Noobs in New Bern...It's been a month!

I can't believe that it has already been one month since my family and I moved to New Bern. Last night Katie and I were talking about the number of times we have moved in our lives. Counting this one, it makes seven for the both of us (the difference is, I actually moved from one state to another 5 times!)

So far, New Bern has been great. There are a couple of things that are different:

1. Most everything except Wal-Mart shuts down at 8:00... even some restaurants!

2. I work in the downtown area of New Bern, and there are a bunch of awesome coffee shops and cafe's, but there is no music scene.... really?

3. Things aren't quite as accessable here as they are in Tidewater.

4. We have a mall, but I would call it a HALL. It's not big enough to be a mall. The closest mall is in Washington. (is it me, or is that a Susess type sentence?)

5. There are 2 starbucks in New Bern. Neither is a stand alone store, but the Almond Tree Cafe makes up for it with it's awesome coffee blends and 2.99 breakfast! Yeah I know 2.99 eggs, bacon, grits, toast....Where you at cracker barrel?

Katie now has a job... at least until our townhouse sells. And what's better about it... she works at the Almond Tree!

I am going to be adding a fund raising update to this blog. Thank you to all that have already started your giving... you are truly a blessing to me and to TRC!