Monday, June 30, 2008

Life in Denver

I know, I know, I have not updated the blog for a while. Sorry! But a girl, trying to create a new life for hereself is a busy job.

I can not believe that it’s almost 2 weeks since we’ve been back in Denver. It has been crazy to say the least, so you’ll forgive me for not writing.

So what have we been up to? Well, we spent our first week searching for an apartment. This was rather mind boggling, viewing apartment after apartment, causing confussion at the end of the day as to which was which. Eventually Chris and I decided on a lovely 2 bed/ 2 bath apartment in Littleton, right next to the Racoon Creek Golf Course. What amazes me about apartments here are they all come fully equipped with Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove. I esp. love the mandatory dishwasher! We also have our own gas fireplace for those chilly winter days.The area where we are living is very green and beatutiful. With the Golf Course next door and a big park with a lake across the road, view of the mountains, you feel as if you have escaped the hustle bustle of the busy city. The Fairways at Racoon Creek (that;s what our spot is called) also has a heated pool, a heated spa tub, gym and a business centre.



Entrance to our Apartment


The Lounge with the fireplace


Kitchen


Entrance Hall


Main on suite bathroom


We were very excited about signing our lease, until yet another curve ball got thrown our way. Before we are allowed to sign, they need a Excel Gas account, Renters insurance and a bank guaranteed cheque. Well, at this stage I burst into tears, nothing was going to be easy and this was just another hurdle in our quest to fit into the American society.
After a good cry and Chris trying his best to console me in the middle of the shop, people staring at me is if I have lost the plot, we eventually managed to get the Excel account, the renters insurance from our very understanding Insurance Agent and were all ready to sign and move in.

It was probably the easiest move I’ve had. My worldly possesions suming up to the grand total of 4 trunks, and a couple suitcases. Now it was time to go shopping, a new bed, TV, sofa, kitchen stuff, bathroom things ….. and the list goes on. It’s kinda fun buying everything from scratch.
Chris and I have also had fun checking out the garage sales. A flower vase for 25c, a cooler box for $1, almost new Ski Boots for $10 (worth $150) and ski poles $5 (worth 10 times that), a almost never used Lexmark fax, scanner, printer for ……$10.

Anyway, apart from the shopping, Chris and I have enjoyed the park just across the street. They play baseball there in the afternoons, people are always running, walking their dogs, playing soccer and the list goes on. The local cheerleading squad were also practicing their routine the other day. On Thursday evenings they have band playing in the park. Everyone packs a picnic basket and goes down to watch, such a stunning atmosphere.

Summer is here, and it is HOT!!! Thank goodness for the central aircon, otherwise you would battle to sleep. With this kind of heat it is difficult to imagine that in a few months time we will have snow to deal with. Crazy.
However, as they say, if you do not like the weather in Denver, wait 15 minutes...it will change. So true. We were in our way back to Evergreen from the city centre, and you could see the weather turning right in front of you. The clouds looked a very eery. Next thing it is cold and windy compared to the blistering heat you felt earlier on.


The eery clouds moving in over the mountains


Chris and I popped round to the Racoon Creek Golf Course to hit some balls. WOW, it was great to be out on the course hitting balls again, and both Chris and I are dying to have a game of golf soon, hopefully next week before we get crazy with work.

Chris and I have also been job hunting. It is interesting here, that most jobs are advertised on Monster or other job sites, and no-one really goes through a recruitment agency. We have had tons of companies, Insurance and Wealth Mngnt co. who have contacted us. Were not that desperate yet (-:

Chris has had some meetings with a few people here and it’s looking positive for him. I’m meeting with SAP in Houstan this week, so will see what happens there. Will keep you posted.

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