Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Week One

I left London one week ago.

That doesn't seem possible.  I am settled in an apartment, currently sharing it with my parents until they leave to go back overseas.  It's nice to have the company.  I think I will miss my housemates even more once my parents leave and I'm back to living single again.

I finished unpacking my bags last night, finding space for clothes and decorations and such.  I told my parents we should count how many suitcases are in this apartment.  I'm sure it would be a record for three people!  My parents have the master bedroom, I'm in a second bedroom, and the third is currently the suitcase room.

Day One back in the US of A was spent with my little niece Anna.  She's a cutie.  Unfortunately, she was sick and was spending the day with her Gran.  I also got to see my sister.  Day Two, my Dad and I drove to see my grandparents, aunt, and cousins and also make a trip to the Doctor.  Day Three, my parents and I made a trip to Boston for the weekend to see a special someone. :)

Leslie was a great host and tour guide.  We all had a really great weekend.  I made fun of the Boston accent, but I actually do like it.  Boston is a pretty city too.

Mom looking at Old Ironsides

Leslie at the Bunker Hill Memorial 

Dad at Old Ironsides Canon Deck

Celtics Game for one of Leslie's friends birthday

Boston

Monday, we drove back to PA, arriving in the early evening.  Now that the "hellos" are said, it's time to start the settling in process.  I need to do some grocery shopping today and find my American checkbook.  I have to renew my drivers license!  I need to sort out a contract for a phone, considering I'm still using my UK number.

At the moment, it seems very natural to be here.  It still seems more like a visit than an actual move.  Unpacking was helpful, but goodness knows I've packed quite a few times in the last few years.  I'm really glad I have an easy schedule for the first two weeks back in the USA.  It helps to ease into being back in this country.


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