Virgina

So, there's nothing I like more than to get into a city on the wrong side. It was quite a sight, not to mention the 98 degrees and 80% humidity. The company I decided to go with this time does not get housing for you but will put up the security deposits and make the monthly payment out of your check. They offered one suggestion, an off brand of the extended stay...not so nice. Especially not for $950/month. So, we have spent the last few days on Craig's list and looking through the apartment guide. It's really quite frustrating, I know I should look at it like an adventure...but after the first 2 days it's pretty hard. I did look into rooming with other people as well but, that didn't work out so well. It's amazing how some people live.
Luckily, we found a furnished studio which is really cute for one person who is going to be working all the time and not entertaining at all. The apartment itself is tiny 228 sq.feet but it's a one story place so no loud upstairs footsteps and it's very quiet.
I had my first day at work yesterday. It's a really friendly place, the staff is nice and the patients are cooperative and mostly grateful for what you do. The big plus is not having to use my Spanish at all. The hospital is in a really rough part of town but, my apartment is not. We went to Enterprise today to get my car. I got what was left for the week and will be going back tomorrow to get a better one. This one is well used and I don't really want to drive it for the next 3 months. Luckily, they were also very nice and it won't be a problem to get another car.
So, things look pretty good here in Virginia so far. Hopefully the pay check will match. That's the bottom line here for me this time around. Will let you know if anything fun happens.Remember first do no harm.