Sorry!

I am terribly sorry that it has been so long since I have posted! I keep reminding myself that I need to write in here to update everyone on what is going on but I always forget and put it off thinking that I have not uploaded my photos yet so what use is an update? Well I finally went looking for the cord to attach my phone to my laptop and realized that I did not have said cord so it was going to be a while before I could upload my photos, then I decided it was time for me to update.

I can't believe that it's already February 22nd and that I have been at my work for almost 3 weeks now. Work has been great. There are frustrating times of course having to do with what I do at my job, but my co-workers especially the 3 others with the same job I have are really helpful in making it easier and helping me out with any questions. Most of us are not locals so that makes it easier as well. They all remember what it's like to be new to the area, and there are a lot of us around the same age that started at this company within the past I'd say 5 months so it's great to be able tog et their advice about stuff.

I really am adjusting to life in the south. It's not as hard as I thought it was going to be. I was told that the cost of living down here is less, but I've started to really notice it in my wallet even only after the 3 weeks. I've been able to save a lot more down here than I was up north. Also helps that in Tennessee we don't have income tax taken out of our paychecks, but we do have a 9.25% sales tax which does hurt a lot especially when doing something like grocery shopping.

Two weekends ago I went to Nashville and had a great time there! It's a very pretty city, and definitely more built up than Knoxville is. It is really more of what I thought Knoxville would be like, but I'm getting used to the small city feel.

Finally, I decided to start volunteering at the humane society because my weekends were feeling a bit empty and I wanted something to do with my time. I have been 3 times now and I absolutely love it. I have always loved volunteering. I do donate some of money money to 2 different organizations but not as much as I wish I could and there are so many more places I wish I could donate to, but I feel like donating my time is also of help especially to the humane society.

I must admit the biggest struggle is figuring out how to meet people my own age down here, but I'm working on it and things are very good. I'm happy with my move and my job and how life is. I really can't say that I have any complaints for which I am very happy.

-Me