Not quite here, not quite there

Because I started college right after high school, and then left for New York directly after college, I've never really lived in Denver on my own. I've always stayed at my parents' house, borrowed their cars, and been basically supported by them, which is appropriate given I was only ever home for short vacations. So when people ask me if it's sunk in yet that we've left New York, the answer is: not yet. I'm really looking forward to landing a job and finding an apartment, as I think that will really toss my mindset into the right place. Not to mention living with one's parents, no matter how lovely they are or how well one gets along with them, is a situation one doesn't want to be in for too long. We've been really busy applying for jobs. There's only the one computer in the house that talks to the internet, so dividing up the time between the both of us and my mom, who works from home, is a challenge as well.

Man, it's pretty here! All the trees are changing at different rates and with different colors, so the parks and streets are in Total Fall Mode. I like that. Colorado, like New York, is great for autumn.

Apparently I was so busy saying goodbye to my New York friends that I forgot to tel my Denver friends we were really for real moving back. So I keep having these moments where I'll see someone and they'll be all, "Hey! I didn't know you were in town!" and I'm all, "Oh, I live here now!" and they're all, "Whaaa? No one tells me anything." Sometimes I confuse writing about something on my blog with actually telling real live people things.

The cats are adjusting okay. Max and Pinky are completely wowed by the sun room, the various suitable napping places, the carpeted stairs, the numerous food bowls and litter boxes scattered around the house, and the velveteen chair with the giant Elmo that's perfect for curling up on.

I can't believe I have to watch the premiere of Lost and some Top Models this week without any sort of accompanying party at Krista's house. Do people even watch television in Denver? IT JUST WON'T BE THE SAME!

Speaking of Krista, we're desperately trying to get out to Chattanooga for the big Krystal Square Off. We're hoping this move west for me can mean extended competitive eating coverage instead of less, but we'll see.

I've had some requests for pictures; I'll work on that so you can more completely understand how not in New York we currently are.