Indiana. What do I say? The last month has been kind of a roller coaster, but I think I have decided that I can handle it here, and maybe even like it a little. Lately we have been doing this thing with the kids where they rate things on a scale of 1 to 10. So I think I'll do that with Indiana.
The weather: 8
Actually it's been kind of hot and sticky here, but the warmth just feels so NICE because it reminds me we are in a warmer climate, with a shorter winter and more tolerable temperatures as things cool off. At least that's what I'm anticipating. Indiana, don't let me down.
The people: 10+
I don't think I have ever lived anywhere where everyone from the mail man to the bagger at the grocery store is so stinking NICE. And it's completely genuine too. Sometimes they are almost too friendly, like do I really need to hear your entire life story? Cute accents too. I love it. Even the hillbillies/hicks/hoosiers are friendly and make me laugh. I can't believe these people actually exist, missing teeth and all!! A little bit of culture shock but I'm working through it.....
The roads: 3
Super narrow and windy, with no shoulder at all. And the same road will have 3 different names depending on which section of the road you are on. So driving is kind of unpleasant, which leads me to the next topic...
The radio stations: 2
All I can find are country stations, and 80's music that I haven't actually heard since the 80s. It's killing me. But's that's ok, I'll just focus on looking at what's around me (assuming I can stay on the road doing it!)
The scenery: 9
Rolling hills, trees, really it is just a beautiful part of the country.
Shopping: 4
Target: yes. H&M: no. Gap: no. Costco: no. So yeah the shopping could be better, but that is what the internet is for, right? Plus we could always go to Indy, which is only an hour or so away....
Food/restaurants: 6
We have Panera which is good, but no Culvers (Cameron is dying, he loves that place). There is a Chipotle.... I'll take it, although it is a lame substitute for Cafe Rio. The best part is that our favorite ice cream - Graeters - is sold at the local grocery store. How in the world am I going to lose the last 5 - ok 10 - alright closer to 20 pounds if I have Graeters around?????
So those are my first impressions of Bloomington Indiana. I am hoping to get over all the ups and downs of moving and start feeling at least the teensiest bit settled. I still really miss just about everything about WI. I guess it just takes time. sigh.
4 comments:
What a clever name for a blog! Hats off to your kids! I like your rating system. Change is so not fun (at least for me!) It sounds like you are finding things to like about your new place...it's hard to leave a place you loved so much (minus winter weather :) Good luck with all the adjustments!
partrYou sound as if you are doing great!! You have such a positive attitude and Indiana sounds like a good place to live, except for the lack of a Costco. When we travel we always stop at a Costco, last week in So. California, in June in Montana, last winter in Hawaii. What is that all about? They are all the same, we are really boring. We drove through Indiana once and I remember how green it was. Good Luck with everything.
At least you have Target! In no time you'll love it there and miss it just like WI. We miss you guys though! :)
NO Costco and only Country stations? Sad sad sad! Luckily it's beautiful there! What about the ward or the schools?
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