I realize that my blogging tends to sound a little on the glass half empty side. All I can say is that I'm trying to not be such a negative person. You know, enjoy the sunrise (which I did this morning) and stop to smell the flowers (before they freeze to death). Like I said, I'm a work in progress. All joking aside life is going pretty well. I'm content with where I am in life right now. I'm thankful for my faith, family, friends and job. Really that's quite a lot to be thankful for. I just don't think many people would enjoy my rants about the rays of sunshine in life or the furry kittens of the world. Kittens....I'll leave that for another day at Dunn Bros Coffee (where I enjoy their free wifi with coffee).
Now, let's move onto my recent living alone stories and adventures.
First, I live in a decent size apartment complex. There are 24 large units in my building with multiple complexes on the block. Most of the time I'm fortunate enough to live in a world where I feel as if I don't have any neighbors. I hardly hear a peep from them, until last night that is. It's around 10:15pm and I'm really hoping to pass out at any moment. I've been really tired lately. Out of nowhere I hear giggles from a highly pitched annoying sounding female. Then from what I can assume to be her boyfriend starts laughing too. I'm not so cynical where I find this impossible to tolerate. The tickle-me-Elmo fest continued for only a few moments. I then hear her say in her still annoying but now sounding like a baby voice, "Nooooo, this is my bed. My bed. My bed." *giggle giggle* Whatever, they shut up. If my two required years in the dorms taught me anything it's that when you suspect "coitous" (thanks for my education The Big Bang Theory) you're probably going to have to put up with the ruckus. I don't want to be too crude here. We are all adults, hopefully. Well, let's just say that by the end of their horizontal jogging I lost sleep, realized I would have something to blog about and suddenly had the urge to pound a nail into the wall at 6:30am when I would wake up. I'm sure I could find something to hang....
No, in case you're wondering I wasn't that rude even though they were. I did the mature thing - I sang a top 40 medley this morning in the shower.
Last story for the day. In order to get our security deposit back we had to mail in the receipt for our last months utility bill. Joy had lingering bills as well that were partly mine. She sent me a total and I wrote her a check. I intended to send it today after work. Traffic was good and I arrived at the post office at 5:35. What kind of post office closes at 5:30?? Ugh. I continue on my way to the next post office downtown. I knew it would be a hassle, but it was a bigger hassle than I expected. I couldn't find a place to park. Sorry Joy. I'll try and send your check tomorrow!
Kat
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Welcome to Minneapolis
For those of you who aren't aware I've been living in Minneapolis now for a first week and half. It's been an adventure so far to say the least. In this short time I've already met many new and wonderful people, started attending a great church, and have been trying extra hard to learn street names (refer to previous posts on my need to learn direction). Here's a simple breakdown of the past 11 days of my life.
1) People: It's been hard adjusting to life in the big city. I'm grateful for all of the new people I've met and truely hope to develop all of the relationships I've made so far. Everyone has been a blessing despite the curves life continues to throw my direction.
2) Places: There are an overwhelming amount of beautiful places to see. There's always something to do here and for my reforming hermit self, this is a good thing.
3) Apartment Life: From the get go moving into my apartment was a hassle. Prepare for some complaining. Moving over Labor Day weekend is probably the worst weekend to move. When you are finally able to locate that checkin list burried underneath boxes and piles of stuff, you'll probably learn the office is closed. You'll be left with no working stove, a clogged bathroom sink, no smoke detector (but hey you don't have a stove. You're in the clear), and bedroom blinds that don't work. All of this is quite an overwhelming feeling. Especially considering I picked a 3rd story apartment because I ran out of energy to keep looking. However, I'm thankful I have a relatively nice and roomie place to live. It's comfortable and safe. Now, I just have to adjust to hearing noises all night. Maybe after a month I'll be able to sleep through the night? Lord willing...
4) Work: Work is going well. Having a 40 hour a week working lifestyle also takes some getting used to. I'm very thankful for having a decent paying job as a recent graduate. But I know it's not something I want to do with my life forever.
In a nutshell life is goodish. The journey has been and always will be filled with ups and downs. Each experience is shaping the person I'm becoming through the good and the bad. I try my best to remain strong and trust that God has a plan for me. There's no need to race through it or push our circumstances. Instead, I prefer to enjoy the crazy rollercoaster day by day.
1) People: It's been hard adjusting to life in the big city. I'm grateful for all of the new people I've met and truely hope to develop all of the relationships I've made so far. Everyone has been a blessing despite the curves life continues to throw my direction.
2) Places: There are an overwhelming amount of beautiful places to see. There's always something to do here and for my reforming hermit self, this is a good thing.
3) Apartment Life: From the get go moving into my apartment was a hassle. Prepare for some complaining. Moving over Labor Day weekend is probably the worst weekend to move. When you are finally able to locate that checkin list burried underneath boxes and piles of stuff, you'll probably learn the office is closed. You'll be left with no working stove, a clogged bathroom sink, no smoke detector (but hey you don't have a stove. You're in the clear), and bedroom blinds that don't work. All of this is quite an overwhelming feeling. Especially considering I picked a 3rd story apartment because I ran out of energy to keep looking. However, I'm thankful I have a relatively nice and roomie place to live. It's comfortable and safe. Now, I just have to adjust to hearing noises all night. Maybe after a month I'll be able to sleep through the night? Lord willing...
4) Work: Work is going well. Having a 40 hour a week working lifestyle also takes some getting used to. I'm very thankful for having a decent paying job as a recent graduate. But I know it's not something I want to do with my life forever.
In a nutshell life is goodish. The journey has been and always will be filled with ups and downs. Each experience is shaping the person I'm becoming through the good and the bad. I try my best to remain strong and trust that God has a plan for me. There's no need to race through it or push our circumstances. Instead, I prefer to enjoy the crazy rollercoaster day by day.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Don't Worry we Survived Moving
We are moved out and on our own! Now that we are no longer roomies, I guess we'll just have to share our independent living adventures.
Yeah, it's been a while. But really I had nothing new to share. My life basically consisted of working and job hunting. For the last week it has been work, moving, and sleeping. The move only took me about 7 trips in my station wagon in two days (I could have done it in one but I also had plans to go to the State Fair). I finally was able to get some major unpacking done the last two days (after only living here 4 days). My place is finally coming together but I still have plenty of work to do. It sure was nice when I just went away for a weekend last time and came back to the whole place set up. Where is Kat when I need her?
I finally got my internet set up this morning. Stupid Comcast. I called to have everything transferred and they told me I would just need to bring the equipment with me and set it up and they would be able to just turn it on from outside. Well they were wrong when I finally set it up Tuesday evening it didn't work. So they had to send someone out this morning.
My new place is pretty nice. I could use more storage, like a coat closet maybe, but otherwise it is suiting me just fine. The key to my apartment is a little tricky though. I struggle with normally, so I was a little weary of how it would go after being downtown. Well Monday night I went out and came back and unlocked the door on the first try, no struggle at all. But just about every time since then I struggle. And last night I'm pretty sure I heard someone snoring, talk about thin walls! But really that's it, no more complaints, it's a nice apartment.
Side story: Last week my friend Tiffany and I went to the Minnesota state fair after a long hard day of moving. We decided to sit down for some ice cream and people watching. While we were sitting there Tiffany spots a little girl (I'd guess about 3) and says I hope she is wearing something under her shirt or dress whichever that is. It was short for a dress but a long shirt. So I'm watching this little girl (and yes she had shorts on) and see she is holding herself so I says to Tiffany, "she needs to pee" and Tiffany looks and says "oh yeah she does, she's gunna end up going right there" about 4-5 minutes later we look over to see a puddle under her and her mom trying to clean off her shoe. Poor little girl. Moral of the story parents: pay attention when your child needs to pee.
Otherwise no real exciting stories to share. I'll try to lead a more exciting life so I have more to share.
~ Joy
Yeah, it's been a while. But really I had nothing new to share. My life basically consisted of working and job hunting. For the last week it has been work, moving, and sleeping. The move only took me about 7 trips in my station wagon in two days (I could have done it in one but I also had plans to go to the State Fair). I finally was able to get some major unpacking done the last two days (after only living here 4 days). My place is finally coming together but I still have plenty of work to do. It sure was nice when I just went away for a weekend last time and came back to the whole place set up. Where is Kat when I need her?
I finally got my internet set up this morning. Stupid Comcast. I called to have everything transferred and they told me I would just need to bring the equipment with me and set it up and they would be able to just turn it on from outside. Well they were wrong when I finally set it up Tuesday evening it didn't work. So they had to send someone out this morning.
My new place is pretty nice. I could use more storage, like a coat closet maybe, but otherwise it is suiting me just fine. The key to my apartment is a little tricky though. I struggle with normally, so I was a little weary of how it would go after being downtown. Well Monday night I went out and came back and unlocked the door on the first try, no struggle at all. But just about every time since then I struggle. And last night I'm pretty sure I heard someone snoring, talk about thin walls! But really that's it, no more complaints, it's a nice apartment.
Side story: Last week my friend Tiffany and I went to the Minnesota state fair after a long hard day of moving. We decided to sit down for some ice cream and people watching. While we were sitting there Tiffany spots a little girl (I'd guess about 3) and says I hope she is wearing something under her shirt or dress whichever that is. It was short for a dress but a long shirt. So I'm watching this little girl (and yes she had shorts on) and see she is holding herself so I says to Tiffany, "she needs to pee" and Tiffany looks and says "oh yeah she does, she's gunna end up going right there" about 4-5 minutes later we look over to see a puddle under her and her mom trying to clean off her shoe. Poor little girl. Moral of the story parents: pay attention when your child needs to pee.
Otherwise no real exciting stories to share. I'll try to lead a more exciting life so I have more to share.
~ Joy
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