"Back in my day..."

Couple of things:

First, I am trying to arrange people's visitations during the month of March. Several people have mentioned wanting to come visit during their spring break, and I am trying to get the schedule to work so while we are not overcrowded, as many people as want can take advantage of our hospitality. Let me know as soon as possible.

Second, anyone with any film editing experience would be well-served to consider moving to the Virgin Islands. Based on the local commercials I have seen, someone with any ability at all could make a killing. You could have the entire market to yourself in a short amount of time, I am sure. I will try to get a few up somewhere so that you can take a look at them.

To get everyone caught up:

Flew from Boston to Atlanta on Monday. Spent Tuesday in Atlanta, getting ready. Early Wednesday morning we (my new roommate and I) flew out of Atlanta. After going through security (and rechecking bags) in Atlanta, Orlando, and San Juan, we finally got on a plane destined for St. Thomas, USVI.

We were exhausted on Wednesday night, so we pretty much decided who is sleeping on the futon (her), who on the bed (me), got some dinner, and promptly crashed for the night.

Yesterday, on Thursday, I got up a little early and did a bit of exploring. I found our source for Internet access, the K-Mart, and the local grocery store. I came back with a wDSL modem. Ten minutes later we were up and online. (Note: 12 hours later, a very faulty wireless LinkSys router took us offline, only until today when a NetGear replacement was procured.)

Yesterday continued with grocery shopping and basic supply shopping at K-Mart, along with my roommate, Amber, taking tons of pictures of the cruise ships and the iguanas in the trees.

This morning I got up a bit early, took a lazy morning, and then headed off to my only scheduled job interview on the island, at the Antilles School as a substitute teacher. Two hours later I had been hired on not only as a substitute teacher, but also as a private tutor, and as an afterschool supervisor.

( And here I talk about jobs, and paychecks )

( ...and here about the apartment )

One other thing, which some people might find most important of all. Since I could not bring Ponies with me, people were suggesting that I get another pet. My lease does not allow for pets, though, and since I am not sure how long I am going to be here, getting anything with a commitment is not a great idea. Luckily for us, we found that our bathroom already has a resident, a house gecko, who has since been named Jill.

Every morning we have a "Where is Jill now?" search.

Without further ado, a picture of Jill:

Pictures of my apartment

We are definitely open for hosting people who wish to visit. Contact me for more information.

I am pretty much done with the packing that I can do now, so if anyone wants to hang out this week let me know.

Boston residents: Clear your calendars for this coming Sunday evening for some sort of going-away gathering. Details forthcoming.