from an email i wrote today

I like what you said to me before. This is my entry fee of sorts into Austin. I got soooo much of what I wanted. I did it. I am where I want to be. I had a weekend even better than I imagined it would be. I have people here who care about me. I have a dog who is amazing and has adjusted to Austin and our new home beautifully. A job I like -- asking too much? No, not at all. I just didn't receive it -- YET. And that's OK. Because I rather have all of the other things.