I could get used to this...

So, I have complained enough about being bored. Everyday that goes by leads me to find something else to fill my day, and we are both getting quite comfortable here.  Lots of things have happened since I last wrote...

**We joined Lifetime Fitness--the Taj Mahal of gyms.  There are two pools, two waterslides, two hot tubs, over 100 bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals.  Plus, all the fitness classes are included. I already did a cardio kickboxing and a pilates class.  I am going to Zumba tonight.  There is also a SPA in our gym where I got my hair trimmed today! I also had a fitness consultation this morning where I learned what my strengths and weaknesses are fitness-wise.  I am going to talk to a nutritionist tonight for more free advice.  It is really a great place.  Ryan and I are both hoping to slim down a bit--we think this place will help!

**Ryan bought a new car on Saturday. He bought a 2008 Nissan Maxima.  It has everything--heated seats and steering wheel, crazy lock and key system, and a whole bunch of amenities that we are not used to.  He gets most of it paid for through work, so we had to pick our car based on their standards.  Because it is a 2008, we will have to pick out a new one in a couple years (it will be too old for company standards), but then we will probably just hand it down to me!

**Joleen (one of my bestest friends from college) came to visit this weekend.  OUR FIRST VISITOR! We loved having her and showing her around our new home.  We laid low and relaxed since it was her first week of school and Ryan's first week of work and neither of them really wanted to do a bunch of stuff. We found some great outlet stores near our house and had some amazing Chicago style pizza! It was so fun and we were thankful to finally get to show SOMEONE our new life.

I think....that is all! I am working on my thesis right now (after a much needed skype distraction with Kellie Bright) and I am going to apply to some jobs!

Thanks for reading--we are taking reservations for the upcoming weekends, so let us know if you want to take a vacation! :)