Good Bye Arcata

I worked my last day at Borders on Saturday. For the last few weeks, since Kim stopped working and finished school, my job has been the only obligation we've had. Now that it's over, I feel ready to get excited about our trip. Charlie flew over from Redding last Thursday, and we successfully filled a 10ft U-haul truck with all of our belongings (save a paper bag full of clothes, Kim's computer, and an inflatable mattress). What remains should fit comfortably in the trunk and back seat of the Jetta. Our tentative plan is to leave for Redding tomorrow.

I know that Kim is feeling a mixture of emotions, both excitement about the trip and sadness about leaving friends behind. I suppose I'm in the same boat. I will miss the people I worked with, and I loved living in this house with Kristina, Katie, and Jamie. Six months ago, I was a little nervous about being the only boy in a house with four girls, but I must say it has been pretty great. I only hope I didn't drive them crazy by watching ESPN all the time. Tonight we'll all be going out to eat, for the last time as housemates.