I moved to Philadelphia in the beginning of June, and lost all contact with this world we call the internet. I began sending college applications- in earnest- got a job, took care of my 2-year-old sister periodically, and rented a room in my mother's residence. Under the tutelage of my stepfather, I began training in several martial arts, and now I train days a week, biking 2.5 miles to the dojo (and back again) every evening, regardless of my Aikido classes. Alii dumped me, I have an ex that is possibly stalking me, and an old friend who still makes me swoon in close proximity, at least for the week; I am writing this message from my desktop in TX, readying to give a speech to over 100 members of the academia. I'm alive, more than I have ever been...