Today was a good day. I rented the large room in the apartment I looked at yesterday! I was concerned he would have rented it already, but I heard back from him today and have since gotten all moved in. It was another day with lots of walking and I’m exhausted right now because of it.

I’m really excited to live here. Tonight feels a little awkward because it’s my first night here and I’m getting used to sharing this apartment with a total stranger (one who doesn’t speak the best English, too), but I think I’m really going to like being here. This room is big and spacious which is super awesome. I hope that I can stay here for a while. I think it’s really a place I could get some work done – either writing or drawing. It’s certainly got the room for it.

I went and saw the new Noah movie tonight. I’ve hung out with this Turkish guy twice now. He’s super nice and has been really helpful, but he’s not really my type. I don’t want to lead him on. I just don’t really see it leading to a romantic relationship. I like hanging out with him and he’s been really helpful. I guess I’ll let that develop and see where it leads.

I sent a friend in Minneapolis and email for her birthday today. We haven’t had much contact in the last year, year and half. She sent quite a long message back which was really awesome. I miss talking to her. She kind of decided she didn’t want to be friends anymore and basically everyone knew about it before me. It was actually pretty lame, but I’m grateful she sent me a nice email today. It was really wonderful to hear from her. She also mentioned a 10 day trip she’s taking next year and that she has to save up some vacation days for it. I’m really glad I don’t live in a world that restricted by a job anymore. I’m so over that situation.

Gratitude List:
I’m grateful I’ve finally gotten settled in an apartment I think will be a great place to live.
I’m grateful for the nice, meaningful message I got back from M
I’m grateful I no longer have to hoard vacation days so I can take a trip somewhere.