I arrived in Texas on Oct 19th and spent a week in Dallas before heading down to the RGV. I spent three weeks trying my luck bidding on last minute hotel specials on Priceline.com. My favorites are Las Palmas and the Marriot Residence Inn. My least favorite was the Ramada Limited. Limited being the service, the cleanliness, and my desire to stay there longer than I had too. On the other hand it was the least expensive.
A couple weeks ago I moved into the corporate housing unit. I know it sounds fancy when you combine corporate and housing in the same sentence so let me clear it up. It works like this, the relocation company finds a three bedroom apartment, sets up the utilities, calls rentacenter gets several twin beds and one double bed, a small table with four chairs, a TV and DVD player with out a remote, a small couch and non-reclining recliner and says enjoy this luxurious gated community. From now on when you hear Corporate Housing I want you to associate it with a Refugee Camp.
Things I've learned about relocation:
1. You say, "I need a four bedroom unit" They say "that shouldn't be a problem" what they mean, "three bedrooms and a fold out cot should do nicely."
2. They say, "We're here to make this a smooth transition." What they mean is you're on your own.
3. You respond to questions about when you'd like your vehicle shipped. They never respond. You respond again by email and voicemail. They still do not respond. You respond again telling them that if you do not hear by Friday you will road trip the car on your own. You drive 25 hours straight through breaking several long standing land speed records not to mention the record for the greatest amount of caffeine consumed in a day. Monday you get a call from the vehicle transport company to schedule a pickup.
4. Your Boss asks "who is your assigned rep from the relocaiton company?" You respond and he says, "I'm sorry to hear that, she's terrible."
This may look like the entryway to my "Corporate Housing Unit," but I call it a really small garage.
This is a wonderful shot of my multi-purpose room, i.e. living room, family room, theater room and guest bed room should anyone dare to visit.
Bedroom 1&2
This is my formal dining area. Not sure if it will seat seven. 
8 comments:
FIRST COMMENT! Yeah, let me know what email address you want me to invite you to our blog! You place looks so nice! It is definitely a step up from your home here in Utah!
The place looks great!! ;) I especially like the room in between the twin beds. I think it will help with the "...Daaaad, (feel in the name) is on my side..."
We hope the move goes well!
hi daddy its izzy i cant wait till tomarrow. When you come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay really, maybe you should not have posted these pics until after I got there. I could probably handle another couple months in Utah as a single mom.....Just kidding! (sort of)
The house looks great. There is a song called "Love Grows Best in Little Houses". You guys should have a lot of love for a while. Good luck to you guys. We will come visit soon.
Hey Darin,
We missed you at Thanksgiving! Good thing y'all have a sense of humor; it looks like it might come in handy over the next couple months adjusting to life in the RGV. Sounds like a new reality show in the making...
Well after looking at the pictures of your "spacious" accomodations I think it's a good thing that the beach isn't too far... so that you can go and stretch your legs. Glad to hear you made it there safe and sound (of mind) well at least safe... love you dad
We want a shot of the family at meal time, do you sit down together or do you eat in shifts??
Don't forget to post shots of the local hangouts like the pink taco.
Your snowboard is sitting next to mine. I will let you know when its time to use some of those frequent flyer miles.
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