Fort Collins

We've been in Fort Collins 3 days now, and I can already say that I really like this place. The house is coming together nicely 1 piece of furniture at a time. We still need to buy a broom... but that's so boring. Have I mentioned the yard? It’s huuuuge. The pictures of the house that I saw only showed the back, which was stupid because it’s tiny and has no grass. So I had terribly low expectations, but we showed up and the front yard is amazing. It’s got two old elms and tons of space. Gonna have to invest in a hammock.

On another note, I got this awesome email from Mom reminding me that I left my room at home in shambles. I guess I hadn’t really admitted to myself that I actually wasn’t coming back for a very long time, and left it like I normally do when I’m going off to school… in a state that I will come back and fix. Woops. I guess I have a very good reason to make it home for the Holidays. Other than seeing family of course. Ahem. But yeah, this is part of the email:

BTW--your room is remarkably daunting. I think I did four loads of towels and linens on your behalf last Sunday, between what smelled funny in the laundry room and all the random stuff in your bedroom. I was so overwhelmed on Sunday and every once in a while went and looked at your room hoping for an inspiration as to how to begin. No luck. I am now collecting some boxes in which to store your crap. I was hoping to bury it in your closet, but it still looks full. Ugh. Didn't blog about that, didja??
Love,
Mom

So there. Blogged!! In my defense, the stuff in the laundry room smelled funny because it was old, not because I farted on it or something. Although I do have to get that problem checked out…

Anyway, Fort Collins is amazing so far. I even got to visit the Statue of Liberty! Finally! From the pictures I had seen, I could've sworn it was much bigger, and surrounded by water, and I always thought it was green. Must be those fancy movie tricks.












It really reminds me of a much larger Ithaca, and on top of that, it’s FLAT! Speaking of which, I got a bike today! Used, but awesome, and although it was a bit pricier than I think it should’ve been, it comes with a free tune up and free lifetime adjustments, so that’s pretty swell. Check it out:

It’s got a new seat and awesome handlebars.. ohh I can’t wait to ride to work. Although, with my luck, I’ll bust my ass outside the door. At least the bike will look good.

Sam and I took Laika for a walk in Lori State park a little while ago - here she is being herself and grazing.


Fiercest cow ever. I think she's beginning to realize that we're finally staying in one place for good. But she still hasn't gotten used to the fact that she can roam around the yard. Unless we're with her, she sticks to the path and the stoop. Silly dog. Soon enough. I think I'll take her to one of the dog parks tomorrow and see how she fares (leash laws around these parts are pretty strict, so dog parks seem like the only place that I can let her off and not pee my pants worrying that a ranger might find us).

Oh - first day tomorrow! It should just be getting set up and filling out paperwork. What fun! Til next time.