Well, I took a bold step today. One which I hope will change our lives for the better and take us to a place we can call home. I put in for a transfer to a store in the South. I won't name the city. But, its an old place with a long history, and anyone who knows me knows that I love history. We've been pricing homes there and were floored at the cost of a 4 bedroom house. Frankly, I'm paying more for my car then we would pay for a house there. We are talking about large homes with some acreage!!! That is quite a contrast to chip board, cookie cutter homes they've been selling in California and here in Washington.

My major worry at this point is if my boss passes on my request for a transfer. He is a straight forward and honest guy. But, I get the impression that he does not want me to leave. The way he talks it seems like he thinks if I stay here longer maybe this place will grow on me. I wish I could make him understand that I despise this place. It is like a second Mordor to me. The cold rainy days and the mold that grows on EVERYTHING!!! I am allergic to mold so I am in agony almost all the time. Especially when it rains. I have to take loads of cold medicine just to keep it together. Which of course makes me goofy. I only can hope that God makes him understand.