It is lonely here, in this neighborhood where we don't know anyone. The days go by slowly- Alex is still home a lot of the time, since he hasn't quite gotten into the full swing of his new job yet. And while I know I should be looking for jobs, I am still so stressed out and trying to get used to these new surroundings.

Susie is visiting this week, and while I thought it would help rid myself of some of the loneliness, I still feel very much isolated. I think this is because even while I am enjoying my sister's company, I know it will not last and within the week she will be gone again.

We are only 4 hours from my parents house, but I didn't realize just how far away that would feel.

I hope we get more settled in and meet some real people soon, that we can find some friends, that this starts to feel not only like a good place to make a home but more like a home itself.

I just miss my friends right now. And the option of having family around with a semi-short drive.