Well since I haven't quite got our place put together, here is a picture of the outside of our place. We are on the top which has its pros and cons. I love being up that high then nobody can break in, not as many bugs, and we don't have neighbors that we can hear. I do hate walking up all those stairs- 41 to be exact. Don't worry I have counted almost every time. I guess its a great workout bringing Hallee up those stairs.
I really do love living here. The place is super nice. We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all hardwood- which is nice and not so nice. Very big! I love it!! There are two playgrounds, a workout center, a little school for kids. We haven't really met any of our neighbors they aren't on the friendly side, but we have 3 families out of 240 that are in our ward!
It's kind of funny these signs are everywhere!! Jared and I have wondered why they just don't say bump..but we think its pretty funny!
So it's quite the culture shock for me to live outside of Utah, but I think I have adjusted pretty well! Here are some random things that I have noticed that are different than Utah.
Random Things about Maryland
*Not everyone is Mormon. Our ward is a 20 mile radius and I think 3 different cities are in our ward-which is crazy to me!
*There is traffic at all times of the day! SO ANNOYING!! When I mean traffic, it is like a parking lot on the beltway. There are just so many people here. More than likely you are stuck at a light for more than one light!
*If you are on the beltway during traffic most people just start using the emergency lane as a lane..which drives me CRAZY!!
*People think Utah drivers are bad... Maryland/D.C drivers are worse! You really have to be paying attention at all times!!
*The Target is in the mall which is just weird to me and it's not as nice as the one in Utah.
*I have never seen so many different license plates in my life. We live in Military housing so that is why but still it's crazy! I think there is only 1 other Utah car.
*All shopping carts for grocery stores are on the outside of the store. Which makes it nice when I haul Hallee in her car seat into the store-- only to find no carts and you have to walk around to the other side to get out! NOT!!
*They put milk in a grocery bag.
*It is so HUMID here sometimes. I feel like a need to shower after I go outside just to walk to my car.
* I never know which direction I'm going. There are a million trees everywhere!! I miss the mountains.
*They don't have sprinkling systems here..which is just weird. I'm use to living in the desert.
* They have the weirdest sounding bugs and the most crazy looking ones too..which if I do see one like this morning on my kitchen counter, I just drown them in soap til Jared gets home to get rid of them..haha
* We have really nice grass where we live but most other places and parks have crab grass or weeds. People aren't really into their yards here. I miss nice yards and pretty flowers.
I really like it here. Just trying to use to things and finding my way around. I really like our ward. Lots of young couples with 1 or 2 kids that we hang out with. Don't get me wrong- I miss our families and friends but I'm liking this adventure so far.
p.s. Hallee started crawling today!! Its exciting but scary, now I really have to put things higher. She loves to pull herself up on everything. She is definitely going to keep me busy now.
7 comments:
Wow, that would be culture shock for me too! Just hearing about the traffic started stressing me out while reading, I hate traffic and I go crazy if I have to wait at a light for longer than one time! How exciting that Hallee is crawling!
Hallee is crawling! Awesome! That is so fun! I can't believe how fast she is growing. I am glad you are liking it there. That is weird that the Target is at the mall. I would miss the mountains too. No one in Utah can tell what direction is what without directions I swear!
It sounds like a great adventure, just don't get too comfortable living so far away. Hallee is going to be busy now that she's crawling, which means you will be super busy keeping your eye on her, not to mention, she will be walking by Christmas, so get ready to be on the run.
So many of those same things were a shock to me as well! But the one that was the weirdest to me was the milk in bags....so odd.
I can't believe Hallee is crawling!!
And your apartment looks really nice! Congrats!
The outside is so cute!! I can't wait to see the inside!! Lets talk about your daughter--can you please freeze her and tell her that all the people in utah miss her and don't want her to change until we see her! I am glad things are going good and that your transition has been a good one! We miss you guys like crazy! Love you friend!
Sounds like an adventure! I'm glad you like it! I can't believe Hallee is crawling!
Wow I can't believe how different it is in every state. and holy crap hallee is growing up!! Miss you. Glad you are happy
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