I made it

After 12 hours, 3 time zones, and 2500 miles of travel, I have arrived in Columbia, SC. It is pleasently hot and humid. I had heard horror stories of how hot and humid it gets but so far it is rather enjoyable... although i may take that back later. There are beautiful trees like palmetto and magnolia, as well as other neat plants. Some of the streets are brick and I think that is really neat too. The campus is stunningly beautiful. I got to my apartment with the help of my new friend Eric Scot. It is small and nice. It has tile floors so I need to go get a rug. It has nice closets and a desk and a bed and some other stuff. My bathroom is small too but I dont need much, so it will more than suffice. I have an oven and stove and sink and fridge, but I need a microwave and probably a coffee pot. I got my stuff put away and need to go get hangers. Next I saw my office. I cannot believe how big it is. I have a full-wall window that looks out onto the street through some pretty trees. I also have my own desk which is taller than me and a computer. I love my office. Last night, I went to Wild Wings with my boss, Heidi and her friend Carnnery. The food was good and the company was great. Country karaoke was going on, but I didnt get up and sing... No way. I came home and went to bed... i need to go get sheets and a pillow too :) Today has been great also. I walked around some of campus with Heidi and have been organizing my office. I think we will go to WalMart of something like that later. I also got a phone call from an NFPO that offered me a job. They told me to call them back when I am done with my master's. I was shocked. I am feeling very happy.