Thanks Bumblebee...I am almost done with my first semester at grad school; so I guess I'm on a good path already. My goal will be to keep applying for work in different libraries in the coming months, do some internships...and save up money. I'm going to a junior high class reunion and have recently made some new friends...which I am so happy about because I don't make friends easily.

My dream would be to move in with a good girlfriend and split the rent. That would be so awesome and ideal. I'll see how I get on with these new friends and maybe bring it up as a proposition in the future...

What do you think? Do these sound like good plans...? I need all the reinforcement I can get right now...

Thanks so much for your awesome response, I will definitely keep in touch with you. You've been super helpful...

Alma