Getting Everything in Order

Finally, after two weeks of living here, we're settling into our lives. In a way, I feel more like a newlywed than I ever did our first year of marriage. We are out on our own. We have to figure it all out without our parents. We're calling them more to ask about fevers, sprinklers, recipes, exterminators, and insurance. We're actually mastering keeping a house cleaned, puppy happy, laundry done, projects completed, and the fridge full. It's like we're grown ups now. On our own.

My office is going to end up being the last room finished. I still need furniture - namely a second workspace/bookshelf. Plus there is nothing on the walls. We just need time and money to complete it. But I am getting things done. I'm getting to dive into work projects I haven't had the space to complete. I'm getting to be more organized with it than I ever have been. It's making me more productive. Hopefully I'll even get into a nice little routine.

Phillip was sick yesterday. Really sick. He is never sick. But yesterday he actually had to leave work early (his first day at that) and come home. He slept for 3.5 hours. He never takes naps. He was running a fever of 101.5 at one point yesterday. Did I mention he is never sick?? We got him checked out at the minute clinic by our house since it was after hours and our doctors are back in Bedford. They tested him for strep, but his fever was breaking before we left the office.

He is feeling much better today and is back at work for his first full day. I can't wait for him to get home to let me know how it went. So far all I've heard is that he has two major projects already. That's great news!

Working Hard

This week I worked really hard for the company. I mean really hard. I worked a booth at a convention, played chauffeur to a co-worker, and had a screening yesterday. I am so exhausted. The house is a wreck. I slept for 12 hours last night.

So today will be catch-up day. I need to go grocery shopping for a few things, go by my thrift stores again for more house finishing touches now that I won't have Phillip who gets tired of the whole thing by about store number two. Then it'll be cleaning, laundry, and getting ready or the not-as-busy week ahead.

For me at least.

Phillip starts a new job on Tuesday! Hooray! It's another temporary job, but it'll still boost his resume even more and hopefully open more doors for a future long-term career. Gotta love the whole "being a college graduate and newlywed at the same time" thing.

Mexico Tried to Steal My Identity

You read that right.

As much fun as I had in Mexico (it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!), this afternoon I was hit by some news from my bank. Apparently my debit card number was stolen, made into a new card, and someone attempted to go on an expensive shopping spree in New York.

Yes. People like this do exist all over the world - even in wonderful Cabo. :(

And to make matters worse, tonight I had the realization that it most likely occurred in the airport when I purchased lunch. I now remember they held my card behind the counter longer than usual. However, I am also up late tonight with the even newer realization that they asked to see my drivers license too. Yes. They may have copied my license too. Ugh.

Luckily, my bank caught all of this before any transactions could even be approved. They knew I was in Mexico but knew I wasn't in New York (and also knew when I was going to return from my trip). Let this be a lesson that you should always always ALWAYS tell your bank when you go on vacation - even if they are an awesome bank that keeps close tabs on you anyway.

Tomorrow I will be making lots of phone calls - back to the bank about the license situation, to the American-based restaurant chain I ate at, to the DPS to see what I need to do about my license, and possibly to someone who can write this on my credit report to prevent further identity theft.

You know, they say when you are a theft victim that you feel violated and that is completely true. Even though this was a [hopefully] prevented crisis, I still feel used and dirty. Like it was partially my fault. And tonight I've been going over every detail of that transaction to see what I could have done to prevent this from happening.

And I hate that this was the ending note to such a wonderful vacation. I hate that this memory will be included with all of the great ones from that week. Not fair. Identity theft is awful.

All Moved In

We are all moved into our new house now. It felt like it was going to take forever until we looked up and suddenly realized we had finished the last box. Funny how that works.

So now we settle into our cozy lifestyle in Argyle, Texas. It is a nice town that is very quiet. I particularly love listening to trains and cows while sitting on the back porch playing fetch with Murphy. He LOVES this new place. A living room twice the size of our old one and an enormous back yard. We have also never seen him this calm inside as a result. We just might have a good dog, everyone. Except that he doesn't like people. His one major flaw.

We need about a million more pieces of furniture, but we'll get around to that. A book case, bar stools, large cushioned ottoman, console table, and kitchen chairs to name a few. Those are just things we need, too. We'd also like to upgrade our dressers and expand our outdoor furniture inventory.

We got a grill yesterday! Woohoo! Phillip is quite the grill master too. We had our first dinner guests last night and I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did. Steaks/Mushrooms, potatoes, corn on the cob, and beer/wine alongside the Rangers game. Sounds like a great Friday night, no?

Tomorrow we start visiting area churches. I'm ready to get back into that habit and to find a good group of people to spend time with up here. There are three I really want to try. I'll let you know how that goes.

Back in the USA!

Hello bloggers! We are back!!! AND!!! I am currently blogging from our new living room in Argyle.

Things are going to be hectic for the next few days. I need to catch up on work, unpack, and get these great Cabo pictures posted on Facebook, the Rigby's website, and of course this blog.

Phew. So much going on.

I promise I will publish tons of pictures and give you huge elaborate summaries of my latest adventures as soon as I can sit longer than 2 minutes at a time.

Just wanted to check in to let you know Cabo was great, our new house is great, and I haven't forgotten about you. :)