I was talking to a friend last night about moving (who is also moving away to graduate school next year), and he asked, "So why are you staying in KY if you are so desperate to get away?" I wasn't really sure what to say. Since I made the decision to audition for graduate schools, I told myself that the 2 KY schools were going to be my last two choices. And even as of now, (after making my decision to go to Louisville), my number one school is UC Boulder. But as I told him last night, MONEY TALKS. Louisville wants me there and is willing to give me full tuition, stipend and health care for 2 years. That is something to which you really cannot say no. Even after they told me of the assistantship which they were offering me, I was arguing with myself about it. "All this time I have been telling myself I MUST get far far away and now the closest school gives me all this money."
Well, to make a long story short, I chose Louisville and am happy with the decision. I am close to my family, (which is more and more important to me with 2 younger siblings, ages 8 and 9). I have TONS of friends in Louisville, which is nice. I am somewhat familiar with the city. And although he would hate me admitting this, I am really glad to be going somewhere where I am within driving distance of my boyfriend (who is staying in Murray to work). So overall, it's a good thing. And i'm happy. And excited.
That all being said, one of the most exciting things for me is moving into a new place. And decorating a new place. And buying some new furniture and such things. The flea marketing madness has begun and I am looking forward to finding lots of unique, interesting things for the new place. Here are some inspirations from one of my favorite decorating websites.
