First- I really want to apologize to everyone for being so absent lately. I’ve never moved my entire life to another state before, and I’m completely overwhelmed, exhausted and maddeningly busy trying to check off item after item on a seemingly never ending to do list, all while trying to get accustomed to an entirely new city and an entirely new job.
But, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I signed and overnighted my apartment lease late last week and my moving crew (huge shout out to Phi Delta Theta at Kettering!) dropped my boxes, bags and bins off in my new abode this past Saturday.
This apartment is kind of exciting because it’s my first “real” apartment by myself. In the past, I’ve either lived with roommates, boyfriends or family members. I had a one-bedroom to myself for an internship four years ago, but I was only there for three months and only during the week. It was such a temporary stint that I never bothered to furnish or decorate my living room and only brought a bed and a dresser with me.
Since that internship, I’ve lived in a college party house with eight or so of my closest friends (miss you 1018!) and several two bedrooms with other roommates.
So, this apartment is a little different. I leased a one-bedroom within Chicago’s city limits, and I’m really excited to put my own personal touch on it. It’ll be a bit strange getting used to living by myself, especially in such a big city, but I’m already thinking about what I’m going to do with the (very small) space.
