours for my old job and wishing every second that we could live almost anywhere except Georgia.
Preferably in the mountains…or near them…closer to the Western side of the country.
Then, late last summer, something incredible happened.
And today?
WE SO LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Granted, moving halfway across the country has had its challenges. Sometimes, when Tim and I are running…actually, most of the time, I wish we had our old running routes. I miss those dearly. I miss those roads.
I miss having our “places” we went.
I miss knowing where things were.
Moving is no joke. It’s tough…tougher than I thought it would be. It’s a huge jump from your comfort zone into the I don’t have a clue zone.
And to make it all that much more interesting, Colorado isn’t our forever. Noooooo. There is a 99.99999% chance that we’ll be moving again…somewhere…I have no idea where…for Tim’s job. I’m not talking moving in like, ten years. More like two…max of five…but I have a feeling it will be closer to two. It’s just a vibe I have about the whole thing.
Then? We get to do this whole song and dance all over again.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally on board with this. I had to be. Or else it wouldn’t have made sense for Tim to take this job.
It’s just my FIRST. TIME.
And the first time is always the hardest, right?
Having this basically in our backyard does kind of make up for it, though. Like, a ton.
So, where, exactly, are you?
I can’t help it. I haven’t even read your blog post because I am *LMAO*. I am prepping for a colonoscopy today!
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
It’s all fun and games till I, myself, enter the potty today. Then instead of lmao, I’ll be pmao. (pooping my ass off)
Good times.
I am so very jealous of your view! Fantastic!! I also feel you pain (kind of) as it’s looking like a major move is in our future. An across the country move… Scary yet exhilarating!
As much as I love New Mexico and its fab mountains, I can’t help but feel like something’s missing…
That’s annoying that you’ll probably have to move again, but I’m sure it will turn out for the best.
Love the snowy mountain view!
First – SO glad you are back to your blog! Just sayin.
Seriously though, you seem so well adjusted, but I’m sure it was shell-shocking. And that view, amazing.
) and heading into half-marathon training. Where, I do believe, is when we first started chatting on Twitter etc., that summer, leading in your full and my half marathon. Ok, uber long comment. Annd done 
Second – I can’t imagine moving halfway across the country. You guys have done it in style, yo!
Third – me, a year ago? Hmm. (consulting my old blog posts…as we speak) I was grappling with where the eff love was (ding ding ding, found him!
When I saw the “poop schedule” words pop up on my phone I laughed. Hard. Because literally last week Hardscape and I were talking about how damn exact I am. I can’t help it.
So you’ll be moving again soon. Wow. That is tough. But at least you know not to put down roots. You two had roots in Georgia. This place will be a “part” of your life then. I think knowing it up front would help. Or I could be wrong.
I dunno where I was a year ago. I’m gonna dig into my blog and think back. You’re right though. Life changes fast. Takes us to places we never imagined.
A year ago I had just gotten back from my honeymoon and was desperately resisting returning to “normal” life.
Maybe if I had a view like that outside the window I wouldn’t have been so bummed about being home.
Yeah–I get it. We have been in DC for 8ish months. It has been, well, interesting. Being “rural” peeps…big city traffic makes me all stabby. I have found that being SUPER outgoing helps. And saying “I need friends” a lot, some times does, some times doesn’t:) We will only be here 5 years, too. So, here’s to first times!
DEFINITELY. Majestic. How could you not take a deep breath every time you see this? Here’s to NEVER GETTING USED TO SEEING THIS in your backyard my friend!
It’s amazing to me how much can change in just one short year! I know that my life is drastically different now than it was a year ago – and really not much has actually changed for me in that time frame.
I am so glad that you are happier and in a better place now. Though moving is tough, try to think of it as an adventure, rather than a burden!
***NOTE*** When I said “basically in my backyard” I meant an hour away from our house….which is “basically in my backyard” considering before, they were…ohh…a few thousand miles away.
Carolyn: OMG. How did everything go?? Also? Random!
melme: Where across the country?? That sounds exciting, nonetheless!
maureen: Arizona…I don’t think I could take the heat…truly! Also, I am sure you are right, it’s just…I love CO!
jobo: wow! Has it already been a year?! That is insane! I miss marathon training – even though I complained bitterly about it. I don’t know why I miss it…probably the endorphins. And, thank you! We (I) are trying to adjust…it is a slow process. And? Yay for love!!
Shannon: Girl…consider yourself lucky.
Akirah: First, thank you for stopping by!!
…and secondly: Well….? Where were you? 
Stacey: (see note above) and the return from the honeymoon is….a harsh reality, no?
wildology: traffic, period, makes me stabby. I don’t know how you do it. As for super outgoing…whew. I’m not the best at that!
subWOW: I do….take a deep breath. They calm me. I love them.
PJ: I know!! I do try to see it as an adventure. It is overwhelming at times, though
Yeah, Arizona is way too super hot for me. A lot of people think New Mexico would be hot too, but it’s not really. High altitude desert. My favorite thing here is that the mountains are SO CLOSE. Literally, 10 minutes (or less)away from my apartment. Or an hour if you want to go to the other, prettier side. Lately, though, I’ve been imagining what it would be like to live in Boulder. It seems like a lovely place.
I moved across my county (Canada) for school so I kind of get what you mean. I came back home after four years and now also have a beautiful view of the Rockies on my way in to work. There’s nothing quite like ‘em.