Any delightful bits of information I could have included on the blog about my preparations to move couldn't quite encompass the nuclear level meltdowns I was experiencing. So rather than subject myself and anyone else to wallowing in it, I just waited until I got here.
Two favorite states to drive through on the way here: Alabama & Missouri. No shit. Take the scenic routes and you'll see what I mean. For two often mocked states, they are visually stunning.
Discovery: I love camping and I can start a mean fire. I can also make a complete dinner out of a bag of marshmallows and a six-pack and not be embarrassed.
Discovery/Known All Along: I have some pretty amazing friends. From the ones that really made my leaving the sunny South hard and wonderful to the ones that put me up for a few months while I got on my feet and introduced me to their friends so I had holiday plans.
Suckage: The process of finding a job. I ran into some crazy interview situations here. I knew the whole social networking thing had become big since I'd last looked for a job. What I didn't know was that at one interview, the guy googled me. He knew more about me than I did (and still emailed me my rejection letter). Another interview wanted me to provide design work that I had done at previous jobs which I'm pretty sure is a violation of some company privacy laws. Oh, and a certain free listing website has job scams. Like scads of them.
Less suckage: More dating opportunities. Two since I've been here. I know. Wow, right? But coming from the town that I did, I'm swimming with a plethora of fishes here. Nice to have options.
Awesomeness: The cute 1920's bungalow house that I live in. Totally adorable and completely underfurnished. Embracing the green movement. And by green movement, I mean cheap furnishing projects that will make up this year.
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