My new life in Baltimore

I decided I would use this opportunity to express all my experiences about my moving to Baltimore. As you most know, my home country is Puerto Rico, so I am experiencing a huge change in weather, language, and culture. My family thought I was kind of crazy when I took this decision, but I am following a dream. I have wanted for about 6 years now to move to United States to become a teacher here and finally life gave me the chance of doing it. At the beginning, everything went way smoothly, better than I could have ever expected. I decided to get a roommate, and the one I found more convenient is with a guy, which put my family in high alert, as you can expect. Even with all the fears, my roommate has been a great help during my moving process. He helped me to gather all my furniture and pick it up, allows me to go with him to do laundry (though usually he goes at 6 am in the morning, which is not funny at all), and he totally gives me my space and privacy respectfully. Something curious that happened the day before I moved into the apartment is that he had a break-in and they stole his 42-inches TV. He was so upset (who would not?). I love my bedroom. You would say is small, but it is not, is just what I need and no more. I even have my study area, which I love.

There are some experiences I have had so far that probably most of you would take for granted being used to them. For example, I am enjoying a lot the autumn because at home this season is not so noticeable as it is here. I have been able to see how the trees have been changing and how everything has been withering. For me, it is simply amazing to see. The first time I had the cold breath mist, I was like a little girl breathing over and over to see the smoke coming out of my mouth. After a while, it became kind of annoying, he he. What I have not recovered from yet is seeing squirrels. I never saw one before coming here, and I find them so pretty. I even tried two days ago to take a picture to the one I have been the closest to, but it did not let me to take it a proper picture. I cannot wait to see the deers and foxes my roommate told me sometimes appear by the woods close by (I have never seen them in person neither). The buildings and the scenery is so new for me. I find this city so beautiful and wonderful, not to tell that I love the public transportation (it is a pain at home).

I will keep you all updated about my new experiences here because I know this is just a beginning. I have never seen snow and, ironically, I cannot wait to see it, and I am afraid of its unavoidable coming because of the challenges it will bring with the cold, which I am not still used to it. I will let you know about it soon enough. I hope you could enjoy some of my adventures from my new life, which is way promising.

By the way, about what I came looking for here, tomorrow I have an appointment for an information session about the Baltimore City Teaching Residence Program. If I am admitted in the program, I will achieve my dream. Wish me luck. Until next time.