Real World: Minnesota

I am in Minnesota! It is hard to believe that I have successfully moved to Minneapolis and am sitting in a coffee shop right now writing this post.

Yesterday, I left Missouri at 7:40 am and arrived in Minnesota at 4:15 pm. I stopped in Macon for gas, Kirksville for errands, Bloomfield, IA for a snack and Albert Lea, MN for gas again. In the course of an eight and a half hour drive I stopped for approximately 30 minutes and wasn't even going stir crazy by the time I arrived at my new pad. I'm fairly impressed with myself considering that this was my first long haul and the only other long drive I've ever done was 3 hours to Fairfield, IA.

So, my new digs. I'm living in the basement room of an older couple. The room has two twin beds, north and west facing windows, two bookshelves, a beside table, a dresser, a full closet, a desk, a large mirror and it's own bathroom. If that wasn't amazing enough, the couple I'm staying with is adding an outlet in the bathroom for my various beauty electronics. The rest of the basement is also furnished. There is a couch, television, treadmill, washer and dryer, two refrigerators, a microwave and a stove. There is also a separate entrance for me to use when I get back late from work. The house is only 15 minutes away from the Guthrie, is 4 minutes away from a Dunn Bros Coffee with free Wi-Fi and is across the street from a gargantuan Baptist church.

I had dinner with my host family last night and we immediately delved into subjects ranging from politics to religion, education and art. It was wonderful and I already love the couple because they are so warm and welcoming and told me that I should consider myself at home with them. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

Okay, I'll try to stop raving. It's difficult though, because this just seems perfect. I'm so lucky to be here.

I have a meeting today at the Guthrie with the Intern Coordinator and I get to go in through the Stage Door! I have no idea what to expect from my meeting today, but I'm ridiculously excited about it! I will post again when I know more about my job. Meanwhile, I'm going to go explore!