The house has been sold and I'm subletting a room in a college apartment complex in Bloomington until the end of the school year. This was a huge step for me, and the feeling has been bittersweet. I loved my little house, but unfortunately the community it was in was just not for me. As I prepare for the Appalachian Trail, I can't think of a better place to be than Bloomington, Indiana. I'm surrounded by down-to-earth, dog-loving, progressive individuals, and I couldn't be happier. Although I will only be here for 3.5 months, I am thrilled to be back in a town where I don't feel like the one weirdo who wants to eat organic food, drink soy lattes, and make the world a better place. I love it here. Back with my people :)
Our housing situation is not ideal, but spiritual and emotionally we have greatly improved our situation. Instead of having a 3 bedroom home with plenty of room to run and play, Roxy and I now basically live in a dorm room with a college exchange student from China. Side note: I forgot how much college students sleep. We woke up at 7, which is sleeping in for us, went on a 6 mile run, did laundry, showered, ate breakfast, and roommate still hasn't emerged from her room. She also complained last night about having to do homework. College life is weird.
Despite the odd living arrangements, we have been given an amazing opportunity to actually be part of a community again. I am looking forward to joining the Bloomington running club, attending open-air concerts, and of course walking everywhere and having Roxy actually be welcome everywhere we go. Living in a town where Roxy was not welcome anywhere was slowing killing my soul, and now we are free again! Looking forward to growing and exploring in a wonderful city over the next three months as we continue to prepare for trail life.
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