Three letter words

While I can't do an entire posting with three letter words, I was walking my friend Kate's pug Zeus the other day and thought there was a theme to my life with three letter words lately. Why not share with you six?

First up, I got to help out some friends and walk their pug when they were working late. I miss dogs and loved the chance to hang out with the little guy while exploring the wilds of North London - Abbey Road, the Lords Cricket Ground, St. John's Wood, etc. Thing surburban with big leafy streets and no trash or dog poo. Yeah, it ain't like my hood!

We have had so much fun lately. Not only with the normal happy hours and pubs and such, but we successfully hosted our second annual fancy dress party. It went into the wee hours of the night and was super fun. I am sure the neighbors hate us, but we had a blast dancing, drinking, eating and laughing. I would like to carry this tradition home with me, watch out for the next fancy dress party in February 2010 in SoCal... As an aside- fancy dress in the UK means dress up- costume style. Our non - American friends had tentatively asked what I was dressing as in preparation for the party- to which I replied, well, a dress! I quickly realized we were thinking of two different meanings for the same thing. There should always be a reason to dress up once in awhile!

With just four weeks to go until my last day at work, I am starting my job search. I wouldn't give up our experience here for anything, but I must say that we certainly didn't anticipate a world wide recession to take hold of the job market while we were gone. This leaves me job-less and looking. I have had interviews and phone calls but I think it will be another round of shameless job searching and interviewing. I thought I was beyond that after our move here, but alas, I am back in the market.

We are facing all sorts of uncertainty and insecurity as we make our way back accross the pond- but would I have it any other way? We often joke that we chose to do everything the hard way... Maybe just once I wouldn't mind just one thing being easy.

Enough of the pity party though- what I can report is that we land in the US on April 23 and will be moving back to our little condo in Rancho for the short term while we figure out next steps. I can't wait to feel the sun on my face and swim in the sea, and eat some mex (ican) food! :)

Look out weekend cuz, HERE I COME!