a snap from our stop in Moab, UT at Arches National Park (Delicate Arch) – one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
1.) You will sleep on an air mattress longer than you’d like to publicly admit
(75 days my friends. I did not own a bed for 75 days.) I did manage to sleep on: couches, the floors, friend’s beds, planes, my parents house, a tent…etc.
sneak peek of the new bed & bedding…does this make me look like an adult yet?
2.) You will get pretty darn lonely some days
As someone who thrives off social situations (majority of the time) this whole “being across the country from almost all friends and family” thing is REALLY hard. So much so that I’ve probably already told people I’m ready to move back about 15 different times.
3.) You forget about how much you will actually need to furnish a new apartment
Those silverware drawer dividers and ice cube trays you took for granted in previous apartments? Yep, you will spend at least 3 weeks searching through assorted local Targets for those only to realize you’ve been skimming over the correct aisle EVERY SINGLE TIME.
I conquered Target last Thursday so now if you come visit our silverware will be organized and you can have ice in your beverage. Little victories.
all the forks are in the dishwasher…don’t worry.
4.) You will have to find a new EVERYTHING
grocery store, pharmacy, running loop, car wash, bank, closest Target…the list goes on. So far I’ve found my grocery store(s), my running loop and I opened a bank account out here.
Next up: finding all the doctors/dentists/healthcare providers; wish me luck.
5.) People will think you have an accent
I’ve been asked about my accent at least 5 times so far. Apparently I say my A’s weird?? (who knew!)
That’s all I have today guys, I hope you’re all feeling refreshed & ready to tackle this Monday. I know I’m already feeling a heck of a lot better than last week. More on that later…maybe.
-M
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This was such a great post! I honestly can’t even imagine the logistics that go into moving across the country…but it seems like you’re doing a really great job of managing it all so far!
Keep us posted on how everything goes <3
Jackie
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THanks girl – I’m doing my best to handle it all. Haha there are definitely good days and bad days
You set the bar really high at a young age- knew you were destined to do GREAT things. Don’t give up, keep moving forward! These are really beautiful insights for anyone transitioning their lives- thank you.
Wishing you all the best Miss Maddie!
Nikki
Thank you Nikki! 🙂
I didn’t even move across the country, I just moved about 8 hours south, from North Alabama to the panhandle of Florida. I had pretty much all of these issues (except the wanting to go back part…that never happened). I just found my local general physician, dentist, eye doctor all this past week. I’ve had a gyno in the area since right after I moved…I stay on top of those appointments, that’s for sure. I’m still looking for a hair place. I’ve tried a few, but not sure I’m attached to any yet like I was back home. We’ll see. Oh, and I CONSTANTLY get asked about my accent. Apparently North Alabama talks way different from Northwest Florida. LOL! Good post! Very relatable!
Thanks girl! Any move, even just a few hours, is such an adventure! Luckily I saw all my doctors in Michigan before I moved to give myself some leeway time once I got here! Glad you could relate!