I drove about 11 hours from Detroit to Charlotte but it took me approx 14 hours to make the complete journey. After moving all my stuff from the car to my new apartment, I was too tired and dozed off. In the morning, I woke up to what you see in this image. It was an amazing feel to see this but watching everything covered in snow and sipping hot coffee tops that.
Btw, I managed to get internet at my place and also went on a self-tour of my new place to get myself acquainted with the place. I went to meet my auto and renter's insurance agents and I think I made friends with them. My worst fear coming to this place was that people may not be friendly; but going by all indications people here are more friendly - well at least the native Charlotteans as they fondly call themselves.
I am eagerly awaiting my movers to drop off my stuff at the place so that I can unpack, go get my driver's license and get NC tabs. I might be able to get IU tabs after all.
Since I am starting a new phase of life with new work and new place, I am beginning to think that it may not be a bad idea to look to buy a house out here. The weather seems nice (but no snow) and people are friendlier and the place has top-notch schools but I would still give the option of IU to my kids.
Now to make new friends after 1st week of March when I can live my life again.
