I’ve been a little overwhelmed for the last couple of days. Yesterday I woke up fairly calm, only with the thought “you should probably feel a little more anxious/excited/something since this is a day that will change your life.” But from the time I woke up to the time we landed in Midway Airport, I was totally chill- the only manifestation of nerves was little to no appetite.
Then. We got on the shuttle.
We found a sweet shuttle that took us and my lifetime supply of chocolate straight to my door. But all the driving to get into downtown totally freaked me out. I had no clue where I was or where I was going and that, my friends, has been quite unsettling.
I got into my apartment fine, after my awesome doorman Hector checked me in. We came into the apartment and put all my luggage down. We decided not to unpack, but instead leave for our train to our personal hotel (aka mom’s bestie). As we were standing in the apartment and mom asked how I was doing, I think it was pretty clear how close to tears I was. What the heck had I done?!?!?!?!? The train out of the city was good – a good book distracted me and the cutest little town welcomed me. Much more compatible with my comfort zone.
Then we came back today. And it’s been overwhelmingly amazing.
First of all- very bit of my stuff fit!! Perhaps with even a teeny tiny bit of room left (BOO-YA!) And I have never unpacked so fast. Second- my roommates and I are eerily similar. The more and more I talk to them, the more and more I realized what a miracle it was that The Lord led me to them.
Honestly, I knew I was supposed to be in Chicago. I truly don’t believe my efforts alone would have given me this opportunity. I believe He wanted me here, and he has given me every little thing to make it happen (and not just happen, but make it easier and happier): guided me through my application process, finding a cheap/safe/comfortable apartment, finding incredible roommates with the apartment, making it possible to bring my parents, etc etc etc.
I am excited for the day that everything will feel familiar instead of daunting, but I don’t expect that will take too long 🙂
Blown in from the West 
Oh, Hun. I love you so much! I am so excited for you and happy to hear about all your incredible miracles!