where it begins and ends

Lots to report here. I'm tempted to just glaze over it all, but I won't. It's cathartic somehow to write about it all.

First, let me lead by saying that I will be moving to New York City at the end of August. No, I don't have a job yet, but I'm confident I'll find one (maybe even in writing!). I'm going to be with my aunt for a while, helping her out and enjoying Park Slope in Brooklyn, where she lives.

This was not an easy decision - there are a lot of people in Grand Rapids and Michigan in general who I will miss terribly. It's funny though - I've wanted to do this for a long time. And, suddenly, everything cleared up and here I am on my way. I'll be leaving my job July 29.

Secondly, my friend Laura Ferency is now Laura Matousek. She was married during the best weekend ever in Petoskey July 8. She looked beautiful, and I was breathless (actually, that sensation was caused by my dress which has probably caused permanent damage to my vital organs, Victorian corset-style). Congrats, Laura and Scott, you are truly awesome.

After the wedding, there was... a trip to a bar, a moment on the roof of the hotel (complete with a firework!), some down time reading in a hotel library, some green and sprinklers in a rose garden, some drunken phone calls, minor moments of panic when it was discovered i was locked out of the room, and finally, bed. A successful evening.

I'm so grateful I had this time with my friends before the big move. I'll be going to NYC Aug. 23-29 with Adrianne. We're going to cat sit for my aunt and try to get me all set up for the big move.

Hol-ee shit.