This has been quite an eventful week. Last Monday I spent most of the day cleaning out my room and packing all of my clothes, shoes, pictures frames, books, stuffed animals (I know, I'm 23 but there are some things that I just had to bring with me - one of them is the puppy Patrick got me from Santa Secret Shop back when I was in Kindergarten!) and everything else I could possibly fit in my Jetta. On Monday night, I drove Victoria and Sean up to Hoboken so they could get a feel for the area and see where my new apartment is!
We lugged everything out of my car to my apartment and they were such a huge help! On Tuesday morning, I had to go fill out some paperwork for my new job and Victoria and Sean waited patiently until I was finished. Then the three of us went to lunch in Grand Central Station and then walked to Times Square. We stopped for some pictures! (and yes, I realize that I will soon be the shortest person in the family! Sean is likely grow a few inches in the next few months and then it is all over for me!)
After Times Square, we took the PATH back to Hoboken and hung out for a bit at the apartment and then walked a few blocks to get "Italian Ices" - I have been told that it is not water ice in the greater New York area (and hoagies are "heros" - ugh - not sure if I will ever be able to change to those terms though :) Later that night we drove home and I had a great time with them and I am so happy they were able to see my new apartment so they will have a visual for when I talk about it!
On Wednesday, I did more packing and then got ready for a going away party with my family for my cousin going to Pitt, my other cousin going back to Penn State, my sister going back to Penn State and for me - moving to Hoboken! We had a really nice night and although it was sad to know it would be a little while until I saw them again, it was nice to know that they supported me in my decision and wished me well in my new city!
On Thursday, my Mom and sisters and I went to BJs and pretty much bought the store - we were there for three hours and packed the car with enough shampoo, soap, olive oil, pasta, paper towels and toilet paper, etc to last each of us about 8 years. Lord knows I don't need another toothbrush until I'm 27 - but hey, they were a good deal! :)
Thursday afternoon I went to pick up a few more furniture items (which I will save for another post with pictures!) and then went home and packed the last items that I couldn't fit in the first two trips. Then it was off to sleep for the last time in my bed which was very sad and strange.
Friday morning, after one more walk with Misty and then a cup of tea with my Mom, I finished packing the car. Then I said a very tearful goodbye to my brother, sisters, Mom and dog and punched Hoboken into my GPS and was on my way. I couldn't believe that the day had come when I was actually moving into my new apartment.
As I was driving, I decided to listen to mixed CDs and one of the first songs that came on was Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York." What better way to start off this journey!
Start spreading the news
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
New York, New York
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
You're doing it, Kathryn! Old Blue Eyes knows his stuff. You can make it there and you can make it anywhere. Enjoy every second of your new adventure.
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