I loaded up my car, said my "see you later's" and drove off into the morning sunrise. The only thing was this time I wasn't running AWAY from anything, instead I was running TOWARDS something. And, I was scared. Scared enough that I actually sat in my driveway for a few minutes and hesitated starting my car. But, I looked in the rear view mirror at all my belongings that fit so neatly into the back of my SUV and I looked forward at the rising sun and remembered that I had a dream and I needed to chase it. I had to at least try.
It's been about a month now since my GREAT adventure began. I spent my first week in Charleston unpacking, driving around and spending my days talking to a dog (my roommate's dog) that probably thinks I'm certifiably nuts but still sleeps in my bed at night with me :)
My roommate is in the Marine Corps and was at a training the first three weeks that I was here. We get along great and I'm definitely positive that I lucked out in this deal. He gets extra brownie points for putting up with me during this transition like a trooper.
Side note: when your roommate knows a shot of Fireball will make you happy-keep him ;)
I haven't actively looked for a job until this week. School has been a struggle to adjust to. I'd like to think that whomever filled out an application for grad school for me and sent it in was on crack. (kidding-I don't now nor have I ever smoked crack.) I knew that the program would be intensive and that we would hit the ground running. I just didn't realize we would hit the ground running before the pistol was fired....
I'm incredibly happy to be back in the South-no doubt about it. I love the weather, and the sunshine and the people. But, I do miss my family. I miss Timberline. I miss my customers. I do NOT however miss the temperatures of Wisconsin. I am looking forward to flying home at the end of July for my little sister's bridal shower! I'm still adjusting, but I am incredibly happy to being back on my own and having my own place and my own things and my own routine.
I may live in the South now, but the North will always be home <3
