Sweet Home Alameda, Yes I miss it!!
It hasn't even been 24 hours yet and I'm CRAZY homesick!
I didn't get on the road until 5 hours later than I wanted to, got stuck in traffic, ran into tons of roadwork, ran out of gas...and didn't get in until close to midnight last night.
On the upside, my fabulous friends made my last night in SF pretty amazing. Olivia, Michelle and Misty all came, decked out in black "mourning" outfits. I'm only 6 hours away, but being away from everything and everyone familiar kinda feels like dying to me! But anyway, the party was great, and thanks again to everyone that was able to come out and say goodbye.
But anyway, last night I didn't sleep very well. I kept waking up and forgetting where I was. Finally I just got up at 7am when it was finally light enough to unpack my car. It didn't take very long to unpack my things, especially since I don't have any place to put them yet. My parents are renting a U-Haul and bring down my furniture early next week. Still it's going to be tough not having a desk or a mattress for the next few days. At least I have my music, my computer, and some books and sewing to keep me busy.
I drove around town today and I couldn't get over how much this place looks like PLEASENTVILLE! The box houses and lawns, complete with garden gnomes. There's no trash anywhere, and everyone is smiley and plastic-looking. And it's flat. And hot. Where are the hippies and artsy people and emo kids etc. etc.? Actually I don't miss the emo kids, but I miss my artsy crowd ;). At least my housemates are cool and the house is cool too. My room is really bright and airy, and faces the street (which I like, so I can people-watch).
I start tomorrow, and I'm VERY thankful that my house is literally 5 minutes away, down the street from Disney because because call time is at 7:30 and I have to be there at 7am. But I'm not complaining! That's probably the LATEST call I'll ever get.
I can't believe it, actually. 2 weeks ago I was chillin' in Tahoe with some new friends, enjoying the summer, making plans for my cozy happy life in the Bay Area, and POOF--here I am, ready to begin a totally new life. Well, I don't know if I'm ready. I feel like I'm being thrown into a shark-tank, but I guess I'll find out if I've got what it takes. Wish me luck!!!
And I really miss you ='(