Facing A Great Evil

I'm going to be living alone for the foreseeable future. There are a few things that I am excited about (less dishes in the sink) and a few things that I will miss (who is going to watch Modern Family and New Girl with me?) but there is one thing that fills me with apprehension and dread: Comcast.

Since I moved into my last house, I've given up on dealing with cable companies and left that up to my roommates. I happily picked up the water and electric bills, and let someone else take care of the cable. You may remember that I've had fights with them before (see Verizon Day), and I was hoping to be done with them forever. However, being the only member of the household means that I can no longer shirk the duties of dealing with Comcast.

Wish me luck.

Before and After

The usual before and after shots show something coming to life in a new and exciting way. Not so much when something is ending.

This was my office before:

Rather colorful, if a bit cluttered. But still a pretty nice space in which to spend eight hours a day.

And this is the after:

I'm not ashamed to say that it looks a bit dreary without my "color". I know that people are able to adapt to a change and a loss (I've had to do it plenty myself) but it's still strange to think of the place running and moving on without me.

The Game

In honor of my departure, my office has created this wonderful game to entertain me on my long walk to the restroom.

It's like walking on bubble wrap the whole time, and it's sooooo much fun! And maybe it's not really a game, and maybe it's really just preparation for a bit of construction, and maybe it wasn't just for me, but I'm just going to ignore those pesky little details.

The City of Brotherly Love

Pay attention, there's big news coming up:

I'm switching cities again and moving to Philadelphia in the new year. It's been a great run here in DC, and I've really enjoyed my time in the nation's capitol. I've made a lot of fantastic friends and had some pretty amazing opportunities, but alas, it's time to move on.

I've accepted a position at a technology staffing company as the "Business Liaison" which is a sufficiently vague title that means I will manage the relationship with the merging company along with all the consultants in the field. It's definitely a departure from my career in international admissions, but so is the salary (wink, wink).

I've found myself an apartment already, and I invite anyone with a wish to see the Liberty Bell to pay me a visit, there will be an air mattress waiting for you.

Thanksgiving

Am now officially ready for thanksgiving dinner.

Whoa

How is it possible that thanksgiving is next week? Does this whole time flying by faster than I can keep track of thing mean that I'm getting old?

Anyway, it's been a crazy couple if weeks, and here are a few photos for your viewing pleasure.

Happy Halloween!

May the force be with you.