I'm not dead (yet), honest!!

So, since my last post, I:

• extended my contract at sucky job;
• had many many near meltdowns because of the debate over whether or not to stay at the sucky job;
• finally had it out with my boss, which turned out to be a good thing;
• subsequently got a new job.

I just started this week at a web-related/some writing position in a large non-profit, and so far so good. The people are nice, I've made it there and back on the bus twice, and I'm not running away. There will be no shortage of work, and I think it will be an excellent learning experience for me, and I really think I'm capable of it (obviously, my new employers do, too) and I'm hoping to have fun. (At work? Never!)

That's work. In other areas of my life:

• I've started knitting a hat (it is going very very slowly);
• I've joined a book club (we just read The Time Traveller's Wife. It is such a good read. I'm looking forward to discussing it);
• My sister came to visit from out West;
• Friends had a baby boy;
• I went to see U2 (third time!!);
• I've planned a martini party;
• I've gained weight. Ugh. And it's not even Christmas yet!!

Things are good, and I'm looking forward to visiting with friends over the holidays, going home to see my family and more friends, relaxing a little bit, hosting a fun holiday party, cleaning up my study, buying cross-country skiis and skating again. Yay fun winter sports!