Home

Well, Charleston is home now. Everything is put where it belongs (kinda), the pantry and fridge are stocked with real food items (as opposed to beer and frozen pizza). In short, this bachelor pad is now an actual home.

I've started this blog as a temporary fix to keep updated all the people we want to keep updated (and those who come across it per chance, too, I suppose). It may be updated daily, weekly, monthly, I don't know... but I figure we can try.

The first two weeks of my time here in Charleston were spent opening tens upon tens of wedding gifts and getting rid of the boxes any way possible. On several occasions, empty boxes were lined up, from floor to ceiling, blocking all access to the washer and dryer (and sometimes the front door). After Kyle and I had Christmas in September, the next week's task was thank you notes (I hope everyone got theirs!)

This week's task: the job hunt. I've given resumes to four physical therapy clinics, and I have one interview this week. I'm hopeful :) Besides (soon) having a job, I am also looking forward to getting involved in our church. It will be a great source of community and comfort while Kyle's gone underway. Kyle and I met with the youth minister last week for dinner to discuss getting involved, and we start this weekend! I'm excited to see what it's all about, and I'm really glad that it's something Kyle and I can share.

In other news, the weather here is beautiful. I've never lived in a place that has a distinguishable fall, and I must say, it's wonderful. Evening walks around our apartment complex are a dream, and maybe it's my own want and imagination, but I think the leaves are beginning to change colors.

This weekend is shaping up to be a good one: Kyle and I are running a 5K (that's five kilometers, not 5,000 miles) with our friend and his girlfriend, followed by BBQ, beer, and college football (which, inevitably, will be SEC games... it makes me sad). I hear Colt McCoy is improving, and I wish I were around to witness it. Last season's aversion to him is still present in me, and I wish I were able to witness his glorious ascent to make it go away. At least I have Sports Center.

Well, I may not have a paying job yet, but there's plenty to get done now. Hope all's well in the great state.

Pictures coming soon.