You Oughta Know

No, I'm not in angry Alanis mode, but I figured it was time I told you where the heck I'm going this fall. You oughta know. I'm pleased to announce that I will become a Virginian in a few short months. Matt matched at North Carolina and I ended up keeping my spot at EVMS. It was tough, though. I liked Seattle and was not a little surprised/shocked that Matt matched at UNC considering he ranked so many Seattle programs. But that’s apparently not how the match works. It’s kind of scary, leaving a computerized system to decide your fate. Luckily it worked out for the best.

The great roommate search has actually been completed. I found some lovely people on the school’s website who were looking for a roommate. It was rather effortless. Now I’m figuring out what to hang onto and what to sell. It’s a weird feeling. I’ve spent the greater part of the past five years on my own, building a little household. Now I’m disassembling my life again to take off to another state. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be a permanently settled person, or if my nomadic tendencies will persist for the rest of my life. I’m already considering pursuing a year or two of art therapy experience in Scotland or Britain. How cool would that be?

In the meantime, back in the States, Matt, Melissa and I took a mini-holiday up to Spencer for Easter. It was a lovely weekend. We went up to the Lakes for tacos at the Taco House and rock skipping at Gull Point. Then we looped around to Lost Island for more sandy beach time. While we were there, we saw this fabulous turtle. Then it was back home for a nice dinner and singing with Mom and Dad. I am so incredibly lucky to have such wonderful friends.

Work is going well. We’ve been very busy with lots of new kiddos which always makes the boss man happy. I much prefer to be this busy rather than slow like last fall. My class is going well, too, although I must admit I have a slight case of senioritis (can you have senioritis with one independent study class?) and am not devoting myself 100% to this particular course. But as long as I get a decent grade, I’ll be happy. Independent study has never been my forte. I need interaction and feedback from classmates and instructors.

Well, there’s a little update on my world. I’ve had a very nice spring and look forward to May and June before I move. I need to make a list of all the “Iowa City” things I should do before I leave. I know Riverfest and Jazz Fest will be on there…as well as the farmer’s market…definitely Atlas and Hamburg at least a couple of times…let me know if you have any suggestions!

Peace and Love