In approximately two days, I get to go searching...for a new apartment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Lord willing (assuming I raise at least 85% of my budget by August), I will be moving to work at MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University) for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship). I am so excited about this opportunity and can't wait to see what's in store for the next two years.
Having said that, I have absolutely no idea where I'll live, and that's very strange and maybe a little frightening? I'm currently scouring Craigslist (much to my mother's chagrin). I'll be calling a realtor's office shortly to see if they can meet with me Thursday and maybe show me a few places. I'm one of those people who isn't picky about a house or apartment, but I'd like to be close to campus, have a decent kitchen, and have wireless Internet and utilities included. We'll see what I can find...
The whole reason I get to go apartment-looking is because my brother's team made it to the state championship semifinals (held in Murfreesboro on Wednesday). He just graduated high school, so I'm glad he's getting his final chance at a state championship with his team. If they win Wednesday, they'll play Thursday for the state championship.
On Friday, the entire Whitten clan (minus a few, who already had other plans or had conflicting plans) will be traveling to Townsend/Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for a family reunion. We're staying in cabins and just hanging out, cooking, eating, hiking, and being together. It'll be great to see everyone. I haven't met my cousin Julianne's husband, Matt, nor have I met my cousin Allison's second baby, Cole. (Secretly, the whole family really just wants to get together to see Jake and Cole...but don't tell anyone!) We'll also be taking my mom's mother to Oak Ridge to visit her sister, which will be fun, but always adds to things. It's hard when you've got someone who can't do much walking or stepping up and down anymore. I know Grandmother is excited about finally getting out and doing something, so I'm looking forward to seeing her happy again.
Alright, enough procrastinating on this apartment thing: the search must continue. Until next time...
2 comments:
So fun about your family trip. We went to the Townsend area a couple of times with my family when I was younger.
I would love to hang out when you get back!
Secretly, I wish that you guys could spend the 7 hours in the car with jake and Cole instead of me (but don't tell anyone - haha)!! :-) CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!!! Good luck searching for apts on Thursday. I'll be thinking about you!
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