Getting settled in my temporary home

Yesterday was a long day of traveling, but I made it to Seattle safe and sound.  Every time I share with someone I am moving to Florida, they quickly tell me it rains a lot.  When I arrived to Seattle, the sun was shining and it was in the 60's.  I was fortunate enough to find people to help me with my 5 suitcases along the way.  When I got to the rental car counter, I realized that all of this luggage would not fit in the car so they upgraded me to a jeep.  When I arrived to the apartment complex, the leasing agent helped me bring my bags upstairs.  I am staying in an efficiency apartment with a small kitchenette and washer/dryer.  There is no separate bedroom but it is nicely decorated and I am very comfortable.  It feels like college again.  I used FaceTime to give my parents the virtual tour.  I went out to Target and bought some paper goods and a few groceries.  In bed at 8:30 pm.

I am definitely not used to the time change.  I was awake at 5:30 am.  I took a ride around town and came back here and unpacked.  Normally, Dan packs me for all of trips but this time I took my time to make sure I had all of my work clothes.  My suitcases have been packed for about 2 weeks.  (Yes, I was a little excited).  I figured if I forgot anything I can go out and buy what I need.  But I realized this afternoon that I forgot to pack all of my bras (of all things to forget).

Dan left for his cruise vacation with his mom.  I spoke to him on the phone while they were sailing past the bahamas.  Technology is awesome.  It is going to be very strange to not be able to talk to him the next several days while they are cruising.

I spent the afternoon watching UCONN beat Florida.  It was fun to follow the posts on Facebook and know that some former HMA alumni were at the game.  I hope they realized it and found each other.  I have been to that stadium and it is enormous.

I am going to Mass in the morning.  I found a church close to here and I spoke to the music director yesterday.  She only works part time for the church and runs 4 choirs and schedules cantors for 6 Masses every weekend.  I told her that I was looking to volunteer on occasion when I get settled.  I plan to meet her tomorrow.