Thursday August 4, 2011 8:06 PM

It's been too long!

I moved!

I got a used car!

I got a new phone!

And finally I am back online!

Slowly and surely, things in my new apartment are starting to look like someone lives here. Today I went out and got three plants, and thanks to the guys, they have names now!

This is Clarence. He is "Virtually Care-free".

The one on the left is Herb (thanks, Mike, for the name!), and the one on the right is Mark (thanks, Kyle!).

The picture in the corner is a painting of a lemon tree. I wanted to name it, but the painting is labeled "Lemon Tree". I guess it already has a name...

When I signed the lease for my new apartment, I didn't know that it is just blocks away from the only Korean supermarket for 30 miles. So I got super lucky and now I'm super happy! Maybe I should eat things other than rice and bok choy....

Work starts on Monday, which is something I'm nervous about and excited for. My boss says she'll work me hard, plus I'm taking additional classes, so I'm looking forward to being busy. On the other hand, I'm nervous because I don't know what they expect of me. I'm sure I'll be fine, but there's always that sinking feeling.... especially since moving across the country was super expensive...

On the bright side, I am within an hour of Legoland (opening in October), Dinosaur Land, Universal studios, Disney, Tampa, and Orlando - not to mention the Yuengling factory (that gives free tours) and a whole lot more! So if you come and visit, you can have tons of fun! (wink wink, nudge nudge)

I haven't met any of my upstairs neighbors yet, but I met one woman who's been living here for 25 years! As in, this apartment complex! She even used to be the manager! So I guess it's an OK place to live if she can stand it here for that long. Or else she's stuck in a contract or something...

I met a vegetarian last night - my waiter! He's not as fun as the Korean waiter, Jeff, but Seff (that really is his name btw) was very eager to keep an eye out for me and make sure all of my food was tasty and vegan even though we were eating at a bar that mainly served wings.

In my free time, I plan on doing some volunteer work. I'll be looking for places tomorrow, and maybe that will give me something to do on Saturday and Sunday so I don't tear my hair out or buy out the local health food store.

I'm seriously running out of things to say here! Why?!?!?!?!?!!!

I'm beginning to turn into a bit of a shopaholic - and not just food. I went shopping for three hours today and bought two shirts and 6 pairs of socks. And I also spent over an hour buying a smart phone!!!! I really need to curb my spending, especially since I spent all my money on my move!! Maybe I should hide my shopping list and try to decorate my apartment with things that don't cost money... like pictures!!!!

I printed out a bunch of great pictures from college, and I'm starting to find places to put them up around the apartment. Part of me says, "Oh no, I shouldn't hang that there because if my boss comes over, I don't look professional!", but the other part of me says, "This is my place, I can put pictures where I want!"

I think the pictures are going out, and if I have company over, they can appreciate my mohawk in all its glory.

Mmm... maybe I should bake for my neighbors. But I don't have any sugar, and if I go to the store, I won't leave until my cart is full and my card is maxed out.... Bad idea...

And I'm not hungry because I just had soup. And soup is good and fills me up. Because there was a ton of soup. Like, over a quart of soup for just me.

OK, I am leaving my wallet at home, grabbing my keys, and going for a walk around my new neighborhood!

Don't let strangers into your home, especially if you live alone!