I am sitting in the middle of my new apartment, staring out the window at the lights of the Sutro Tower. You can't wipe the smile off of my face. Only one road trip left. I still can't believe I've pulled it off thus far. Such a huge change, both in location and myself. I'm living the life I want, and where I've wanted. I should have been here years ago, it feels so much like home already. The buses, the trains, walking the streets, the people, the weather, the mountains, the attitudes, the opportunities, so much to take in and so enjoyable. And I owe so much to my friends, especially Rubin and Chu. They've been so welcoming and helpful and I don't think I could have done it without them.

The last few months have brought me to depths of fear and peaks of joy, and I wouldn't change anything.