free at last

I'm finally here, here in my apartment in Arlington. It was a bit smaller than I expected, though the terrace/balconey is magnificent. Alyssa and Lori got here first and took the bigger bedroom with two closets. That left the smaller room with only one closet for me and Tiffany. My parents and I made a trip to Home Depot and Target for some shelves and drawer units. It's much better this way.

I was relieved to meet the girls with whom I'll be living. They all seem great. Lori and Alyssa both attend the same school in Wisconsin, and Tiffany's from North Carolina (she has an accent). I think I'll really enjoy living here with them. I'm mostly all settled in. Right now I'm the only one here. Tiffany's with her mother and Lori and Alyssa are off somewhere. I don't mind, though. I appreciate a little time to decompress and adjust quietly by myself.

I miss everyone back home. I've called Lisa B twice already since I've been here. It's so strange not being able to walk over to campus and see her. But she's going to fly up here, she said, and maybe Tina will come to. (That will be fabulous!) It'll be hardest this first week or two, getting used to a new city, new people, etc. I'll miss everyone like crazy.

But I'm so excited to be here!