happy again

still busy as ever but things are going better this week. i have been getting things accomplished. i finalized and sent out invitations for the housewarming party. then i remembered more people and sent out more invitations. so far it is mostly going to be family driving up to see me and the new pad. that was the plan so for that i am happy. hung out with larissa for a short time yesterday and felt happy about having a girl to chat with. she is so easy going and down to earth. nothing too girlie or silly about her. must come from having three older brothers.
i am getting my braces tomorrow. joshua has taken to making inappropriate comments about the fact the they are being made in germany. i will leave the tacky thoughts to your imagination. there will be many posts about my new braces at the age of 33 i am sure. and even some about the 4 teeth they have decided to pull to make more room for the teeth they are trying to save. ironic. i am having 4 teeth pulled so that the 2 in front have more room and do not get pushed out of the bone.
we are still planning to leave for the grand tetons sat or sun. it is a 17 hour drive from here. i think we are both trying to decide how long we can stay in a 2-door car before we kill the other. i always sleep in cars and that leads to snoring. joshua whistles, which drives me nuts. he also never stops moving. i know i will love the hiking part but the getting there part will be a challenge.
i am finally making progress on the house. the living room is looking better; we finally decided to go ahead and keep the tv and put it in the living room. i finished painting one bookcase and unpacked some smelly candles. things will be much better when all the bookcases are finished and i can unpack the 10 boxes of books. i am getting impatient.