Wow. Living here is sooo different! I am currently in Seaside California, very close to Monterey, and I'm constantly amazed at the "different culture" feel. Because our last apartment raised the rent, we found a "cheap" place closer to where Jonathan works that would rent month to month. Yeah, I say "cheap" because we're paying $875 for a 500 square foot apartment, 1 bedroom. And it has a community bathroom. Okay, that last part I'm just kidding about. But the walls are pretty thin so you can hear just about everything.

Last night, the neighbor upstairs (who also happens to be the manager) had his tv on all night. We could hear the low droning in our bedroom. Oh, and don't forget the neighbor next door who snores! It feels more like we're living in a dorm. Not like I've done that before, but I can imagine it might be similar.

It's been interesting being a minority. We're mostly surrounded by hispanics, and not a whole lot of people speak English. We get Jehovah witness's knocking on our door that are surprised we're a white family that doesn't speak spanish. It's funny.    So occasionally I'll turn the tv on to watch a spanish channel and try to pick out a few words. I've learned a new one: "por-kay", rolling the 'r' sound of course. It means "why".

Anyway, it's a fun experience, one that I'll definitely remember! Right now we don't have a stove, it's not working and we're waiting for a part to come in to fix it. So for now I've been using my imagination to come up with dinner. And I think I've used it all up! Ahh! Oh well, I can usually come up with something.

Gotta go now. I want to work a little on my website before Caden wakes up!

Have a wonderful day everyone! Blessings to all,

Carolyn

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Posted by countrygalu

Hello,

It is a pain having a stove that doesn't work. Hope you get the part soon

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Posted by Ilona

Hi,

It sounds like you're having an interesting experience! Sounds like a great way to learn Spanish : ) We have a neighbor upstairs who likes to play computer games, he used to play war games (and it really sounded like a war was going on outside!) but now his moved on to car racing games :D

I hope you get your oven working soon!

Ilona

PS. The picture of you and your son is really lovely : )

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Posted by hanemlee

That sounds really annoying! Living at home in the country, there's no people sounds other than your own. Hopefully that stove of yours will get fixed soon!
Have a nice day,
Emily

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Posted by quiverfull

Don't forget to use your crockpot!! I have been doing that alot lately just to be effecient with my time.. either that or soups..

I know I told you already.. but nice to see you here honey!! :)

Mom :)

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Posted by Lynne

I understand that your husband is in the military. I don't want to ask his salary, but what is the range of salary a young person may earn in the military?
I am just wondering if the average young military family can make it on that amount of money. I have heard that anything in CA is really expensive to rent or buy...

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Posted by CandyFoote

Wow!
I don't know what else to say!

Candy

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Posted by Anonymous

LOL, I sot of got a kick ou of your culture shock--- Having just moved out of state from Riverside, CA., I know exactly what you speak of.
I just wanted to let you know that "porque" (por-kay) ALSO means "Because".
Good luck with all of the challenges!
-Illoura

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Posted by CandyFoote

Hey, how are things going?

Candy

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