h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

YAY!! And it's good to be back online. So, for those of you whom I haven't been able to contact, or for the sheer heady delight I get from a new journal entry, here's the slightly condenced version of where I've been, what I've been doing, and why I disappeared in the first place and how I got back home safely...

First off, most of you know that I was practically living with my boyfriend Mike. Mike and I split up, for the best I believe, and we will remain friends. But since I was using his comupter while we were together, breaking up with him left me high and dry as far as an internet connection was concerned. Which is why I was gone for a while.

During that time I did a deep, dark analysis of my soul and realized that I didn't really want to move back home in order to go back to school. I mean, I love Oklahoma and all but have you ever taken a look at non-resident's fees?!? Dear bob. Anyhoo, I had a little chat with my grandfather and he agreed to give me my trust fund even though I'm staying in St. Louis. This is really good. I feel like I've have a little bit of control back in my life. So I should be back in school at the start of next semester.

AND, to boot, I ran out and bought myself my VERY OWN COMPUTER!!! Yay me!! Sorry, but I've never had one of my own, and I've been dreaming of having a really good comupter for ages. Indulge me.

Also, I have had a job change! Whew! I'll be starting at Planet Hollywood on Tuesday the 26th. (I think. I've lost all track of time.) It'll be a good job to have through school.

Misc. items: My roommate and I were held up at gunpoint and robbed of $100 outside our apartment. It was really crazy and it all happened very fast. If anything, it taught me that stuff like that can happen at anytime, anywhere - so all you guys be careful, ok?!?

The They Might Be Giants concert on the 11th was a blast! I had the privilege of meeting and speaking with John Flansburgh, the guitarist from the Giants. A "transcript" of this "interview" will be available shortly.

Finally, I'd just like to let all of you know how very much I've missed you and all of the DNA sites. Next time, I'll send you guys postcards or something.

Yeah!!!

Amanda returns with a new 'puter, outlook on life, and a journal entry! Yipee! Welcome home.

Welcome back Amanda!

Held up at gunpoint! Thank goodness you are both okay...Sounds terrifying!

Anyway nice to see you again
- Peta

When do we get the transcript, Amanda?

Hi beetle!! Hi Peta!! Good to see both of you (of course I talking to b online now, but still...)

The hold-up was something else - you always think of all the "Coulda/Shoulda/Wouldas" after something like that, but at least I have a better idea of how to protect myself in the event it happens again. (HINT: Never argue with the guy about your handbag.)

The TMBG transcript is on it's way - don't you fret!

*note to self- never argue with a guy about my hand bag*

Hi Amanda!

Extremely sorry to hear about the gunpoint experience, but glad for you and the new computer: may you live and communicate long and happily together!

Tell us more about the TMBGs, too!