Getting Settled--My Stuff is Here!

A view of my dining area and the posters I got last summer in San Francisco.

Its been about seven weeks since my arrival in central Wisconsin and I've spent a good part of most days getting into my work and trying to get my arms around my new job. I like it here, here at work, and here in my newly adopted community. People are friendly and welcoming. I've made good connections at work, with the local newspaper people, and in a few of the arts and community organizations. Its all good.

And to make it even better, last week I completed the sale of my condo in Illinois and moved all of my worldly goods to my new apartment. Last Monday and Tuesday movers from Graebel packed my belongings and put them on a truck bound for the northwoods. The actual packing the truck, driving, and unloading took place all in one day and while it was a little hectic it was nice to have everything done in one motion and without losing time away from work.

My furniture was placed in the right rooms and the garage was loaded with the boxes. Slowly but surely I've been making progress unpacking boxes and putting things away. By Sunday I'd made enough headway to get the MINI back indoors at night and when I'm home. There are many more boxes to open but some are going to stay closed up until I get into a permanent residence somewhere down the road when I know the community and the neighborhoods better. Until then life here is pretty good. I have furniture, my own bed, and things where I want them.

Now that helps make life good.