Aw, Here It Goes...

What better time to start blogging than now? I have been heavily documenting this past year in a variety of ways, and now with a little extra time on my hands, I've come to the decision that I might as well write about it too.

Just two days ago I drove from my parents' house in Southern New Jersey to my new apartment here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I imagine that the next few weeks will provide me with several culture shocks. I am fully in "red state" territory. Thus far, the majority of my time has been spent filling out job applications anywhere that I can. I sent a reel and resume into the local NBC affiliate, which for some reason has not yet been received. Clearly, that would be the job of choice. I'd love to get a job in the industry my degree is in and gain some valuable experience.

Though the job hunt has been somewhat tedious, I have the luxury of coming home to the apartment I share with the lovely and talented Abby. It is a decent place (see the photo), just about the right size for a young couple starting their lives after school is out. If I do get the NBC job, I think we'll relocate to a newer apartment in the Market Commons District, a nice little area being built up not too far from here. That is assuming that Abby decides to remain with her current position, which is not the likeliest of scenarios.

In addition to getting a job and being a contributing member of this household, my main goal in this year is to get into better shape and generally live a healthier lifestyle. Once the money starts coming in, I'll be joining a gym. Prior to that, I hope to get a lot of walking and/or jogs in as the weather down here is considerably warmer than back up North. I also wouldn't mind taking up tennis with Abby. She has repeatedly made it clear that she is horrible at the sport, which should make us about even. On top of all the activity, I need to focus on eating better and having an overall healthy lifestyle.

As most who would read this already know, I have been doing a project in which I take a self portrait every day for a year. Today is day 191, just past the halfway mark. Although the quality anf creativity of photographs has declined recently, I am proud of how well I am sticking to this, having missed only one day (121). I am open to ideas for different photos or shoots to try, as I now only have two days out of the remaining six months planned.

I suppose that today's post will end here. My computer is currently located on the floor and it is not the most comfortable position to be typing in. Hopefully my updates will be frequent and will soon include tales of job offers and success.