Sunday – In the morning I went to a chinese baptist church (we went to the english service), then did a little bit of moving furniture Sunday afternoon. I met up with Marsha in the evening and we hit up what is quickly becoming our favorite restaurant, Red Robin. They have great chicken burgers and I just love their fries!
Monday – I did my first solo craigslist pickups. I got a couple of great deals and saw new parts of the city – always a good thing!
Tuesday – I hit up craigslist appointments hardcore. I think I had 6 or 7 appointments, but cancelled one. I got the majority of my furniture that day and, once again, got some pretty amazing deals. (don’t worry, I’ll post pics soon). The biggest bummer of the day though, was that the GPS was NOT working all day long. So I REALLY got to know the city! 
Wednesday – I spent some time at my apartment going through the boxes of things that had been given to me. It was mostly kitchen items and I greatly appreciated the fact that I now have a dishwasher! It sure made washing all of that stuff a lot easier!
Thursday – I finally made it to IKEA! Anyone who knows me well at all knows how much I love all things IKEA, so to get to go pick out all kinds of things for my new place was like a dream come true for me! Honestly, it was a little overwhelming because I had so much to get, but I’m still so glad I got to do it. I am so thankful to work for an organization that provides a furnished home for me, and even more thankful when I get to do the furnishing. Thank you cooperative program!
This was also the first night I spent in my new apartment. After 4 months of transition, I’m thrilled about finally getting settled!!
Friday – I did my big stock-the-pantry-buy-everything-try-not-to-forget-anything grocery shopping. I know this doesn’t look like a whole lot, but trust me, my cart was FULL!
Saturday – Today I’ve spent the majority of the day here in my apartment, unpacking and trying to get organized. I’m really enjoying the view, too! Just look at what I can see from just about anywhere in my kitchen/dining room/living room:
the picture really doesn’t do it justice. I just love being able to see the water and all the fun boats that go by. Also, you can’t really tell, but there are train tracks and the rail for the skytrain down there. So much life right outside my window!
Tomorrow I’ll be hanging out here most of the morning/afternoon once again. The cable guy is supposed to be here sometime between 12 and 4, so I’ll *hopefully* finally have cable/internet (and my vonage phone!). I’ve been able to pick up a decent wireless signal from somewhere in my building this weekend, but I’m looking forward to having my own.
Tomorrow evening I’m headed to church with some university workers here in the city. It’s a service targeting 18-25 year olds and I’m excited to check it out. It’ll also be my first public transit experience here. I got my monthly pass today and can’t wait to get to use it!
Hope you’re all having a great weekend!
AWESOME!!!!
Kim,
I am so excited for you! Your place and things look awesome. I envy this time in your life where you get to feed your wanderlust. Enjoy it!