I'm getting excited about starting my new job. I'm also nervous. TWBD always says he'd be nervous if I wasn't nervous about something I'm doing professionally -- because if I'm not nervous, I'm not challenging myself. Given the course of the last year, I've never been nervous... just pissed off... nervous is a good thing.

It's amazing to look back on the drama of the last year and realize the toll that it has taken on me. I allowed my perception to be clouded by people who are likely in over their heads to an extent. I made choices for all the wrong reasons even when I knew they were the wrong reasons. Lessons run deep and wide when you can turn around and look at the aftermath of something you particpated in.... I can't wait for the stability of a big company behind me... the chance to dig in, find a groove and work it.

But first, I need to find a place to live. I've been looking at Craigslist in Seattle -- looking for a nicely furnished apartment on a 6 month lease. These aren't cheap but it is what it is.... I think I have decided, however, not to lease a car... I can rent one two weeks a month for as much as it would cost for lease + insurance and I don't have to worry about getting to or from the airport if I rent. One problem solved. I did find a cool place in Eastlake... it's a bit more than I want to spend but the other nearest place I found was in Sammamish and that seems way out in nowhere land. I haven't heard back from the gentleman yet but I am holding my breath 'cause he thought he'd be able to get me into it by Sunday... I start work Monday and it would be lovely to have the grounding of a place to come home to at the end of the day. ( For those of you who have a question brewing about this, yes, feel free to question it... sadly, I have no answers as it is a situation I understand not at all. )

Hopefully the trial will be over tomorrow so I can get back to my yoga practice.... with an apartment and a home base from which to practice in Seattle too.