Health, Wealth, Happiness

Health:

Today I inadvertently (when Muggsy had an accident in the living room) discovered that our dog needed to be taken to the vet right away. I won't go in to the particulars, but let's just say that I detected a small creature that had obviously found its way into and through our poor little dog! So, Jarrod and Muggsy went to a brand new vet and received an unpleasant diagnosis that indicated the presence of a tape worm. Yes, ewww. Fortunately that issue can be resolved by two pills that will zap it and make it disappear. Anyway, big adventure for Muggsy. The bad news is that he somehow got a tape worm and we're all disgusted by that. The good news is that we have a new vet and M is now parasite-free.

Wealth:

Ok, well I wouldn't really say "wealth", but to us it is absolutely huge that I FINALLY got a job. I won't spill the details on my blog but rest assured that it is a fabulous position with a fabulous company and if you want to know about it I will be happy to tell you over email or the phone! In short, I got the job that I really wanted and after having just completed my 5th day I can honestly say that I love it. Anyway, the point is...paychecks coming soon. Phew!

Happiness:

Since my last post we have met new friends, seen new places, tasted new food and settled in to our daily routine. So far, so good. The weather was absolutely gorgeous today and we came home from work and were able to open the doors and windows to let the breeze blow through our apartment. There seems to always be a breeze here and they say that it comes off the ocean (which seems weird seeing as how the gulf is a few hours away, but whatever). Most days it is warm, but today we got a little taste of fall!

Last Friday we attended our first "First Friday". This San Antonio tradition happens on the ...you guessed it...first friday...of every month. We spent the evening with friends at the Blue Star Brewery and surrounding art galleries eating food, sipping beer, touring gallery exhibits (all the galleries stay open and let you walk through with your beer!), and listening to live music. It was tons of fun! If anyone visits us on a first friday weekend, they can rest assured we will be exposing them to this fun tradition!

Also, last week I ventured over to the Central Market for the first time. Oh. My. Gosh. That is the nicest grocery store I've ever been in! Tons of fresh produce (including the exciting, rare-ish things like pomegranates, white asparagus, and purple potatoes!), lots of organic food and specialty ethnic foods, a huge wine and beer selection, ready-made meals for two (that are fantastic!) and much much more. I spent nearly 2 hours walking around and taking it all in. Yes, I realize that the store is not that big and that this makes me somewhat of a dork...but I had a blast!

Last but not least, we now have a digital camera! As soon as I have the time, I will post some pics of the new place. :)