Things are going, if not perfectly.

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I was able to get my calculus studied. The study went well, if it took a bit of time. As well, I was able to get through 2 of the 4 units I will need to have ready for the test next week. I was not able to, additionally, study probability and statistics to get the material covered altogether. However, I do not think this will be as much of a problem as I had at first feared. I am understanding the material we are covering, at least in class. And though I will need to practice with homework, I do not see any real problems. I did not do enough, or actually was just too busy working, to decide to enjoy liquid refreshments much. I did have a sip or two, to end Saturday's study. But it was rather muted and only a sip.

Several emails with the realtor and plans are set to begin looking at houses this Thursday. I have five potential homes to view. I have asked my friend to view these with me, before then, in a drive and look manner. I am not sure if people are still living in these places, but either way, I feel uncomfortable in just stopping and looking, unannounced. However, I would like to look at the neighborhoods and get an idea about who is living nearby and if there are a lot of houses for sale, how the places are situated, and where they really are. One of the houses, one that is close, is already out of the running. Simply put, I know the neighborhood and that is part of why I am considering moving out. Though, having a landlord who either will not or cannot find decent tenants is also part of it. That leaves four houses I might consider. I am rather nervous about this, with the banking problems, housing price problems, and the politically correct nature of this state sum total, I really am going to have to think about things.

But more, I may finish up this term, do one more term to clean up my academic career, then leave. I cannot be sure, I am still trying to push things through. Without the medicine which had been helpful, I am doubtful. And, with my understanding that the college is rigged, I am further dubious. The only thing that ties one down more than a home debt is a wife, though in slightly different ways. It is a big decision. And, it is based on academic success, at this point and in this state. Honestly, I just cannot be sure this is the right thing to do. Thankfully, I do not have to make the decision today. I figure I have several weeks, minimally, to think things through, get outside input, and then make a decision. I could probably push it out to several months, probably without risking the top two or three choices all going off the market. If all else fails, I will simply default to simply not making a decision and until there are no more decisions.

I have considered putting most of my belongings into storage and living in a very inexpensive apartment downtown. At $250 a month, with a $50 dollar max electricity bill as my only utility, I could save quite a bit of money even with storage. Though I would also have to put my Xterra up, that would not be bad as I would be close enough to walk to school. Yes, I could save another $400 to $500 a month and my neighbors would not be any worse than they are now. Lots of options, none of them are fantastic, but that is life.

I suppose I should get back to studies. I would like to finish physics, then go over it again a time or two. Perhaps a unit of physics tonight and a first attempt at the probability and statistics homework. I will just have to see what I can get done.