I've got to admit it's getting better, a little better all the time...

I am feeling a lot better since I last posted. AC and I had some nice, long heart to hearts this weekend, and I was surprised to learn that he's feeling kind of down too. I'd known he was moody at times, but I didn't realize that he'd felt so consistently depressed for the past few weeks, basically since Memorial Day weekend. We both agreed that at least part of our doldrums was caused by our lack of structure. Obviously he has more than me, what with his job and Cuong Nhu classes, but he still feels like he lacks it at home. We've kind of come up with a schedule for when we're both at home, so we feel like we at least accomplish a few things, instead of just wasting time on our respective computers.

We also got to watch a thunderstorm on Friday afternoon from our balcony, which definitely raised my spirits. I love rain, especially thunderstorms. It didn't turn out to be as strong or as fierce as predicted, but the wind did get feisty enough to blow two pool chairs into the pool. After the storm had died down, it left a lovely cold front in its wake, so AC and I decided to take an evening stroll to enjoy the cool 63 degree weather (after the humid 90 degrees we'd been experiencing, it was a welcome relief!). We'd heard from a friend that the pedestrian bridge that leads to downtown Little Rock, which conveniently begins right outside our apartment complex, was finally open again after months of construction, so we decided to go check it out.

We live in North Little Rock, which is separated from Little Rock by a river. There are six bridges connecting one side to the other, one of which is solely a pedestrian bridge. Before this bridge reopened, walking downtown necessitated walking to another bridge that has both vehicular traffic and a pedestrian walk area. Not only was the walk significantly longer, but it was also a lot less pleasant, since it involved breathing in exhaust from passing vehicles.

Anyway, we walked across the pedestrian bridge for the first time, right into the heart of downtown Little Rock, and ended up discovering a cute little park with an amazing jungle gym and climbing area for kids. It was really sophisticated for a playground--much more interesting than anything I ever played on as a kid. Overall, Little Rock seems like a good place to raise a family. AC says we may come back here at some point if he chooses to be an instructor here. I think I'd like that. It certainly beats being an instructor in Del Rio or even Corpus Christi!

The rest of the weekend consisted of me walking across the same bridge the next morning to buy some fresh produce at the farmer's market while AC was at Cuong Nhu, us going to see Sunshine Cleaning at the dollar theater (we are regular frequenters of the dollar theater!), which we quite enjoyed, having a yummy final dinner with the Singaporean girl in AC's class at a Vietnamese restuarant (her training's been delayed so she probably wont leave until Wednesday), and discovering a new tv show, Mad Men, for us to watch. So far we love it! I'd highly recommend it, especially to anyone with an interest in 20th century US history. It's set in the 1960s, and it's hard to believe sometimes how misogynist everyone was! Anyway, all in all a good weekend :)

This week I have a number of things to look forward to as well. I may be babysitting tonight for that Russian friend I've mentioned before (although she and her kids are sick, so she may call it off). On Wednesday I have an appointment with my ENT, which I desperately need. I am so congested in my sinuses and ears. I'm having trouble hearing again, so I need him to get in there and suck all that crap out, especially before our flight on Friday. Wednesday is also our 3 year anniversary! We probably wont do anything special, but I did get AC a little card, and I want to get him a little joke present. He keeps talking about how he wishes he had a spork to more easily eat his sausage and veggie hobopack that he has almost everyday for lunch. So I was thinking I'll get him a spork if I can find one--maybe at Beth, Bath & Beyond (I have a coupon for there too!). Thursday morning at 8:30 am we have our ultrasound, and then I have my actual appointment a few hours later. AC wont be able to make it to the appointment, but thankfully he will get to be there for the ultrasound, which is the important thing. And then on Friday we leave for Maryland and a weekend of wedding festivities. It will be fun to see AC's high school friends again. Plus, I always love a good wedding! Anyway, lots to look forward to!