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lsubatgirl · Gucci

I'm officially a Houstonian ***Updated with Pics!!***

Christine · Coach

RE: I'm officially a Houstonian

janey831 · Kate Spade

congrats! can't wait to see pics of your new apt!

Tati · Chanel

Congrats on your move, you'll be fine. hey, buy yourself a pet!

lsubatgirl · Gucci

Tati wrote:

Congrats on your move, you'll be fine. hey, buy yourself a pet!

I'm definetly going to get a cat in a month or two but I have to get a paycheck or two first. A pet is $500 at my apt!! I've been researching rescue groups and found one in San Antonio that has the type of cats I like so I'll definetly be giving a homeless cat a new home when I can afford it.

Tati · Chanel

lsubatgirl wrote:

Tati wrote: Congrats on your move, you'll be fine. hey, buy yourself a pet! I'm definetly going to get a cat in a month or two but I have to get a paycheck or two first. A pet is $500 at my apt!! I've been researching rescue groups and found one in San Antonio that has the type of cats I like so I'll definetly be giving a homeless cat a new home when I can afford it.

your going to pay the $500? when I used to rent and moved around a lot I never paid, I always had cats too

bumblebee · Coach

yay for you!!

lsubatgirl · Gucci

Tati wrote:

your going to pay the $500? when I used to rent and moved around a lot I never paid, I always had cats too

well they are really strict about that and if you don't pay and get caught its a huge penalty fee plus you have to pay it right then or then you get charged for each day after that you don't pay. I'm already going to have to sneak my parents dog in when he comes to visit for a couple of hours next month (they have to stay at a hotel to bring him).

I want to sneak him in for the weekend but the parents won't let me

Kel · Coach

Congrats. I understand that living my yourself is hard it is an adjustment but trust me you will learn to love it. I can't wait to see pictures of your apt.

Elle · Hermes

YAY! I'm glad you like it - and a little sad that we didn't end up living there with you! There are quite a few STers in Houston though, and LOTS of shopping too. Whenever I move to a new city, going shopping (even if I don't buy) helps me feel more at home. Enjoy your new place!

ayo · Coach

wish you the best of luck in your new city.

I know moving to a new place can be hard...but I'm sure you'll adjust nicely...

Claudia · Gucci

awww, welcome to Houston! I'm glad you are here!

As far as shopping you can go to Memorial City Mall. It's a good mall, but I looove the Galleria.

http://www.shopmemorialcity.com/

member · Hermes

Yay - I'm glad you made it and you're getting settled. It's always an adjustment getting used to living alone. When I moved out of my parents and into my own apartment, I cried for a week, but then you adjust! If you don't mind me asking - is your boyfriend moving there too?

laken1 · Hermes

Glad you are settled - I hadn't seen you around for a while & was wondering if it was because you were busy moving! You will love it - I promise. I'll have to come up with a little list for you - I know there are several shops I have searched for in Dallas and found that they were only in Houston & thought - DAMN - so if I think of them I'll let you know. Just look up some things that interest you when you see them here. Also, see if the chamber has a relocation guide for new residents or a welcome packet to the area? I'd be surprised if the apartment people couldn't give you some tips - they are usually pretty cute / stylish girls on principle for whatever reason & I'm sure are EXTRA friendly to you right now....

When you get sad, call your mom or your boyfriend, or your friends. I promise it will get easier - I was so bummed when I moved away but it does get better. You'll meet new people, be busy with your new job...and then there's always us!!!

Oh, and I did see that a Mi Cocina opened in Houston - probably my favorite mexican restaurant in Dallas!

bex · Chanel

so glad you are in houston and settled into your new place. it takes a while to get used to living on your own but once you get into the groove- you'll never want to share a space with someone again!

have fun!

sage · Dooney & Bourke

Congratulations and enjoy your new place! In time you will find living alone can be very pleasant(your things are where you left them, no one finsishes the last of the ice cream)Living alone gives you the oppurtunity to get to know yourself without the distraction of other people. (whoah, deeeeeeppppppp,man!!)

Can't wait to see pics of your place and future kitty!!

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

YEAH! Another TEXAN to add to the list!!! I'm sure you'll enjoy Houston, it's a nice, FAST place, I can't keep up w/the folks down there! LOL And I've heard GOOD things about the Galleria, maybe we TEXAS gals can meet up one day????

laken1 · Hermes

Oh, and when do you start your new job???

lsubatgirl · Gucci

Well everything seems to be coming together. I am finding places that are closer to my apt so that I don't have to drive out towards Katy or the Galleria. The other night I drove 15-20 mins away to go to Marshalls when there was one right down the street from me and I didn't know! Same thing with Target yesterday. I'm learning. I got phone service this morning and a phone book. Internet should be up by friday morning yippie!!

I took some pics this morning of my work-in-progress apartment. Still have the bedroom left and some pics for the living room.

Laken- I fly out Monday to Chicago for 2 weeks of training so I guess I officially start Monday! The mexican restaurant sounds nice I'll have to check it out.

Shopchicago- No he's back home until he graduates college in May then he's moving here. He's just going to come one weekend a month since that's all Circuit City will give him.

LMonet- How is Denver? I'm sad your fiance didn't like Houston. My only complaint is the traffic but that's only because I haven't learned side streets. Otherwise its pretty cool but then again I'm in a different area than he was in.

Claudia- I did go to Memorial City Mall yesterday looking for a Target because I didn't know about the one on San Felipe. It was a nice mall.

I found a site called citysearch.com and I've been checking it out for places to go things to see so its good but I just like to hear other people's recs who have been to these places you know.

Ok on with the pics:

Kitchen:

Amish Hex sign and festive kitchen. (Garlic braided hanging and my amish made apron)

Living Room:

I didn't spring for satallite tv yet so I'm living with bunny ears My grandmother crocheted the doll and the doily (sp??) and the candles are my first anthro purchase (on sale)