What a difference a couple of weeks makes!

Brandon accepted my offer of paying for his trip to the Dominican following his friends' wedding with the rest of the wedding party and family. Now that it is done - seems the pressure is off and he is happy again. Have enjoyed watching some of the tv shows he has worked on recently and last week he asked when our family reunion was so he could be sure to be there. What? He usually skips those things.

Ashley announced on Thursday that she is NOT going back to Niagara. She loves it here up north but knows she can't live with us because she has her cats. She has ended things with her boyfriend and it is amicable. He is still living in her apt with a friend but she gave notice and they will stay till the end of the lease. They have already paid their rent. She told me she would try for an apt and new job for the beginning of Sept.

Today she found the perfect apt. Well, I actually found it through a friend and she loves it. Right in town with a woodsy view and only 2 minutes or so from here. So that is done. Her job ends 4 weeks from today so she will be pounding the pavement on her day off this week to try to get another one lined up. She will also look after her older brother while I'm travelling this winter and I will pay her for that (rather than the agency). She is already planning her trip to Niagara to get her furniture and move it up here. As she had said earlier on - new guy is just a friend. Although he has been very supportive of her, has given her leads on a new job and will help her move.

So - maybe I was just having a bad week with them. I am over the moon about Ashley moving up here - never thought that would happen and Brandon seems to be coming around. It's all good.

Barb