I am still somewhere on this planet....

I have not been gone because of any ill feelings towards my blogworld friends. I did not lose my computer in the move. I did however lose internet in the move.
One of the joys/challenges of being a pioneer out here in the land of soybeans and corn, is that the utility companies didn't properly prepare for our arrival. We are living in a GREAT house, in a GREAT neighborhood without phones or internet.
AT & T said they could hook us up on December 20. Then after not showing up to our appointment, they called and said it would be January 18 - at the EARLIEST! I see four or five trucks of theirs out here everyday. Most of the time, I see men sitting in the cabs doing nothing. I rarely see them working. UGH!!!!
Even IF they finally get service out here, they are only going to offer dial-up service. Who uses that anymore?
Our only real option (for internet) seems to be to use cable. Brighthouse finally got their act together and my parents got connected yesterday. However, for us, that option seems a little out of our price range... remember, we are a one income family - with a teacher's salary!
As far as phone, we do a pay as you go cell phone and are quickly using those minutes up. We did find a wireless phone company to use, but when the bill came, it was twice as much as they advertised... with all the taxes and fees... so Dave wants to cancel that. UGH!!!
I feel like I am living in the dark ages sometimes.
However, all that frustration aside, I absolutely LOVE our new house!!!!! We are settling in nicely. So far the kitchen and living room are painted. The girls' bathroom and bedrooms are done. I am waiting a big inspiration as far as color for the rest of the house. I think all boxes are unpacked... except I am still missing some framed pictures.
We had Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve at our house. We would have had Dave's birthday there too, but I was sick that day... so we did that at my parents. My brother and family came to visit and we had space for them. :-)
I love being home. It is my favorite place to be!
Hopefully I can access the outside world from the comfort of my own space!