Moving Day

A great move in day!!

Robert worked his usual magic with the car, and we actually left within a few minutes of our target time!

 

This was the spot saved for Holly.  She carried her computer on her lap, and Robert had her tv between his legs. Unfortunately for her, it meant she couldn't bury her face in a pillow and sleep during the ride!

We each wondered how in the world everything fit last year when Trevor came along. Maybe because Holly didn't have a bookcase and several other household items? But she brought very little clothing, leaving a lot of things at home that I was already planning to bring up next week for a second trip.

Unloading took place in the covered parking garage, a nice relief from the heat! We unloaded almost two full bins (remember that the bookshelf capped the top of the first bin).

Holly's new building, fourth floor on the left.  The long window is her living room; the short window to the right is her dining area. She's again in an apartment with three other girls.

Holly's room is at the very end of the hallway, right next to the stairs.  Great location! And in the building that houses Starbucks!

Her room is even bigger than last year, and just as nice and bright.  The closet is also bigger, plus the main apartment has a hall closet (!!), and the shower room is bigger.

Robert and Holly discussed the furniture arrangement, based on the cable tv outlet.

Her desk and dresser in a sweet little alcove.

The apartment's living area--bright, natural light.

The kitchen has less counter and storage space, and we've already talked about the possibility of buying a rolling cart to give more space.

We got everything moved in, met her roommates, and went to Chipotle for lunch. The last stop was a quick run to Walmart for fresh fruit and to replace a coffee pot that was a casualty of the move.  ;)

On our way back through campus, we realized that the building she reallllly wanted, the one she had last year, has loads of new construction going on across from it. Her usual walkway to her classes is blocked. That was quite a shock, as even a few days ago, she was considering making a room swap to get back into that building. So far, the current building and room is even better than expected, with a good location, and a pretty good view.

It was a pretty fun day, and I like looking back at previous move in days.  It does get easier each year, and in many ways I know she already feels at home.  :D  It will be weird here, though, after three months, to go back to having just the three of us here.  Back to the routine!