It's been just about a week now since I quit my job. That's the second job I've quit since my return to Babylon last summer. I'm just not a very good wage slave. I've been desirous of a return to East Wind and that style of living. There are, of course, changes I'll need to make. I want to have a healthier writing and work routine. I'm going to try like hell not to get roped into any managerships until I have my own shit together.
But, that's all for the future. Right now I'm faced with the challenge of living in the second poorest city in the country. For the record, if it weren't for the Nickel City Housing Co-op, Buffalo would have ground me down way before now. Plans still need to be considered and solidified. I've still got to support myself through the next few months, at least. And, I've got to not let the omnipresent cloud of urban desperation catch me.
There are times that I absolutely love Buffalo. And, as a doomed settlement trapped in a destructive system, it's my favorite. Ah, charming desperation. Like a waif in winter.
As far as new reads go, I'm midway through Cat's Cradle and have just started on The Golden Compass. I saw the film with my family over the holidays, I've been told the book is far better. I hope to confirm these rumors.
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Oh the want to return. I too feel that from time to time. I believe the first 4 months or so I woke up every day wishing I was back. I can't say my fondness for EW has faded, but maybe my discontent for Babylon is not as fierce. Just remember, nothing has drastically changed back there. It is still all encompassing and you will still be poor (ummm the poor argument can be a little weak, considering my current financial status)...
What I am I saying? If situations were different I would leave all my junk behind and head back there right now.
Does Audrey think she'll never want to go back?
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