1/5 I have arrived!

I decided this is one of the best ways for me to keep EVERYONE updated...while collecting all my thoughts at the same time.

It was so incredibly hard leaving Cleveland...I didn't think I'd have such a hard time with it, I knew I'd be sad and I'd cry, but once I saw Mom cry, I couldn't stop myself. I even went through security and people were asking if I was okay - then I went to the bathroom to calm myself down for a few minutes. After that, I roamed around, found my gate got some water and pretzels and waited to board, which didn't take too long. That flight was alright - longer than expected, and with a lot of turbulence - my heart skipped a beat a couple of times. But we made it to Vegas safely.

I successfully avoided gambling in Vegas, though I heard people winning everywhere, one guy by the gate even won $1500. But I took my time trying to find somewhere to go smoke and take a break, then stayed by my gate for about an hour, checking my email and keeping myself busy. Luckily (or so I thought) I had an emergency exit seat, so I had over 4 feet of leg room! Unfortunately, I was also right by the door, which was letting cold air in. I think it froze my purse at one point. That flight was a little more intolerable, but after watching a movie on my ipod, and watching one on my computer, I eventually fell asleep for a little bit. They didn't feed us, though and I hadn't eaten anything more than my pretzels since I was at the airport in Cleveland. I also got a dixie cup-size drink - one. That's it. Needless to say I was a bit thirsty by the end of the flight.

I arrived last night at about 10:30, a little bit earlier than expected. But by the time I got my luggage and we grabbed some Taco Bell, it was already about 11:45. Jesse has been extremely nice and helpful. After gabbing for a bit, and listening to him play the guitar, we finally passed out - after I had been up for just about 24 hours. What a long, long day. I woke up today at 7 am, apparently my inner clock is still ticking in Ohio time. But I managed to sleep til about 10:30. Got up, showered, smoked (and got yelled at by some security guy for it) and we went to Denny's for breakfast/lunch. Hit up the Goodwill - Jesse collects these little jar things. And now we sit on the couch watching a Paranormal Investigator show... So far so good.
Still really nervous. We didn't go find the hospital today; I forgot to Google it before we left. Maybe tomorrow. And maybe after my first day of work, I'll feel more like I belong here. I feel like I'm just visiting, I feel like this isn't my home. Well, I KNOW it's not my 'home'. But I'm supposed to reside here...I haven't accepted that yet. Hopefully next week will give me a better feel for my plans for myself...and if I'm going to be alright here!! Glad I have people here to help me, though. I hate being five hours behind - I never know who's where when and who can talk .... this could take some getting used to.

I love and miss everyone ....

me.