Updates

Here are just some basic updates on random aspects of the move that people ask me about most often:

Apartment: Well, see below.

Job: I haven't found a job yet, but I definitely feel hopeful. I don't know that I'll be doing what I wanted to do when I set out planning everything (front desk at a hotel) but I'm definitely opening up to different positions. I'm thinking something in event or meeting planning is going to be something that I really like and something that I won't get bored with easily. But even if I get desperate, I wouldn't mind picking up a temporary job to pay the bills while I look for what I really want. I'm just not too worried about it, but at the same time I'm working on it and keeping up the search.

Transportation: So I'll be flying to Chicago on the 22nd, which means I won't have my car. My mom is going to try and sell it, but I really don't want anything to do with it. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess. I think it's going to be such a relief to not have a car, and to not have to worry about things like parking tickets, parking meters, driving in general, all that mess. Plus I have no idea how to take care of a car in the snow and ice. Or how to drive, for that matter...

Personal Belongings: I'm going to send everything I own (which really isn't much) through either Fed Ex, UPS or the USPS, whichever is cheapest. I'm going to look at UPS tomorrow to see how much it is compared to the USPS (which was like $25 for one of my heaviest boxes). I only have about eight or nine boxes and no furniture, so this really isn't that big of a move and it shouldn't cost too much.

Thoughts: I'm really not that nervous or worried, just excited. I really can't wait to be there and get to know people and explore and find cool things to do and live life.

That just about covers the big questions. I need to figure out a way for people to ask me questions on here... I'll look into it!