It turns out I'm not quite as adept at the job waiting tables as I need to be. I was caught fucking up one time too many and fired last night. I actually feel more relieved than bummed. Now I have more time to look for a job with a decent salary. I'll probably have at least 2 more months at the paper -- still waiting on a definite answer -- and I'm guessing I'll have close to a month of severance pay, plus if I cash in my 401K, that should cover another month of rent and bills.So I should be able to have my act together before my money runs out.

I've decided on Baltimore. It just seems to be the most practical decision. My closest friends live there, and I'm sure there are plenty of opportunities to be had if I just stay off my ass. Plus, it's cheap and I can figure out my life without the issue of survival perpetually looming over me. I'm optimistic.