Finding My Rhythm

Well, I've finally settled into life in Atlanta... well settled may be a stretch of the truth but I'm here. Moving was a little bit more difficult (and expensive) than I had anticipated so I didn't arrive until Sunday and had very little time to prepare for work on Monday.

It's very weird to be back home and having my Mom wash my clothes, having dinner ready when I get home and having her come wake me up every morning rather than using my spiffy alarm clock. I woke up this morning and for a second, I felt like I had never left. Like my years in DC only existed in my overactive imagination.

Other than missing my friends and my space, things are well. I really love my new project at the CDC. The work is interesting and more important, it feels like what I'm working on makes a difference - like some how peoples lives will ultimately be made better by the work I'm doing today. Even though I'm still with the company, I'm having to adjust to being the new girl again. Thank God a friend of mine from the VA office is here and that my Mom and old co-workers are across the street! The culture here is very different from what I'm used to and although the South is known for being a little more hospitable than the north, that has not been my experience yet.

I finally have a new place! WOO HOO! I'm so excited to be living in-town and not having to drive an hour to and from work, which is the case while I'm staying with my parents. The place I found is really nice and spacious. It's 400 more square feet than my place in VA and $400 less per month! I could've died when she told me it was $739/mo... I paid more than that when I two roommates when I first moved to Virginia!! I'm planning on moving in on December 22 and unpacking over the holidays.

Well, there's no shortage of work around here so let me get to it!