there's a song I know....

There's a song that I know that goes "I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T. do you know what that mean?" Why yes. Yes I do. I have never experienced that in such a real way as in the last week, especially.

I arrived at my apartment Friday at noon. I went through the inspection with one of the ladies from the office, and she handed me the keys. I immediately turned the air on (thanks for having that already on for me, I appreciate it- she chucked as she said "usually they have that turned on for your move in day!") well they didn't, and I sweat some pounds off carrying my belongings up 3 flights of stairs on a HOT, sunny day..... it was pleasant, can't you tell? :-)

I set up my kitchen, bathroom, and part of my closet while I waited for my mom, scott & Paige to arrive (to give me something to do). I got all of this done and took a nap before they got here, shortly after 9 IL time. They were hungry, so we unloaded the stuff in the truck bed, then went to Sonic (my first time!!!). My report: it is GOOOOOOOOD! So good, they wanted to go for lunch the next day. Haha. But we worked it off with a bajillion trips up and down the stairs, so I was ok with it.

We spent Saturday morning unloading everything, before the sun came up and toasted us all (though we got toasted anyway, with all that physical activity). I began unpacking all of the boxes and placing stuff where I wanted it while they set up my bed & helped me arrange furniture the way I wanted it. Saturday night we then went to Staples to get my desk, as well as to the mall so Paige could do her school clothes shopping. We also made a trip to Walmart to get lightbulbs (to save energy) and some other stuff that I needed (that was my like third trip to Walmart in 24 hours haha).

Saturday night we went to possibly one of, if not, my favorite places to eat: Outback. It had been over 2 years since I had a bloomin' onion. I was stoooked for it! That night when we got back, Paige & I set out to put my entertainment center & desk chair together while Scott replaced my lightbulbs. We couldn't do much more, since it was already past midnight and we had to hammer nails in stuff. So we went to bed.

The next morning was tough. All morning I kept trying to soak in their presence because I know it will be a while before I see them again. Before they got in the truck to head off, my mom hugged me and began to cry. Her last baby is now independent, and 6 hours from home. I fought back the tears- I knew if I wasn't strong for her, we were both not going to handle this idea well. So I fought them back.... until they pulled out of the driveway. Then I b r o k e. That was the last time I would see familiar faces for a while.

It is scary being here by myself.... it's so different than anything I've ever done before. I can't just get up and drive over to my friend's when I am bored.......

Which reminds me, I didn't get my internet & cable hooked up until TODAY! So I was 3 days without anything to do.... I was bored out of my mind!

I am going to post pt. 2 to this blog so it's not overwhelming, because it's already getting long......