El Update Grande

So I guess this blog is sorely in need of an update. I can’t believe how busy I’ve been. I’m still looking for an apartment. I think I’m going to stay at my Mom’s house for now to save money. We get in each other’s faces a fair amount, but it’s not so bad - and she’s a lot of fun when she’s not stressing. It’s not even crazy having Andy here. The house is a little crowded, but he’s trying really hard to pay attention to her rules and it’s working out.

Last night we went to a great party at my friend Mike’s. He just bought this gorgeous house in Leschi with a view of Lake Washington. We stayed out until after midnight (which is late for me anymore, since I still wake up at 8am most weekends) singing around his grand piano and schmoozing. I met some really interesting people. There was this one woman who I just found totally inspiring. She, my mom and I were standing around talking politics and the stock market and I was thinking, “Look at us! Gorgeous, smart, independent women taking the world by storm. Maybe this world does have a shot in hell after all.”

Having Andy with me is so nice. My mom captured it perfectly when he came over, “Andy, my daughter has been a major stressed-out bitch. Will you go have sex with her already?” It was hilarious. I just love watching him figure out his life and put pieces together. I’m so proud of him for getting this wonderful job, even if it is 3000 miles away from me. He’s going to have such a brilliant career. I just want him to be happy - and to do that, he’s got to have a good work life. I also love curling up with him and watching Star Trek which he isn’t as opposed to as he used to be. I think he finds my nerdiness more entertaining than anything else.

So yeah. Life is good. I wish I had a few more girlfriends - but I know from experience that it takes a while to develop deep, sustaining friendships with people. I’m always a little lonely when I make big transitions in life, but I always find my way.