I'm back.

But first, to explain where I went? I guess I kind of began to shut down variously on different levels when Sterling passed away. It was a difficult point in my life, and one which was quickly followed by many others, not that it hadn't also been preceeded by a handful of difficulties.

So. In the interrum, I have lost my job with Sony (I don't regret it, though -- the commute was atrocious). I have yet to get my first unemployment check (which will also be my confirmation that I was approved -- no paperwork letting me know otherwise has arrived yet). My old apartment complex has decided that I owe them for a month I didn't stay there, and for about 500$ in repairs aside.

Bitches.

I've got no money and a lot of angry collectors at me ... I'm couchsurfing right now, and am registered for college (Mission -- Santa Clara. Decent community college, nothing spectacular, but I like it and it's close), and have chosen a major. English, tending towards investigative journalism, and maybe (it's a few more credits) mythology. My electives will all be classes on networking and probably any *nix courses they offer.

So I've finally got a plan, and am willing to stick it through. I just hope I didn't wait too long.

Anyway. Anyone who's e-mailed me since March of '05? I'm sorry -- I'm starting to catch up. I want a clean inbox by Sunday, and then I'll try and put together a few more pieces of my life.

At least my muse is still strong. New year, new hope!