April 9, 2001
Seems to me that I need to be honest about something here: my journal entries are going to be a little sparse over the next couple of months. While Bruce and I are getting along really well (at least I think so) so far, we are two adult people trying to share an apartment and various equipment better suited to one. If I could get up earlier (than 6 a.m., a full 3 hours before work!) maybe I could write more in the mornings. But until (or unless) that starts happening, the pickings are probably going to be slim here till June. The thing is, I really want to stay out of my host's way as much as I can, in order to avoid aggravating him so much he tosses me out onto the street. ;) (Ok, mainly because he's my best friend and I prefer him to be happy.)
Anyway, that means no more dawdling over my babble for a couple of hours every morning. Now it's get up, get showered, write real quick, and get off the PC before Bruce is ready for it. When I have my own PC back full-time, I'll try to be a better little journaler. Honest. :)
Life here is good so far, despite our rather cramped living situation. The new job is hectic, confusing, and time-consuming, but I like being really busy and I'm already starting to feel needed. The only bad part so far is that I'm located upstairs from the rest of my team. But nothing's ever perfect, I guess. Besides, I always wanted to spend hours a day in a tiny, dimly-lit room, going from the first floor to the second, back to the first, up to the second, down to the first, and so on. Doesn't everyone? (Bleah.)
On the home front, Bruce and I are starting to settle into somewhat of a routine. He very kindly has allowed me free-reign in the kitchen and I'm gradually working on it to try and create a more efficient place to work. We've got a way to go, but it's not bad. Of all the bad things either of us would say about this apartment, it (oddly enough) has a very nice little kitchen. A bit short on counter space, but very heavy in storage. Go figure.
Speaking of living arrangements, we spent most of yesterday driving around, finding likely places for rental houses. We've semi-narrowed it down to a few - Mira Mesa, Scripp's Ranch, Los Penasquitos, and Rancho Bernardo. Poway is also a possibility, but is a little further north than we'd like to go. Mira Mesa is ideal, so that's certainly choice #1. Now the problem is going to be finding a place big enough that the 2 or 3 of us (if John joins us) won't be stumbling over each other.
That's going to be the hard part. Most houses are not built for three adults who have all lived alone for any length of time. We each have our own entertainment set-ups (large ones), our own furniture (though I suppose I have the most out of the group), and computer setups. Well, I should be honest here - even with all I got rid of in St. Charles, I can still easily fill up a whole house all by myself. Whatever happens, I'm likely to lose my sewing / craft room and probably wind up with my computer in my bedroom. Neither of those things is horrible - just different. The kinds of allowances you make in order to pay something less than $1500 a month rent. Besides, I think it might be good for me to have roomies. I hope so, anyhow. :)
Gosh, I miss the Mooville gang. The old and new friends here are wonderful, but I miss my daily doses of hugs and stuff. I've tried to call once or twice but have been unable to get through for various reasons. Johnny? You alive out there? It's been a few days. Melissa? It's been many days since you wrote! (Proving that I can nag even from long-distance.)
Alrighty. It's almost that time so I'll break for now. Please take care of yourselves and think of us often.... out here in sunny / soggy / power-less California. ;)
