I am pretty darned proud of the fact that I am currently living on the income I make from writing short articles. That's thanks to not having a car payment or needing to pay car insurance, and thanks to a really low rent payment for the room we rented from Gypsy's apprentice, Elliott. It is also due to the fact that Tempe is progressive enough to have a circulating bus system that runs in several continous loops,allowing people to reach any part of Tempe within 15 minutes to half an hour. the best part is, it's free. Just flag it down as you see it going by.

I am also proud of how fit I have become since arriving in Arizona. All the walking and biking have trimmed me down by ten pounds and six inches around my waist. I am almost into a size 16 again, and will have to go shopping for smaller clothes soon.