Do I actually get to live here?

No roommate...a sink, mirror, medicine cabinet in my room...bathroom right across the hall...one block from downtown. How did I get so lucky? And did I mention the view of the hotel right outside my window? Paradise.


I'll be honest, one of my biggest worries was that I was bringing too much stuff, and that it would be a problem getting it on the ferry and over here. To my relief, the first words out of the girls mouth on the loading dock were "wow, you didn't bring much compared to what most other people bring."

*sigh of relief*

Everything got on the boat no problem, and we had a very beautiful and relaxing ride across the straights. You wouldn't believe how clear the water is! It's really incredible.
So, major stress number two of the day was the process of getting me and my stuff to the hotel and to housing, respectively. The people at the dock weren't quite as helpful as I was expecting, but we all got where we needed to be, and I went to the HR office, got my papers signed and got acquainted with everything. One small change - I will not be working front desk, at least for now I'm going to be answering the phones in reservations. While I'm tempted to worry, I've decided this whole summer needs to just be a carefree, go with the flow lifestyle or I won't survive. So, reservations it is!! I'm sure it'll be fun, and I'm excited to meet more people who work at the hotel.

After we left checkin, my parents and I went to my room (my single..!) (with its own sink..!) (and plenty of drawer space...!) and waited for my luggage to arrive.

So we waited.

And waited.

And....went to get some wings

And waited a little more.

Don't worry, the story has a happy ending, guys! The luggage finally came, so we went up and unpacked, and then went back downtown for some coffee, fudge and ice cream.
Now let me tell you about this fudge.
The main street here can't be more than a quarter mile long, where the shops are. There have to be at least TEN different fudge shops, if not more. I don't understand it! Its horrible..! The smell of it fills the streets, and everywhere you walk you either see fudge, smell fudge, or you're eating fudge. My dad goes, "Now go easy with the fudge, or there will be a whole lot of Lizzy to bring home!"
That will not happen.
Needless to say, if you are a friend, expect to receive some fudge at the end of all this. But be careful, it's dangerous stuff.

So, mom and dad took the ferry back, and I went down the street with my bike to get a basket and some new handle bars and then went exploring. Let me tell you, this island is BEAUTIFUL...and way bigger than it looks. My legs are killing me!! All of you people out there like me who think to yourself, "well I don't work out, but I'm active, and I think I'm still in pretty good shape" --you will never know the truth until you go for a bike ride on this island. Let me just tell you, you're not as in shape as you think you are, I know I'm sure not! So I biked around the island, spotted a few good sunning areas, and then headed to dinner where I met a nice elderly man and chatted about the island while I ate some pasta, fruit and broccoli (all WAY better than Clet Fine Dining, for any NU readers). I left dinner and went back to my room for a bit, and then headed to Starbucks

where the coffee is great, and the wifi is free ;)

So here I am, sitting at a window, looking out at the people, horses, dogs, and shops along the street. I am so blessed to be here.  Right here. Looking at Josie's Fudge. Ugh the fudge, I just can't get away.
Anyway, Starbucks closes at 7:30 here, so I'll be getting kicked out soon, but I hope you all enjoyed reading, I certainly enjoyed everything I wrote about! All the nerves are gone and I am just soaking in the great atmosphere here. I absolutely love it. I may never leave.