i made it to philly!

Wow, it has been a while since that last post. No I didn't die in a horrific plane crash! However I was in air an extra hour or so due to an ice storm in Philly. Joy.

Holy cow, where has the time gone? I seriously love it here. I get to live with awesome cousins who have awesome children (not just saying that because I know you read this pann! ^_~) And everything is just... AWESOME! LoL. I need a thesaurus.

So far I have spent my time adjusting to the move. I can't say it has been hard because Pann and her family have been so wonderful! They redecorated a room for me and I LOVE it. It is so bright and colorful. I am so thankful that they have welcomed me with such open arms.

I am also trying to adjust to the cold.
*What is this feeling? Where is the warmth of the sun? Where are my Palm Trees?!*

And the days are going by so fast now that I have something to do and people to interact with.

So thats where I have been. But I promise I will be back soon.

first step

I have made my first step on my journey to Philly. Yesterday I said my goodbyes to family and friends in PSL,FL. NL and I picked K up from her parents and set off for the West Palm Beach train Station. I will be staying with K today and she will drive me to the Miami airport tomorrow. I am kind of sad at how I left NL. He was handing me my luggage and then the train conductor announced "Step clear of the doors". I leaned out and kissed him quickly, said, "I love you" and, "Goodbye." I really wish it hadn't have been so rushed! I am going to miss him ALOT! I love him and I know he understands that I have to do this for me. I just wish I could have held onto him for a few moments longer.

i can't really sleep...

...so I'm watching Jeff Dunham Clips. This guy is a ventriloquist with many personalities... so far this is my favorite...

Achmed the Dead Terrorist

woohoo

I just got rid of all 3 of my prom dresses on freecycle, too!

Bye, bye chains of bondage! I shall rid thineself of clutter!

freecycle

Ever since Pann mentioned it in one of her blogs, I have been poking around on my county's freecycle. This is a site where you can offer up items you want to be rid of but dont want to doom to an eternal life in a landfill. I haven't had any need for items I have seen posted yet, but today I did complete my first successful cycle!
I have been packing to move to Philadelphia, as you all know, and I have a few things I know I can't bring with me. So I posted them. And about 30 minutes ago someone picked up 5 pairs of shoes that had alot of use left in them (a few I haven't even WORN before.... what? they were on sale!) I know I never would have thrown the shoes away but it is nice to know that someone else will be appreciating them now. One pair were my prom shoes from 2 years ago! Another I bought from Avon only to find I hated them. Yay... less stuff!

Now back to packing... >_<

return to philly, cont.

Now, back to that post I started...

When I was 16, I moved to Philly to stay with my Aunt D and Uncle L. My life changed. First of all, these people were the first adults who said I could call them by their first names and drop the formal Aunt/Uncle. Wowza! (I know, I was sheltered) I was also introduced to independence, equality, performing arts, and Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches (Yum!). In turn, I became a whole new person. I developed a personality and confidence, where before I was a follower and adapter. I learned that I was someone worth knowing. I was the happiest I could ever be.

But then I came back to Florida. Ok, yeah, Florida is great! For vacations. And retired people. For young adults who need to have fun and learn and broaden their horizons, not so much. Almost every girl I know in this area (that is around my age) falls under one of 3 categories.

1. Married or engaged to a Marine/Naval Officer/etc
2. Pregnant
3. In a Nursing Program

I, however have no desire to be married, pregnant or a nurse.

So... when the opportunity arose to move back to Philly, I JUMPED,
LEAPT,
BOUNDED,
POUNCED!

Philadelphia has soooo much more than my little hometown. It is such a diverse and freethinking city. It is someplace I can see myself living forever... and be happy about it! I really cannot wait to return.

And this golden opportunity has been given to me by no other than the magnificient Pann. My delightful ly demiurgic (just learned that word... forgive me if misused!) cousin-in-law. She has offered me a room in her home and I in return shall take care of her youngest daughter while she begins a new job. I feel so priveleged to be apart of this family- I really adore them all!

packing...

Wow. I have to get packing! I haven't even started! I have no idea where to begin.. I dont even have a suitcase!