dad did probably two-thirds of the driving, but i helped out. the uhaul was actually pretty easy to drive (compared to my fear of how hard it would be to drive) and we listened to podcasts, music, and the audiobook of bill bryson's a walk in the woods. we were well entertained.
we got to houston on friday night and becky (from dallas) and my college/atlanta friend jenny (from austin) came to town to help me move in! it was amazing to have their help and company.
dad and becky assembling furniture (i bought two bookshelves, a dining room table and chairs, and an end table for the living room at ikea...and didn't put a single one together. luxurious!):
jenny was able to stay until monday (becky and dad left on sunday - frowny face), so we went for a walk and lunch with her dog piper on monday morning before she drove back to austin.
and dad bought me a vacuum and becky and brandon bought me a sodastream as a housewarming present!!
there are lotssss of skinks (or lizards or whatever they are) that hang out outside my apartment. they say, "welcome to texas, claire!"
it is pleasant outside before 10am and after 9pm, which is more than i expected.
photos of the apartment to come once i've finished unpacking!
gold star to dad for all his help moving out here and moving in, and also for not complaining about the 2 hour trip through ikea. i couldn't have done it without him! silver star to becky for the help moving in, decorating tips, and furniture assembling. bronze star to jenny for help moving in and for introducing me to her friend kate who i hope will become my friend kate!
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