We're in the Money

I think I told you all that Froody has a new job. Now that he's working 5 days a week instead of 4 he is bringing in more money than before. Natch. Once I start working I'll be making money as well. Not only that, but I'll be earing more than if I had stayed in my old district.

Let's do a little math, shall we:

Froody's income + my income = a ton of money!!

I'm finding it hard to wrap my head around how much money we'll be earning. On the other hand, the money explains what I'm doing here in Menlo Park which, for some reason, feels ritzier than Santa Barbara. I'm surrounded by people who make a lot of money. The homes are very nice. The stores are very, very nice. The neighborhood is clean and beautiful.

Part of me feels like I don't belong. Living here feels surreal.

I do remind myself that we don't really have much more disposable income than before the trip. Any "extra-earnings" are going to the higher rent and etc. we're paying to live here.

I do think I'll get over it, however. The signs are good: I've got my eye on a pair of fancy Dansko shoes I'm trying to convince Froody I need. :-)