Householders in Florida: Dorm Life!

MOVE IN DAY!

Well, he made it! Or shall I say WE made it! I can't believe our baby has gone off to college. This is Colin and Cristina before we left.

We moved him in the middle of Tropical Storm Fay - it was such as nasty and yucky day. But we persevered and it really wasn't too bad. He seemed a little subdued but I think leaving your girlfriend behind and going away when you never have before was a bit overwhelming although he would never admit that. I didn't boohoo - just a little teary-eyed was all. I woke up at 3:00 AM the night before we left. I went into the family room where Mr. Colin was asleep on the couch with all the lights on and the Olympics on TV. That's when I cried. I just watched him sleep for a while. Guess I got it out of my system.

Nick's side before he moved in............

Colin's side before we moved him in................

It is amazing how fast 18 years goes by. You plan for it and expect it and see it coming but don't "get it". I still haven't gotten it but I can tell you this - It is alot like Christmas - there is this big build-up, waiting, getting everything ready - then it's a bit anti-climactic. When we got home I had the "after Christmas" blues - that is the only way I know to describe it.

Afterwards.........with friend Mike

Afterwards.............Bet you won't be able to see the floor in a couple of days!

Classes start today so I will be interested to talk to him tonight. If you would like to contact Colin direct, his phone and address are:

Cell - 813-362-4307
Dorm - 407-882-4206

Snail mail - PO Box 164913
Orlando, FL 32816-3222

Physical - Apollo Mailroom
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816-3222

Colin and Nick