Mesa

Well, here we are sitting in Mesa, Arizona. Why?...well I ask myself this question daily.
As fortune would have it, we had to rent something instead of buying. The market had too many buyers and not enough properties. Its disappointing, but not much we could do. So, we stepped out of the market for now. Winter should prove to have more inventory.
So, in the meantime, we are an hour commute from Mikes work, and living in the third ring of hell, in my opinion. Its hot, there is nothing to do
(we have no pool, yuck), and there is nothing green for miles.
Am I happy here? Um, no.
Am I impressed? Absolutely not.
Why people live in the desert is beyond me. Im ready to move again.
If Im being honest, I think most of my disappointment is self induced. I think I thought there were so many better things in the west than the east. The grass seemed greener.
The reality is that things aren't. I feel a little cheated out of the beauty and experiences of the east coast. Now, I feel like Im back in the west, and everything is less than perceived.
The schools are worse, the housing market is just as bad just in a different way. The people are the same, just speak more Spanish. The weather is awful and there will be no snow to change it up....yup, just realizing more negatives than positives.-
Im hoping that silver lining is hiding until my attitude changes. Im praying I will find some normalcy and happiness here. For now, Im just sweating to death and miserable.