To quote myself, from two years ago: "It's one of those times again: my tranquil, sedate lifestyle was several months ago tapped on the shoulder by the Need to Make a Life Change. Never being able to resist the opportunity to either make everything better or fuck everything up, I have accepted the challenge. I think this time, as usual, things are going to work out pretty well."

Which was announcing my decision to move to Richmond. Evaluating this statement with the full benefit of hindsight, I can report that in fact I have not fucked everything up, and that things indeed worked out pretty well. I have enjoyed an emotionally prosperous several years, made many good relationships, joined a very good band, etc. I love my experience here, all my friends here, my neighborhood, my house - all of it.

But in the circular nature of things, I am returning to the Midwest. It will never stop feeling like home and I will never stop feeling out of place while not there. It's almost a relief to know that I'm going back, like I can relax in a way that I haven't been able to in a while. So, I'm stoked. I'm excited to reinvent what Bloomington means to me, after so many things have changed there. And I'm glad to be bringing someone else with me who's maybe even more excited than I am. If you're looking to help rip out some carpet or paint some shit, please call me. Help Boxcar move first, though.

New address as of August 1st - PO Box 3382, Bloomington IN, 47402.

Also, new blog at HelloMermaid and soon another one with fliers I've made in Richmond.