Briefly
Life Update:
-I graduated
-Totally miss UMass.
-Things with Matt havent be weird! YAY!
-Looking back on it, Residence Life is the biggest shitshow I have ever seen. I was sorting through some of my materials last night and I can't believe I put up with it for that long. It's such a joke.
-I dropped Commonwealth College, and therefore did not write my thesis. I dont remember if I posted that here, but because of it, I feel free.
-My final GPA is a 3.702.
-I am going through a phase where I really, really want a boyfriend.
-I'm already collecting GRE study things, and I cannot wait to go back to school.
BIG NEWS:
-I GOT A JOB - no, THE job! I'm working as a residential counselor at a place called Germaine Lawrence. If you want to know more, go here: http://www.germainelawrence.org (I start June 8)
-IM MOVING TO ARLINGTON, MA (June 4)
As a result:
-my life is in shambles. I am actually moving out of my parents house completely, storing the rest of everything, and becoming a Real Adult (scary). That means that everything I own is currently on my bedroom floor. Overwhelming!
-I am sharing a bungalow with a woman named Ann (who is a legitimate cat lady, lol). She's an older woman, who has 2 playful cats and lives alone otherwise. Her hobbies include gardening, birdwatching, and volunteering at a local animal shelter. She's a bit scattered, and seems very timid and a little socially awkward, but I think she'll be okay. It's a short-term solution - probably no longer than 6 months to a year, and the price is right - I can live there and pay rent and buy food and pay my car insurance and actually save some money and pay off my student loans with the paltry salary that I'll be making (a bit more than $26,000/year to start).
-I will be walking and riding my bike EVERYWHERE. I am less than a mile from work, about a half a mile from the center of town where there are all these cute little shops, less than a mile from the grocery store, and less than 2 miles from the library. I have to look at maps, but I'm pretty sure I can walk to wherever I need to catch a bus to get to the T station as well. Which means I can keep my POS car, as it will only be needed to go to the gym (which is about a 15 minute drive away), to drive to work on really crappy days (like, raining hard), and to leave town to come back home.
In honor of my new life:
-I am thinking of starting a new LJ. Don't worry, I'll definitely let you guys know where you can find me. Let me know if you want to know!
-I've devised a workout regimen and food plan. I havent decided if that's going to be part of my new blog or if I'm going to create a separate space for that. If anyone has healthy, cheap, yummy recipes or food suggestions for one, please let me know! (Erica, I'm definitely going to be looking back on that entry where your f-list gave you all those lunch suggestions, but any discoveries that you've made would be great).
-I am sorting through my belongings and separating them into 4 piles: (1) OMG I NEED THIS AND IT MUST COME WITH ME; (2) OMG I LOVE THIS BUT IT CAN STAY HERE; (3) OMG SOMEONE LESS FORTUNATE THAN I AM CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS, DONATE!; and (4) OMG TRAAAASH. It's quite the system. Hopefully I can get rid of some of the excess
-I am going to use Amazon gift certificates and buy a new digital camera. I want to take a lot of pictures.
I need to go tackle my packing process.
Last question:
For those of you who have moved, what are some tips that you have? Either about settling into a new places, things that I should know that you never would have considered? I know it's sort of a strange, random question, but transitions can be hard for me, so I want to be as prepared as possible.
-I graduated
-Totally miss UMass.
-Things with Matt havent be weird! YAY!
-Looking back on it, Residence Life is the biggest shitshow I have ever seen. I was sorting through some of my materials last night and I can't believe I put up with it for that long. It's such a joke.
-I dropped Commonwealth College, and therefore did not write my thesis. I dont remember if I posted that here, but because of it, I feel free.
-My final GPA is a 3.702.
-I am going through a phase where I really, really want a boyfriend.
-I'm already collecting GRE study things, and I cannot wait to go back to school.
BIG NEWS:
-I GOT A JOB - no, THE job! I'm working as a residential counselor at a place called Germaine Lawrence. If you want to know more, go here: http://www.germainelawrence.org (I start June 8)
-IM MOVING TO ARLINGTON, MA (June 4)
As a result:
-my life is in shambles. I am actually moving out of my parents house completely, storing the rest of everything, and becoming a Real Adult (scary). That means that everything I own is currently on my bedroom floor. Overwhelming!
-I am sharing a bungalow with a woman named Ann (who is a legitimate cat lady, lol). She's an older woman, who has 2 playful cats and lives alone otherwise. Her hobbies include gardening, birdwatching, and volunteering at a local animal shelter. She's a bit scattered, and seems very timid and a little socially awkward, but I think she'll be okay. It's a short-term solution - probably no longer than 6 months to a year, and the price is right - I can live there and pay rent and buy food and pay my car insurance and actually save some money and pay off my student loans with the paltry salary that I'll be making (a bit more than $26,000/year to start).
-I will be walking and riding my bike EVERYWHERE. I am less than a mile from work, about a half a mile from the center of town where there are all these cute little shops, less than a mile from the grocery store, and less than 2 miles from the library. I have to look at maps, but I'm pretty sure I can walk to wherever I need to catch a bus to get to the T station as well. Which means I can keep my POS car, as it will only be needed to go to the gym (which is about a 15 minute drive away), to drive to work on really crappy days (like, raining hard), and to leave town to come back home.
In honor of my new life:
-I am thinking of starting a new LJ. Don't worry, I'll definitely let you guys know where you can find me. Let me know if you want to know!
-I've devised a workout regimen and food plan. I havent decided if that's going to be part of my new blog or if I'm going to create a separate space for that. If anyone has healthy, cheap, yummy recipes or food suggestions for one, please let me know! (Erica, I'm definitely going to be looking back on that entry where your f-list gave you all those lunch suggestions, but any discoveries that you've made would be great).
-I am sorting through my belongings and separating them into 4 piles: (1) OMG I NEED THIS AND IT MUST COME WITH ME; (2) OMG I LOVE THIS BUT IT CAN STAY HERE; (3) OMG SOMEONE LESS FORTUNATE THAN I AM CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS, DONATE!; and (4) OMG TRAAAASH. It's quite the system. Hopefully I can get rid of some of the excess
-I am going to use Amazon gift certificates and buy a new digital camera. I want to take a lot of pictures.
I need to go tackle my packing process.
Last question:
For those of you who have moved, what are some tips that you have? Either about settling into a new places, things that I should know that you never would have considered? I know it's sort of a strange, random question, but transitions can be hard for me, so I want to be as prepared as possible.