An update straight from the island girl herself...

Four weeks ago today, I became a USVI resident, more specifically a St Johnian! I will not lie, there have been some speed bumps along the way thus far, but this post is about all the positives I have accomplished in this first 672 hours on island!!

I must say I am proud of myself and think that we are getting prepped for a great life here!

In no particular order, I have:

• driven three times on St. Thomas, one of them with no guidance!
• conquered the car barge 
• gotten my PT license signed, sealed, and delivered (along with liability insurance and every Internal Revenue Service paperwork needed)!!
• found our house (which sounds silly, a huge deal when you're not sure where (or even "if") it is.
• protected my house from bugs
• became active in volunteering for or committing to be a local "go to person" in at least two things close to my heart- the ACC and Just Play 
• started an island guest business called KIDS NIGHT IN Babysitting Services which hopefully by next month will be completely up and running!
• have met  or seen many great people - some residents, some visitors, some new , some old , some for business and some for pleasure!
• got us a Jeep! And I mean I negotiated it, got it insured, inspected and registered!
• gotten some government people to laugh which I hear isn't always easy.
• worked as a volunteer for Wagapooloza and hopefully brought in a few more donations than they would have had if I wasn't here. 
• picked up my first hitchhikers while driving alone.
• helped some deserted folks who couldn't find a taxi.
• enjoyed the beach, both underwater as well as above.  
• had a little bit of rum, but not ever too much!!
• got to see Inner Visions and Melame Gange I got To See Steely Dan (minus 1) in an extremely small venue.  
• got to hike with doggies! I gave Kenny Chesney's music a chance and I may be hooked. 
• ran through seven inches of standing water ( after a crazy storm. )
• cooked for myself and baked for others! 
• fought the AT&T Internet war ( had a couple more drinks because of that drama). 

Things I have learned:

• Loving someone doesn't change if you don’ t see them for four weeks! (Soon come baby!) 
• Crying isn't always a bad thing. 
• TV is overrated!
• People are generally generous. 
• Passion equals getting the job taken care of the right way!
• And lastly, your kids can always make you feel like Wonder Woman even when you trip over your cape!!

XOXO to all of my friends and family