It's a beautiful walk to the community center. There are only three computers, but both times I've come there has been one open for use. The internet is lightning fast, too, and it's free. I'm glad we decided against buying internet for the apartment, after all. So far, not having it has contributed to my productivity overall. That's a good thing!

I'm starting to feel somewhat at home here. I still miss Ryan, and may adopt nine cats in addition to Radar to fill the emptiness. I might even call them by the names of people I miss. "Here Mom, want a treat? Ryan, quit scratching the blinds!" It might be kind of creepy, but it might make me feel better... you never know..

I'll be online a little more the next two days, since I have class in Oly. Hope all is well [love you, zoo-zoo].

Sometimes you just have to break down, cry, walk to the ocean with friends, and allow the saltwater to tell you that everything is going to be OK. If I had my way, Ryan and I would move to Long Beach for the summer. No busy streets or smelly exhaust fumes, no dirty rain or rude cohabitants.. Only the sea, the sand, the lighthouse, and the shops that close at 6pm. I want it.

I will never, ever be landlocked.