Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Finally moved in

On monday I finally checked out of the Navy Lodge (while Danny was at work) and took a taxi up here to Negishi. It cost me a little over 8000 yen (about $80). We got some temporary furniture from the housing office. I called personal property to let them know where our house was so they could bring us our stuff when it came in. I got a call from them today (wednesday morning) to tell me that our stuff came in early!!! They will deliver it to us on thursday the 7th. It is still a long way away considering my current circumstances, but I am really excited. He made my day!
So, here are my current circumstances. We have a bed (boxspring, matress and hollywood bedframe), two nightstands, two lamps, a couch, coffeetable, sidetable, dining table and four chairs. When Danny came home last night (he had duty monday night and couldn't come home) we walked to the NEX and bought a microwave. Luckily our house came with a refridgerator, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. The rest of our stuff will be here soon. I have been stressing about money because this is all very expensive and we don't get paid until friday. I am hoping to get a job teaching English, but the next class (introduction to teaching english) isn't offered until September 20th. Maybe I can get some help from Kana, but she is busy too.
But for right now, there isn't much for me to do. We don't have a television, dvd player, music... nothing. It is very quiet and very boring. I can't go outside because it is too hot. Yesterday it was about 85 F and very muggy. I don't like to leave the house until the sun sets unless I am going somewhere with air conditioning, like the library (where I am now), the bus, or the train. I met Danny for lunch yesterday on the base and I had to stand under the dryer in the bathroom I was sweating so much. Yuck.
Oh! Here is our new mailing address! PSC 472 Box 136 FPO, AP 96348-2900 Please write to me!
I love our new townhouse (although it is infested with little jumping spiders). I will send pictures as soon as I have my computer set up. The weird thing is our house address, which is on racetrack road. I wish we could live on a cool street, like skyline, but I'll live with what I can get.
I know there are so many things I want to say, but they are escaping me. Thank you to everyone who sent me email, especially the girls (you know who you are). I love hearing about how everyone is doing and what has been happening back in the states. I am sorry that I don't have time to write you all back individually. I have got swamped with email and don't have the time. I have been reading them though and I am glad to get them. Once I get my computer, internet and time I will try to reply to them as I get them. It is overwhelming to see them all and have any hopes of replying. Hope to hear from everyone again soon. I will try to check my email again before friday or saturday.

2 comments:

  1. This is my other comment page. I'm sure you recongize the handle.
    When you say the house is near the gate do you mean the station gate or does the development have a gate? Did you get your license? Have you told Danny yet that as soon as he is gone, for awhile, you are painting the walls red.
    Ichiro still in center field, where he is doing really well.

    Brownstone

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  2. Sounds like things are going perty well. Sounds like you guys are have a least a little fun. Sould i come and get the spiders for you?
    John says if you go to self help you can get a dehumifier.

    PS want to buy my house?

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