It's a New Year

Now that we have moved into our life-consuming project, I almost don't know what to do with myself. I was used to running over to the house to meet workers at 8 a.m. everyday for the past three+ months. Now what?

The job search continues, that's what. Ugh...there is probably nothing I detest more than job hunting. Well...maybe the DMV, but that is at least over eventually, whereas the new job process can last months!

Looking-for-employment and I have never quite gotten along. I know a lot of people who are unhappy in their job or just want to do something different and it just falls in their lap. How does that happen? Can anyone explain that to me? And I thought that now having five years of experience in my field would do the trick, right? Nope.

So as I continue to be the modern "hunter" and use my "mouse" to surf the Internet searching for the perfect new job, I will post a "new" room transformation of the house for the "new" year. For example: the before & after of the kitchen, bathroom, etc.

So stay tuned as I give you a room-by-room tour and continue to vent my lack-of-employment frustrations.

Cheers to 2011!

Home Sweet Home

So we actually moved into our house last week! I was determined to get in before Christmas, so come hell or high water (hey, it is New Orleans after all) we moved our stuff in last Wednesday & Thursday. We didn't get a Christmas tree up, but we did get a wreath on the door!

Keep in mind, we are not actually finished with everything...

• Our master bathroom walk-in shower doesn't have glass or a door yet
  
• The brand new, fancy dishwasher is just sitting there & isn't hooked up yet
  
• Our fridge water line for the ice maker isn't hooked up yet either


• The guest bathroom still needs all of the rods put on the walls (toilet paper dispenser, towel rod, hand towel hook, etc.)


• Paint touch ups, etc.

But of course, the audio/visual stuff and the bar were unpacked and setup first...imagine that!

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Ahhhh…neighborhood bars…there’s nothing like being able to walk home after a night out.

When we first moved to Birmingham, we were in an apartment in Homewood and our only “neighborhood bar” was Oak Hill (lame) and not walking distance.

Then when we moved into our loft downtown, where Metro Bistro, Steel & Wine Loft, really spoiled us. Then Rogue Tavern opened and we were really sold.

Now at our new place in New Orleans (where there is never a shortage of watering holes) we have at least four of your finest dive bars around just a short walk away.

The closest, just a couple blocks away, is The Kingpin:

Then if you take that same street South to Tchoupitoulas, you’ve got old-faithfuls such as Grit's and F&Ms:

And if you’re in the mood for live music, walk on over to Magazine Street to Le Bon Temps:

One thing is for sure; we’ll never go thirsty!