Settled, Observing, Moving

A lot of things going on, but I'm doing very little.

I've chosen a new place to live. It's superb. I was thinking of not staying in New Mexico, flying off to Montreal for a few months and covering myself in the monkish robes of seclusion.

But, really, is that what I need to be doing right now?

I talked about it at length with Penelope - and she was supportive, but very conflicted. She assured me that she would be most comfortable if I did what I need to do, rather than not, but that it she would be most comfortable if doing what I need to do is staying near her for longer. We were not considering breaking up, just me being away for a while. Something I've done before - something that has worked but has had mixed results. What's different now, practically, is that I'd be focusing on something very specific: my future computer science degree, what schools I might want to apply to and how to take the first steps in that direction.

Emotionally, it's the same. It's rough for her and for me. We survived a month apart when I was in Peru; and it went well. I don't want to overdo it.

Anyway, I'll be living in a brilliant place. I almost can't believe that such a place exists: a completely self-contained, independent apartment in a sustainable farming community, where the rent is $535 a month and 4 hours of work per week. Of course, this price includes a share of the food produced.

I will be writing more about this. This is the lifestyle I want to blog about, anyway. But, wow. Simply amazing. I'll be heading back tomorrow or Wednesday to meet more of the other people in the community than I was able to meet yesterday. This is definitely a reason to stay in the area.

I'll be blogging more regularly now for sure, or at least once I have moved in to my new apartment, new lifestyle, new life.

Good night, all.