Irvine is beautiful, very manicured.  There was some confusion with when people were moving out and it turns out my room is not available.  I was stressed to the max yesterday when I found this out, but I’m doing better today.  I will just stay on their futon till one of the girls leaves and Jodi can switch into that room.  Still, this is a problem for when others expect to move in.  There has been talk of trying to find a house – something I’d be all for.  Things here are hard.  I want to come home but know it’ll get better.  It takes time to get to know people, feel comfortable driving in the neighborhood, and get into some sort of routine.  There is no way it’ll be as bad as moving to Maryland, and I ended up loving it there!  This is my last post on the blog, thanks for all the comments and keeping an eye on us as we traveled.  Keep in touch! 

Emily & Jenny