The End of Freshman Year of College
Final meal at the dining hall Anna is officially done with her first year at Virginia Commonwealth University. Joe and Theresa made the trip to Richmond May 7 to move her home. They were hopeful that Anna would have her stuff ready to go when they arrived. That was not the case. A few notes about moving home from college: You always have more stuff than you initially brought. Brings some things home with you in advance that you don't need (e.g. winter clothes). Be clear about expectations at "pick up" time. There was much packing to do when Joe and Theresa arrived with extra packing bags in tow (Joe even brought rope just in case the roof rack with needed). After 4 hours and a stop in the cafeteria to use remaining meal swipes (also noting there are very limited options in the cafeteria during the last week), they managed to get everything packed into the car (no roof rack required) and headed back to Northern Virginia. No trip up I-95 would be ...