Presents!

I haven't had a housewarming party (and it's probably at least 3-5 months off, given the state of things and the onset of winter, aka hibernation), but I've already had a few warm tidings of welcome. Haven't met my neighbors yet, but I've gotten a few gift cards for Target, Home Depot, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. More cards to Home Depot and Lowe's welcome!

Yesterday, Alex and I went to the Chopstix for Charity fundraising gala, sponsored by the National Association of Asian American Professionals' (NAAAP) Atlanta chapter. Now that I'm settling in and getting to know my community, I can see myself getting more involved in this organization, as well as the Decatur community and the refugee community of Clarkston next door.

NAAAP is definitely geared more towards the young professional sector of Atlanta's APIA community, reflected in the evening's semi-formal casino theme, DJs, and live music. The event overall was well-done, and all proceeds go to charity. Alex and I even won raffle prizes each, quite fittingly, golf certificates for him and a complete garden kit from Home Depot for me!

This this is heavy. Big ceramic pot, water hose, gardening tools, tarps, hummingbird feeder and food, birdseed, and Miracle Gro. I'll be thinking all during my hibernation about that partial sun/shady garden and how to make it blossom and grow. I see elephant ears, hydrangeas, rose bushes in the future of my grey one.