Chapter 5: A New Beginning

Today was the first day of a new chapter in my life. If you've been following my ramblings for any length of time, you already know that, but in the event you're new, you know now. :-)

What did I do today?

Glad you asked...

I slept in. (I know, you're SHOCKED to hear that!)

I went and attempted to get a mailbox key...that will happen in the next day or two.

I came back to wait for the CableGuy, and unpacked stuff. I worked hard for several hours, and now have a garage full of boxes to be taken to the recycling center early next week.

The CableGuy did arrive, and I now have cable. For some of you, that means zilch, but for this single gal, I am THRILLED. I'm also excited because it's the same system as the one I had in the last chapter of my life. That is a bonus!

I went and wondered around Wal-Mart, buying things for the new place. I am so excited about all the cute stuff I bought. I still have a few random things to buy, but am settling in quite nicely.

I really like this townhome. It is the nicest thing I've lived in since I've been an adult. Not that I've lived in horrible places, because I haven't, but this place is truly a gift from God. I walk around and think, "This is HUGE." It is, compared to the apartment I had. I am used to taking a couple steps and being in another room. Things are different now.

I like that. Different is good.

I am finding that it's easy to get around here. I hop on the internet and type "Wal-Mart" and it has a link that lets you put in your starting point, and it gives directions. I did that for the post office too! When I returned from Wal-Mart tonight, I felt as if I was getting to know the area a bit. Granted, there's a lot more to learn, but it was comforting to get some basic directions down. I am one of those people that just need to drive around and get the feel for an area. If I'm sitting, I don't pay attention at all. It's been great here.

I have thought a lot about God today, and how He is guiding me step-by-step here. I don't know what the next "step" has in store for me, but I feel at peace here. That is a gift from God.

I know, you're thinking, "Didn't ya go to IHOP today?"

Sadly, the answer is no. By the time the Cableguy came and went, and I went and bought groceries, I was wiped!

Don't worry though, tomorrow is EGS, and I plan on attending!

Life.
Is.
Good.