Life in Philly

 Here's what we've been up to:


A little chaotic when we first got here.

Before our first trip to the store...

After we went to the store.
 

Our first dinner.  Jeff's such a great cook.

Our first sightseeing trip was to decide whether Pat or Geno's was the better cheesesteak. My answer was neither and I don't remember Jeff's. 

Deer in the side of our apartment complex window.

Mouse trap for Stuart

A little snow

Just trying to go to school.  Jeff was out cleaning the snow off for 40 minutes.  We were saved by a friendly neighbor who shoveled us out.

Brooms don't work as well as shovels to clean off the snow.

 


I promise, it wasn't me!



Apparently we weren't being robbed. It really was a fire fighter. Who knew?

First batch of cookies. Note to self: do not substitute butter with vegetable spread.

 That's all for now!

Day One

    I've done it- I've become a "blogger".  I never thought this day would come, but sure enough, here it is.  Honestly, I've always thought blogging was stupid. I figured if everyone had a blog we would never have time to read them all, but after visiting my friend Ashley's blog, I realized it was more than just "telling everyone what you're doing" (although I suppose that is what mine will be).  It seems to be therapeutic, digital version of journal writing. I do feel guilty though, I feel like I'm cheating on my journal with this blog. Who knows how long I'll have it or how often I'll write, but I am still happy to have one for the moment.  I'll make this entry fairly short since it's my first one.  I'll close with a list of things I've learned since I've moved to Philadelphia in August. 
- Annalisa
Ps. Pattie, does this mean I'm not a Luddite anymore?   


                                    10 Things I've learned in Philadelphia

10. I enjoy cooking. Well, I enjoy good food so I've learned to enjoy cooking. 
9. Honks don't mean anything.
8. Philly cheesesteaks are disgusting and greasy. Eat one and you'll smell like it for days!
7. I miss my friends and family more than I could have ever imagined.
6. I actually miss tv.
5. Don't throw "pre-made" snow balls aka ice. They're definitely not the same thing. Sorry Jeff.
4. I am extremely grateful for technology which allows me to keep in contact with everyone.
3. Cookies are a lot harder to make then they seem.
2. Don't park in front of a driveway... you'll get towed.
1. If a fire fighter is axing down your door... let him in.