Long Time, part infinity

So it's about that time of the year when I have to write another apology for not writing. Hmmm... That sounded less silly in my head. By the way, this is my second post today- if you are bored, you'll want to scroll down for something silly I wrote just before.

It's been very busy. I got a brand new job with the MITRE Corporation. I'm ecstatic, because it's similar to my previous jobs in all the good ways, and shares none of their (many, many, many) down sides. Check out MITRE's website for details.

People are super nice, the benefits are superb, I'm treated with respect, I make my own hours, and I'm making 50% more than my last job- not a bad raise...

That's not all that is new. I'm in Massachusetts now. It's colder (which I like) and people are much more polite than in Jersey. I'm not kidding- Jersey folk are wicked, and not in the Boston kind-of-way. If the people of New Jersey got to vote for the state motto, it would be a toss-up between "New Jersey - only the strong survive" and "where the weak are killed and eaten." Think I'm joking? Here's an example of "Jersey Pride" : killedandeaten.com .

Anyway, I'm much happier now, and even getting lots of comments about it. Life is better. I'll be able to replace that "better" with "good" when I find a more permanent place to live and my girlfriend moves up to join me. Until then, I'm going to be learning all about house-buying, mortgages and the tax implications of being a home-owner. Oh fun!

Would someone please remind me to do my laundry tonight? And while you're at it, explain to me why it is that when you buy a towel you can't use it right away, but have to put it in the wash, or risk being completely covered in blue fuzzies making you look like Cookie Monster.