crossing fingers and toes

i just handed our office manager my formal notice that i'm leaving. mind you, they've all known since new years about the big move. so no one's surprised. but, for some reason, i've been avoiding actually writing the letter and handing it over. something seems so final, now. there's no turning back. not that there ever was, really. hilary, amanda, and i have been aboard the express train labeled "new york or bust" for a while now. and we're not getting off until the last stop: 33rd st and broadway in astoria, queens.

which brings me to my next topic: i talked to amanda after work last night, and she put a good-faith deposit down on an incredible apartment in astoria. we haven't signed the lease yet, but hopefully we're well on the way. as soon as we have and everything's final, you all can expect pictures. let's just say, this place has a big ol' kitchen, a huge living room, hardwood floors, lots of light, and is surrounded by a lot of good restaurants. keep your fingers crossed.