I made it!

I told you all earlier about my transition from unemployed, homeless, college graduate to employed renting college graduate, but, as my dad pointed out, my transformation didn't really count until the wee hours today. Today I got my first real world direct deposit (they don't really do the check thing so much anymore).

In other news:
I haven't attended the Kitsap 25 morning meetings much this week because on Monday all 790 pounds of my worldly belongings arrived at my front door (well actually they carried them in through the back door). Included in this delivery was my bike, so I have subsequently ridden my bike into work and back Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

I was pretty excited to unpack and make more of a home here in my super sweet rental, so I grabbed my box cutter and went to town. I put away dishes, too many sets of twin size sheets, clothing, and plenty of shoes. Each time I opened a box, I quickly assessed contents and filed it in my brain under the appropriate heading. Perhaps unfortunately (depending on your interpretation), I had to categorize too many boxes under future library or wizard's den. Those of you who have seen the sign outside my dad's office will appreciate that last title most. So now I've got a pile of boxes in my now-living living room with no real home, for I don't have any bookcases. Sigh. I guess I really am my dad's daughter.

In a related subject, I achieved the impossible on the phone last night with said wizard:

"I would really like to get a book on finite element analysis."
silence.
"I, erm, I don't think I have one on that..."

Okay, so that's not a direct quote; I edited it a little for humor's sake. The point is this: he doesn't have a book on that!! I guess I'll just be forced, wrist-twistingly forced, to pick up the slack. So if you are reading this and you have book suggestion, let me know.

Additionally I am thinking about overhauling my bicycle. Partly because it needs a few adjustments, partly because I love to take things apart and also because it's easier (and hopefully cheaper) than overhauling my dad's Honda. Just kidding dad, that idea never crossed my mind.

So I feel today's post has been quite unfocused and a great deal of rambling, but having fixed my internet, I wanted to say hello and pass on some good news. In return, I'd really like an update on your lives. Leave me a comment, drop me an email, tweet, send a facebook message, or even send me a beautifully composed hand written snail mail letter. I love you all and miss you dearly.