Life has been very busy and bustling and FULLLLLL of changes since my last post when I had just returned from Italy.
I suppose the biggest change of all is that I now live in Columbus, Ohio! I've lived here for nearly three months now and to my relief a new, wonderful life is beginning to take shape.
If you weren't aware, Brett (my boyfriend) and I have been together for over 5 1/2 years, and have spend 4 of those long-distance (Texas to Ohio). It was expensive and difficult, but SO worth it to us. Well now we are FINALLY together! He got a job at Ernst & Young in Columbus, so I moved up to Ohio to be with him.
It was difficult for me to accept that although to me my English degree is one of my most prized and special things about me, to others it is not worth a whole lot. But the job search began regardless. I suppose my dream job that I can still hope for one day is to work as an academic advisor at a university, or in the study abroad department. For now, however, I found a job at a pretty cool, inspiring business retreat center. The job has been fun so far, and I've made some friends working there which is always a plus.
Of couse what you do in life often does not incorporate all of your passions, as is the case with me. I felt like I was going a little bit crazy, not talking about literature or music or theater, so here's what I did: I started a separate blog for each. Maybe this is ridiculous, something no one will want to read, but it is at least a vent for me to somehow share my thoughts and feelings about each.
My more literature-ish blog can be found here:http://novelette-lau.blogspot.com/
And the more musical/theater blog is here: http://onesongglory-ap.blogspot.com/
Brett and I joined a kickball league which has been entertaining to say the least, and I found a great pick-up soccer league that plays every Monday. We enjoy trying out the TONS of restaurants in the area, especially during happy hour deals, and have been doing a lot of cooking, watching the Indians, and playing with puppies in our spare time :)
Just getting used to how different Ohio is from Texas has been an interesting challenge...
There are no access roads along freeways. Only really tricky entrances that are quite easy to miss.
Yep, a lot of people say "pop"
People abbreviate a LOT of words, places, etc. Columbus is called Cbus. Just fyi.
The weather in the summer is beautiful. Mostly 70-90. People complain about the heat anyway. I cannot understand.
People like to say "heyo"... it's too difficult to explain the exact proper use... but I hear it often.
Ohio State is basically worshiped. The football team at least. I'll probably have to invest in some OSU gear soon, or not make any friends here.
There isn't a whole lot of state pride though, I guess especially since I'm comparing it to Texas.
People "smash on" food.
I guess those are the most prominent things I have learned thus far about being an Ohioan. Check back later for more ;)
One of our best food creations thus far:
Playing with ADORABLE puppies!
My room in my new apartment:
One of our favorite areas so far, Short North:
Columbus!
Fourth of July at the Columbus Clippers Stadium:
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