A Year in NY

So, it's official! One year ago today, I secretly packed up all my belongings, loaded them into Kevin's car, and left with him to go to the dentist... and then we hit the road for New York, which my parents were not expecting in the least. I left a note on my bed.

I can't believe it's been a year. I also can't believe how much has changed in that year. Never have I accomplished so much in such a small span of time. Let's recap:

October 20th: I moved in with Kevin's grandparents.
First week of November: He moves in as well.
November 7th: I got my housekeeping job at the nursing home up the road.
December 25th: First Christmas sans-family. :(
Mid-March: We picked out and bought my car!
April 14th: I turned 23 and we moved into our apartment the same day.
April 20th: Started my CNA class in downtown Syracuse.
End of June: Passed my certification exams and graduated.
End of July: We got our dog, Winnie.
August 24th: We got married!!

I'm sure I'm leaving things out, but those are the biggies. It's been a busy year. (And that's just my side of things-- Kevin has had his own list of stuff!) I feel like it's been way more than a year. Maybe because I don't think it's all that great out here.

Kev applied for a firefighter job down in North Carolina today. I've always wanted to live there (though I've never been). I'd love to move south-- I hate all the winter up this way. I'd be happier being away from my family if it meant it'd be a little warmer at the same time. Anyway, that's all for now. <3