I've started some serious To-Do lists, planning pretty much every day from now until May 27th. That's my departure date. A little earlier than I'd expected. I have to renew my license before I leave because I turn 21 while I'm down there. I need to finish school strong (which is looking like a scarier and scarier prospect every day). And I need to get there. But the flights booked, the date is set. Ready set go, right?
I've started working on packing. I definitely overpacked last time, but I'm now going double the time so what is double packing? I'm actually coming home in September for my aunt's wedding so I can switch out some stuff then. But at least I know not to pack an absolute ton of business clothes. I rarely wore them and they took up so much space in my suitcase. I need them for Traditions and for class (which I'm for some reason not eligible to sign up for during the summer. Hmmm..). I figure I'll just pack my P.F. Chang's blazer and pants and a few plain blouses that I can also wear on the off days. I also now know where to buy almost everything down there. I can also use the ship to store option to pick up my comforter and bedding at Walmart. Plus (because I really want to live at Vista Way again), I can grab soap and shampoo from Walgreens and The Dollar Tree right around the corner.
The only real dilemma I'm facing now is whether or not to pick my roommate before I go down. I absolutely loved my roommate Stephanie from my last program, we got along splendidly, and we had fun together even if we didn't get to see each other all the time. That being said, my roommates definitely helped me grow as a person and changed my perspective on living alone. It was tough at points but now looking back on it I love them all. I've joined a few groups on Facebook (which is how I met Steph last time) but without success. If you remember Steph and I were going to live at a one bedroom in Chatham but when we arrived the only options were the 4 bedroom in Patterson or the 3 bedroom at Vista. It actually worked at great and I would love to get another 3 bedroom at Vista. When I say that in the groups though, I think it scares people. Vista Way (aka "Vista Lay") has a pretty scary reputation as party central, which I know scared me away from the place too. But in reality it has the cheapest rent, it's close to my favorite place in the world (THE DOLLAR TREE. I'm rich at the Dollar Tree), and it's really not that bad. I personally thought it felt "homier" than the other complexes which appear to be bleached clean versions of hotels. If that floats your boat. I'm considering possibly going down by myself and just requesting placement in a 3 bedroom at Vista. But I would at least like to know the person I'm going to share my bedroom with. My ace in the hole though is my 21st birthday. I don't actually drink, but on my birthday I will be offered the ability to move into a new Non-wellness apartment, so if it doesn't work out then I will be able to move into a new place. And I might fanagle it to somehow live with one of my former roommates from last program. I don't know how I'll manage that, most likely by framing one of their roommates in some spectacular scandal. Kidding. I don't have the time for that. Possibly bribery...
But yes, that is what I'm up to. I also shared this blog in the Custodial Fall/Fall Advantage 2013 group, so if any of you have any questions feel free to post them on here. I'd love to offer help without sounding like a pain: *pompous accent* "Well on my program..."
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| Forgot about my awesome Water Mickeys. Although they cannot compare to Andrew's! |
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