So much to say, so little time

Things have been nuts lately.  I don't even know how October got here.  I've had a lot of stress and big-decision making going on, which has weighed heavily on me and made all other aspects of my life a blur.  Hence the complete lack of blogging, not to mention knitting and all other relaxing free-time activities.

There's a big up side, though (I've been careful not to title e-mails to friends and family as "big news," lest they think I'm engaged or (gasp!) pregnant...).  As of Wednesday, I have quit the law firm grind.  This may not mean much to you if you aren't a big firm lawyer or know one, but it's a big step in a decidedly non-stressful direction.  Still, it was a stressful decision to make.  In a couple weeks I'll join the ranks of public servants, working as a staff attorney in the federal court located here in Los Angeles.  I'm looking forward to the new challenge, new people, notably shorter work weeks, and the ability to go a whole evening or weekend without obsessively checking my blackberry for messages.  Yay!

Double yay for the between jobs vacation.  Tonight I'm headed to Australia for two weeks of sun, fun, and adventure.  Not to mention maybe my first meeting of another blogger!  (Well, aside from the ones I know from my everyday life.)  I have a former secret pal who lives near Sydney, and I'm really hoping that we can find some time to meet up while I'm there!

I'm going to try to update my other blog, which I had a great time doing on my last international vacation, with pix and whatnot about my adventures in Australia, so feel free to check in there (I think there's a link on this page somewhere... don't have time to check, still packing...).

Now I'm off to find some things to keep me busy on the ungodly long flight -- NO KNITTING on Aussie planes -- doesn't that suck?!  Talk to y'all when I get back!