Good to hear from you. As far as job stuff goes I completely understand. I'm just working freelance film and doing catering whenever I can to get by until I figure out what I really want/ need to do with my work situation. Being I would still recommend trying to find something else while you still work there. Maybe put a time limit on it and say "I'm going to give myself two or three weeks to look for another job" while working there and whether you've found one or not you can just leave. It sounds like you've got some good fallback money but beware, the economy is as shitty as it seems. On a more positive not, its shitty for everyone so prices are dropping for things (I've even noticed some grocery stores having more sales). Having someone like Lisa to share life with can even make being poor a fun adventure. Trust me I know.

It's good to hear you like Chicago. Living in big/real cities is really great. Not having to depend on a car seems to enhance life in so many ways. It sounds like you've got a pretty good living situation with the apartment sharing. I've been living in apartments with other people pretty much since I left Cincy and have lived with people I barely see, people who are my best friends and make living like a constant party, and with people that don't get along and make life stressful. As long as the people you live with aren't bringing you down it's pretty fortunate and you can do your thing. So that's good to hear.

That's great about the improv stuff. Sounds like you're really moving along and doing what it takes to make it happen. I think I speak on behalf of all of your Cincy friends when I say we are most definitely proud of you for taking the leap to do what you love.