Okay, so it has been for almost a week now. Our... Everything, really, is still in boxes, but we're getting through it day by day. At least we're not paying for the house and its utilities, plus the rent on the apartment AND the rent on the storage unit. That really adds up, just saying.
Other than that... Not a whole lot has happened.
I may or may not have ranted my fears about the Envision Global Science Forum... Actually, I'm not sure I ever even mentioned it. Basic rundown: one of the most terrifying yet rewarding experiences of my life to date. Flew out to Washington, D.C. and caught a cab to the Marriot (The biggest hotel in D.C... Thanks, Bellhop, for making me feel even more uncomfortable than I already did.)... Was directed to the dinner hall/ ballroom THING (I am so unaccustomed to fancy things...) for dinner and the welcome speech. I have never felt so out of place. But, I put on the bravest face I could and did my best to make friends. Somehow ended up being the first official speaker of the forum to introduce on of our presenters... I'm still not sure how that happened. And so, weird things kept happening. Made some good friends that later became my group for our project collaborative... Also became said collaborative leader. I'm not sure how THAT happened, either.
Long story short, I actually had a really good time, and contrary to popular belief, was able to make some wonderful friends from all over the world. I'd do it again in a heartbeat... Actually, let me rephrase that. I'd do it again if I had the funds. ^.^ I came back a completely different person, with tons more confidence than I've ever had before. So all good there.
Usually, this is where I'd add the downer section of the post and complain about all the things that aren't that great right now, especially my mother. But... Nah.
So, anyway, I'm supposed to be getting ready to go to the DMV to get my state ID and make this whole thing official. Yay. Lines. Haha.
Ciao,
Lynx
