Today I had James (the apartment manager) come over with 3 students to look at my apartment today. I opened the door and James said, "coming down to the wire eh?". I still have about 8 weeks left in Grenada but I think today was the day I really realized that my time in Grenada actually is starting to wind down. With that comes relief, and disbelief. I can't believe it has almost been two years already. I remember my first Sunday dinner with the Weirs like it was yesterday. I was also filled with a sense of gratitude. I never bothered to decorate my apartment and make it more like home but it really has been a great place to live. It has central air and ceiling fans to give me refuge from the Caribbean heat. I had a nice gas range oven so I could bake an cook, big fridge, free internet (ok well towards the end it was free) and everything I ever could have needed. I remember when I first called about the apartment. I thought I would be on a waiting list for a year then I could move in for my last term. I was lucky and there was a spot open right away! I have been here since the start of 2nd term and I have never regretted it despite the price being more expensive than other places here. I don't know if I will really miss my apartment but it has been a good friend and I will always remember it with good memories.
October 10, 2009
My Apartment
Today I had James (the apartment manager) come over with 3 students to look at my apartment today. I opened the door and James said, "coming down to the wire eh?". I still have about 8 weeks left in Grenada but I think today was the day I really realized that my time in Grenada actually is starting to wind down. With that comes relief, and disbelief. I can't believe it has almost been two years already. I remember my first Sunday dinner with the Weirs like it was yesterday. I was also filled with a sense of gratitude. I never bothered to decorate my apartment and make it more like home but it really has been a great place to live. It has central air and ceiling fans to give me refuge from the Caribbean heat. I had a nice gas range oven so I could bake an cook, big fridge, free internet (ok well towards the end it was free) and everything I ever could have needed. I remember when I first called about the apartment. I thought I would be on a waiting list for a year then I could move in for my last term. I was lucky and there was a spot open right away! I have been here since the start of 2nd term and I have never regretted it despite the price being more expensive than other places here. I don't know if I will really miss my apartment but it has been a good friend and I will always remember it with good memories.
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That is so cool to think only 8 more weeks! I remember our first Sunday too. It seems like time goes so slow down there, but looking back, it flew by! Do you know where you're going next?
Nope we don't know yet. I expect by December some time we will know. We hope for California or New Jersey. I hope Oregon is treating you guys right!
Yay for New Jersey! It would be so great if you guys came here.
I'm glad we lived in that complex, too. It was seriously a lifesaver. But we didn't get free internet! Jealous! That's awesome you're almost done - you can do it!
It would be fun if we could all be reunited east coast style! I think they make internet free now because rent is so ridiculous. I think it is now $1400 US! They just made internet free in August. I am glad I could enjoy a few months haha.
You are right. That is robbery for Grenada. Unfortunately, that would be a pretty good deal for New Jersey.
Oh no, I couldn't imagine paying any more than I already do! California was pretty cheap, we could even rent a house for less than Grenada. It will be fun to see where we end up.
hmmmm :) We remember it too! It's nice to remember it rather than be in it! East Coast all the way!
Haha yeah I will be excited when it is just a memory :)
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