I am still alive, actually

     Just very, very reticent.
     New in my life:

1. The job continues fine; I've been promoted, so that's nice.  More responsibilities but more pay, too.
2. I found an apartment!  It's right next to a park and is four blocks from the science museum.  Two of my friends live in the building, too.  Hello, dorm life.

     That's really all.  Life is starting to pick up.  The only stress right now is hoping my job will continue after January.  Because rent payments are kind of vital.  I'm making enough right now that I could survive a few months without a job in January, but I'd rather not have to worry about that.

     But this means that you all should come visit me!  Once I have furniture ....