Thoughts

Hi Peeps!

I've been moved into my new apartment for about a week now, but I'm still only a quarter/third of the way unpacked. Mostly because I'm lazy I don't have storage or furniture to put stuff in.

After I moved, I was plagued with doubts (especially since my neighbor somewhat gleefully (at least to my mind) informed me that my pipes freeze in the winter, the last tenant paid almost $2,000 for heat last winter, and while the landlord was a really nice guy, he was lazy about the upkeep and fixing things-case in point, I'm missing a knob on a kitchen drawer, and the walls were supposed to be fixed (as in mudded, taped and repainted in the damaged areas) and were not (I took pictures so I will hopefully get my security deposit back).

After thinking about it, I realized...I really miss my hometown. And although it's an hour commute each way to my job (if I have it next year), I'm seriously considering moving back there next summer. This area is nice, but small. I went from living in the second biggest city in the state (with a population of almost 100,000, two Targets, two Staples, countless grocery stores and a mall...and cable tv/internet!) to a small town of just over 2,000. It's also about 15-20 minutes away from a Target, Staples, and grocery stores (with satellite tv that sometimes disappears when it rains). The only good thing about it is that it's 20 minutes from work.

I totally don't mind living on my own, but I think I like having the city and the hustle and bustle of people/things near me (even though I'm an introvert and basically stay in my apartment the whole time :) It'll will be something for me to seriously think about next spring.

I totally meant to go into the classroom today to start setting up, but I overslept and turned off the alarm took advantage of a rainy day to stay and snuggle in bed. I'll definitely have to go in (most of) next week to start setting up and getting ready. I have to go back on the 24th, but the kids don't start until the 30th, and since all those days are staff development, I really want to be set up before then.
 
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Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn