life in the slow lane

A few recent developments:

Attempt #2 at the hike that almost killed me the other day. And #2 was just as vicious as #1. This time I went by myself so I felt that I wasn't being as much of a burden by stopping to rest, so I did quite a bit of that, including a ten minute stop to sit and enjoy the view at the top. I'm really hoping I can get my photos developed from the first time so you can see the view. It's really worth the trip - even if it does come close to killing me. I've got a lot of catching up to do to be as fit as the crazy, in-shape people in this town. They really are nuts.

Also - I'm going to buy a place here! I know I thought I wouldn't because I don't really know how long I'll be here, but it actually is working out to be cheaper to do it this way, using the money from my apartment in New York and buying a small condo here, since rents are so high and there hasn't been that much available. Plus I can rent it out easily in the future if I do decide to leave. I made an offer on a really cute place so we'll see how it all goes.

And - I'm playing on a softball team here and at last we had our first victory! The reason I am so excited is because in our first two games, we lost so badly that we didn't even finish all the innings because there was just no way we would be able to win. I believe the rule is that if one team is up by 20 runs, the game is over (out of pity perhaps?). So that gives you a sense of the skill of our team. So it was truly amazing when we won the other night - I think it was because for the first time, most of the girls showed up and we had our team shirts. Something about everyone matching in red t-shirts really upped our game. Congratulations to us!

That's about it. My week has been seeing apartments (which I love to do, I kinda wish I could just keep touring even after I buy a place), getting some exercise (oh yeah, I also tried to go for a run - not so successful), going to the opening day of the farmers market (gluten free peanut butter cookies!) and just more vacationing. This week I'm supposed to hear back about a job and I'll also start to be much more proactive to get some work if this one I'm waiting on doesn't work out. So news of an actual income should be next. Let's hope at least!