b is back

sorry for the long gap in posting. moving internationally will do that to you. the thought of trying to remember everything that has happened in the last 2 months and posting about it is a bit overwhelming, so i'm going to do a really quick update:

1. we got a 1996 toyota rav 4 (maroon), named her bonnie. she is a sweet ride
2. after much house searching, we finally found a home. we moved in october 12. our landlord is a 23 year old famous rugby player who lives next door. (so cliche, i know)
3. our new house requires a lot of tlc. while aaron is at work, i am usually found sanding, painting, or cleaning something around here. but it is coming together quite nicely
4. fun fact: i can stand in our bay window. also, i can lie down and still have 2 feet of extra space
5. cooking requires conversion from cups, etc. to grams. i am learning. it's a process
6. i'm getting a sewing machine in the near future and am really excited about it.
7. i've appled for numerous jobs now, and am hoping that i at least get an interview with one or two. the one i really want to get is a library assistant position at the national library of new zealand. that sounds mighty important, right?

i think that about gets you up to date. hopefully, we can start taking pictures of our place soon. i realize that for before and after pictures to work, you need before pictures. but i didn't want to take any pictures of this place before, so you will probably just get a lot of afters. then you will all want to visit. which will be fine with me. ;)