OK. The lecture is done, the language study is going steady: I am ready to start writing the prospectus and to start with some preliminary research. That means that spring break is going to be spent in San Francisco, and more specifically, in Berkeley. There shall be fun having, but also lots of research to get the foundation for the prospectus. By the way, if anyone knows of cheap places to stay in or around Berkeley, your expertise would be greatly welcome!! A hotel would work, or if you know anyone who wouldn’t mind a little extra $ for letting me crash at their pad for a few days, that would work too.
I am also moving to Berkeley (or possibly SF) this fall, and would love some insider know-how about housing 
I am going to feel sad about leaving LA. On the other hand, I must follow the sources. And my project, unfortunately or fortunately, is going to require tons of little bits and pieces–the information is not centralized in one or two big archives, and will have me chasing leads across Norcal.
But most of all I am concerned about leaving Mr. P; I think there is a good chance that he will come with me–he is looking for teaching jobs up in the Bay area now–but with the market being the way it is, even an elementary school teacher might have some trouble finding work. So I hope he is able to come with me, but I don’t know. And then…do we move in together? For myself, I am generally opposed to premarital cohabitation, but…rent is pricey. Hm. But doing long distance…ahhk. It’s too much to think about.
On the other hand, I really love the Bay area, and have always sworn (since I was 11, and visiting for the first time!) that I would live there someday. So it would be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, sort of.
Possibilities, possibilities.
