Well, I am enjoying myself. My room is still cluttered, there are still extraneous items strewn around the apartment, my desk is still a mess… But Bailey sleeps on the corner of my bed, and I can hear David muttering at to his computer. I gaze fondly at my picture of Eriko; having just sent her an email I wonder what she is doing. I bought a phone card online yesterday, so if my luck holds up, I will call her Thursday morning.

Rain, clouds, cold. On perhaps at the start of any other year, I might take such things to be a bad omen. Not this one. As my father likes to say, “I’m on my way.” As I like to say, “I’m a lucky guy.”

I want to sing for you, play for you, dance with you. I can imagine thoroughly embarassing myself in front of my family, your family. But in your eyes all I can see is love.

Here I am in Anchorage, surrounded by snow-filled trees and cloudy skies. The view from the house is magnificent, I often forget just how beautiful it is. I wish Eriko was here to see it with me.

I have been living in my new apartment all this week. Let me first say that waking up less than an hour before I need to be at work is spectacular. Fantastic. Having my commute take between 10-20 minutes is wonderful. Being able to walk to work is priceless. David isn’t such a bad guy … actually, it is enjoyable so far. He makes me laugh… he drinks from the milk carton, walks into my room and fiddles with things… Very similiar to things I do. We are both younger siblings. Tonight is the the company party.. I wish Eriko was here to join me. Hearing any slow music will just remind me of dancing with her…

I wrapped up a good week at work with some Indian food and a shower. Tonight I will sleep, tomorrow I will take the CS GRE. Aftt I pick up the U-Haul and pack, pack, pack. ;P Dave and I got our keys today! I’m excited. Did I mention that I have tickets to visit Eriko in March? If I am lucky, I will be accepted to graduate school before I go. That reminds me, I need to think of gifts…