"I'm not dead yet!"

I love that movie. Anyways...as you can see, I'm still alive and kicking. I've put off an update for weeks now because I've got some pictures and stuff I'd like to post, but that will just have to wait, I guess. I updated the layout of my blog and I think I like it better than what I had, but it's still not quite there yet. It'll have to do for a while. I'm still loving my job. I'm making some new friends which has always been a bit of a challenge for me. Rich and I have started looking into buying a house. That would be nice. I'm sick of renting and just having to deal with what I get because I can't change anything. There is a serious lack of closet space in my new apartment and I can't use my treadmill due to the fact that it would drive the downstairs neighbors crazy. I'm also not too fond of having people walk over my head all hours of the night. That's not something I had to deal with in my duplex.
We're still seeing our old friends a good bit. That has really made the move so much easier.
Rich is running up a storm. He's done 3 5K runs and is training for a 10K that's coming up. He plans to possibly do a half marathon early next year. He's down to 190 pounds and none of his clothes fit. We're having to completely start over with his wardrobe. He really loves running and I'm happy to see him looking so healthy. He's really motivating me even though I haven't really found the energy to get myself into shape. I'll get there. I just have to dedicate myself to it the way he has.
There's so much here to do. Friday night, I'm thinking about going to an art show at a gallery in Homewood after work. I just love going in there to appreciate the work even though I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on art right now. I hope to make a couple of investments after we purchase our home.
We've only had satellite and internet for a few weeks, so I'm slowly reincorporating that into my schedule. I love DVR!! How did I survive all these years without it? I'm no longer tied to the TV or looking for blank VHS tapes. For the young kids who don't know...VHS tapes are something that played movies in a box called a VCR. You know, the early version of the DVD and DVD player. I apologize for the blatant sarcasm, but I've been feeling kind of old lately. I think it has something to do with the fact that Rich just turned 28 last Sunday and I'm beginning to realize that 30 isn't too far away for either of us. I've just got to take things one step at a time.
I think I've decided to not finish my master's degree, although, I haven't made anything official in that regard yet. I dread telling my boss. I really don't think he'd care all that much, but I can't seem to find a way to work it into a conversation without just blurting it out. It's so awkward. And before anyone decides to jump up and tell me that I'll regret this decision, know that I've put a lot of thought into this and I know that this is what will make me happy. I need to move on with my life. People told me I'd always regret not going to my prom. I can honestly say that 8 years later, I still have no regrets about that. I feel the same way about this decision. I've gotten everything out of that program that I can.
Okay...well, this has turned out to be much long than I had intended. I'll try and post some pics and more of an update this weekend. Later!