So, we're mostly settled into our new place. It's actually really nice--we have front and back doors, and only one key for everything (weird), with grass on either side. Nina's loving the extra freedom this affords her--she can hang out in the back by herself and roll around in the grass and stuff (we leave her on the 20 foot leash, and check in every now and then, but there's much less people traffic here than in the city). We have screen door on both ends, so Nina can sit around inside and watch dog tv. There are lots of trees around, so there's a really high squirrel and cat count. On our walk earlier, we saw a bunny hanging out on someone's lawn. And tonight, as if to confirm my analogy that living here was like camping, a buck (big male deer) walked past our unit. It was amazing. Nina and Tony went in for a closer look, and Nina chased it off. It was HUGE.
The night we got in, a classmate of mine and her partner stopped by for a glass of wine. They brought plastic cups and Petit Ecoliers. If trends continue, it might not be so bad here at all.
What I learned during the move:
1. Hiring movers is awesome.
2. Super Wegman's is awesome.
3. Empty apartments that you lived in are depressing, no matter how ready to go you think you are.
4. It's of paramount importance to pack toothbrushes where you can find them.
5. Dogs make stressful situations way better.
6. Chris King reminded me of this, and it's true: almost nothing feels better than passing out on your new floor after a move.
