<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[a hard and a rock place]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://muirnin.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[David]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://muirnin.wordpress.com/author/muirnin/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[35. speechless]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Well, loyal readers (and you know who you are), if you&#8217;ve been sitting comfortably you know that there has been a lot of drama here in the past few weeks, between being outed to my family, the shit at work, and my first relationship ending in flames (figuratively, not literally—we don&#8217;t condone arson around here).</p>
<p>A few things to report now as the week begins.</p>
<p>First, a job has opened up at a place here in town with a company that <em>is in my field</em>, and would seem to be a perfect fit for my skills. It would be a longer drive every day, but would start later and could provide <em>connections</em>. Eventually I want to start and complete my masters so that I can teach at the college level, which is my ultimate career goal. Dunno how that will actually work out, but it&#8217;s like they say—if you commit, the universe will provide.</p>
<p>Second, I&#8217;ve met someone <em>here in the Cities</em>! In fact, he lives five minutes away. Right down the street from where I grew up. We&#8217;ve hung out a couple of times, and last night we both made it quite clear that the attraction is mutual. He&#8217;s a great guy, goes to a good church that I&#8217;m familiar with (not mine, mind you), and shares a lot of my values and interests. Fortunately we&#8217;re also compatibly opposite enough to provide for plenty of delving into each others lives. It&#8217;s exciting, and unexpected!</p>
<p>Updates ahead&#8230;</p>
<p><em><strong>~ Muirnin</strong></em></p>
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