Prepping

So let me just start by saying that I am totally excited to be moving to a new place and in such an exotic locale! That being said, I have no expectations. Allow me to explain. I have only ever seen pictures of the Bahamas and so have been forced to fill in the cracks with my imagination.

Based on this fuzzy (at best) knowledge of my future residence, here is how my preparations are going thus far...

First, I have attempted to research the Bahamas i.e. population, languages, currency, commerce, etc...and despite Michael Scott's oh-so insightful claim that Wikipedia is the best possible resource for any and all information, my research has been spotty. I welcome any light you can shed on the subject! E.g., who colonized this place? I can't figure it out! French, English, both???

Second, I am having a heck of a time figuring out what to do with my cell phone. So I definitely welcome any suggestions, tips...I would love to be able to use my same phone down there but with a local carrier. I'm so not techy like that!

Lastly, I've gotten the feeling that things are much slower-paced in the islands. Honestly, I welcome that. Whenever I travel I plan on everywhere but here, here being the USA, being slower-paced. I've come to realize that the rest of the world just doesn't adhere to my timetable. But again, I welcome the Jimmy Buffet-esque attitude. I'll adjust.

That is really all I have for now. I'm sure I will have much more exciting things to say and pictures to post when I am actually there. For now, I'm enjoying the good life with the fam at home in the D!

Peace out yo's...