Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Where did this week go to????
I've been up to a lot and also a lot of nothing this week.
Wednesday after posting I worked allllllll day unpacking, and I got the whole place completely finished!
Thursday I rewarded myself by doing NOTHING. I went to the pool for a little bit and hung out around the apartment. That night I went to my little cousin, Nicole's, dance recital out in Canton! We went to Chili's afterwards and it was so yummy!
Friday was my errands running day. I started my morning out by getting up early and did a test run of the MARTA (how I am going to get to work). I left my building at 8:15, got on the train by 8:25, and was at the office by 8:45. Perfect!
After my MARTA run I went to Target, Publix, and Walmart to pick up some food and other stuff, and of course stuff for my Assistant Buyer Dinner that was Friday night!
Everyone started arriving at around 6PM and we had such a great time! We had lots of yummy food and it was great to get to know some of the people I will be working with. In fact, one of the girls is coming over this afternoon and me, her, and my roommate are going to go see the Sex and the City Movie! Below are some pictures of just some of the buyers I will be working with!
Yesterday I spent all day in Canton for my other cousin's dance recital and then dinner. Today is my last day before I join the "real world" so I plan on relaxing! :) I'll definitely post more tomorrow after my first day!!
I've been up to a lot and also a lot of nothing this week.
Wednesday after posting I worked allllllll day unpacking, and I got the whole place completely finished!
Thursday I rewarded myself by doing NOTHING. I went to the pool for a little bit and hung out around the apartment. That night I went to my little cousin, Nicole's, dance recital out in Canton! We went to Chili's afterwards and it was so yummy!
Friday was my errands running day. I started my morning out by getting up early and did a test run of the MARTA (how I am going to get to work). I left my building at 8:15, got on the train by 8:25, and was at the office by 8:45. Perfect!
After my MARTA run I went to Target, Publix, and Walmart to pick up some food and other stuff, and of course stuff for my Assistant Buyer Dinner that was Friday night!
Everyone started arriving at around 6PM and we had such a great time! We had lots of yummy food and it was great to get to know some of the people I will be working with. In fact, one of the girls is coming over this afternoon and me, her, and my roommate are going to go see the Sex and the City Movie! Below are some pictures of just some of the buyers I will be working with!
Yesterday I spent all day in Canton for my other cousin's dance recital and then dinner. Today is my last day before I join the "real world" so I plan on relaxing! :) I'll definitely post more tomorrow after my first day!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Atlanta!!!!!!!
Good Morning!!
So I am here in Atlanta and I love it so far!
Friday we went and picked up the Uhaul and loaded it up. I finished all of my move out cleaning and we finally went to bed around 2 AM!!! Saturday was a great day, I drove up to MD to visit my family, it was my niece's first birthday! I can't believe she is ONE already! She is so smart and big, I miss seeing her already!!
Saturday evening I drove back to Richmond, picked up Brian, and packed up the last few things, then hit the road about 11:30 PM. The ride was great, we didn't hit any traffic or bad weather, in fact there wasn't really anyone except us on the road! The only thing that happened was the cat, he kinda sorta freaked out!!!! I kept him out of his carrier, I had a harness/leash I put on him and set him in the seat in between us. He cried for about 2 hours (we just turned up the radio), then he fell asleep and slept the rest of the way!! When we got here he was terrified....he found this little tiny space in my bathroom between the wall and the cabinet and hid in there for 3 hours!!! He is fine now though, he loves being the only kitty in the house!!!!
So we got here arounjd 8:45 AM on Sunday. I finally got to meet my roomie and I love her already :) She had made me a little "Welcome to Atlanta" gift basket with some candles and body wash, a picture frame, and gift cards to Publix, Target, and Ikea!! It was so nice :) She had some guy friends here to help unload, and we got everything done in under two hours. After we dropped off the Uhaul we went to Chipotle for lunch, then grocery shopping at Walmart (which is right down the road...yay!!)
The only thing I don't like about ATL is that I don't know where anything is! I get nervous to venture out to find something because there is so much construction, I'm afraid I'm going to take a wrong turn and get lost. But I haven't yet!
Sunday night we went to my Aunt Tina and Uncle David's house for dinner. It was so yummy, I love cooking out, it's one of my favorite parts of summer! The girls are getting so big, too. I saw them 2 years ago last so you can imagine how much they've grown. After dinner all of the moving finally caught up to me, I definitely fell asleep on the couch! So we skipped out and headed home for some much needed sleep.
Monday we were finally well rested and took advantage of the day to put stuff together! Brian was awesome, he put together my dresser and desk, helped me re-arrange the living room and unpack a ton! We also hung some mirrors and stuff. We took a break to take a trip to Ikea. It was both of our's first time in an Ikea, I could have spent all day in there! (And a lot of money!). But we managed to find exactly what I was looking for...a basic coffee table, and it was only $29.99! (I had a gift card for $30!) We also got an end table to match for $13! They were the final touches to our living room and I love the way the space turned out!! (More pictures here)
We cooked dinner on Monday night and watched a movie and tried to relax on our last night together for awhile. Then yesterday morning we got up early, had breakfast, and took Brian to the airport. It was so hard to say goodbye, but, I get to see him again soon! I busied myself for the rest of yesterday by unpacking, I have most of the boxes unpacked, though I need a home for everything now!!!
THEN last night my cousins (on my mom's side) came over! Steven is 19 and Rachel is getting ready to turn 18, and I haven't seen them in about 10 years!!! We just hung out and played cards and caught up. Starting next Wednesday myself, Steven, and my Uncle are doing a bowling league! I'm so excited to have a weekly thing to look forward to and I'll get shoes at the end of it! :)
Today is more unpacking, I think I'm going to go check out our fitness center this morning and maybe reward myself with some pool time later!!!
I hope everyone is doing well! I miss you all and I can't wait for you to come visit!!!! :)
So I am here in Atlanta and I love it so far!
Friday we went and picked up the Uhaul and loaded it up. I finished all of my move out cleaning and we finally went to bed around 2 AM!!! Saturday was a great day, I drove up to MD to visit my family, it was my niece's first birthday! I can't believe she is ONE already! She is so smart and big, I miss seeing her already!!
Saturday evening I drove back to Richmond, picked up Brian, and packed up the last few things, then hit the road about 11:30 PM. The ride was great, we didn't hit any traffic or bad weather, in fact there wasn't really anyone except us on the road! The only thing that happened was the cat, he kinda sorta freaked out!!!! I kept him out of his carrier, I had a harness/leash I put on him and set him in the seat in between us. He cried for about 2 hours (we just turned up the radio), then he fell asleep and slept the rest of the way!! When we got here he was terrified....he found this little tiny space in my bathroom between the wall and the cabinet and hid in there for 3 hours!!! He is fine now though, he loves being the only kitty in the house!!!!
So we got here arounjd 8:45 AM on Sunday. I finally got to meet my roomie and I love her already :) She had made me a little "Welcome to Atlanta" gift basket with some candles and body wash, a picture frame, and gift cards to Publix, Target, and Ikea!! It was so nice :) She had some guy friends here to help unload, and we got everything done in under two hours. After we dropped off the Uhaul we went to Chipotle for lunch, then grocery shopping at Walmart (which is right down the road...yay!!)
The only thing I don't like about ATL is that I don't know where anything is! I get nervous to venture out to find something because there is so much construction, I'm afraid I'm going to take a wrong turn and get lost. But I haven't yet!
Sunday night we went to my Aunt Tina and Uncle David's house for dinner. It was so yummy, I love cooking out, it's one of my favorite parts of summer! The girls are getting so big, too. I saw them 2 years ago last so you can imagine how much they've grown. After dinner all of the moving finally caught up to me, I definitely fell asleep on the couch! So we skipped out and headed home for some much needed sleep.
Monday we were finally well rested and took advantage of the day to put stuff together! Brian was awesome, he put together my dresser and desk, helped me re-arrange the living room and unpack a ton! We also hung some mirrors and stuff. We took a break to take a trip to Ikea. It was both of our's first time in an Ikea, I could have spent all day in there! (And a lot of money!). But we managed to find exactly what I was looking for...a basic coffee table, and it was only $29.99! (I had a gift card for $30!) We also got an end table to match for $13! They were the final touches to our living room and I love the way the space turned out!! (More pictures here)
We cooked dinner on Monday night and watched a movie and tried to relax on our last night together for awhile. Then yesterday morning we got up early, had breakfast, and took Brian to the airport. It was so hard to say goodbye, but, I get to see him again soon! I busied myself for the rest of yesterday by unpacking, I have most of the boxes unpacked, though I need a home for everything now!!!
THEN last night my cousins (on my mom's side) came over! Steven is 19 and Rachel is getting ready to turn 18, and I haven't seen them in about 10 years!!! We just hung out and played cards and caught up. Starting next Wednesday myself, Steven, and my Uncle are doing a bowling league! I'm so excited to have a weekly thing to look forward to and I'll get shoes at the end of it! :)
Today is more unpacking, I think I'm going to go check out our fitness center this morning and maybe reward myself with some pool time later!!!
I hope everyone is doing well! I miss you all and I can't wait for you to come visit!!!! :)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
So the past few days have been pretty good!
After realizing I will be pretty lonely, bored, and broke my first week in Atlanta, I went out on a limb and decided to do something about it. I emailed everyone in my training class and offered to host a potluck supper at my place (since I'm sure everyone else will be broke) so we can get to know each other. The response was overwhelming and so far everyone except one person is coming!!!! It should be a lot of fun!
I did some more packing and cleaning out last night and posted a TON of stuff up on Craigslist to sell. If I sell it all I will make like $500 bucks, so keep your fingers crossed!
This weekend I am going to Ocean City for April's Bachelorette Party! I'm so excited to spend a whole weekend with my girls at the beach!!!!!!!
More updates later, now it's time for packing!
After realizing I will be pretty lonely, bored, and broke my first week in Atlanta, I went out on a limb and decided to do something about it. I emailed everyone in my training class and offered to host a potluck supper at my place (since I'm sure everyone else will be broke) so we can get to know each other. The response was overwhelming and so far everyone except one person is coming!!!! It should be a lot of fun!
I did some more packing and cleaning out last night and posted a TON of stuff up on Craigslist to sell. If I sell it all I will make like $500 bucks, so keep your fingers crossed!
This weekend I am going to Ocean City for April's Bachelorette Party! I'm so excited to spend a whole weekend with my girls at the beach!!!!!!!
More updates later, now it's time for packing!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Graduation!
Yesterday I graduated from college!
It's been such a lonnnng time coming, and it is still so surreal that it is all done and over with. I went to the big ceremony at the coliseum, then to lunch, then to the departmental ceremony. THEN I had a cookout and party at my place, it was such a great time!
Thank you everyone who came out yesterday, but thank you even more to EVERYONE who has supported me over the past five years. I've had a lot of ups and downs, but in the end I made it though, and now I am officially a VCU Alumn. 14 days til ATL!
It's been such a lonnnng time coming, and it is still so surreal that it is all done and over with. I went to the big ceremony at the coliseum, then to lunch, then to the departmental ceremony. THEN I had a cookout and party at my place, it was such a great time!
Thank you everyone who came out yesterday, but thank you even more to EVERYONE who has supported me over the past five years. I've had a lot of ups and downs, but in the end I made it though, and now I am officially a VCU Alumn. 14 days til ATL!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I'm really moving to Atlanta? Really?
Ok so now that school is ending and I'm actually getting ready to move it's getting time to start updating this thing more regularly.
First off--we didn't get that other place. It's a long story but let's just say the guy was an asshole and it fell through.
But the GOOD thing is that we found an even better place. In the same area (Midtown), ACROSS from the marta line, 2 bed 2 bath on the 22nd (top!) floor!! We LOVE it and I'm so glad we found a great place.
I started packing tonight. Not just a couple of things, like REALLY packing. I have seven big boxes done. All of my shelves are empty, my walls are bare, and in its place are these gigantic, stark boxes.
I found my yearbooks from highschool while I was packing. I was looking through the notes that people wrote to me promising to stay in touch, how we were such good friends, etc. It makes me sad to think that I was at one point so close to these people, but now we rarely talk. I know that's life.....but it just made me start thinking about what the next year will bring. How many of the people that I am so close to now will I still be close to? Who will keep their promises?
So here I am, sitting in Emily's room because she is out of town, Sam has people over partying, Lynn is out with her friends, and I feel so lonely. To the point it aches deep inside. I don't know if I have enough gas to get to Brian's house or not but I'm going to try, because the next time I feel this lonely he will be three states away.
So this is how I am going to feel every day for the next three years...awesome. I hope this job is worth it.
First off--we didn't get that other place. It's a long story but let's just say the guy was an asshole and it fell through.
But the GOOD thing is that we found an even better place. In the same area (Midtown), ACROSS from the marta line, 2 bed 2 bath on the 22nd (top!) floor!! We LOVE it and I'm so glad we found a great place.
I started packing tonight. Not just a couple of things, like REALLY packing. I have seven big boxes done. All of my shelves are empty, my walls are bare, and in its place are these gigantic, stark boxes.
I found my yearbooks from highschool while I was packing. I was looking through the notes that people wrote to me promising to stay in touch, how we were such good friends, etc. It makes me sad to think that I was at one point so close to these people, but now we rarely talk. I know that's life.....but it just made me start thinking about what the next year will bring. How many of the people that I am so close to now will I still be close to? Who will keep their promises?
So here I am, sitting in Emily's room because she is out of town, Sam has people over partying, Lynn is out with her friends, and I feel so lonely. To the point it aches deep inside. I don't know if I have enough gas to get to Brian's house or not but I'm going to try, because the next time I feel this lonely he will be three states away.
So this is how I am going to feel every day for the next three years...awesome. I hope this job is worth it.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Roomies!
So after months of searching I finally posted an ad on Craigslist looking for a roommate, and believe it or not, I found a normal one!!! (Haha)
Everyone , meet Kelly, my new roommate!
She is the same age as me, love animals, and has been in ATL for the past year, so she is able to do all the legwork of the apartment hunting. IN FACT, we may have already found a place, you can see pics here.
The place is in downtown ATL, within walking distance to everything we could possibly need. The MARTA (it's like ATL's metro/subway) is literally across the street from the building, which means I could take it to work every day and save a boatload on gas and frustration from driving in the traffic!! Right around the corner is a library, park, various restaurants and shops, a few pubs, etc etc. It's in our price range and right now is at the top of our list for a place to live, so keep your fingers crossed!!!!
Finding a roomie and almost finding a place has made me so incredibly excited about moving to Atlanta!! This time in 2 months I will be a Georgia Peach!
OH, and only 44 days until graduation!!!!
Everyone , meet Kelly, my new roommate!
She is the same age as me, love animals, and has been in ATL for the past year, so she is able to do all the legwork of the apartment hunting. IN FACT, we may have already found a place, you can see pics here.
The place is in downtown ATL, within walking distance to everything we could possibly need. The MARTA (it's like ATL's metro/subway) is literally across the street from the building, which means I could take it to work every day and save a boatload on gas and frustration from driving in the traffic!! Right around the corner is a library, park, various restaurants and shops, a few pubs, etc etc. It's in our price range and right now is at the top of our list for a place to live, so keep your fingers crossed!!!!
Finding a roomie and almost finding a place has made me so incredibly excited about moving to Atlanta!! This time in 2 months I will be a Georgia Peach!
OH, and only 44 days until graduation!!!!
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