Ahoy Manitoba !

After two loooooonnnngggg driving days, I have landed in the heart of south eastern Manitoba. I had no problem getting across the border which came as a huge relief to my trip anxiety. The border gaurd asked all of three questions, kind of like a stranger who is trying to make awkward conversation. The 14 hour journey took me through "pure" Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. All fairly boring country besides the odd lake and the very odd town; consisting of 5 houses, a gas station, post office and if you are lucky a greesy spoon. I really wanted to just get the trip over with and drive straight through. But I recognized the risk of the "death sleepies" and decided to stop at my relatives in northern Minnesota. It was all worth the 1 hour visit and the 9 hour sleep before trekking the last 6 hours up to Manitoba.

I made it to my new home in Steinbach friday afternoon. I was greated by two of my great friends who had refered me to this apartment they were so conveniently moving out of. Immediatly I began the unpacking; friday and saturday turned out to be full of packing and unpacking. I did get away from the packing for a little while to purchase my first set of retro chair and couch. They are being delievered Tuesday. Who new MCC was so awesome?? Pictures to come :) And, I had my first grocery purchasing experence. Good grief, I miss my comfortable - no responsibility lifestyle already. It was kind of fun price matching and looking for the best deal! Who knew a cheese slab was 8 dollas!?!?!

I helped my friends move into their new house in Winnipeg, Saturday evening. Which by the way is a super upgrade from this place. However it is a few bills and coins more.... I immediatly told myself that my future place will look that nice when/if I ever I get married...hehe.. dont stay tuned.

Today, my sister helped me do the rest of the unpacking... Flip, there is just a ton of stuff I didn't realize was so essential to living. Groceries, furniture, cleaning supplies, etc, etc.. The apartment is about 700 square feet - you do the math (its not super big - but not super small) Does that help? Can't wait for James (my roomate) to join me here... in October. Don't worry James, I will lone ranger it up till you come back to Canada. I'll add some pics :) Hope to post more soon :)

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