Lucy in the USA

We've been back from orientation in DC for nearly two weeks and during that time we've helped Lucy get established in the US:

1. Move into her new apartment
2. Go grocery shopping
3. Meet the neighbors (Thank you Meg!)
4. Acquire a bed (Thank you Eilene!)
5. Apply for a Social Security number
6. Set up a bank account
7. Purchase a mobile phone
8. Set up an international calling account
9. Shop for housewares
10. Learn about the local taxi service
11. Meet her mentor, Liz
12. Visit the school (Thank you Liz!)

In the days to come we will help Lucy:
1. Get a land-line phone
2. Set up internet service
3. Pay rent

Lucy's best quote of the week: "I have been meeting so many friendly people but they all scare me about the cold weather." (The coldest temp Lucy has experienced is about 15 Celsius. That's 59 degrees! Oh boy!)