Lessons Learned

Sorry for the long break in posts. We have learned a very important component of maintaining service, whether it be electric, water, internet, etc., PAY THE BILL AS SOON AS IT ARRIVES. We have a hard time getting out of the mindset that we have 3 weeks to pay a bill after we receive it. Ryan spent a LONG time trying to figure out how to pay the bills last week. I still don't understand it. Apparently, you can pay some utility-type bills at the bank and other subtle locations. For some reason, none of the places would let Ryan pay 2 of the bills. After a frustrating day, he decided to take advantage of one of the services provided by our "building helper" (for lack of a better term). We gave the helper our money and 2 bills and he paid them for us. Wow! That is an awesome service. We need to learn more about the services the building helper provides. I've heard he'll also run to the little store on the corner and get things for me if I ask. He comes by around 8 PM every night to pick up the trash for us as well.

All that to say, we lost the internet and phone service for a few days so we weren't able to email or blog. Sorry!

Not much new here. We are working on buying all the things we need to set up home at our new apartment. We found one right across the street from the park (see picture) with an air conditioner in the living room!! Ryan spent a few hours last night painting the bedroom. We hope to paint the hallway and living room this weekend.

the view from our new apartment