The End of an Era

Today I walked out of HP for the last time, thus ending an era of updates from the Corvallis front. Fear not, however, as I'll soon be broadcasting from another front: the home front. No doubt FEI will be a change for the better. At least I'm hoping so. Either way, the time down in Corvallis has been memorable for many reasons, most of which have already been duly recorded in digital format and archived for posterity's sake.

I've learned a lot about myself. Yes, I have a sense of humor. Yes, I'm more dependent on social interaction than I first thought. And yes, I'm missing a few bats in my belfry (see the car keys post if you doubt that last one).

Would I repeat my apartment experiment again? Most certainly. It's a rather expensive way to live by oneself, but I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom that it represented. However, better than renting would be making a large down payment on a house and working to own it outright. To me, that's by far the more inviting choice, and, as opportunity presents itself, I'll keep this option in mind.

Now... if only I can finish with my schooling. It doesn't matter how you slice it: tuition is expensive, whether you're paying for it upfront or through student loans. Hats off to all my fellow compatriots who are seeking to reduce the time and capital needed to earn their degree. There's great wisdom to be found in their endeavors.