My god, I haven't been so happy in a long time. My date for the move is set for 10 days from now and I found an awesome little place in Montecito, a couple minutes from SB. It's gonna be a somewhat temporary situation there, but it gives me time to find the perfect place and I couldn't really envision staying in the desert any longer. I have been eagerly working on my cases, finishing as many as possible and am pretty much ready to leave. The ones I am taking with me can be worked at from SB.
Finni will have a blast too. Lots of doggy friends there and a couple really great daycares (unlike here!). We've been heading to SB a lot and Finster seems to be an entirely different dog there. So much stimulation, he reminds me of an ADD kid, even more so than usual.
Haven't really found a part-time gig yet. I wanted to get a little somethin' on the side while I set up my practice, but I'm sure something will materialize in due time. I have faith.
And so my stay in the desert will come to an end. I lasted 6 months and 9 days and that's enough for a lifetime. Granted, it was during the hottest months ... But, like I said, I'm not regretting it. I'm going home with a better outlook on life and more gratitude to what is given to me in SB. I definitely needed the little adjustment in perspective.
