This Week

Truth is, not much happened this week that seems to be blog-worthy.  I've been mostly hanging around the house, waiting for various things: Chewie's dog food shipment, opportunities to gchat and skype with friends/family, and a contractor to come check out a few minor minor fixes that need attention. 

The contractor was to come midday yesterday. I thought maybe "midday" meant a different time here because he never showed.  Turned out he couldn't come due to the weather, which I thought was super strange.  I mean it was raining, but what did that have to do with exhaust fan needs in both the kitchen and bathroom?  Well, we rescheduled for today and when he did arrive at midday (it does means the same thing as the US) and wanted solely to check our foundation, we realized the confusion: he was a contractor for EXteriors, not INteriors.  Which means, I wasted not just one day, but two-- and our problems aren't any closer to getting fixed.  Not to mention, it's pretty boring waiting around in a house that has no real furniture.  And won't anytime soon as I found out that our shipment from the US will not arrive until at least 12 October!  Which means, I will not be able to use new contacts for another 3 weeks... I'll be destined to wear my glasses for another 3 weeks. UGH.

The high point of the week was Wednesday night when we went to a gastropub with Chewie for dinner.  The food and the garden was lovely.  And Chewie got to play with a cute mini greyhound for a bit.  Also, today, I got to wish my wonderful mom a happy birthday face-to-face, courtesy of Skype.  Love you Mom!