Saturday, September 17, 2005

Today feels really weird. It's Saturday, and I stayed in bed until noon. I didn't sleep til' noon, mind you. I just lounged. I listened to the hectic hustle and bustle of Jamison begging my mom for a ride to work. I heard my mom scream back that she was busy and that it was beautiful outside. I then heard my dad scream up the stairs that he would take him. It was funny...I didn't exist.

Usually I don't get to sleep...it was really strange. Last Saturday was my first Saturday "off" but I wasn't really off. I went in for my one-on-one with Elke, and then ended up working for free to help Kelly out. Interesting, huh? So today...I didn't know what to do with myself. I still don't, so I'm at the library. Figures. There aren't any movies I want to see, so here I am. Typical Corrie, right? I know I know.

So...here's the big news. Are you ready for it? Okay, here goes!

I'M MOVING TO ALABAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I know. Say what? No, I'm not married, not even engaged. (as all you Caribou people keep asking me....to quote Lauren before I left MN for AL the last visit: "Have fun Corrie. Have a safe drive, a good trip, and don't forget to get engaged. Be like 'BJ, when are you going to engage me? In marriage?' yeah, Corrie. Yeah."---another gut busting moment from Lauren Michels.)

But I am moving there for so many reasons. To be with BJ obviously, to get away from home, to start a new life...it's time. I'm leaving in January.

Of course there are multiple fears and inhibitions but those come free of charge when you make a gigantic life altering decision. Life wouldn't be life without them. I AM scared, but I can do it. I just need to find a place to live, find a job that will allow me to afford everything I need and give me health insurance. (dental would be fun too). I need furniture, I need car insurance... I need money. I have a car payment, cell phone, medications, car insurance...and a whole new state to get aquainted with. Saying goodbye to a past and hello to a future. Hello to the beginning of the rest of my life with the man I love. Yes.

So...that's my update. Time to go.

Me