Initial Impressions

So as I start my second full week in Colorado, I have a few observations-

• I’m really tired of getting shocked by everything I touch. I’m blaming my shoes, at the moment, rather than my electric personality.
• Yes, it’s colder than San Diego, but most of the days the high temps have been 45-55 degrees, which is basically wear a jacket weather, unless you’re in the sun. I know it gets colder, but so far, not too bad.
• Moving in to the space already occupied by another person could really be difficult if the other person hasn’t made a reasonable amount of space. Lucky for me, that’s not been a factor. Stan made more room that I was expecting.
• Boulder generally has slower speed limits than my part of San Diego, but the real difference I notice is how much slower locals drive in parking lots.
• Boulder has many smaller specialty stores than my part of San Diego, but that’s not surprising since I lived in a lower income neighborhood compared to here. Even so, the natural section of the Safeway is about the size of half of my old Ralph’s.
• Dressing up is a relative term on the front range – this is still cow country. Make sure you’ve got a good pair of jeans – that should cover most situations.
• Service people of all types are very nice and will usually try to strike up an actual conversation rather than perfunctory ‘Have a Nice Day.’
• As much as I miss San Diego and my hometown, this adventure seems to be going along great.