I have to tell you… I love the thought of new beginnings, but I absolutely despise moving.  I don’t care if it’s moving across town or moving across the country…I hate moving!  The thing that I dislike the most about moving is packing up everything that I own and then being in limbo.  The last time we moved it was only across town, but there was a month in-between selling our condo and our lease starting at our new apartment.  We had to pack up everything and store it all in my in-law’s garage, while we stayed with them for a month.  This time is not much different, the only BIG difference is that we’re moving across the country to Nevada.  Since my husband has to go straight from training to work, we will be in a transitional state until at least the end of February.  Which means… our stuff will be packed up and stored until we find a place to live.  This is the part I hate the most…parting with all my positions for a questionable amount of time.  I know it sounds silly, but I miss my stuff, especially my wardrobe.

All packed and ready to go! I’m amazed that all of our stuff fit into such a small space.

The good news is that everything is coming together.  Kevin is all done with his training and I have only 1 more week of work left.  I’ll be flying out to Las Vegas before I know it!  I’m extremely excited and nervous all at the same time.  I can’t wait for a fresh start, but I have to admit I will miss our life here in Michigan.  At least I know it’s only a plane ride away.  I will try to keep all of you updated on our adventure!

Oh yeah… one more thing.  I might be slacking in outfit post due to the fact that I just locked up the majority of my closet in our pod 🙁

My Sunday afternoon entertainment

This morning I took Kevin to the airport.  He’s heading back to Las Vegas for the final stage of training at his new job.  Even though I miss him terribly when he’s gone, I do look forward to a little alone time.

Yesterday, I stopped by the library to pick up a copy of Style by Lauren Conrad, a book I’ve been wanting to read for a while now.  Before I left the library, I decided to be nostalgic and check out a season of Laguna Beach, just to relive my early years of college.  While I was in the TV series section at the library, I couldn’t pass up a season of Sex and the City.  I decided to go with season 6, my favorite!  With Kevin gone for the rest of the month, I know I’ll have plenty of time to watch it.

Today, while I was home enjoying my free entertainment, I came across a quote from the movie Clueless.  So of course, now I’m watching Clueless.  It’s turning into the perfect afternoon.  If Kevin was home, I’m sure Lion’s game would be on, but it’s just me, so it’s girly shows and movies until bedtime.

I think most of my married friends would agree with me in saying that even though we love our husbands dearly, at times you still need to have your girly time alone.  Those days where you can just binge-watch movies like Mean Girls, Legally Blonde and  Dirty Dancing, all while doing your nails and drinking a glass of wine.

So girls, tell the husband or boyfriend to go out with the guys. Stay in and have a girl’s day! Days like this are rare, so enjoy!

When I think about Las Vegas, I think about casinos, hotels, shows, wedding chapels… the movie The Hangover.  Well, after doing a lot of research on the area, I am learning that is not the case.  Las Vegas actually has some very nice areas to live and raise a family.

There are definitely going to be some great advantages to living in Las Vegas.  One is that it’s extremely affordable.  We have already looked at the coast of renting in the area we plan to move to, and we are pleased with the prices we have found.  Another advantage is the weather!  I am definitely looking forward to a warm, dry climate.  One more advantage of living in Las Vegas is the location.  We both have family on the west coast, so it will be nice to know they are only a short drive and an even shorter plane ride away.  We can also spend some time exploring the southwest. (A piece of the country I have not had the opportunity to spend much time in.)  Best of all, it’s a tourist destination.  Our friends and family are sure to visit and there will be plenty to do!