Transition
Looks like I managed a new record last month - only one post all month, and it was about how I haven't written anything in a while. How ironic, but how true. In any case, my writer's block/lack of usable material as of late hasn't really changed much.
However, I have in fact managed to finally move out. Once again I'm on my own. This past weekend I moved out of my parents' house where I've been living for the last six months and into my own apartment. It was a long and painful process, but… it is worth it.
One thing I've learned is, moving into an apartment of your own is freaking expensive. Everywhere I've ever lived prior to this, some of the cost and supplies have been taken care of by someone else. In the dorms, things like beds, desks, dressers, and utilities were provided from day one. In my house senior year with friends, the rent was split four ways, we all brought miscellaneous stuff that added up to make a complete household. In my townhouse after that, between my roommate and I, we had just about everything.
Now it's all on me. I'm amazed at how much I had to spend to stock up a place with the most basic stuff. Garbage cans, garbage bags, dish racks, handsoap, utensils I never realized I needed, tape, lights, the whole works. All on me, and all out of my wallet. It's gonna be fun paying that off. Luckily tomorrow's payday!
In any case… yep. Now I just have to sort out the nuances of the new neighborhood, the new mailman (who appears to be an idiot), etc. We'll see how that goes.
In the meantime, I'm still open to suggestions for stuff to write about. I also need some suggestions for movies to watch - my Netflix queue is empty, and I'm finding myself hard-pressed to come up with movies I want to see but haven't yet. Ideas?