Things I like about Omaha

1. They sell liquor at the grocery store. I am now drinking more than I have since 1997 when I lived above the Warren Tavern.
2. They call it "pop." Keep in mind you New Englanders, "soda" is the adjective, and "pop" is the noun.
3. Sushi. Yes, you will find this quite surprising, but I think I've found the best sushi restaurant ever (better than even Ginza!). The pieces are at least twice the size of any other piece of sushi I've ever seen, including Monster Sushi in New York City.
4. The people. Most of them are very nice, except they don't get out and do anything. They just sit at home having a playdate with one other family, but most times they usually cancle. Bore me!
5. The zoo. The zoo here is really great. We go like twice a week. Can you tell how bored I am!
6. Sugar free Chai - there's a coffee shop here where I can get sugar free chai... only 45 calories! Now you know I am REALLY bored.
7. babysitters - as I understand, you pay then $2.00 an hour per kid! That's much better than the $10-$12 I was paying in Boston. Now if there was only something I wanted to go out and do.......
8. Drive through Starbucks. 'nuf said.
9. Car washes. They are everywhere and cost like $4.00. In Boston they were around $8.00 and hence, I always had a dirty car... back when I had a car.
10. Parking. Everywhere you go here, there's ample parking, unlike Boston. But then again, I rarely drove in Boston so it didn't matter.

So everyone, I am trying. I'm really trying but it's hard. Our housing situation is terrible, and it's a big challenge to even get out of the house. Will I ever be able to make it here????? Stay tuned....