Well enough of that. I am back mainly because I have moved! Yes, I have moved from my hometown in Jersey to a new place in Maryland. My new place is located about 20 minutes northeast of Washington D.C. It is a nice town in a nice area with extremely nice people. As Frank says, it's nice to be nice to the nice.
Why did I move, you ask? Well I am here because I am starting grad school at the University of Maryland. I will be studying to get my masters in both History and Library Science. It takes three years.....so you're stuck with me for at least that long.
What will I be blogging about? Excellent question. Anything and everything that I might be involved in. No I will not include trivial details about what I ate for dinner, although that could be a topic when I choose to make an awesome meal. I will not blog everyday either. Only when I do something that I deem riveting enough to tell the world. This might include trips to DC and the surrounding area or updates on the half marathon I will be running in September.
For my first blog post, I will tell of my move to this lovely state. I don't have any packing pictures so I will describe as best as possible and then give you images of the final product.
Packing for my move began in June. I knew I would have two weeks to pack after returning from Alaska so I have to get a head start. I began the process by packing my books. If you know me well, you know I have a small library. I packed 8 boxes of books. I left a bookshelf and a half in New Jersey.
Yeah, I gots lots of books
So after packing the books, everything else would be simple. We went to Alaska, had a fantastic time, and then we came back. Suddenly, I had two weeks to pack up my life. Two weeks to say goodbye to friends and family. Two weeks to PTD. (That is pack, tan, drink to those who don't get my Jersey Shore reference.)
So I packed. Some clothes in suitcases but most was left in the dresser. Put all my stuffed animals in a big tub. Packed toiletries and other necessities. Packed games, pictures and knickknacks. I tried to tan. Went to LBI one day and then to Sea Bright another day. Didn't succeed too well in that department.
But I passed with flying colors in the drinking department. Not like any of you expected any less of me. Did some karaoke, went to the Stone Pony for the first time. Danced my face off at the Downtown. Had my first experience in Seaside Heights at Hooks and it was pretty awesome. Said goodbye to great friends at a going away party at my house. Really enjoyed my last two weeks.
Saturday arrived. Pops and I packed the Budget Truck to the brim. Then I packed up my car and called it a day. My room echoed as I walked through it, empty of all the furniture that made it my room. Gone were my bed, my dresser, my lamps, my bookshelves, my tv, my filing cabinets, my photos, my rugs. A few things remained, items I couldn't bring with me. I slept the last two nights in Tim's room, sleeping fitfully in a room that was not my own.
Then Sunday morning arrived. I went through the morning ritual as if in a trance. Washed, ate breakfast and got into the car. We drove to Maryland, Mom and I in my car and Dad in the truck. Barring a few direction problems, we all arrived by 1 and began unpacking.
We were lucky that is didn't rain. It had called for thunderstorms but nothing happened. WE unloaded the truck, broke for lunch, and then finished the unloading process. Then came the unpacking process, something that is infinitely more difficult than the packing process. However, it got done, albeit some minor scuffles between mother and daughter.
It's a vanity that spins. Thank you IKEA
I have a walk-in closet. I'm spoiled for life.
No room is complete without a sexy picture of Johnny Depp.
We did our shopping trips on Monday and finished the decoration process by Tuesday morning. We had enjoyed a good weekend together, settling me into my new home. Spent lots of money, leisurely walked through IKEA and ate in great restaurants in the area. We went into DC today, got lunch in Union Station and discovered all the shops in the station. I saw mom onto the train. She headed back to New Jersey, a true empty-nester, while I embarked on my new life in Maryland. I've cut off most of the apron strings - no more comments about it, Tim.
Of course, I will be back to visit New Jersey and enjoy my friends and family who live there. Who knows, I might end up back there one day. Keep reading to see how my future unfolds.
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