Why have I been absent? AND good news

[altyronsmaker]

First: I'm finishing up my first year of grad school. It's stressful and wonderful and I'm a much more competent teacher than I ever gave myself credit for. how do I know? Because in unofficially mentoring the new teacher in my department, I have discovered that I am one of the 'go to' teachers, at least according to Administration. Three

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[cinderella81]

Oh bb that's great!!!! Congrats on the house! If I lived near you I'd totally help you move and get you some sort of plant as a housewarming gift!!!

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[altyronsmaker]

Meep! Thank you!

I'm nervous and anxious and excited and happy. I'm joining the ranks of home owners. It's a big freakin' deal.

[sweptawaybayou]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

That is awesome! Pictures asap!!!

<3

:D

[altyronsmaker]

Piccies asap! Yes!!! OMG. buying a damned house. When in the hell did I become a fully fledged adult? I suppose now I have to start thinking about retirement and stocks and investing, too. Ugh.

I have this lump of emotion in my chest that varies - depending on the time and thought - from OMG TERRIFIED to HELL YEAH!!

[ladycat777]

Congratulations!

[altyronsmaker]

Wee! Thank you! :) Oy. So stressed and nervous but thrilled at the same time. Who knew human beings could emote so many things at once?!

[altyronsmaker]

Heee! Thanks!

No more apartment living!!!! wheeee! Still, the responsibility of ownership is gonna weigh hard, but I. Do not. Care. It will be MY HOUSE!!

[lunabee34]

How exciting! Yay!

[altyronsmaker]

Exciting and terrifying! But YAY!!!