7 months in Tulsa

So it has been almost 7 months that we have been here in Oklahoma. In some ways it feels like it's been 7 years and in some ways, it's seems like just yesterday that we were moving here. As far as our feelings about Tulsa...I think we both realize that if we lived in a better neighborhood, we would be happier here. I work in a rehab facility where there's very little opportunity for social interactions outside of work and the neighborhood feels like a ghetto. We love the house, but would love to move it to a better place. It's so depressing to live where we do, very lower class. No one takes care of their house, their yard or themselves for that matter. Since it's looking like we will be here awhile, we are talking about finding a new place to live once our lease is up. Of course we would have to pay a little more, but I think it would be worth it to live in a better area. Living in a nicer area would also open up more opportunities to network and socialize with people more like us.
As far as the area in general. There really is a lot to do and see. We have started going downtown to McNellies and really have a good time there. We like the food and the atmosphere and especially the beer selection :)
I miss my family a lot lately. I can't wait to see them in May for Colleen's graduation! Justin's friend Bugley came to visit us this weekend. We took him to the casino and Justin took him to Grand Lake for some 'wheelin. Having friends come visit us does a lot for the morale! It's looking like Mark and Heather might be coming to visit us in June! I really hope so :)
I had a job interview this week. It didn't turn out to be something of interest for me. I am hopeful that I will find what I'm looking for. I am also looking at local colleges and universities to go back to school and get my LPC certification or possibly school counseling. I really want to be in the counseling field and it's looking like in order to do that, I will need that type of certification.

So after 7 months, we are more settled with our lives here, but still longing for home! I continue to look for a better job and Justin is working on passing his FE exam on April 9th. Once he passes that things will be a little easier for him. He's had to study almost every night for this exam and there is a lot of pressure for him to pass as his job. For me it's been very hard to be away from my family as my grandmother continues to need a lot of specialized care, and both my sisters have a lot going on in their lives. I wish I could be there for them. However, my sister Colleen will be visiting in April so I am looking forward to that! I hope that my update 7 months from now has us loving this place, so we aren't so sad about being away from home.