So... It's Been Awhile. I'm Sorry.

  I know it's been awhile, so I'll make up for my lack of blogging by leaving you with a profound sense of... meh... at the end of this blog.  So, this picture, you have to look kinda close at to see what it is, but it's the front of my car.  My cousin backed into it in the driveway.  The ridiculous thing is how much damage was done at such a low speed.  I dealt with driving this car like this for two weeks (honestly, a lot of time on the motorcycle, and I borrowed my aunt's car for the trip to Kearney a couple weeks ago.  Have I mentioned that my aunt and uncle rock?!) and then the danged body shop did a pretty poor job of getting it back to me, and communicating with me.  Nonetheless, it's done, I love my car, it looks great again.
  Other news.  It's effing hot here.  It's ridiculous.  Can we get some representatives in congress working on this.  I went to Harry Potter 7 Pt. 2 the other night, and leaving the show at 11:00, it was 95 degrees.  At 11:00 PM.  Who's idea is this?!  WHY IS THIS LEGAL?!  Now, y'all know my aversion to humidity (and no, I don't wanna hear about how miserable the winters will be, I need to get through August, first), so this is SOMEWHAT miserable.  Actually, it's just been this last week, so I'm being a bit overdramatic, but it's still awful.  The nice thing is that my cousin Jenny has a good friend who has a backyard pool, so I'm now more tan than I've ever been.
  Which leads me to an unrelated point, the job search is slow.  This is, surely, due to the fact that I haven't been looking as hard as I should be, but we're starting the search in earnest tomorrow.  Like I said before, I can certainly fall back on subbing, which I'm very happy to be doing.  Coaching's going well, life's really pretty good!
  This coming weekend, OKOBOJI!  Been to Kearney twice for volleyball camps, been spending time in Lincoln.  Life's good.  I had a great time being home over the 4th of July.  I'm sorry if I didn't see you when I was there.  I will be back the weekend of September 30th (Brian and Mary are getting all married and junk).  It will likely be a short weekend, Friday eve-Sunday, but I hope to see some of you. 

Omaha Doesn't Suck at All!

First things first.  If you're reading this, and you don't know, or don't realise how bad it is, the flooding here along the Missouri is ridiculous.  It's straight scary.  The way that I-29 is sandbagged at some points, it's literally water higher than the road.  Keep those who are affected by the flooding in your thoughts and prayers.  I am NOT affected by it, as we are WELL (15 miles) west of the Missouri here, and the Platte is not really a threat.  Like at all.
So.. when I bought my new car, I didn't realise that I was purchasing the official car of Omaha.  We all know that the Xterra is the official sport utility of Colorado, but holy hell.  I see more G6s here than I saw Subarus in Boulder.  And I mean ALL Subies.  It's ridiculous.  I swear that O-town bought 25% of G6s sold... worldwide.
Regards the job search.  It's... it's a search.  I have the opportunity to become an adjunct professor at CSM, but it's just one class (can't live off it) and conflicts with my volleyball schedule.  It looks like I'll be substitute teaching.  Life goes on.
I keep driving, walking, wandering, whatevs, around town and seeing thing I think are HILARIOUS and I want on my blog... and then I get on here and forget.  Like the title says, Omaha doesn't suck at all.  I am really digging this town.  I know I said this last time, but I have to say it again.  My aunt and uncle are ABSOLUTELY amazing.  I know I'm a bit of a burden, living in their basement, but they are such wonderful, gracious hosts.  Thank you Dave and Linda Felber!
I'll try to have more exciting posts.  The humidity sucks, but the weather's mostly been pretty tollable.  I have seen the most incredible storms that I've ever experienced.  Literally had two rapture level storms on Sunday night.  Been a LONG time since I was nervous during a storm like I was... twice... on Sunday night/ Monday early morning.  Thanks for reading!

Settled in...ish?!

So, I've learned three things (well, three big things) since I moved.  Oh, and they're not really that big.
1)  It is not supposed to be 100 here in June.  It was UNGODLY hot and humid Monday and Tuesday, backed up with wind on Tuesday.  Now, when it is muggy and hot, the wind only adds to the misery, it doesn't cool you off the way it does in a place like Colorado where it's not as humid.  Since then, the weather's been really pleasant.
2)  The Missouri is not messing around when it comes to flooding.  Most of the country's been hearing about the Mississippi flooding, and I know that's bad, but parts of I-29 are now under water, and there is a serious danger of entire TOWNS underwater here in the Heartland.  I know I'll get called out by some for this, but I am going to jump in with both feet and call myself an Omahan, and it's bad, especially in Council Bluffs.
3)  My aunt and uncle are amazing.  Now, I knew this in advance, but their hospitality and kindness has exceeded even my astronomical expectations.  Dave and Linda, thank you.  You have made the transition to my new life in Omaha super easy.  I already feel like I'm so indebted to you that I will not be able to repay you possibly ever.

On to other things.  My life thus far has been busy, but great.  I went and played a round of golf on Monday with Mike Fisher and my uncle.  I played, predictably, terrible.  However, my last hole (a par four) was a birdie!  That was very exciting, and Mike and Dave would like me to point THAT bit out, not that I played terribly.  Mike left after lunch, and I'd be remiss if I didn't thank HIM for the help with the move.  Allowed me to save a ridiculous amount of money by letting me use his truck and trailer.  We made it successfully and safely.   I also have to thank Jake Nelson, Allie Enney and Jeff Robertson for their help with packing on Saturday.  If it hadn't been for you three, I'd have lost my damn mind.  Your help means the world to me, as does your friendship.

The rest of the week?  Volleyball.  OMG, I love this job.  This was SUCH a good call for me.  I've been on Cloud Nine (BTW, who decided that cloud nine was the apex of clouds?!) every time I'm in the gym at CSM. I still, definitely, know that this was the right call for me.  I miss everyone and everything in Colorado desperately, though I've not felt sorrow nor have I felt home sick... yet.  I'll update you if I do.

I went to Wicked last night.  For the third time.  What a show.  It was great, again.  That's not really the news though.  The news is that when we left, it was POURING rain.  Y'all, the midwest does NOT mess around with the rain storms.  In a block and a half SPRINT, I was totally soaked.  Like, through my clothes.  It was ridiculous, but also awesome.  Love storms like that. 

Dang... I was really hoping to be funnier.  I guess nothing hilarious has happened.  Life's good here, it really is... aside from the utter lack of sleep I'm dealing with.  I'ma sleep big tonight.  I will sleep my ass off, haha!  I am planning on being back in Denver on July 4th weekend, prolly like the night of June 30-July 4 or 5.  I will see many of you then!

First of the Lasts

So, the lasts have begun.
They suck.
I knew I would miss this state and the people who are so much a part of my life here.  I just didn't realise how much the "lasts" would hurt.  The first last was with Mom, Dad and Alana for Mom's birthday.  While that was a hard last, I know I'll see them again, they're not going away.  The last with Legacy Volleyball last night was hard.  I may not see those girls again.  Legacy was a huge part of my life.
This weekend will have one of the hardest lasts, because it's a double.  I will be eating dinner at Caroline's in Grand Lake for the last time as a Colorado resident, but it's also the last time I'll be eating there, because it's changing hands.  Caroline's has been part of my family's life for quite some time, but especially so since 2004 when we bought the condo.  I guess it's a triple, as it'll be my last trip to Grand Lake as a Colorado resident.
More than anything, I find myself reflecting on the things I'll be leaving behind.  The people, places and things that have been such a big, and amazing part of my life. 
Thank you to all of you who are taking the time to read this, it means a great deal to me to have you in my life. 
As an additional note, please keep the Giggey family of Ronnie, Michele and Nick in your prayers, if you're so inclined, and thoughts this weekend.  Nick was seriously injured by an IED while serving our country.  He was seriously injured, but is expected to recover.

Greetings Y'all!

Hey!  Thanks for swinging by.  This is the place where I'll be keeping folks up to date with the goings on, with my life, in Omaha.  Yeap, this post is short because I'm still working on getting everything here straightened out and whatnot.  The move's more than a bit stressful, but life goes on!  Talk to you all soon!