three days

and I'll be living in another state. I'm superexcited. I'm ready to have stuff to do,and the change will be good. I got in touch with someone from VT that I met at a conference previously, and he's going to help me move in and show me around and everything once I get there. That's exceptional kindness, and I really appreciate it.

Well, most of the social craziness is over. I skipped a few appointments, scheduled several more, and in the end I think I've seen (or will see shortly) everyone that I wanted to say goodbye to for the next couple months. Success.

My birthday was awesome. I got to celebrate it three nights in a row--Monday with a cookout hosted by my parents and attended by some of my friends, Tuesday with a family dinner where Mom got out her china and everything, and Wednesday at a FCL/Vislab (FCL is my research lab, Vislab is a lab down the hall) party for multiple occasions. I have such amazing friends and family.

I turned 21. I did not get wasted. Yay accomplishment. Haha.

My stance on alcohol: fine to do in moderation. Being drunk will NEVER be an option for me. So last night, I drank my first (almost a whole) glass of wine (thanks Alex!) and, surprisingly, took a (weak) jello shot (thanks Amy!) I tried sips of what everyone else was drinking (thanks everyone!). And I didn't die.

My parents' stance on alcohol: NO. Interesting conflict.

Anyhow. At the beginning of this blog I vowed to try my best and only write about important things. To me, these things are. They're probably not to you, though. Sorry. I'll do better.