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Finally, all the administrative stuff is done and it's time to say goodbye to the family. On Monday, I will make my way to Washington, D.C to begin the next chapter of my career and life. I feel both excitement for the new opportunity and sadness as I leave the family behind. As with most things, worrying about it is far worse than the reality. At least I hope this applies here.

I will live out of a hotel for about 10 days and in that same time I will find a long-term living arrangement. I've have some help from my colleagues in D.C. and I've placed an ad on Craig's List. In one day I've already received several responses none of which jump out at me but who knows. Although I am a fan of CL and long-time user, this is the first time I've used it to try to find a place to live.

See you on the other side!
dj

I've been through a similar situation this year. The result, for me, was I am staying I the same line of work but I am moving to Washington, D.C. Without my family...for the time being. Your transition will require creativity, flexibility, friends, family, a professional network, and, as Zurf suggests, Faith.

I always try to work in the job I have while keeping an eye on the next job I want. This has been helpful even when the timing gets jumbled or compressed by someone else.

I recommend building a profile on LinkedIn.com. I am there and this site helps me manage my professional network while giving and receiving help.

Good luck,
Dj

6F in Atlanta this morning. Cold for this part of the country.

Zurf,
I plan to rent a small apartment. My wife and I considering moving to the area maybe as early as this year but it will be summer at the earliest.
dj

Thanks. I wanted to play the guitar for years. For the last five or so I have taught myself only to discover that I really need to be able to sing. I'm considering making 2014 the year of the song (and singing). I am terrified.
Dj

I may be wrong but I think the chord shapes are the same for drop D tuning.

Who knew?
Dj

Merry Christmas to all! Ours was special; my father spent his 80th Christmas with us. I am blessed.
dj

Yamaha SJ-400S
000 body, solid spruce over laminated rosewood. Somewhat hard to find.

There's one listed on CL in Boston but the seller is unresponsive to my inquiries.
Dj

A friend sent me the link. I was pleasantly surprised to discover I know the band director! I haven't seen him since 2005 but I dug up his email and sent him a note. Small word.
Dj