Mr Sunshine

That's what I've been called as a joke.
I'm not the most positive person ever.


So if I were to say that things are looking up for me, that gives even myself pause.

Employment:
I have a good job that I enjoy. Very little stress, more than adequate pay, and perks (like feeding me). Before the year's up, I'm getting a raise and a double-wide cubicle. Sure there's some crap that happens but that happens everywhere and in comparison to some jobs I've had, this job is gold.
Housing:
I close on my house on the 30th of this month. Structurally sound, beautiful landscaping, great interior, with just enough to redecorate and update that it'll keep me occupied for quite some time. And very affordable- less than an efficiency apartment affordable. Less than 15 minutes roundtrip to work- on 25 mph streets.
Relationships:
Most of my family still lives in the area so that's nice. Plus I've already made a few friends. I've deliberately avoided starting anything with women until I get fully on my feet, although flirting still OK ( ;) ). The women are quite different here than in TX or CA- they all seem to have personalities rather than issues- even the hot ones (!!!). There're 2 problems though: 1) most women up here get married in their early 20s so the number available in my age-range is limited & 2) there's one who's one of my new friends which may cause... concerns later on. For those who know me, add my history of women I work with to what I just wrote about women in WI and you can figure it out.
Weather:
Barring the rain that seems to occur every 3 days, I like it! The hottest it's been was still fine with me and the coldest (so far) had me still in shorts while actual Wisconsinites (Wisconsinians..?? I should know this...) were wearing jackets and wool hats. But I am preparing for sub-freezing conditions with loads of heavy clothing, extra prep on my vehicle, and I'll be purchasing a snow blower soon (gonna have 300 feet of sidewalk!!).
Food:
Mostly chicken and beef. Some seafood, hardly any pork. That's all well and good but I wouldn't mind a bit a variety. When I get settled into the house, I plan to venture out and try some north-central WI versions of Mexican and Asian cuisine. I think it'll be amusing. I do enjoy that the food's all cheaper here.

Basically, I like the way my life is turning around. The dread and depression hammering me for the last couple of years is lifting.