Wow, for some reason when I typed in the "Goodbye" in the subject line "Goodbye Ida" popped up as something that I'd posted before. Well, seeing as Ida departed Curtis forever after FRESHMEN year, and I just made my gmail blog last year, I don't see how that's possible. Computers are creepy.
Anyways, in one week I will depart the state of Ohio. I was offered the fisheries position in Washington (state), and I accepted it today. I also secured a pretty much guaranteed source of housing 5 min. from work, though I'm still going to check out one other source to compare prices. Now the task that is before me is whether to take the train (more environmentally friendly and slightly cheaper) or fly (MUCH faster). Either way, I'm going to force myself to purchase a ticket by tomorrow, because I don't want to get screwed. This is already last minute. Today would probably be better, but we'll see.
And so begins my next exciting adventure. At this point I'm really most excited about being in Washington. I'm not sure what they'll have me start out doing for work (though I suspect that the first couple of days will be training of some sort). I won't have a car, obviously, but that won't be an issue in terms of day to day life (or so I've been told). The major drawback will be not being able to drive somewhere to go camping/hiking. If I have time off I'll probably rent a car or something. Take a little backpacking trip, or perhaps visit Erin (who, despite being only one state away, will still be about 5 hours away). Another unfortunate side effect of doing an Americorps position is the pay, but my loans will be deferred and I'll get another education award (of larger sum). So money will be tight for the next 10 1/2 months, but not as bad as it was this summer.
Since I'll be flying or taking the Hogwarts Express, I won't be able to bring my computer :( I'm sure there will be a library somewhere nearby, but that was kind of annoying over the summer and so we'll see how this all works out. I am considering getting a Macbook (while I'm in WA), since I don't have plans to get a car in the next year or so. Might as well take a chunk out of my savings with something, right? Hehehe, bad logic, I know, but I think having a laptop will be worth it. I don't need anything fancy, either. I just feel bad because my desktop is only 2 years old, and I don't want to be one of those nerds with multiple computers (cue comment from Josh here).
Anyways, I guess that's all for now. I'll actually be doing something with my life again, and who knows, maybe I'll even have reason to post on this blog more often...
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2 comments:
That's sweet dude. It's sad that I won't be able to see you. When are you leaving? And the train can be fun. I got a laptop for $200 cause I have a crazy brother that stood outside a longtime the day after Thanksgiving to get it. You're also crazy brother, so maybe you can pull off an equally sweet deal!
JP
Hey I havent talked to you in awhile but I tend to check these things bc im a creeper. Congrats on the job! Washington would be pretty sweet! I'm sure a good change from Cleveland.
About the computers....
Windows-based laptops are wayyy cheaper (and alot faster for the price point). check out www.newegg.com. they usually have awesome deals. Let me know if you need help picking somehting out. KimberlyRobinson@forestcity.net. And if multiple computers is nerdy then Doug and I must be super nerdy (we currently have 6 in the apartment)
Good luck and have a great time!
Kimmy
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