Sunday, August 22, 2010

Firsts

I've been in Bloomington for almost a month now, and my transition into Bloomington and the midwest have been fairly seamless. People in Bloomington remind me a lot of people in Texas. Most people I have encountered (both inside and outside the university setting) have been very friendly, courteous and helpful. Today as I reflected on my current and future endeavors, I thought for you (my faithful blogging audience) I would put together a list of firsts for me in Bloomington. So here is a short list of things I came up with. This will be the first time:
  • I have lived in a state other than Texas
  • I have lived alone
  • Have no family members within 100 mile radius 
  • Be a student at a public university 
  • As an alumni I will miss Baylor's homecoming
  • I will not be able to eat at Ninfa's or Vitek's
  • As an adult I do not have a full time job
  • I will be one of a handful that refer to soft drinks as "coke"
  • I will experience the four seasons (can't wait for fall)
  • Attend a Big Ten Sporting Event
  • I will no longer have a TX Drivers License and TX license plate 
  • I will not drive home for Christmas or Thanksgiving
  • I will be able to buy Gino's East frozen Chicago-style deep dish pizza
  • My home airport will be Indianapolis International (NOT DFW/ Love Field)
  • I will not be able to lead incoming freshmen in a Sic 'Em Bears
  • I will not see my girlfriend every weekend
Many of these first I'm excited about (see: Chicago-style deep dish pizza), but others on the list are going to take some getting used to. Well that's all for today... Talk to you all soon.
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    My first homecoming as an alum and you won't be there. smh. I guess I will have to make a trip to Indiana to see you. Let me know about that Chicago-style Deep Dish, you know I love food...lol

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  2. MonicaAugust 30, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Wow JT! You have completely stepped out of your comfort zone! I can't imagine anything but awesomeness to come from your journey, and I will be thinking of you and praying for you my friend! Be blessed!

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  3. CarrieAugust 31, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    I told you Midwesterners were awesome! :) I'm glad you are settling in to life outside of Texas. It is always hard being away from home, but you will find a community there that you will grow to love.

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  4. Miss MichelleSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    When I read this post it was a little sad, a little scary, and very exciting...because I'm right behind you, wherever I go!

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  5. MarianneSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    The fall is beautiful in Indiana!! Make sure you go to an apple orchard when the leaves change colors...and eat some apple butter : )

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