Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1970 - 2:36 A.M.

. . . I have done this evening:

~ spoke to my boyfriend on the phone for an extra long time during which we discussed all kinds of English terms I might encounter while overseas.

~ called my parents to express my excitement over finding two jobs in London for which I am quite well suited. I'm applying for said jobs tomorrow.

~ packed away my CD's, pictures, and knick-knacks.

~ bagged up some more old clothes which tomorrow I am going to give to charity.

~ applied a face mask which is currently drying.

~ painted my nails with glittery clear color.

~ made a baked apple with cinammon and sugar. It's still in the oven.

~ worried about having to fly in less than two weeks.

~ marveled at how cool and exciting things are right now.

. . . I have done since graduating from college in May of 1999:

~ broke up with long term college boyfriend three weeks before I was to move in with him in NM.

~ made impromtu decision to move to Boston.

~ spent three months living in mouse infested crackhouse while setting self up in town. While there - temped and bartended.

~ saw and enjoyed "American Beauty."

~ in December 1999 moved into studio apartment where I remained until the fall of 2001.

~ had big plans.

~ worked many odd jobs both before and after landing position at BU in Spring of 2000.

~ danced and sang in front of the mirror in attempt to entertain myself.

~ dyed hair really blonde.

~ traveled to LA / Mexico spring 2000. Attended first work travel function and visited best friend Laura. While there danced in club on Sunset Strip, got tattoo, had In-n-Out grilled cheeses, and saw a midget on crutches OD in club.

~ stalked a minor rock star.

~ drank often, was depressed, danced a lot, suffered from anxiety disorder.

~ rekindled and subsequently ended friendship with old friend from NY.

~ drove to NYC and back with Kevin in one night just to see a show at CB's

~ was often very lonely.

~ began this here diary.

~ traveled to London on business. Had an absolute blast.

~ saw Luna play twice and very much enjoyed both shows.

~ wondered often about what was in store for me.

~ spent much of the summer working at retail store, hanging out with new store friends.

~ moved out of studio and into gorgeous apartment with two roommates.

~ dyed hair red.

~ had largely good time bonding and drinking with new friends.

~ tried to embrace my inner girl

~ borke up with shrink because I didn't need her anymore and it was costing me money to sit and stare at someone in silence.

~ began near constant correspondence with recipient of aforementioned email.

~ wondered often whether or not it was possible to fall in love with someone you've never actually met before.

~ bought first pair of proper high heels

~ was visited by the d-lander with whom I was falling in love. Truly wonderful experience

~ traveled to Germany to visit family and was met by said love interest.

~ realized that I needed to be with him and began formulating plans to move to London.

~ traveled to London for amazing 5 day visit with boy.

~ from July - September lived with boy here in Boston. Had most amazing time.

~ got more work done on tattoo as well as an entirely new one.

~ spent three months missing boy and cementing moving plans.

~ was suprised by boy for anniversary visit. Most. romantic. thing. ever.

~ traveled home for the holidays and spent qt with the fam in preparation for departure.

~ returned to Boston to wrap things up.

~ got REALLY, REALLY excited.

~ saw old friends in anticipation of leaving.

~ had many mini freak-outs when realizing the fabulousness and magnitude of the whole crazy ride.

~ realized that this list doesn't even begin to cover it.

~ ended entry before fingers went numb and fell off.

Leofric - I love you. 13 days. Finally.

ps - Sometimes I forget just how much I love Depeche Mode. That is all.

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