I Have Arrived

FINALLY got my Internet set up! Fells great to be sitting on my couch checking my email. I finally feel like I’m settled in to  my new place! 

I woke up at 4 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, to move from Cary, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri. I got into my car, which I had packed the night before, nearly to the brim, with my most precious belongings: my clothes, yoga stuff, picture frames, decorative items from my room, the quilt my grandmother sewed me and my plants–they got shotgun.

I followed my dad and mom, he in the U-Haul and she in her car, to St. Louis. I had made the trip oh so many times before, and it’s a pretty long trip (between five and six hours), especially by yourself. I think the fact that I knew this trip down I-55 was going to be the last in a while made the time fly. (I didn’t even listen to a book on tape, which is standard for me on these hauls.) 

We arrived at our flat at about 10 a.m. The first 24 hours flew by. It is a blur of moving and unpacking and saying goodbye. I’m an only child leaving the nest, I think it is going to be an interesting transition for all of us–not one we’re not ready for, though.

Things are going great. It’s been 11 days and I’ve got to do and see a lot. Zach got me a new-to-me bike for my birthday! So, on a nice day (there haven’t been many yet…mostly rain), I took a ride to and around Tower Grove Park. It was fun! I love spring! 

I’ve also been to two of the neighborhood eateries. Murdoch Perk and Macklind Avenue Deli. Both had delish food, nice people and free wifi! 

I’m also teaching yoga at a local gym and studio. And, I’ve got some intriguing freelance stuff in the works! I’m very excited. When the weather gets nice, I will take some photos. There’s bound to be some great color with all this water!