Where we are

I suppose it's time, for those that I haven't been able to update over the phone or in person, to hear about where we are/what we are doing now. Bob began working at the new dealership this Monday. Just in case he signed some sort of non-disclosure/no social media agreement I won't put the name here. But it rhymes with oats flagon and dottie Ahem. Anyways, Bob really likes it at "Oats-flagon and Dottie", everyone has been very nice to him so far and, unlike the other dealership in Arizona (which will from now on be referred to as it-which-must-not-be-named), they are actually training him. By this I mean there is a real human being taking time to stay with Bob during the day and show him how things are done. Just fantastic. Not to mention he is getting the hours he was promised, is not fighting for a bay, and hasn't seen any of the illegal/unethical practices that he witnessed at it-which-must-not-be-named. I'm so happy that he is happy.
All of that said, the work is difficult, and the learning curve is steep so he feels like a giant noob all over again. I think it's cute.
As for me, I'm still trying to find a job. I'm sick of the job search, after all I JUST got done doing this back in Arizona. The good news is there are loads of jobs available in San Rafael; almost every street I go down has a "now hiring" sign somewhere on it. I got some great help with my résumé, and I even have a second interview tomorrow at a "soys tar bus". Wish me luck!
We are currently living in an extended stay in San Rafael, a few miles from Bob's dealership. It sounds about as exciting and fun as it is, but at least we have a place to sleep and we don't have to commute from Sacramento every day. One cool benefit from staying here is the mini-kitchen we have. It is set up like a basic hotel room, but then near the door we have a full-size refrigerator, a microwave, a small cooktop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and cabinets. While looking in those I found a pot and pan, three big plates, three small plates, three bowls, three mugs and three cups. There is also a drain rack, silverware, a cutting board and a spatula and spoon. I took pictures for your viewing pleasure. Now for those wondering why we would stay in a hotel for THREE WEEKS (help me!) instead of moving into an apartment I would like to say: we tried. We really did. But as it turns out, San Rafael is not only a place of great job opportunities, it is also a place of zero available apartments. At least anything within our timeframe and/or budget. We got lucky and found a studio about a mile and a half from Oats-flagon and Dottie for the bargain price of $1,100 a month, but it won't be available until the first week of March. Eggroll is staying with her grandparents until we can move in. I call them her grandparents because it drives my Dad nuts. Hehe.
Goodnight!