Hey, Remember Me?

It's true, it's been a while, but to make up for it, I've got some pictures!

Here's the dining/living room area of our apartment. We used the short bookshelf as a space divider and also different colour schemes in the 2 areas. As you can see, we still have some storage space issues. We'll figure out something one day :P And, in case you're wondering, the closets are already full of more stuff and there's only about 4 in space under the bed. The tub we use everyday... hahaha, just thought I'd throw that in.

This is the second day in a row that it's been pouring rain - record rainfall I hear. I wish I could divert the rain to Southern Cali to put out those forest fires. My friends out there are doing ok. No one is in the danger zone, but many of them are having to deal with smoke and other affects of the fire.

In other news, Isaac had his Anatomy Practical (I think that's what he called it) this morning. It's a test where he has to correctly identify anatomical features on a cadaver. He said that he did his best and feels good about. We're going out tonight to celebrate his birthday. I think we're going out for dinner, but I don't know what else is on the agenda.
Hope you are all having a good Friday. Much love!

~ Mary

Hi Again... :)

As I'm sitting here typing, I can hear some sanders, saws, and hammers making some noise as workmen are renovating an apartment in the building next to ours. I think there might have been a fire in that apartment at some point ( or something) and that apartment (not the whole building) is completely gutted. The sanders sound like a heard of mooing cows - which is amusing yet strange since we live in a city.
In other news, Isaac's parents hosted an open house for us (for those that couldn't make it to the wedding) at their house yesterday. There were approx. 80 people altogether. I couldn't even begin to remember all those names :P. Every one was very kind and generous. I got a few tips and ideas for the job hunt process, which was very much appreciated.
I'm going to start writing the thank you cards after lunch and after I start the laundry. If anyone knows of another apartment in the area that has the laundry facilities in the unit, I'd love to hear about it.
Anyway, I best get something to eat.
I'll talk to you again later. Thanks for your comments!
Love always,
~ Mary

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!

Sorry, it's a little belated. Isaac had the day off yesterday since it was Columbus Day here. I guess the military and most government jobs had the day off. Isaac had a couple of people over for a study group and I went out with Diane (my M-i-L) to get some decorations for the open house/reception that they are hosting for us next Sunday. So, we both had productive days.
Isaac and I are still looking around for a church. Last Sunday, we went to the CRC in Silver Spring. It reminded me of home, but on a smaller scale. I think there are only about 100 (maybe slightly more) people that go to that church. They were really welcoming after the service. There was a bit of 'Dutch Bingo' afterward - not that anyone knew me, but I was in Dutch class for 2 years with the pastor's son as it turns out. One of the ladies (maybe welcoming commitee) knew of Isaac because her niece was in some of the labs that Isaac was the Teacher's Assistant for. I think that Isaac's parents also know her (she's their neighbour) and they know the pastor and his family. Also, a group of people our age came up to us and introduced themselves and we talked for a while. The difficult thing is that it's very hard to find a place where you want to go to worship God when you father(in-law) is also a pastor. There is a lot of extra politics involved. We'll pray about it, and I ask for your prayers as well. I believe that next week, we're invited to go to church with one of Isaac's friends at school. I guess we'll see what God has in store here.
Anyway, Isaac's coming home for lunch today and he should be here in a min. I'll talk to you again soon.
As always, Thank you for your comments :)
Love,
~ Mary

just a little note...

Some days I feel like there's nothing to report. In the past, I've used it as a reason not to update my blog, but as I've been told and also experienced for myself, it's the effort in updating and the little things that mean something to your family and friends - not necessarily only the 'exciting' things in life.

I got up unusually early this morning - 7am even. Isaac thought it would be good for me to get up with him instead of getting up at 8:30... well, that was exciting. All I did was make coffeee. Isaac was studying on the computer, so I couldn't check my emails or post an update. Oh well, it was the thought that counted right. At least I was supporting him in with my presence if not in conversation...

Today's goal is to finish my resume and try to organize all of the paperwork floating around here. What I'd really love to get is a filing cabinet or desk with a hanging file drawer. perhaps this weekend when we got to circut city to get some wires for our sound system we can make a stop somewhere to find something suitable.
Anyway, since I got such an early start today, I should be done early too :) so I'd better not relax yet.
Love you all!
~ Mary