Well, I am officially a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. I even changed my blogger profile from Amarillo to Fort Worth. The move went surprisingly well (so well, in fact, that our Internet connection began working two days early, which means that I get to post before I start work on Monday). A lot of this has to do with the fact that we moved into a 700 square foot apartment, so we did not bring much stuff. Except for my clothes. Even I will admit that I have way too many clothes. All weekend, David repeatedly stated, "you have too many clothes." Despite the fact that I left many clothes behind in Amarillo, the back of my car was filled to the brim with clothes. I love clothes. Work clothes, casual clothes, running clothes--you name it, I love it.

There's been a lot going on my life over the past month. Much of what has gone on has been difficult and/or sad. However, I haven't cried. I was really beginning to wonder why I had not shed any tears during all of these changes in my life. I said goodbye to many friends, and even drove away from my house yesterday morning without shedding a tear. We moved into the apartment all day yesterday, and I was completely unemotional. Even for most of the day today, I was feeling just fine. David and I went for a short run, and then had a late lunch before he left for Amarillo. Then he left for Amarillo. We took separate cars to the restaurant, and when we finished and he pulled away, I finally cried. I didn't cry too many tears--just enough to release some of the pressure of this overwhelming situation. Frankly, as much as I miss my great friends back in Amarillo (especially you, Mindi), I realize that those people who are true friends will always be my friends. I also know that those friends are supporting me 100% in my decision to move to Fort Worth and take this new job. Even if Mindi wanted to stop being my friend, I wouldn't let her, so there. What's there to be sad about when I know these friendships still exist? Not much--I have a great new job and the same great friends. There's sadness there, but also a lot of joy.

I start my new job tomorrow. I am really excited and nervous. Interestingly, I think I am more nervous about the traffic and commute than I am about actually starting the job. I was able to meet many of the people I will work with during my interview, so that really helps. Hopefully I will have some time tomorrow evening to post about my first day experience, traffic and all.

Not surprisingly, I didn't get much running in this weekend. I had a nice run today and I am hoping to get some good runs in after work and over the Thanksgiving holiday. If I am not too exhausted after driving to Oklahoma City Wednesday after work, I will probably run the Turkey Trot 10K at a park near my parents' home. It will give me a chance to work on my speed and to burn some calories before pigging out on my mom's wonderful home-cooked meal.