I'm HERE!

Hello, hello blog followers!

I honestly can't think of a creative way to start out this post other then to say I AM HERE! One moving truck, one minivan, and one compact car is what it took to get up here! The whole family helped me with packing, taping boxes, moving large pieces of furniture, putting together furniture, unloading the vehicles, and making this apartment feel as close to home as possible. The move itself went extremely smoothly and I couldn't have done it without my  incredible family members. I am truly blessed beyond words for each and everyone of them.

Last night (Thursday), my mom and Maria (my sister) stayed the night in the apartment with me and my dad and Matt (my brother) stayed in an apartment near by. It was so great to have my mom and Maria here with me on my first night. It was nice to have some company especially since my other roommates won't be here until tomorrow and Sunday. My mom and Maria continued to help me unpack until late into the evening and then they crashed in my living room. 

This morning, we met my dad and Matt for breakfast and then drove past Concordia and Sanford (the site of my clinical rotation). We then came back to the apartment to do a little more unpacking and organizing. 

Once the fam left about midday, I went into town to get groceries and take a drive around the Fargo-Moorhead area. I didn't want to go back to an empty apartment so I did everything I could to keep myself busy. In the few hours I have been here, I have already learned a few things:

1. Fargo and Moorhead are pretty legit places! I was kind of nervous to move up here especially since I know that some people like to poke fun at Fargo (don't worry...I was guilty of it too). But, I have to say, their mall is pretty great! I wandered in there for about two hours! Andddd...Fargo feels very historic. I like it! :) So, I guess the moral of the story is don't judge a place until you scope it out yourself.

2. I DO NOT like living by myself! I'm SO glad that I have roommates! It was weird not coming "home" to anybody. As most of you know, I really like to talk. So, to rid of my loneliness, I called maybe four-five of my friends. That made me feel a little better! Thankfully, one of my roommates will be here tomorrow morning! I'm counting down the hours!

Overall, I'm doing OK. This transition has definitely hit me head on. I am currently experiencing a variety of emotions at one time and it's very bizarre. Thankfully, I have had countless family and friends tell me today, "I am only a phone call away...call anytime you are lonely!" And boy, I plan to take them all up on that!

I ask for your prayers as I enter this week of orientation. I have no doubt in my mind that it will be fun and exciting yet tiring!

Much love,

Katie