May 26, 2008

I'm going to go out on a limb here and make a prediction. If Obama is the Democratic nominee, he will lose to McCain in the general election. I hope I'm wrong.

May 22, 2008

On Monday I bought a 2008 Subaru Outback Sport down in San Antonio. The all wheel drive and heated seats should come in handy in Boston. I got it for $62 under invoice - my first experience with a dealership and it went really well (props to Jerry at North Park Subaru)! It came with an integrated iPod interface built into the center console, so now I *have* to get an iPod to go with my new car, dang it. Another step toward joining the 21st century, kicking and screaming. Proud little Zippy sits off to the left. Funnily enough, new car looks a lot like old car.

May 13, 2008

It's been non-stop action the last few weeks. Since mid April I have been to Hawaii, Boston, Seattle, and New Braunfels (Schlitterbahn!). After two re-negotiations, I signed the papers today accepting an Associate position with the consulting firm in Cambridge. I am the queen of negotiating now. Well, not really, but I am getting better at it. I definitely got stuff I wouldn't have got if I hadn't asked. Suze Orman, I did not put myself on sale! I start the new job on July 21, and I'm excited to explore a new city and take on a challenging job that I can truthfully say I needed a Ph.D. to get. Now I am hoping to buy a new car this week, and sell my faithful Zippy to a deserving new owner. Suze would not be thrilled with the new car loan, but I plan to pay it off early.

Now if I could just re-focus on my work at hand and stop obsessively browsing the Boston craigslist for apartments.