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I'm back. I finally got my internet set up in my apartment. About a week after it was supposed to be up and running. I have a week of "work" under my belt. It's just been learning about the company and the department. I have done about 45 minutes of actual work this week. Everyone in the department is younger and very personable.

The apartment is more than enough space for just me. I still can't believe that I used to live with someone else in a space as big as my living room. It's a bit weird that I'm on my own, as a real adult. I'm even being responsible about the time I go to bed. I try not to look or feel freaked out when walking around Chicago by myself. I've also wondered what my reaction would be if I bumped into someone, but I found out a couple of days ago that I don't have to worry about it since they are no longer in the state. I need an iPod. It seems like I'm the only one my age not waiting for the bus or on the bus without one. I still have to get used to the price difference. The only real grocery store within walking distance (as opposed to convience stores) wants five bucks for a 12 pack of pop. I might have to stock up on nonperishables at Thanksgiving time.

It's good and bad living on my own. It's nice because I can do what I want. Buy, make, eat, watch. No one to fight with over anything. No dirty dishes that have something weird on them. I can go to bed or stay up without having to worry about being kept awake (except for people outside) or keeping someone awake. It's bad because it would be nice to have someone else to talk to, a reason to eat at the table as opposed to in front of the TV, someone else to cook.

I need to ween my mom. She got mad because I didn't call them yesterday and they didn't call me. We actually went a day without talking. I understand that she misses me and that it's a different situation than college. But I was gone a lot at college and there were times that we went a couple of weeks without talking.

I have to remember to change my clocks. Luckily my cell phone will automatically so I can use that as a guide.