It's CHILLY in June???

Ok- I knew the weather would be different than Texas, but come on! We have lows of 45 and highs of 60 for the past week (and next week to come!) Oh well, I guess it's better than 110 back home! hehe Oh and I'm sick of the rain!!! lol

Venice here we come!

We booked our 1st anniversary trip to Venice Italy today!!! I am so super excited!!! yay! We will stay at this hotel while we are there http://www.hotelcaformenta.it/it/galleria.htm. We have a room with a canal view. Little more expensive, but well worth the view (I hope).

Like they say in Italy... Ciao!!! xoxo

It's Thursday Already

I've been on an emotional roller coaster this past week. My Grandma's health is not so great and I'm so far away, I can't even help to take care of her. I am super homesick, but am so happy to be here with Patrick. I love getting emails or talking on the phone with friends and family. It's weird because when I lived back home I hated talking on the phone. Weird what distance does to you.

I haven't really commented on how I like it here in Cambridge. The countryside is so beautiful and we absolutely love the ability to travel Europe at a moment's notice. I love the fact that there are more holidays here. Like Good Friday... back home I would have had to work on the Friday (maybe get off a little early), and work on that Monday. Not here!!! Friday and Monday are both bank holidays so we get a long 4 day holiday! That was nice. On the other hand, it would be nice to have shops that stay open after 8pm and have a real mexican restaurant nearby. There is one in town, but it's a joke. Onion rings and potato wedges is what they consider Mexican food here. It's actually pretty entertaining to read the menu. LOL Let's see... what else is different. Oh- they dont have screens on the windows to catch the mosquitos. They dont even SELL them here! There is no air condition in the housing. I really dont think it's needed anyway, except for the summer months, but for warm blooded peeps like Pat & myself, it would be nice to sleep in 65 degrees. ;) I thought I was going to be uncomfortable because of it, but it actually hasnt been bad. Patrick says it hasnt gotten as hot as last year (let's hope it doesnt). They have this thing here called "allotments". People have sheds and gardens off site of their actual house. So when they want to go to their garden or shed, they get to hop in their car to get to it. There is just not enough room here.

I really miss our home in Lewisville. We just found out that the owners of the house we are leasing won't allow us to have pets. So, we will be petless until we get back to the States. :( Also found out that Odin will go through Chemo for about $1000. Not too shabby.

Our dog

We found out last week that our dog has cancer. Canine transmissible venereal tumors is what the cancer is called. He got it from 'breeding' with another dog before he was neutered. Thank goodness he doesn't seem be in any pain. He is only 2 years old and has a full life ahead of him so we are going to pay the money for his chemotherapy. A few people have told us, 'just put him to sleep, he's only a dog'. I tried to give the peeps who said that the benefit of the doubt. Well, they don't really like animals, or they dont own an animal. But I still think animals should have a chance at life just as much as we do. I don't see how people can be so mean to animals!! They are so lovable!! Look at that face!! That's 60 pounds of unconditional love sitting on that couch!!!

Far Away

As most of you know, I'm living in England until August 2008. I have only been here since April but it seems like years. Don't get me wrong, we appreciate the opportunity we have to be here, but we really miss home (especially me). About a month 1/2 ago reality hit me.... Im far away from my friends and family. It's only me and my lovely hubby. I dont mind being here alone with Patrick, but there is something about knowing your friends are down the road and are available for a drink if you wanted. I also came to realize how precious and valuable my fam and friends truly are to me. Distance really does make the heart fonder. I've had many days of depression lately, with non-stop rainy weather and the 6 hour wait for people to start waking up to make phone calls to the states. I know eventually I will get used to it, but right now it's kind of hard, especially for someone who was always on the go. Patrick tries to make me feel better- awww, bless him. He's used to this kind of life, far away from loved ones. Im just a spoiled brat! hehe Whew! I feel better! Man- this blog stuff really does work! haha