Settling
Hello, internet. Been a while, huh? Miss me? Sorry about the absence - I was focusing on school and work and friends and gaming and reading and writing and I just didn't have much time to get in touch.
Don't think I haven't had anything to say. It's been seven months, and I've been busy. I've been seeing someone, for example. Did you know that? She's really quite wonderful. I'm living on the East Coast, too. In Syracuse. Surprised? Me too. Wasn't expecting that one at all. But there I was, in need of a job, and there Syracuse University was, with an offer. So what else could I do?
I've been here since Memorial Day. I know, I should've said something sooner, but today was the first day I had the chance - I didn't have cable or phone before now. Life since the move has been touch and go, up and down. My place, for example, is really nice. It's a townhouse - two bedrooms, bath and a half, living room, dining room, new carpets and appliances, even a dishwasher! On the other hand, I don't know that there's a right angle in the building; I'm not sure that any of the lines in my walls are straight. It's disconcerting - a little Lovecraftian. But I manage.
My stuff showed up, which is great. CDs, books, DVDs, my bed - everything. Except my XBox. That got stolen by some mover, somewhere. And my stereo's broken now, too. Damaged in the move, I guess. And my couch wouldn't fit through the entryway. It's in storage until I figure out what to do with it. I don't feel right getting rid of it - it's the Most Comfortable Couch in the World! - but it's $22 a month to keep it in storage...
I have a Master's Degree now, only I sort of don't. The Graduate School and the Evans School over at The Wash are arguing over it, apparently. It'll get sorted out soon, I'm sure, so I'm not too worried.
Tere's the big picture. I'll be back in a day or so, with more details and more to keep you entertained. So until then, internet, please take a second to check in and let me know you're still listening!