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Well, I'd held off from making a post because I thought I'd be able to do so with good news. Unfortunately, that didn't work out. I found and put a deposit on an apartment but, despite having a year's take-home pay in the bank and severance coming in, and my credit is fine, the management company just couldn't get past my being unemployed. The broker and I were both surprised, especially since it took them days to decline it (4 days I couldn't look for alternatives because I'd put down the deposit to take it off the market). So, I'm still searching. Hopefully I'll find something and be settled soon.

I've been less diligent in my job search, hoping to have secured a place to live by now. While I've been keeping my eyes open for good job opportunities, checking listings, etc, it's tough for me to think in permanent terms when I feel so otherwise transient and haven't even been able to unpack my suitcase for 3 weeks.

Don't get me wrong- I'm having a bit of fun, have seen a few shows (hooray for comps) and been able to spend time with friends, but I'm looking forward to digging my heels in and having a place to call "home". If that doesn't happen very soon, I'll have to re-evaluate my plans, of course. I'm only here in this place until the 16th. I just work better when I'm able to focus with a clear head and less daunting things on my mind. I'd hate to just jump on a job for the job's sake vs. taking the time to find something with a really good fit (especially since I have the budget to do so right now), only to have to turn around and start looking again for something that actually makes me happy. The same with living space. I want something comfortable and within my budget to call my own where I don't have to think about moving again in a month, or even a year. I'm pretty clear in knowing what I do and don't want, living-wise. I just need to find the right place who'll take the chance on me.