nesting

these recent couple of weeks have been spent 'nesting' in my first real apartment. last night i spent the night in the house all by myself; no roomates in my own off-campus place. sure i was a little scared, but i did it and i'm still here. it is interesting to be dealing with the little quirks of an old house that i can call my own... we have ants, a broken back door, dead light bulbs, and overgrown shrubs in the front yard. there are some cats that wander around our backyard, and ashley found some garden snakes the other day.
i've been spending the little money i have on things like tea lights and sponges, bedding and vegetable steamers. domestic. i enjoy it, and i am above other things glad to be staying in the same place for an entire 12 months. that hasn't happened since high school. and the summer in worcester are fabulous and sunny and full of barbecues with friends and owning this city.
i have an interview on friday with an environmental consulting firm downtown. i am feeling hopeful about this, and it has the opportunity to remain part time throughout the summer and the school year. other things would have to change, but i think i can deal with that and be flexible. it's all part of growing up and going where life takes you.
michael got the position at suffolk in boston. i am amazingly proud of him and so happy that he will be moving to the big city and moving on with his life at a place that will embrace him and where he can thrive at what he does best.

note to self: don't bother making iced rooibos tea again. not worth it.